Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Sugar Hill Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and proble...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Sugar Hill Elementary School in Buford, GA. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams undergo background checks. While Sugar Hill Elementary School is the host, the program itself is run by Camp Invention, an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Camp Invention has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 939 Level Creek Drive, Buford, GA 30518
- Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Sugar Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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