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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Briarlake Elementary School · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Briarlake Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Briarlake Elementary School in Decatur, GA. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024. The camp is presented by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a strong educational foundation in STEM. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all staff. While specific Google reviews for this particular Briarlake Elementary Camp Invention location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its national program. The program focuses on hands-on activities, including building a 'Marble Arcade' and creating 'Mini-Golf Courses,' promoting innovation and problem-solving. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Briarlake 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
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3590 Lavista Road, Decatur, GA 30033
  • 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 Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Briarlake 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 Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Briarlake 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 Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Briarlake 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 Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Briarlake 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 Briarlake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Briarlake 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.

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