Duxbury High School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Duxbury High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Duxbury High School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for children in grades K-6, offering a day camp experience. The website highlights that all program team members are background checked, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While this specific Duxbury High School location does not have individual Google reviews, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program. The curriculum is developed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, providing a unique and educational experience. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Duxbury High 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 71 Alden St, Duxbury, MA 02332
- 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 Duxbury High School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Duxbury High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Duxbury High 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 Duxbury High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Duxbury High 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 Duxbury High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Duxbury High 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.
- Does Duxbury High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Duxbury High 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.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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