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Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hanover High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Hanover 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 loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention: Spark program hosted at Hanover High School. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which is a non-profit organization, making the owner type 'university' as it's often associated with educational institutions. The website indicates the program is for grades K-6 and runs as a day camp from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention national site mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. The program's curriculum includes modules such as Robotic Design Challenge, Flight Lab, and The Attic, designed to foster innovation and STEM skills. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging activities and educational value. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hanover 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 287 Cedar Street, Hanover, MA 02339
  • 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 Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Hanover 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 Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Hanover 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 Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Hanover 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.
Who runs Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hanover High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Hanover 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.

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