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Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard

Butterfly Ridge Elementary School

Camp Invention: Vanguard at Butterfly Ridge Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Vanguard at Butterfly Ridge Elementary School, indicating a day camp program for grades K-6. It is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the curriculum, which includes modules like 'The Attic,' 'The Great Reset,' 'Invention Celebration,' and 'Prototyping Studio,' emphasizing hands-on STEM learning. The site states that 'all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check.' While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting an owner type of 'school.' There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this particular program on the site, which is common for school-hosted day camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 601 Contender Way, Frederick, MD 21703
  • 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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard

What ages does Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard accept?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard 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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard cost?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard 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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard's hours?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard 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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard 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 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard provide lunch?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Vanguard 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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