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Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School in Germantown, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on hands-on STEM activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing a 'Mini Golf Course.' The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked and trained. Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a strong educational foundation. While specific reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback in Google reviews, often praised for its engaging and educational content. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. 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

Dr. Sally K. Ride 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
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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: 21301 Seneca Crossing Drive, Germantown, MD 20876
  • 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Dr. Sally K. Ride 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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