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Rippling Woods Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Rippling Woods Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Rippling Woods Elementary School offers K-6th graders a week-long STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Rippling Woods Elementary School, indicating it's a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check. While specific reviews for this particular location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1.2K reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and prototyping. No specific staff-to-camper ratios are listed, nor is there information about state licensing for this specific location, as it appears to be a hosted program rather than an independent camp facility. The camp is not ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rippling Woods 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 530 Nolfield Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • 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 Rippling Woods Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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