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Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Glade Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Glade Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and hands-on ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Glade Elementary School in Walkersville, MD, confirming it is a legitimate camp offering. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a structured and well-developed curriculum. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and runs as a day camp from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies for this particular location. As a program hosted by a school, it is likely to adhere to school district safety protocols. There are no specific Google reviews for 'Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark', but Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM activities. The camp is clearly a day program, and its owner type is best described as a school hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Glade 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
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: 9525 Glade Rd, Walkersville, MD 21793
  • 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 Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Glade 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 Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Glade 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 Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Glade 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 Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Glade 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 Glade Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Glade 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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