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West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

West Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at West Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at West Middle School in Westminster, MD, which is part of the larger Camp Invention network. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. While specific reviews for this particular West Middle School location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The curriculum focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and prototyping, and encourages creative problem-solving. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (CampInvention) page for the national organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

West Middle 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 60 Monroe St, Westminster, MD 21157
  • 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 West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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