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University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Camp Invention: Spark at the University of Maine at Presque Isle offers a day camp experience focused on STEM innovation for children in grades K-6.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically detailing the 'Spark' program hosted at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging and educational content. The camp is owned and operated by the University of Maine at Presque Isle in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. It is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

University of Maine at Presque Isle - 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Campus Center, 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
  • 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 University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
University of Maine at Presque Isle - 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 University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
University of Maine at Presque Isle - 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 University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
University of Maine at Presque Isle - 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 University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark?
University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does University of Maine at Presque Isle - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
University of Maine at Presque Isle - 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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