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Conlee Gym and Events Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Conlee Gym and Events Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Conlee Gym and Events Center offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Conlee Gym and Events Center in Myrtle, MS, for grades K-6. This is a day camp running from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific Conlee Gym location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies for the local site, but the national organization emphasizes trained educators. The camp focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and creating, and is not ACA accredited as it's a program hosted by a third-party venue rather than a standalone camp facility.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Conlee Gym and Events Center - 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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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: 1557 Highway 30 West, Myrtle, MS 38650
  • 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 Conlee Gym and Events Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Conlee Gym and Events Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Conlee Gym and Events Center - 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 Conlee Gym and Events Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Conlee Gym and Events Center - 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 Conlee Gym and Events Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Conlee Gym and Events Center - 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 Conlee Gym and Events Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Conlee Gym and Events Center - 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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