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Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Beechwood Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Beechwood Elementary School, indicating it is a day camp. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website does not provide specific information about Beechwood Elementary's licensing or staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it mention background checks for staff directly on this program page. General Camp Invention programs often receive positive feedback for their engaging curriculum, though specific reviews for the Beechwood Elementary location were not readily available. The Camp Invention Facebook page (CampInvention) is active, showcasing various program activities and testimonials. The program is designed for children entering grades K-6, offering a curriculum developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Beechwood 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: 999 Highway 27, Vicksburg, MS 39180
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Beechwood 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 Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Beechwood 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 Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Beechwood 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 Beechwood Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Beechwood 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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