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Boomer Ferguson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Boomer Ferguson Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Boomer Ferguson Elementary School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Boomer Ferguson Elementary School in Boomer, NC. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and creating 'Mini Golf' courses. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Camp Invention, as a national program, has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, nor is a specific state license number for this particular school program readily available. The program is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, and hosted at a public elementary school.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boomer Ferguson 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
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Established
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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: 556 Boomer Ferguson School Rd, Boomer, NC 28606
  • 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 Boomer Ferguson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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