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CF Pope Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

CF Pope Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at CF Pope Elementary School in Burgaw, NC. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, with hours from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The website states that all program staff and volunteers are required to undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the CF Pope Elementary School location were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program is highly regarded for its engaging, hands-on STEM curriculum. The camp is owned and operated by a school, hosting a national program, and is not ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

CF Pope 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 400 North Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425
  • 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 CF Pope Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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