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St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Stephens Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at St. Stephens Elementary School. This is a day camp program, part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design.' There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular site, nor state licensing details. The camp is hosted by a school, indicating a school-based owner type. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are listed on this program page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, often praising the engaging activities and educational value, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Stephens 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: 684 30th Street Northeast, Conover, NC 28613
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Stephens 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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