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Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark

Matthews Area

Camp Invention: Spark at Matthews Area offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program search page for the Matthews Area 'Spark' camp. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, making the owner type 'nonprofit.' The camp is a day program for children in grades K-6. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program's national social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating, often around 4.5 stars, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. The website emphasizes hands-on STEM activities, including building and inventing, aligning with its mission to inspire young innovators.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Matthews Area - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Site To Be Determined, Matthews, NC 28105
  • 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 Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Matthews Area - 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 Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Matthews Area - 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 Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Matthews Area - 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 Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark?
Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Matthews Area - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Matthews Area - 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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