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Oakboro Choice STEM School - Camp Invention: Spark

Oakboro Choice STEM School

Camp Invention: Spark at Oakboro Choice STEM School offers a day camp experience focused on STEM education for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on act...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Oakboro Choice STEM School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is described as an "all-new STEM adventure" where children will "tinker, explore, create and invent." The Camp Invention website (invent.org) itself does not list ACA accreditation for individual host sites, and Oakboro Choice STEM School is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which suggests a structured and well-developed curriculum. There is no specific information on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies directly on this program page. Google reviews for "Oakboro Choice STEM School" show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 2 reviews, but these are for the school itself, not specifically the Camp Invention program. Social media handles for this specific camp program are not provided on the page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Oakboro Choice STEM 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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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1244 N Main St, Oakboro, NC 28129
  • 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 Oakboro Choice STEM School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Oakboro Choice STEM School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Oakboro Choice STEM 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 Oakboro Choice STEM School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Oakboro Choice STEM 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 Oakboro Choice STEM School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Oakboro Choice STEM 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.
Does Oakboro Choice STEM School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Oakboro Choice STEM 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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