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Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Asheville Christian Academy offers a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Asheville Christian Academy. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention national initiative, which focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website details the curriculum, including modules like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design.' There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting a structured environment, but the primary operator is Camp Invention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Asheville Christian Academy - 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
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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: 74 Riverwood Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
  • Phone: (828) 581-2200
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Asheville Christian Academy - 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 Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Asheville Christian Academy - 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 Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Asheville Christian Academy - 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 Asheville Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Asheville Christian Academy - 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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