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Whitaker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Whitaker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Whitaker Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and c...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Whitaker Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program focuses on STEM education with activities like 'Caterpillar Cafe,' 'Dynamic Design,' 'Invention Celebration,' and 'Robotic Aquatics.' While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their main organization. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The National Inventors Hall of Fame is the parent organization behind Camp Invention, indicating a strong educational foundation. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators, though specific staff names for Whitaker Elementary are not provided.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Whitaker 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
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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: 2600 Buena Vista Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Whitaker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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