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Souhegan High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Souhegan High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Souhegan High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website for the 'Spark' program at Souhegan High School in Amherst, NH. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention program, operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, states on its main website that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Souhegan High School location were not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for their main organization. The program focuses on STEM education, offering modules like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design' to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. The camp is not individually ACA accredited, as it operates under the larger Camp Invention umbrella, which partners with schools and community centers.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Souhegan High 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: 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH 03031
  • 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 Souhegan High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Souhegan High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Souhegan High 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 Souhegan High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Souhegan High 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 Souhegan High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Souhegan High 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 Souhegan High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Souhegan High 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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