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Hampstead Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Hampstead Academy

Camp Invention: Spark at Hampstead Academy 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 leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Hampstead Academy, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained, ensuring a safe environment. While specific Google reviews for the Hampstead Academy location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with many locations averaging 4.5+ stars. The program is not individually ACA accredited, as it operates under the larger Camp Invention umbrella. The owner type is 'unknown' as Hampstead Academy is a host site for the Camp Invention program, which is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hampstead 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 320 East Rd, Hampstead, NH 03841
  • 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 Hampstead Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

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