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East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

East Dover Elementary School · ★ 3.7 (3 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at East Dover Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website specifically for the 'Spark' program at East Dover Elementary School in Dover, NJ. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website states that all program staff are background checked. While there are no specific Google reviews for this particular East Dover Elementary School location, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher. The camp is owned by a school (East Dover Elementary) hosting the national Camp Invention program. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor was a state license number readily available on the site, which is common for school-hosted programs under a national umbrella.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

East Dover 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 300 East McFarlan Street, Dover, NJ 07801
  • 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 East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
East Dover 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 East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
East Dover Elementary 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 East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
East Dover 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.
Who runs East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does East Dover Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
East Dover 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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