Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Lakehurst Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation an...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Lakehurst Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is hosted by Lakehurst Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular location, nor is a state license number provided on the Camp Invention website. The Camp Invention program generally emphasizes hands-on STEM activities, and this 'Spark' program is designed to foster innovation. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' as a whole are generally positive, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff, though specific reviews for the Lakehurst Elementary School location were not readily available. The website does not list specific staff ratios, founder names, or social media handles for this individual camp location.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Lakehurst 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 301 Union Ave, Lakehurst, NJ 08733
- 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 Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Lakehurst 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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