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Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lincoln Park Elementary School · ★ 3.7 (6 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Lincoln Park Elementary School in Lincoln Park, NJ. 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 part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website details the 'Spark' curriculum, including activities like creating a 'SparkBot' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While the specific Lincoln Park Elementary School program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM activities. The camp is hosted by a school, suggesting a partnership model rather than independent operation. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor were state license numbers or specific staff-to-camper ratios listed on the program page. The site does not mention background check policies directly on this specific program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lincoln Park 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: 274 Pine Brook Rd, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
  • 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 Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lincoln Park 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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