Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Lyndhurst Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and crea...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention: Spark program at Lyndhurst Middle School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended day options available. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. While specific Google reviews for the Lyndhurst Middle School location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging STEM activities. The website states that all program team members are background checked and trained. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 619 Page Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- 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 Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Camp Invention: Spark publishes $325/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Camp Invention: Spark runs 8:30 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 Camp Invention: Spark?
- Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- 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.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Invention: Spark.
- Lyndhurst Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark · Lyndhurst Middle School · Ages 5–12