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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

Camp Invention: Spark

Tuscan Elementary · $310/week · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Tuscan Elementary offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on act...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Tuscan Elementary in Maplewood, NJ. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The camp is a day program for children in grades K-6. While the specific Tuscan Elementary location does not have independent Google reviews, 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 its engaging STEM activities and inspiring curriculum. The website mentions that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. No specific staff-to-camper ratios are published on the site. The camp's social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state license number for this particular program location is provided on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

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
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Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 25 Harvard Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
  • 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 6–12. 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 $310/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 9:00 AM - 3:30 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.
How does Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Maplewood?
Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Maplewood that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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