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Silver Bay Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Silver Bay Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Silver Bay 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, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Silver Bay Elementary School in Toms River, NJ. This is a day camp program 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, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or mention background check policies for this particular location. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific program, nor is a state license number listed on the Camp Invention page. Google reviews for 'Silver Bay Elementary School' show a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews, but these reviews pertain to the school itself and not specifically to the Camp Invention program. The camp's curriculum is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a structured and educational approach to STEM learning.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Silver Bay 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
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Established
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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: 100 Silver Bay Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
  • 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 Silver Bay Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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