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St. Mary School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Mary School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Mary School in Canandaigua, NY, offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on inn...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at St. Mary School in Canandaigua, NY. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 to August 2, 2024. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the curriculum, which includes activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor is state licensing information provided on the Camp Invention site. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the program page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging and educational nature of the activities. However, reviews specific to the St. Mary School location were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Mary 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 16 Gibson St, Canandaigua, NY 14424
  • 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 St. Mary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Mary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Mary 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 St. Mary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Mary 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 St. Mary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Mary 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.
Does St. Mary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Mary 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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