Carle Place High School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Carle Place High School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Carle Place High School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program team members are background checked and trained. While specific reviews for the Carle Place High School location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a strong reputation, with Google reviews for the main Camp Invention program averaging 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews. The curriculum is designed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, focusing on hands-on STEM activities. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook handle 'campinvention', both actively promoting the program's offerings.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Carle Place High 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 168 Cherry Ln , Carle Place, NY 11514
- 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 Carle Place High School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Carle Place High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Carle Place High 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 Carle Place High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Carle Place High 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 Carle Place High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Carle Place High 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 Carle Place High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Carle Place High 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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