SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program in Geneva, NY. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website indicates that all program team members undergo background checks. This specific program, 'Spark,' is a day camp for children in grades K-6. While the individual Geneva location is not ACA accredited, Camp Invention as a national program is widely recognized for its STEM curriculum. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging activities and positive impact on children's interest in STEM. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, encouraging children to invent and innovate.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
SFSS - Jun 15-19 - 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: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 17 Elmwood Avenue, Geneva, NY 14456
- 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 SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- SFSS - Jun 15-19 - 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 SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- SFSS - Jun 15-19 - 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 SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- SFSS - Jun 15-19 - 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 SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
- SFSS - Jun 15-19 - 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 SFSS - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- SFSS - Jun 15-19 - 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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