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Unqua Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Unqua Elementary School · ★ 4.5 (10 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Unqua Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Unqua Elementary School, Massapequa, NY. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. While specific Google reviews for this particular Unqua Elementary School location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with the main Camp Invention Facebook page having a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The camp focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including modules like 'Robotic Aquatics' and 'The App-rentice.' The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The owner type is categorized as a school, as it is hosted at Unqua Elementary School.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Unqua 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
Not verified
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: 350 Unqua Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
  • 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 Unqua Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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