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Iroquois Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Iroquois Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Iroquois Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Iroquois Middle School in Schenectady, NY. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention website, which hosts this program's details, states that all program team members undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the Iroquois Middle School location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1.4K reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program emphasizes hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor is state licensing information provided on the site. The camp is part of a larger national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Iroquois Middle 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: 2495 Rosendale Road, Schenectady, NY 12309
  • 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 Iroquois Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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