Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Providence Heights Alpha School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative p...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Providence Heights Alpha School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular listing is for their 'Spark' curriculum. The camp is described as a day camp, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website details the curriculum, which includes activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design'. While the page does not provide information on ACA accreditation for this specific location, Camp Invention as a national organization is well-established. There is no information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on this specific program page. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting a partnership between Camp Invention and Providence Heights Alpha School.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Providence Heights Alpha 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: 9000 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Providence Heights Alpha 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 Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Providence Heights Alpha 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 Providence Heights Alpha School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Providence Heights Alpha 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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