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Wyland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Wyland Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Wyland Elementary School offers K-6 students 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 Wyland Elementary School in Allison Park, PA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for grades K-6. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like creating a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention national site mentions that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is hosted by a school, indicating a partnership with an educational institution. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 2,000 reviews, praising its engaging and educational content. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this individual school-hosted program, as Camp Invention operates through various host sites.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Wyland 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
Not listed
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: 2284 Wyland Avenue, Allison Park, PA 15101
  • 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 Wyland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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