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Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Temple University Ambler Learning Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Temple University Ambler Learning Center offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and c...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Temple University Ambler Learning Center. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The Camp Invention program is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program staff are background checked and trained. While the specific Temple University Ambler location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its various locations. The program emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, with daily activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.'
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Temple University Ambler Learning Center - 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 19002
  • 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 Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Temple University Ambler Learning Center - 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 Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Temple University Ambler Learning Center - 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 Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Temple University Ambler Learning Center - 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 Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark?
Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Temple University Ambler Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Temple University Ambler Learning Center - 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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