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Bethel Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Bethel Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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

▌ Editor's read This listing is for a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Bethel Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national, non-profit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established and curriculum-driven STEM camp experience. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on hands-on activities, innovation, and problem-solving. The website provides details about the curriculum, daily schedule, and registration process. While the specific Bethel Elementary School location does not have individual accreditation information listed, the overarching Camp Invention program is widely recognized. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with optional extended hours. The 'owner type' is categorized as 'school' because the program is hosted at Bethel Elementary School, though the overarching organization is a non-profit.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bethel 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 8390 Lancaster Ave, Bethel, PA 19507
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Bethel Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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