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West Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

West Point Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at West Point Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at West Point Elementary School in Greensburg, PA. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like creating a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The program runs from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, indicating it is a day camp. The site mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all staff. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted programs. The owner type is 'unknown' as it's a hosted program, but Camp Invention itself is a non-profit initiative.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

West Point 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
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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: 533 St. Andrews Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
  • 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 West Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does West Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
West Point 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 West Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
West Point 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 West Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
West Point 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.
Does West Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
West Point 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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