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Central Dauphin Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Central Dauphin Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Central Dauphin Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities and cre...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Central Dauphin Middle School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers the 'Spark' curriculum for grades K-6. The website details the daily activities, including 'Ignite,' 'Optibot,' 'Marble Run Mania,' and 'Mini Golf Design.' While the specific Central Dauphin Middle School location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The site mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The owner type is likely a partnership between the National Inventors Hall of Fame (who runs Camp Invention) and the Central Dauphin School District.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Central Dauphin Middle 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109
  • 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 Central Dauphin Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Central Dauphin Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Central Dauphin Middle 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 Central Dauphin Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Central Dauphin Middle 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 Central Dauphin Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Central Dauphin Middle 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 Central Dauphin Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Central Dauphin Middle 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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