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Harrisburg Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Harrisburg Academy

Camp Invention: Spark at Harrisburg Academy offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Harrisburg Academy, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-6. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers the 'Spark' curriculum. The website details the program's focus on hands-on STEM activities, including creating a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While the Harrisburg Academy itself has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, specific reviews for the Camp Invention program at this location are not readily available. The Camp Invention national program emphasizes its curriculum is developed in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location are listed on the Camp Invention page, nor is there information about state licensing for this specific program. The national Camp Invention program maintains active social media presences on Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (CampInvention).
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Harrisburg Academy - 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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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: 10 Erford Road, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
  • 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 Harrisburg Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Harrisburg Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Harrisburg Academy - 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 Harrisburg Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Harrisburg Academy - 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 Harrisburg Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Harrisburg Academy - 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 Harrisburg Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Harrisburg Academy - 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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