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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

Springfield Elementary School - Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Springfield Elementary School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at Springfield Elementary School, indicating it is a day camp running from June 15-19. The website is part of invent.org, the official site for Camp Invention, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention as a national program emphasizes safety and quality. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on hands-on STEM activities. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive reception, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational content. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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: 1691 Springfield Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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.
How does Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Fort Mill?
Springfield Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 8 stem camps in Fort Mill that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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