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Friendsville Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Friendsville Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Friendsville Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, focusing on creativity and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Friendsville Elementary, indicating it's a day camp for grades K-6. The camp runs from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended day option until 5:30 PM. The program, 'Spark,' features activities like creating a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' As a Camp Invention program, it is part of a larger national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, though specific reviews for the Friendsville Elementary location are not readily available. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this specific location. The owner type is listed as unknown because while it's hosted by a school, the program itself is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Friendsville Elementary - 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: 210 E 4th Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Friendsville Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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