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Pond Gap Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Pond Gap Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Pond Gap Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program at Pond Gap Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular offering is a day camp for grades K-6. The website highlights a curriculum focused on STEM, innovation, and creative problem-solving. While the specific Pond Gap Elementary location details are limited on this page, the overall Camp Invention program emphasizes hands-on activities and a structured learning environment. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies directly on this program page. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while Camp Invention is a national non-profit, the specific host site (Pond Gap Elementary) is a school, and the direct ownership of the camp program at this location isn't explicitly stated beyond being a host.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Pond Gap 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
Not listed
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: 4530 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909
  • Phone: (800) 968-4332
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pond Gap Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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