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Falling Branch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Falling Branch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Falling Branch Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, creativity, and ha...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program at Falling Branch Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, indicating a standardized curriculum and established operational procedures. The website clearly outlines the 'Spark' program for grades K-6, detailing activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Robotic Design Challenge'. While the specific Falling Branch Elementary School location does not provide details on its individual accreditation or licensing, the Camp Invention national site mentions that 'all program staff are background checked and trained' (invent.org/about/safety-and-security). The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while the camp is hosted at a school, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, but the specific operational structure for this individual camp is not detailed.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Falling Branch Elementary 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
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: 735 Falling Branch Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Falling Branch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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