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Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Mosaic Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Mosaic Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative p...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Mosaic Elementary School in Fairfax, VA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Robotic Rovers.' While the specific Mosaic Elementary location does not have independent Google reviews, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is best described as a school hosting a national program. No specific state license number for this individual camp location was found, as it operates under the umbrella of the school and the national Camp Invention organization. The camp's social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook, representing the national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mosaic 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031
  • 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 Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Mosaic 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 Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Mosaic Elementary School - 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 Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Mosaic 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.
Who runs Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Mosaic Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Mosaic 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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