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Innovation Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Innovation Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Innovation Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Innovation Elementary School in Manassas, VA. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Robotic Design Tools'. While the specific Innovation Elementary School location doesn't have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The site does not mention ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it provide state licensing information. The program is a day camp, and the owner type for the specific host site is a school, though the curriculum is provided by a national non-profit.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Innovation 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 8250 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109
  • 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 Innovation Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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