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Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Linkhorn Park Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Linkhorn Park Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and p...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention: Spark program hosted at Linkhorn Park Elementary School. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program team members are background checked. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on activities and small group collaboration. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular program location is provided on the site. The owner type is categorized as a school, as it's hosted at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, though the curriculum is provided by a national organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Linkhorn Park 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: 977 First Colonial Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  • 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 Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Linkhorn Park 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 Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Linkhorn Park 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 Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Linkhorn Park 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 Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Linkhorn Park 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 Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Linkhorn Park 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.
How does Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Virginia Beach?
Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 8 stem camps in Virginia Beach that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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