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Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Old Donation School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp website for Camp Invention: Spark at Old Donation School, Virginia Beach, VA. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 15-19. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on activities and innovation. 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 and educational activities. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook handle CampInvention, both actively promoting the program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4633 Honeygrove Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • 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 Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Virginia Beach?
Old Donation School - Jun 15-19 - 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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