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Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Princess Anne Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Princess Anne Elementary School in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks and training. While specific reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main organization, often highlighting engaging activities and enthusiastic instructors. The camp focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building and inventing. The program is hosted by a school, indicating a partnership with the local educational institution.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Princess Anne 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: 2444 Seaboard Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • 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 Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Virginia Beach?
Princess Anne 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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