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Three Oaks Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Three Oaks Elementary

Three Oaks Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving in children through hands-on ac...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Three Oaks Elementary in Virginia Beach. This is a day camp program, and its owner type is categorized as a school, as it's hosted by an elementary school. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific Google reviews for 'Three Oaks Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark' are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The program focuses on STEM education, offering modules like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design' to foster innovation and critical thinking.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Three Oaks Elementary - 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
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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: 2201 Elson Green Avenue, 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 Three Oaks Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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