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Mettawee Community School - Camp Invention: Spark

Mettawee Community School

Mettawee Community School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Mettawee Community School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The Camp Invention website states that all program team members undergo background checks and training. While Mettawee Community School itself is not ACA accredited, Camp Invention is a national program with a well-established curriculum. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is owned by the school, which provides the venue for the program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mettawee Community 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: 5788 Vt Route 153, West Pawlet, VT 05775
  • 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 Mettawee Community School - Camp Invention: Spark

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