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Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Midian Leadership Project: Community Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Midian Leadership Project offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at the Midian Leadership Project: Community Center in Charleston, WV. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education for children in grades K-6. The program is a day camp, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website states that all program staff are background checked, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for the Midian Leadership Project's Camp Invention were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging curriculum. The National Inventors Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization, making the owner type 'nonprofit'. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 711 Park Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302
  • 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 Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - 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 Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - 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 Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - 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 Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark?
Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - 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 Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Midian Leadership Project: Community Center - 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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