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Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Morris Street Elementary School

Morris Street Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Morris Street Elementary School in Danbury, CT. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM concepts through activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While Morris Street Elementary School itself is not ACA accredited, Camp Invention, as a national program, states on its main website that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is owned and operated by the school in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.8 stars from 1.2K reviews for the national program), with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors. 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

Morris Street 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: 28 Morris Street, Danbury, CT 06810
  • 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 Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Morris Street 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 Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Morris Street 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 Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Morris Street 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 Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Morris Street 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 Morris Street Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Morris Street 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.

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