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Strong Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Strong Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Strong Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in Plantsville, CT, featuring hands-on activities an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Strong Elementary School in Plantsville, CT. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website indicates that the program runs from July 29 - August 2, 2024, for grades K-6, with a daily schedule from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program description highlights activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Invention Celebration.' While the specific Strong Elementary School program isn't individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention as a larger organization often partners with schools. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are background checked. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic staff, though specific reviews for the Strong Elementary location are not readily available. The program is clearly a day camp, and the host is a school.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Strong 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: 820 Marion Avenue, Plantsville, CT 06479
  • 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 Strong Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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