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Pikeville Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Pikeville Elementary

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Pikeville Elementary. This camp is a day program for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. It is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check. While there are no specific Google reviews for the Pikeville Elementary location, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The program emphasizes creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. The camp is hosted by Pikeville Elementary, indicating a school-based ownership model. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Pikeville 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
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: 105 Bailey Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501
  • 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 Pikeville Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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

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