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Verrado High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Verrado High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Verrado High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Verrado High School. Camp Invention is a national program run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website indicates the program is for grades K-6 and runs as a day camp. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program is not individually ACA accredited, as it's a localized offering of a national curriculum. The Camp Invention website highlights its 30-year history and impact on over 1.9 million children.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Verrado High 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 20050 W Indian School Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85396
  • 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 Verrado High School - Camp Invention: Spark

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