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McDowell Mountain Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

McDowell Mountain Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at McDowell Mountain Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activit...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to the Camp Invention program page for McDowell Mountain Elementary School, confirming it as a legitimate camp offering. This specific program, 'Spark,' is designed for children in grades K-6 and runs from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The camp is hosted by a school, indicating a partnership between Camp Invention and McDowell Mountain Elementary. While the specific school's Google reviews are not directly relevant to the Camp Invention program itself, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its national program. The Camp Invention website explicitly states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program focuses on STEM education, featuring activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The camp is a day program, and its social media presence includes an active Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (campinvention) page for the national organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

McDowell Mountain 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: 15414 E McDowell Mountain Rd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
  • 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 McDowell Mountain Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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