North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at North Valley Christian Academy offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creativity.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at North Valley Christian Academy. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific listing is for a day camp. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it mention state or provincial licensing. There is no information available on staff-to-camper ratios or whether background checks are conducted for staff. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' as the camp is hosted by a school but is part of a larger national program, making the direct ownership structure unclear from the provided page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
North Valley Christian Academy - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 33655 N 27th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085
- Phone: (623) 780-1151
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- North Valley Christian Academy - 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 North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- North Valley Christian Academy - 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.
- Does North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- North Valley Christian Academy - 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.
- How does North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Phoenix?
- North Valley Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Phoenix that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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