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The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at The Gifted Collective in Phoenix, AZ, offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children entering grades K-6, focusing on inno...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at The Gifted Collective in Phoenix, AZ. This is a day camp designed for children entering grades K-6, running from June 22-26. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While specific reviews for The Gifted Collective's hosting of Camp Invention are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with a 5-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. The camp is not ACA accredited, and no specific state license number for this particular program location was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - 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.

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 15255 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
  • 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Phoenix?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 22-26 - 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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