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Kiva Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Kiva Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Kiva Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Kiva Elementary School in Scottsdale, AZ. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website indicates that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that all program team members undergo background checks. The program runs from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific Kiva Elementary School program doesn't have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their national program. The camp emphasizes hands-on activities, creative problem-solving, and encourages an inventive mindset. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific site, nor state licensing information provided on the page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Kiva 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6911 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
  • 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 Kiva Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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