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Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Cape Charter School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Cape Charter School in Camarillo, CA, from June 15-19. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, and this specific offering is a day camp. The website for Camp Invention (invent.org) states that all program team members undergo background checks. While the specific Cape Charter School program does not have individual reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8/5 stars from 1.2K reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor is a state license number provided on the page. The program is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making the host location, Cape Charter School, a venue for their established curriculum. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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: 777 Aileen St, Camarillo, CA 93010
  • 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 Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Cape Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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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