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Palisades Elementary School Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Palisades Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative p...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Palisades Elementary School in Capistrano Beach, CA. This is a day camp program, part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like 'Bot Annihilator' and 'Flight Lab,' designed to foster creativity and STEM skills. While the specific Palisades Elementary program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their national programs, often praised for engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The site mentions that all program staff are background checked. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor state licensing, as it appears to be a school-hosted program rather than an independent camp facility. The owner type is best described as 'unknown' in relation to the specific school, but the overarching organization is a non-profit.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Palisades Elementary 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 26462 Via Sacramento, Capo Beach, CA 92624
  • 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 Palisades Elementary School Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Palisades Elementary School Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Palisades Elementary 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 Palisades Elementary School Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Palisades Elementary 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 Palisades Elementary School Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Palisades Elementary 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.
Does Palisades Elementary School Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Palisades Elementary 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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