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Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Ladera Ranch Middle School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on innovation, creativity, and pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Ladera Ranch Middle School. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, making the owner type 'university' in this context as it's often hosted at educational institutions. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6. While this specific location doesn't have individual reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The website mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Ladera Ranch Middle 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 29551 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
  • 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 Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Ladera Ranch Middle 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 Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Ladera Ranch Middle 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 Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Ladera Ranch Middle 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 Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Ladera Ranch Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Ladera Ranch Middle 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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