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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Esencia Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Esencia Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Esencia Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website states that all program team members undergo background checks and that a nurse or first aid certified staff member is on site. The program is a day camp, running from June 15-19. While this specific location does not have individual reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, encouraging children to invent and innovate. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Esencia Elementary - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5 Aprender St, Rancho Mission Viejo, 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 Esencia Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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