Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Del Sur Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative pro...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Del Sur Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website indicates that all program staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Del Sur Elementary School session are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1.2K reviews on Google for its national program. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on hands-on activities and creative problem-solving. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is best described as 'unknown' in relation to the specific school, but the overarching organization is a non-profit. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Del Sur 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 15665 Paseo Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92127
- 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 Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Del Sur 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 Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Del Sur 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 Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Del Sur 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 Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Del Sur 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.
- How does Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in San Diego?
- Del Sur Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 8 stem camps in San Diego that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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