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Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Santa Teresa Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Santa Teresa Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Santa Teresa Elementary in San Jose, CA. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers a day camp for grades K-6. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. While the specific Santa Teresa Elementary location does not have independent Google reviews, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The site does not mention ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it provide state licensing information or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a non-profit or educational institution affiliation. 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

Santa Teresa Elementary - 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

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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6200 Encinal Drive, San Jose, CA 95119
  • 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 Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Santa Teresa Elementary - 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 Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Santa Teresa Elementary - 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 Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Santa Teresa Elementary - 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 Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Santa Teresa Elementary - 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 Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in San Jose?
Santa Teresa Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 14 stem camps in San Jose 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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