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Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Samuels Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Samuels Elementary offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Samuels Elementary, a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program materials are developed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and STEM educators, and that all program staff are local educators. It also states that staff are background checked and trained. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational activities. Specific licensing information for this particular location was not found, nor was ACA accreditation. The program focuses on STEM, innovation, and creativity, offering modules like 'Robotic Aquatics' and 'The App-tastic Escape'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Samuels 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

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3985 S Vincennes Ct, Denver, CO 80237
  • 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 Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Samuels 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 Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Samuels 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 Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Samuels 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 Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Samuels 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 Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Denver?
Samuels Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 43 stem camps in Denver 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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