STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at STEM School Highlands Ranch offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and crea...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at STEM School Highlands Ranch. While the page details the camp's curriculum and activities, it lacks crucial operational information. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check procedures for staff (invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/co51/13711). The 'About Us' or 'Safety' sections, if they exist for Camp Invention generally, are not directly linked or detailed on this specific camp page. The owner type is unclear from the provided link, as it's hosted by a school but is part of a larger national program. The camp is clearly a day program, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/co51/13711).
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
STEM School Highlands Ranch - 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: 8773 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- STEM School Highlands Ranch - 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 STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- STEM School Highlands Ranch - 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 STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- STEM School Highlands Ranch - 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 STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Highlands Ranch?
- STEM School Highlands Ranch - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 8 stem camps in Highlands Ranch 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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