Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Hudson Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Hudson Elementary in Hudson, CO, for the 'Spark' curriculum. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific Hudson Elementary location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews on Google, frequently praising its engaging STEM activities and inspiring curriculum. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, nor is specific state licensing information for this particular program readily available on the site. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Hudson 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 300 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
- 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 Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Hudson 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 Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Hudson 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 Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Hudson 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.
- Who runs Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Hudson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Hudson 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.
Planning guides
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