Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Columbine Middle School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activitie...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Columbine Middle School in Montrose, CO, for the 'Spark' curriculum. The program is designed for children entering grades K-6 and runs as a day camp from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The cost is listed as $295. The Camp Invention program itself is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. While there isn't specific information about Columbine Middle School's individual camp accreditation, the overall Camp Invention program is well-established. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging activities and educational value. The site does not mention specific staff ratios or background check policies for this particular location. No social media handles specific to this Columbine Middle School program were found on the page.
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
Columbine Middle School - 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 specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 6–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 610 York Street, Montrose, CO 81401
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark publishes $2/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Columbine Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Columbine Middle School - 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.
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