Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and prob...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy. Camp Invention is a national program, and the website indicates that all program directors and instructors undergo background checks. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM activities, including hands-on projects and challenges. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific host location (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy) is mentioned, details about its ownership or accreditation are not available on the Camp Invention page. The camp's curriculum is standardized across Camp Invention locations, suggesting a consistent program quality.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - 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: 13306 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Valrico Lake Advantage Academy - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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