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Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Clarinda Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Clarinda Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Clarinda Elementary School. This is a day camp program, part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the 'Spark' curriculum, including activities like 'Bot Annihilation' and 'Marble Arcade.' While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention national website mentions that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is hosted at Clarinda Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show high satisfaction, with the national program having a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging and educational activities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Clarinda Elementary 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 305 E Glenn Miller Dr, Clarinda, IA 51632
  • 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 Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Clarinda Elementary School - 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 Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Clarinda Elementary School - 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 Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Clarinda Elementary School - 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 Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Clarinda Elementary School - 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 Clarinda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Clarinda Elementary 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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