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Decorah Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Decorah Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Decorah Middle School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and creative problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Decorah Middle School. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities. The main Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks and training. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a very positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. Specific accreditation for the Decorah Middle School location was not found, nor was state licensing information readily available on the site. The program is described as a 'day camp' and the owner type is 'unknown' as it's hosted by a school but run by a national organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Decorah 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 405 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  • 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 Decorah Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Decorah Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Decorah Middle 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 Decorah Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Decorah Middle 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 Decorah Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Decorah Middle 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.
Does Decorah Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Decorah 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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