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Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Bergman Academy offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, featuring hands-on activities and problem-solving chall...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Bergman Academy. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular offering is a day camp for grades K-6. The website explicitly states that 'All Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and are backed by our promise of a safe and secure environment. All program staff are required to pass a background check.' This indicates a commitment to safety. While the specific Bergman Academy host site details are limited on this page, the overall Camp Invention program emphasizes hands-on STEM learning. No information regarding ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios for this location was found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bergman 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 100 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Bergman 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 Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Bergman 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 Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Bergman 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 Bergman Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Bergman 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.

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