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Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Nevada High School

Nevada High School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a Optibot and designing a ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Nevada High School in Nevada, Iowa. Camp Invention is a nationally recognized program founded by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, with over 30 years of experience. The 'Spark' program is designed for grades K-6, offering hands-on STEM activities such as building a 'Bot-Anical Friend' and designing a 'Marble Arcade'. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often highlighting engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The program is a day camp, and the host site is a school, making the owner type 'school'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Nevada High 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
1996 (30 years)
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: 1001 15th Street, Nevada, IA 50201
  • 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 Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Nevada High 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 Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Nevada High 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 Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Nevada High 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 Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Nevada High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Nevada High 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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