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Fahrney Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Fahrney Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Fahrney Elementary School in Ottumwa, Iowa. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The camp is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which partners with schools to host the program. The website indicates that all program educators are local, certified teachers and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Fahrney Elementary Camp Invention location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program. The program emphasizes a low student-to-educator ratio, though a specific number is not published. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-based day 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

Fahrney 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 520 South Milner Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • 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 Fahrney Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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