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Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

Coeur D'Alene Schools

Camp Invention: Spark at Coeur D'Alene Schools offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention program search page, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Coeur D'Alene Schools. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website highlights a curriculum designed by STEM educators and inventors, focusing on hands-on activities, creative problem-solving, and collaboration. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention FAQ page mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, and the overall organization, Camp Invention, is associated with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and positive impact on children's interest in STEM. The camp's Instagram handle is @campinvention and its Facebook handle is CampInvention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Coeur D'Alene Schools - 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
University 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: 6621 N Courcelles Pkwy, Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
  • 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 Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Coeur D'Alene Schools - 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 Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Coeur D'Alene Schools - 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 Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Coeur D'Alene Schools - 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 Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark?
Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Coeur D'Alene Schools - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Coeur D'Alene Schools - 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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