Fruitland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Fruitland Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and hands...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Fruitland Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific reviews for the Fruitland Elementary School location were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging STEM activities. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular location. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Fruitland 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1100 S Pennsylvania Ave, Fruitland, ID 83619
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fruitland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Fruitland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Fruitland 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 Fruitland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Fruitland Elementary School - 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 Fruitland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Fruitland 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.
- Does Fruitland Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Fruitland 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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