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BHM Schools - Northwinds Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

BHM Schools - Northwinds Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Northwinds Elementary School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Northwinds Elementary School in Buffalo, MN, for the summer of 2024. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that leadership interns are high school students, with all staff undergoing background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 1.1K reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini-Bots'. The camp is not ACA accredited, and no specific state license number is provided on the site, which is typical for school-based programs operating under the school's umbrella. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

BHM Schools - Northwinds 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
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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1111 7th Ave NW, Buffalo, MN 55313
  • 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 BHM Schools - Northwinds Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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