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Centennial Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Centennial Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Centennial Elementary School offers K-6th graders in Circle Pines, MN, an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on inno...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Centennial Elementary School in Circle Pines, MN. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Centennial Elementary School program does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program. The camp focuses on STEM activities, encouraging innovation and problem-solving through modules like 'Robotic Aquatics' and 'Pop-Up Venture.'
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Centennial 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: 4657 North Road , Circle Pines, MN 55014
  • 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 Centennial Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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