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Northdale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Northdale Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Northdale Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Northdale Middle School in Coon Rapids, MN. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which is a non-profit organization, making the owner type 'university' in the broader sense of educational institutions. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the national program emphasizes trained educators. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational content. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. 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

Northdale Middle 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 11301 Dogwood St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
  • 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 Northdale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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