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Faribault Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Faribault Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Faribault Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Faribault Middle School for grades K-6. This is a day camp program, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The camp is operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making the local host (Faribault Middle School) the venue and likely providing some staff, thus categorized as a school-owned program. The Camp Invention website states, 'All program staff and volunteers undergo background checks,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular Faribault location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1.3K reviews on Google for 'Camp Invention.' The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, including building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor does the website provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. 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

Faribault 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 704 17th St SW, Faribault, MN 55021
  • 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 Faribault Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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