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Lake Ripley Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lake Ripley Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Lake Ripley Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Lake Ripley Elementary School in Litchfield, 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 Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific Lake Ripley Elementary program is not individually ACA accredited, the Camp Invention website states that all program teams undergo background checks. The camp's curriculum, 'Spark,' focuses on hands-on STEM activities like designing a 'SparkBot' and exploring 'Marble Arcade' challenges. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention brand are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lake Ripley 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: 100 W Pleasure Dr, Litchfield, MN 55355
  • 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 Lake Ripley Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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