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Rice Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Rice Lake Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Rice Lake Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on inn...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Rice Lake Elementary School in Maple Grove, MN. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is hosted at Rice Lake Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention entity. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rice Lake 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: 13755 89th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • 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 Rice Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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