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Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark

Rochester Montessori School

Camp Invention: Spark at Rochester Montessori School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention: Spark program hosted at Rochester Montessori School. 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 initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. While the Rochester Montessori School itself might have licensing, the Camp Invention program's specific licensing information is not provided on this page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational content. The camp's social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook, indicating a broader brand presence rather than a specific Rochester Montessori School page for the camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rochester Montessori 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5099 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901
  • 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 Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Rochester Montessori 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 Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Rochester Montessori 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 Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Rochester Montessori 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.
Does Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Rochester Montessori 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.
How does Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Rochester?
Rochester Montessori School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 7 stem camps in Rochester that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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