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Peter Hobart Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Peter Hobart Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Peter Hobart Elementary School in St. Louis Park, MN. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM concepts through activities like creating a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While Peter Hobart Elementary School is the host, the program is run by the national Camp Invention organization, which states on its website that all program teams undergo background checks. The Camp Invention program has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Peter Hobart 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
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Established
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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: 6500 W 26th St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
  • 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 Peter Hobart Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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