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Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Bear Cave Intermediate School

Camp Invention: Spark at Bear Cave Intermediate 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 to a specific Camp Invention program page for Bear Cave Intermediate School in Stewartville, MN, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention program, which has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 5-star Google rating from over 1,000 reviews. The program description highlights hands-on STEM activities, including building a "bot-buddy" and designing a "Marble Arcade." While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention website generally states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is hosted by a school, suggesting a structured and familiar environment. No specific state license number for this individual camp location was found, as it operates under the umbrella of the school and the national Camp Invention program. The program runs from July 29 - August 2, 2024.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bear Cave Intermediate 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1021 10th St NW, Stewartville, MN 55976
  • 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Bear Cave Intermediate 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Bear Cave Intermediate 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Bear Cave Intermediate 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Bear Cave Intermediate 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Bear Cave Intermediate 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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