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Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark

Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2

Camp Invention: Spark at Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovatio...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark at the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention national initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program materials are developed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and that staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this exact location and program were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. No specific state license number for this program was found, which is common for short-term day camps operating under a larger organizational umbrella. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - 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.

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Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1622 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  • 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 Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - 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 Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - 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 Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - 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 Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - 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 Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Kansas City?
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy #2 - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Kansas City 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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