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Russell Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Russell Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Russell Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Russell Elementary School in Missoula, Montana, for the 'Spark' curriculum. This program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. As a part of the larger Camp Invention network, it is associated with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program teams are background-checked and trained. While specific Google reviews for this particular Russell Elementary School location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The program is a day camp, and its owner type is categorized as a school due to its hosting at Russell Elementary. No specific staff-to-camper ratios were found on the site for this location, nor was it listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Russell 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: 3216 South Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59801
  • 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 Russell Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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