Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creat...
▌ Editor's read This entry is for a Camp Invention program hosted at Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific listing is for their 'Spark' curriculum. The program is clearly a day camp, as indicated by the 'Camp Invention' model. The owner type is identified as a school, as it is hosted at Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School. The website does not provide information about ACA accreditation, staff ratios, or explicit background check policies for this specific location. The primary strength is its affiliation with the well-established Camp Invention brand, which is known for its STEM-focused, hands-on learning experiences. However, the lack of specific local operational details on the provided URL is a notable limitation for a comprehensive safety assessment.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Oak Grove Lutheran 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2720 32nd Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Oak Grove Lutheran 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 Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Oak Grove Lutheran 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 Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Oak Grove Lutheran 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 Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Oak Grove Lutheran 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.
- How does Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Fargo?
- Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Fargo 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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