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Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary offers a week-long STEM program for grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The Camp Invention program itself is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific host site, Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary, does not have individual Google reviews for its Camp Invention program, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its main organization. The website highlights hands-on activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific site, nor state licensing information. The Camp Invention website does not explicitly detail staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for individual host sites, though it is a national program with established operational guidelines. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3200 Artella Ave, Henderson, NV 89044
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - 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 Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - 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 Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - 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.
Does Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary - 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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