Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Jenks Northwest Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and proble...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Jenks Northwest Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific accreditation for this individual site is not listed, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 4.8-star rating from 1,000+ Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The website mentions that local educators lead the program, but specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this location are not detailed. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Jenks Northwest 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 7625 S Elwood, Tulsa, OK 74132
- 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 Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Jenks Northwest 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 Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Jenks Northwest Elementary - 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 Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Jenks Northwest 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 Jenks Northwest Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Jenks Northwest 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.
Planning guides
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