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Rigler Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Rigler Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Rigler Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Rigler Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific reviews for the Rigler Elementary location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a positive reputation, with Google reviews for the overall program often averaging above 4 stars. The website states that all program team members are background checked, indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is clearly day camp, and the owner type appears to be a partnership between a school and a national non-profit organization. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor were state license numbers listed on the site. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rigler 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
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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: 5401 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97218
  • 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 Rigler Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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