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Camelot Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camelot Intermediate School

Camelot Intermediate School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Camelot Intermediate School in Brookings, SD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a strong, established curriculum. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp's focus is on STEM education, with activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design.' Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging and educational content. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camelot Intermediate 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1401 15th Street South, Brookings, SD 57006
  • 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 Camelot Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

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