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Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Inspiration Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Inspiration Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program, not a standalone camp, and is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) at the national level, though individual host sites like Inspiration Elementary are not separately listed. The website mentions that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program is designed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a strong curriculum focus on STEM and innovation.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Inspiration 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: 3401 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Inspiration 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 Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Inspiration 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 Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Inspiration 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 Inspiration Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Inspiration 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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