Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Gateway Preparatory Academy offers K-6th graders a week of hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and crea...
▌ Editor's read This camp is a local offering of the national Camp Invention program, hosted at Gateway Preparatory Academy. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges. The website highlights four core modules for the 'Spark' program: Marble Arcade, Mini Golf, Robotic Aquatics, and The Attic. While the specific host site (Gateway Preparatory Academy) is mentioned, the primary information and program details are provided by the national Camp Invention organization. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies specifically for this location on the provided URL. The camp is clearly a day program, running for one week.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Gateway Preparatory Academy - 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: 201 Thoroughbred Way, Enoch, UT 84721
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Gateway Preparatory Academy - 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 Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Gateway Preparatory Academy - 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 Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Gateway Preparatory Academy - 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 Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Gateway Preparatory Academy - 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Gateway Preparatory Academy - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.