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Bowman Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Bowman Creek Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Bowman Creek Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Bowman Creek Elementary in Auburn, WA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The 'Spark' program specifically includes activities like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf Challenge,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The App-tastic Escape.' While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, the national Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The website states that all Camp Invention program staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is best described as 'unknown' for the specific Bowman Creek Elementary site, though the overarching organization is a non-profit. The camp's social media presence is strong through the national Camp Invention accounts, @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bowman Creek 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: 5701 Kersey Way SE, Auburn, WA 98092
  • 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 Bowman Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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