Silver Beach Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Silver Beach Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-sol...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Silver Beach Elementary in Bellingham, WA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring space. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program directors and instructors undergo background checks and training. While specific Google reviews for the Silver Beach Elementary location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Silver Beach 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
- 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: 4101 Academy St, Bellingham, WA 98226
- 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 Silver Beach Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Silver Beach Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Silver Beach 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 Silver Beach Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Silver Beach 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 Silver Beach Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Silver Beach 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 Silver Beach Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Silver Beach 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.
Planning guides
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- 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.
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