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Cheney Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Cheney Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Cheney Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Cheney Middle School. 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 features modules like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf Design,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The App-solutely Awesome Arcade,' indicating a hands-on, project-based learning approach. The main Camp Invention website (invent.org) states that all program instructors and staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Cheney Middle School location were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The camp operates as a day camp, and its ownership type is linked to the non-profit National Inventors Hall of Fame, though the specific host site is a middle school. The program emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cheney Middle 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
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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: 740 W Betz Rd, Cheney, WA 99004
  • 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 Cheney Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Cheney Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Cheney Middle 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 Cheney Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Cheney Middle 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 Cheney Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Cheney Middle 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.
Does Cheney Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Cheney Middle 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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