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Benjamin Franklin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Benjamin Franklin Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp where children engage in hands-on activities like building robots and desig...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Kirkland, WA. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers a day camp experience. The website highlights that all program team members undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific Google reviews for this particular elementary school's Camp Invention program are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM curriculum. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. The camp's focus is on hands-on STEM activities, including building robots, creating prototypes, and exploring innovation. The owner type is likely a partnership between the school and the national Camp Invention organization, which is a nonprofit. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Benjamin Franklin 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 12434 NE 60th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
  • 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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