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St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles

St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles

Club Invention: Castles at St. Michael Parish School offers a STEM-focused day camp where children in grades K-6 engage in hands-on activities to design and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a program listing for 'Club Invention: Castles' hosted at St. Michael Parish School, part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's STEM programs. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on invention and building activities related to castles. The program runs from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The National Inventors Hall of Fame website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details on background checks for individual host sites. St. Michael Parish School itself has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 10 reviews, generally praising the school's community and educational environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for smaller, school-hosted programs. The camp's structure as part of a national program suggests a pre-designed curriculum and materials.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1204 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
  • Phone: (360) 754-5131
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles

What ages does St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles accept?
St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles 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 St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles cost?
St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles 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 St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles's hours?
St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles 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.
Who runs St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles?
St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles provide lunch?
St. Michael Parish School - Club Invention: Castles 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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