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Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Hidden Creek Elementary

Hidden Creek Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a "bot-anical" garden...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Hidden Creek Elementary in Port Orchard, WA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a "bot-anical" garden, designing a disc golf course, and creating a "Marble Arcade." The camp is organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 5-star Google rating from over 1,000 reviews for Camp Invention nationally. The camp is hosted by a school, suggesting a partnership with the elementary institution. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this particular program location. Staffing ratios and background check policies are not detailed on the program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hidden 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
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5455 Converse Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • 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 Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Hidden 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 Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Hidden 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 Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Hidden 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.
Who runs Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark 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 Hidden Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Hidden 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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