Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities, problem-solving, and creative invention.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention 'Spark' program in Seattle, WA. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website indicates that all program teams are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp for grades K-6, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific reviews for 'Camp Invention: Spark' in Seattle were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,400+ reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, nor does it list a state license number on its site. Social media handles found are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: Site To Be Determined, Seattle, WA 98133, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Camp Invention: Spark publishes $330/week for the standard session. That sits 65% below the $949 median for stem camps in Seattle, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Invention: Spark?
- Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- 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.
- How does Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Seattle?
- Camp Invention: Spark is one of 24 stem camps in Seattle that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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