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Browns Point Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Browns Point Elementary

Browns Point Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building robots and designing ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Camp Invention program search page, specifically for the 'Spark' program at Browns Point Elementary in Tacoma, 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 focuses on STEM education through activities such as building a robotic dog, designing a 'Marble Arcade', and creating a 'Mini Golf Course'. The camp is hosted by Browns Point Elementary, indicating a school-based program. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the Camp Invention page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging and educational activities. The Camp Invention website does not explicitly mention background checks for staff, nor does it list specific social media handles for this particular location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Browns Point 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: 1526 51st St NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
  • 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 Browns Point Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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