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Sherman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Sherman Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Sherman Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and creat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Sherman Elementary in Tacoma, WA. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for grades K-6. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program, often praised for its engaging activities and educational value. The program type is clearly day camp. The owner type is unknown for the specific Sherman Elementary site, but Camp Invention itself is a program of a non-profit organization. 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

Sherman 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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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4415 N 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
  • 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 Sherman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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