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Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Prairie Wind Elementary offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for elementary school children, focusing on innovation and hands...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Prairie Wind Elementary in Gillette, WY. Camp Invention is a national program run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which partners with schools to offer STEM-focused day camps. The website for Camp Invention (invent.org) states that all program directors and instructors undergo background checks and training. While specific reviews for the Prairie Wind Elementary location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1.2K reviews for the main Camp Invention program. The program is a day camp, and the host site, Prairie Wind Elementary, is a school, making the owner type 'school'. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, encouraging creativity and problem-solving in young learners.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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: 200 Overdale Dr, Gillette, WY 82718
  • 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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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