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Colter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Colter Elementary

Colter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark offers an engaging day camp experience focused on STEM, encouraging innovation and problem-solving through hands-on...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Colter Elementary in Jackson, Wyoming. This is a day camp program, part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on learning and invention. The National Inventors Hall of Fame, which runs Camp Invention, has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, though these reviews are for the overall program, not specifically the Colter Elementary site. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Colter 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: 1855 High School Road, Jackson, WY 83001
  • 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 Colter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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