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Running Springs Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Running Springs Academy

Running Springs Academy hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders focused on hands-on innovation and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Running Springs Academy in Anaheim, CA, confirming it is a real camp site. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific 'Spark' program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website details the curriculum, which includes activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf Courses'. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor state licensing information. The Camp Invention program itself has a strong online presence, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1.2K Google reviews for the overall program. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff at this specific location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Running Springs Academy - 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
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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: 8670 Running Springs Drive, Anaheim, CA 92808
  • 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 Running Springs Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Running Springs Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Running Springs Academy - 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 Running Springs Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Running Springs Academy - 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 Running Springs Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Running Springs Academy - 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 Running Springs Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Running Springs Academy - 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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