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Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Thunder Mountain Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creativity.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Thunder Mountain Middle School, part of the Juneau School District. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific camp is titled 'Spark'. The program type is clearly a day camp. While the direct page doesn't explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios, the Camp Invention national website (which is linked from the program page) does mention that all program team members undergo background checks. The owner type is identified as a school, as it's hosted by a middle school within a school district. No ACA accreditation information was found on the specific camp page or the broader Camp Invention site. The camp focuses on STEM activities, aligning with its 'Spark' theme and the Camp Invention mission.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3101 Riverside Dr, Juneau, AK 99801
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - 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 Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - 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 Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - 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 Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Juneau School District - Thunder Mountain Middle School - 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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