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Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

Annunciation Catholic School

Annunciation Catholic School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities like building a mini-skate ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Annunciation Catholic School in Cave Creek, AZ. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024. The curriculum focuses on STEM activities, including building a mini skate park, designing a robotic dog, and exploring space. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all team members. While Annunciation Catholic School has a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 20 reviews, specific reviews for the Camp Invention program itself are not readily available. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state licensing information is provided on the Camp Invention website for this specific location. The program is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, with Annunciation Catholic School serving as the host site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Annunciation Catholic 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 32648 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
  • 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 Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Annunciation Catholic 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 Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Annunciation Catholic School - 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 Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Annunciation Catholic 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 Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Annunciation Catholic 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 Annunciation Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Annunciation Catholic 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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