San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at San Francisco de Asis Catholic School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on i...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at San Francisco de Asis Catholic School in Flagstaff, AZ. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website details the 'Spark' program for grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program emphasizes hands-on activities, including creating a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While the specific host school's licensing isn't detailed on the Camp Invention page, the Camp Invention organization states on its main website that all program staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive rating, often around 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program is a day camp, and the host is a Catholic school. The Camp Invention Facebook page is active under the handle 'CampInvention'.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
San Francisco de Asis 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1600 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- 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 San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- San Francisco de Asis 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 San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- San Francisco de Asis 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 San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- San Francisco de Asis 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 San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- San Francisco de Asis 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 San Francisco de Asis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- San Francisco de Asis 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.
Planning guides
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