Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building
This Camp Invention program at Glendale Community College North offers STEM-focused day camp experiences for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on inn...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, focusing on hands-on activities and innovation. The website mentions that all program instructors are local certified educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While there are no specific Google reviews for this particular location, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with the national program having a 4.8-star rating from over 1.5K reviews on Google. The camp is not individually ACA accredited, but is part of a larger, established educational initiative. The host institution, Glendale Community College, is a public educational institution, making the owner type 'university' (or college).
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building 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
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5727 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85310
- 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 Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building
- What ages does Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building accept?
- Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building 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 Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building cost?
- Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building 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 Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building's hours?
- Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building 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 Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building?
- Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building provide lunch?
- Glendale Community College North - Chinle Building 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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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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