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Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Chaparral Elementary offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on invention and innovation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program page for Chaparral Elementary in Ladera Ranch, CA. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 15-19. The website highlights that all program team members are background checked and trained. While the specific Chaparral Elementary location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their main organization. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving through hands-on STEM activities. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-based day programs. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 29001 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
  • 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 Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Chaparral Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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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