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Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Kinoshita Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Kinoshita Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While the specific Kinoshita Elementary School program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its national programs, often praised for engaging activities and inspiring children in STEM. The program is a day camp, and the owner type for this specific location is likely a partnership between Camp Invention (a non-profit) and the school. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is listed for this location, nor is it ACA accredited, as it's a school-based program under a national curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Kinoshita Elementary School - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Kinoshita Elementary School - 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Kinoshita Elementary School - 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Kinoshita Elementary School - 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.
Does Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Kinoshita Elementary School - 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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