Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–12 · $2/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark

Carbondale · $2/week

Camp Invention: Spark at The Orchard in Carbondale, CO, offers an engaging day camp experience focused on STEM education and hands-on invention for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at The Orchard in Carbondale, CO, indicating it is a day camp. The camp is scheduled for July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, for grades K-6. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which suggests a structured, curriculum-based approach to STEM education. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff ratios on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and educational value. However, specific reviews for 'The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark' in Carbondale were not readily available. The website does not provide social media handles for this specific location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

The Orchard - 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 110 Snowmass Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
The Orchard - 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 The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark publishes $2/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
The Orchard - 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 The Orchard - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
The Orchard - 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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