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Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Park Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Park Elementary in Durango, CO offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Park Elementary in Durango, CO, for the summer of 2024. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers a day camp for children in grades K-6. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. Specific reviews for the Park Elementary location were not readily available. The program is owned by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and hosted by Park Elementary, indicating a school-based program. The camp focuses on STEM education with activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Catching Air.'
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Park Elementary - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 510 E 6th Ave, Durango, CO 81301
  • 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 Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Park Elementary - 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 Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Park Elementary - 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 Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Park Elementary - 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 Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
Park Elementary - 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 Park Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Park Elementary - 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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