Camp · STEM · Ages 5–12
Directory · United States · Colorado · Fort Collins
▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Bauder Elementary

Bauder Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving in children through hands-on activi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Bauder Elementary in Fort Collins, CO. This is a day camp program. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, not a standalone camp at Bauder Elementary. Therefore, ACA accreditation was searched for 'Camp Invention' and not found. There is no specific state license number listed for this particular program at Bauder Elementary, as it operates under the umbrella of the national Camp Invention organization. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for local instructors, though the national organization likely has standards. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction rate, with an average of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational STEM activities. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bauder 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
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2345 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526
  • 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 Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Bauder 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 Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Bauder 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 Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Bauder 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.
Does Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Bauder 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.
How does Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Fort Collins?
Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Fort Collins that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Bauder Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark.