Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Dennison Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative problem-sol...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention 'Spark' program hosted at Dennison Elementary, indicating it is a day camp. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, established in 1990. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its general program. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. The program focuses on STEM activities, including hands-on challenges and invention-based learning. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this individual site, nor state licensing information, as it operates under the umbrella of a national program often hosted by schools.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Dennison 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 401 Independence St, Lakewood, CO 80226
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Dennison 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 Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Dennison 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 Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Dennison 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Dennison Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Lasley Elementary · 1401 S Kendall St, Lakewood · Ages 5–18