Blue Mountain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Blue Mountain Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative prob...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program page for Blue Mountain Elementary, indicating it is a day camp. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging activities and inspiring creativity. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, with the 'Spark' theme for 2024. The camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, as it is a localized program run through a school, but the overarching organization has a well-established curriculum.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Blue Mountain 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: 1260 Mountain Dr, Longmont, CO 80503
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Blue Mountain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Blue Mountain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain 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.
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