Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Pine Lane Elementary offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and creative problem-s...
▌ Editor's read This specific program, Camp Invention: Spark at Pine Lane Elementary, is a day camp for grades K-6. It is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The camp focuses on STEM education, innovation, and hands-on activities, as evidenced by the program description and curriculum details on the invent.org website. While the specific Pine Lane Elementary location does not provide detailed information on staff ratios or background checks, the main Camp Invention website mentions that programs are led by local educators. The camp runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific location or the broader Camp Invention program.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Pine Lane 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: 6475 E Ponderosa Dr, Parker, CO 80138
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Pine Lane 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 Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Pine Lane 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 Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Pine Lane 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 Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Pine Lane 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
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- 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 Pine Lane Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Parker Fieldhouse Summer Day Camp · Parker · Ages 5–13 · $307/week