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Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Salida · $3/week

Camp Invention: Spark at Longfellow Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on acti...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Longfellow Elementary School in Salida, CO. This is a day camp for children entering grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is designed to inspire innovation through hands-on STEM activities. While Longfellow Elementary School hosts the program, Camp Invention itself is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. There is no specific ACA accreditation listed for this particular site, nor is a state license number readily available for this school-hosted program. Google reviews for 'Longfellow Elementary School Salida' show a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews, with comments generally positive about the school environment. Specific reviews for 'Camp Invention: Spark' at this location were not found, but the overall Camp Invention program receives positive feedback nationally for its engaging curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Longfellow Elementary School - 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 425 W 7th St, Salida, CO 81201

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Longfellow Elementary School - 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 Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark publishes $3/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Longfellow Elementary School - 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 Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Longfellow Elementary School - 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 Longfellow Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Longfellow Elementary School - 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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