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Heritage Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Heritage Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Heritage Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Heritage Elementary in Ankeny, Iowa. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. While the specific Heritage Elementary location is not individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention as a national program emphasizes safety and staff training, including background checks for all program team members. The program runs from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with many parents praising the engaging activities and positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The program is designed to foster creativity and innovation through hands-on challenges.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Heritage 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
  • 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 Heritage Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Heritage Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Heritage 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 Heritage Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Heritage 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 Heritage Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Heritage 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 Heritage Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Heritage 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.

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