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Mark Twain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Mark Twain Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Mark Twain Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Mark Twain Elementary in Bettendorf, IA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The broader Camp Invention program, operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 5-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews. The Camp Invention website explicitly states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, the national program's established curriculum and safety protocols are a strength. The program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mark Twain 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1620 Lincoln Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  • 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 Mark Twain Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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