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Edmunds Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Edmunds Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Edmunds Elementary School. Camp Invention is a nationally recognized STEM program, indicating a structured curriculum and established activities. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, offering a day camp experience. While the specific Edmunds Elementary School location does not provide details on staff ratios or background checks, the national Camp Invention website (linked from the program page) generally outlines safety protocols. The camp's focus is on hands-on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking, as evidenced by the program description and activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design'. The camp is listed as 'sold out' for the current season, suggesting popularity.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Edmunds 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

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

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 950 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Edmunds Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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