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Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Ballard Middle School

Ballard Middle School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Ballard Middle School in Huxley, Iowa. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular offering is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like creating a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The Camp Invention website states that all program team members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific reviews for the Ballard Middle School location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Ballard Middle 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
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 509 N. Main Ave, Huxley, IA 50124
  • 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 Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Ballard Middle 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 Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Ballard Middle School - 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 Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Ballard Middle 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 Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Ballard Middle 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 Ballard Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Ballard Middle 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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