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Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Urbandale High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention: Spark program hosted at Urbandale High School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established curriculum. The website states that 'All program team members are background checked,' which is a significant safety assurance. While specific Google reviews for this particular Urbandale High School location were not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention entity. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for programs hosted by schools or universities. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Urbandale High 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
University 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: 7111 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Phone: (515) 457-6900
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Urbandale High 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 Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Urbandale High 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 Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Urbandale High 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 Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Urbandale High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Urbandale High 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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