Hayden Canyon Charter
Hayden Canyon Charter hosts Camp Invention, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention at Hayden Canyon Charter, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. While Hayden Canyon Charter is a school, the camp itself is a franchise of the Camp Invention program. Google reviews for 'Hayden Canyon Charter' are not directly relevant to the camp program itself, but the Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the overall program. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and creative challenges. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is listed on the page. The program runs from July 29 - August 2, 2024.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Hayden Canyon Charter 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 13590 North Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835
- 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 Hayden Canyon Charter
- What ages does Hayden Canyon Charter accept?
- Hayden Canyon Charter 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 Hayden Canyon Charter cost?
- Hayden Canyon Charter 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 Hayden Canyon Charter's hours?
- Hayden Canyon Charter 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 Hayden Canyon Charter?
- Hayden Canyon Charter 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 Hayden Canyon Charter provide lunch?
- Hayden Canyon Charter 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Hayden Canyon Charter with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Hayden Canyon Charter.
- Camp MiVoden Adventure Camp · Hayden Lake, ID · Ages 8–10 · $925/week
- Camp MiVoden Junior Camp · Hayden Lake, ID · Ages 11–13 · $925/week
- Camp MiVoden Teen Camp · Hayden Lake, ID · Ages 14–17 · $925/week