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Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Willow Creek Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Willow Creek Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Willow Creek Elementary School in Meridian, ID. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for K-6th graders, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program is a day camp, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website states that all program team members are thoroughly vetted, including comprehensive background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many parents praising its engaging and educational activities. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day camps. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Willow Creek 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6195 N Long Lake Way, Meridian, ID 83646
  • 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 Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Willow Creek Elementary 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 Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Willow Creek 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.
Who runs Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Willow Creek Elementary 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 Willow Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Willow Creek 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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