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Lake Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lake Ridge Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Lake Ridge Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on acti...

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and details Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Lake Ridge Elementary School in Nampa, ID. This is a day camp program designed for children entering grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific accreditation for this individual site is not listed, the national Camp Invention program emphasizes safety and quality, stating that all program staff undergo background checks. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building and inventing. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, often praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors, with an average rating of around 4.7 stars based on thousands of reviews for the national program. The camp's social media presence includes active Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (CampInvention) pages, showcasing various activities and testimonials from participants across the country.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lake Ridge 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 615 Burke Lane, Nampa, ID 83686
  • 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 Lake Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lake Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lake Ridge 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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