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Albany Middle School/High School Commons - Camp Invention: Spark

Albany Middle School/High School Commons

Camp Invention: Spark at Albany Middle School/High School Commons offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Albany Middle School/High School Commons. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its main website that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the Albany location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, with this year's 'Spark' theme including modules like 'Prototyping Studio' and 'Art of Design'. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor is specific state licensing information provided for this particular location, as it operates under the umbrella of a national program often hosted by schools.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Albany Middle School/High School Commons - 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: 30 Forest Avenue, Albany, MN 56357
  • 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 Albany Middle School/High School Commons - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Albany Middle School/High School Commons - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Albany Middle School/High School Commons - 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 Albany Middle School/High School Commons - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Albany Middle School/High School Commons - 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 Albany Middle School/High School Commons - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Albany Middle School/High School Commons - 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 Albany Middle School/High School Commons - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Albany Middle School/High School Commons - 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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