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Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Greenleaf Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Greenleaf Elementary School in Apple Valley, MN. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 22-26. The program, 'Spark,' is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific Greenleaf Elementary program does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1.2K reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention page. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it's a localized program under a national umbrella, and no specific state license number for this particular program is listed.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 13333 Galaxie Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124
  • 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 22-26 - 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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