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Minnesota Discovery Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Minnesota Discovery Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Minnesota Discovery Center offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program page for Camp Invention: Spark at the Minnesota Discovery Center, confirming it is a real camp offering. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for grades K-6. The website does not provide specific information about ACA accreditation for this particular location, nor does it list state licensing details. The program is described as a day camp. While the specific Minnesota Discovery Center location doesn't have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its overall program. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The site does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this specific location, though these are typically standard for national programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Minnesota Discovery Center - 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719
  • 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 Minnesota Discovery Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Minnesota Discovery Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Minnesota Discovery Center - 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 Minnesota Discovery Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Minnesota Discovery Center - 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 Minnesota Discovery Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Minnesota Discovery Center - 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 Minnesota Discovery Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Minnesota Discovery Center - 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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