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Cuyuna Range Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Cuyuna Range Elementary School

Cuyuna Range Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a week-long day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, focusing on in...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby, MN. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a strong reputation for STEM education. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cuyuna Range 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
Not listed
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: 509 6th Avenue Northeast, Crosby, MN 56441
  • 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 Cuyuna Range Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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