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Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - Camp Invention: Spark

Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session

Camp Invention: Spark at Minnetonka Middle School West offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Minnetonka Middle School West, offering a day camp program. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a strong focus on STEM education. While specific reviews for this particular session are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention program. The website mentions that all program team members undergo background checks. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and features activities such as creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The camp is not ACA accredited, nor does it list specific state licensing information on its page. 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

Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - 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: 6421 Hazeltine Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
  • 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 Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - 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 Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - 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 Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - 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 Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 1st Session - 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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