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Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate

Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session

Camp Invention: Elevate at Minnetonka Middle School West offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific session of Camp Invention, 'Elevate,' hosted at Minnetonka Middle School West. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps across the country. The website mentions that all program team members are background-checked and trained. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its main page. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on activities, creative thinking, and problem-solving. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is likely a nonprofit (National Inventors Hall of Fame). No specific staff-to-camper ratio is listed for this location or the national program. The camp's social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate 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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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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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 - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate

What ages does Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate accept?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate cost?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate's hours?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate provide lunch?
Minnetonka Middle School West - 2nd Session - Camp Invention: Elevate 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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