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Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Forest Lake Area High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Forest Lake Area High School offers K-6 students an engaging day camp experience focused on STEM innovation through hands-on activit...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website for the 'Spark' program hosted at Forest Lake Area High School. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that 'all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their main organization. The camp is likely operated in partnership with the school, making its owner type 'school.' No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program, which is common for school-hosted day camps. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Forest Lake Area High 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6101 Scandia Trl N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
  • 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 Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Forest Lake Area High 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 Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Forest Lake Area High 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 Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Forest Lake Area High 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 Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Forest Lake Area High 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 Forest Lake Area High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Forest Lake Area High 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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