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Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Fridley Community Center offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to the Camp Invention: Spark program page hosted by Fridley Public Schools at the Fridley Community Center. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The program is offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that 'all program staff are thoroughly vetted with background checks.' The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The National Inventors Hall of Fame has a strong presence on social media, with an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook handle CampInvention. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. This specific location is run by Fridley Public Schools, indicating a school-affiliated ownership type.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community 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
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: 6085 7th Street NE, Fridley, MN 55432
  • 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 Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community 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 Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community 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 Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community 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.
Who runs Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark?
Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - 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 Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Fridley Public Schools - Fridley Community 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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