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Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hidden Oaks Middle School

Hidden Oaks Middle School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Hidden Oaks Middle School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention national initiative, which has been operating for over 30 years and is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted on all team members. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, often highlighting its engaging STEM activities. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hidden Oaks Middle 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: 15855 Fish Point Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
  • 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 Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Hidden Oaks Middle 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 Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Hidden Oaks Middle 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 Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Hidden Oaks Middle 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 Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Hidden Oaks Middle 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 Hidden Oaks Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Hidden Oaks Middle 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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