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Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Scouting Adventure Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Scouting Adventure Center offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing innovation and hands-on ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp for grades K-6 held at the Scouting Adventure Center in Columbia, MO. This program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging activities and inspiring children in STEM. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state license number for Missouri was found for this program. The curriculum focuses on hands-on activities like building a 'bot-animal' and creating a 'Marble Arcade'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Scouting Adventure 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6081 West Van Horn Tavern Road, Columbia, MO 65203
  • 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 Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Scouting Adventure 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 Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Scouting Adventure 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 Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Scouting Adventure 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 Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark?
Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Scouting Adventure Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Scouting Adventure 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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