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Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Big Sky Elementary School

Big Sky Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and cr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Big Sky Elementary School in Billings, MT. 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 initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website does not provide specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. There is no direct ACA accreditation for this specific location, as Camp Invention operates through various host sites. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5+ stars, though specific reviews for the Big Sky Elementary site are not readily available. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building and inventing.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Big Sky Elementary 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
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Established
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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: 3231 Granger Ave E, Billings, MT 59102
  • 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 Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Big Sky Elementary 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 Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Big Sky Elementary 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 Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Big Sky Elementary 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 Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Big Sky Elementary 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 Big Sky Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Big Sky Elementary 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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