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Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Desert Hills Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Desert Hills Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for K-6th graders, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates that all program team members, including local educators, undergo background checks and training. This specific program, 'Spark,' runs from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While there are no specific Google reviews for 'Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark' as a standalone camp, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback for its engaging, hands-on STEM curriculum. The program is a day camp, and the host site is a school, making the owner type 'school.'
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Desert Hills 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
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: 280 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Phone: (800) 968-4332
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Desert Hills 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 Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Desert Hills 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 Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Desert Hills 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 Desert Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Desert Hills 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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