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Jacks Valley Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Jacks Valley Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Jacks Valley Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Jacks Valley Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website indicates that all program team members undergo background checks. While this specific location does not have independent reviews, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The program is not ACA accredited, as it's a school-hosted, curriculum-based day camp. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program. The camp focuses on hands-on activities like building a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade', promoting creativity and innovation.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jacks Valley 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: 701 Jacks Valley Rd, Carson City, NV 89705
  • 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 Jacks Valley Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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