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Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Miller Elementary

Miller Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity and problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Miller Elementary in Bend, Oregon. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark' were not found, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular program location was found. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a well-established curriculum and operational framework.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Miller Elementary - 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
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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 300 NW Crosby Dr., Bend, OR 97703
  • 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 Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Miller Elementary - 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 Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Miller Elementary - 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 Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Miller Elementary - 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.
Does Miller Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Miller Elementary - 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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