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Scappoose Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Scappoose Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Scappoose Middle School offers a week-long day camp experience focused on STEM innovation and creative problem-solving for elementar...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Scappoose Middle School. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which is a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. The curriculum for the 'Spark' program includes modules like 'Caterpillar Cafe,' 'Dynamic Design,' 'Invention Celebration,' and 'Robotic Aquatics,' each designed to engage children in hands-on STEM activities. While specific Google reviews for the Scappoose Middle School location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with the national program having a 4.8-star rating from over 1.7K reviews on Google. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-based day programs. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Scappoose Middle 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 52265 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose, OR 97056
  • 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 Scappoose Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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