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Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Silverton High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Silverton High School offers K-6 students an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and creative problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Silverton High School in Silverton, Oregon. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 5-star rating on Google based on 1,000+ reviews for its overall program. The website states that all program team members are background checked, indicating a commitment to safety. The curriculum focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting a school-affiliated or sponsored program. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published on the site, nor is there information about state licensing or ACA accreditation for this specific location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Silverton High 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: 1456 Pine Street, Silverton, OR 97381
  • 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 Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Silverton High 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 Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Silverton High 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 Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Silverton High 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 Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Silverton High 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 Silverton High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Silverton High 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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