Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Corral Drive Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity and p...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific location page for Camp Invention: Spark at Corral Drive Elementary, which is part of the larger Camp Invention program. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, focusing on hands-on activities and innovation. The website indicates the camp runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While there isn't specific information about Corral Drive Elementary's camp on Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with many locations receiving positive feedback for their engaging curriculum. The program is not individually ACA accredited, but it operates under the umbrella of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Corral Drive 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3736 Corral Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Corral Drive 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 Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Corral Drive Elementary - 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 Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Corral Drive 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 Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Corral Drive 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Corral Drive Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp · Rapid City · Ages 6–12 · $200/week
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