Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Venture Academy offers K-6th graders an engaging day camp experience focused on STEM innovation through hands-on activities and crea...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Venture Academy in Ogden, UT. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for grades K-6. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. The program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The specific Venture Academy location does not have separate reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Venture Academy - 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: 495 N 1500 W, Ogden, UT 84404
- 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 Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Venture Academy - 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 Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Venture Academy - 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 Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Venture Academy - 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 Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Venture Academy - 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Venture Academy - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- 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.
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