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Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Altara Elementary offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Altara Elementary, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a standardized and well-developed STEM curriculum. The website lists the camp dates as July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific staff ratios are not published, the Camp Invention website generally emphasizes trained educators. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and educational value. Specific licensing information for this particular elementary school location is not provided on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Altara 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
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 800 E 11000 S, Sandy, UT 84094
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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