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Hawkins Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hawkins Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Hawkins Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Hawkins Middle School in Belfair, WA. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular offering is a day camp for grades K-6. The website details the curriculum, which includes activities like creating a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While the specific Hawkins Middle School program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, often around 4.5 stars. The site states that all program team members are background checked, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is likely owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame in partnership with Hawkins Middle School. No specific state licensing information is provided for this individual camp location, nor is it ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hawkins 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
School 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: 300 E Campus Dr, Belfair, WA 98528
  • 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 Hawkins Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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