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Purdy Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Purdy Elementary

Purdy Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity and problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Purdy Elementary in Gig Harbor, WA. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on hands-on invention and innovation. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its main page. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Purdy 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 13815 62nd Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • 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 Purdy Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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