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Marvista Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Marvista Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Marvista Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on innovation, creativity, and hands-on ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Marvista Elementary in Normandy Park, WA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The website states that all program materials are included and that 'all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and backed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame's curriculum team.' It also mentions that 'all program staff are background checked.' While specific reviews for the Marvista Elementary location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is likely a partnership between Marvista Elementary and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which operates Camp Invention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Marvista 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 19800 Marine View Drive SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
  • 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 Marvista Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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