North City Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at North City Learning Center offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at North City Learning Center in Shoreline, WA, which is part of the larger Camp Invention national program. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention program is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a strong educational foundation. While the specific North City Learning Center location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it list state licensing details or staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
North City Learning Center - 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: 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
- 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 North City Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does North City Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- North City Learning Center - 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 North City Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- North City Learning Center - 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 North City Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- North City Learning Center - 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 North City Learning Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- North City Learning Center - 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 North City Learning Center - 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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