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Salmon Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Salmon Creek Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Salmon Creek Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on activities and creative probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Salmon Creek Elementary, indicating it is a day camp. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific accreditation for this individual location is not listed, the overall Camp Invention program emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies for this location. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The owner type for this specific location is not explicitly stated, but it operates in partnership with Salmon Creek Elementary.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Salmon Creek 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
Not verified
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: 1601 NE 129th St., Vancouver, WA 98685
  • 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 Salmon Creek Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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