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Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Poplar Creek Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Poplar Creek Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at Poplar Creek Elementary School in New Berlin, WI, for children in grades K-6. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website indicates that all program team members are background checked and trained. The program runs from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While there isn't a specific Google review page for this individual school's Camp Invention, the national Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging activities and fostering creativity. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is best described as university-affiliated due to its connection with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. 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

Poplar Creek Elementary 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
University 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: 17401 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
  • 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 Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Poplar Creek Elementary 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 Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Poplar Creek Elementary 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 Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Poplar Creek Elementary 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 Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Poplar Creek Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Poplar Creek Elementary 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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