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West Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

West Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at West Elementary in Wheatland, WY, offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innov...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at West Elementary in Wheatland, WY. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges. The camp is hosted by a school, West Elementary, indicating a partnership with an educational institution. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular site, nor state licensing details. The Camp Invention website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for individual host sites. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, often praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors, though specific reviews for the West Elementary location were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

West 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
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 201 20th Street, Wheatland, WY 82201
  • 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 West Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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