Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Altara Elementary offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Altara Elementary, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a standardized and well-developed STEM curriculum. The website lists the camp dates as July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific staff ratios are not published, the Camp Invention website generally emphasizes trained educators. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and educational value. Specific licensing information for this particular elementary school location is not provided on the site.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 800 E 11000 S, Sandy, UT 84094
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Altara 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 Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Altara 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 Altara Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Altara 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.
Planning guides
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