Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 5–12 · $355/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 5–12

Camp Invention — Spark

Bel Air · $355/week · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Camp Invention Spark offers STEM-focused day camp programs for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on activities, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention Spark is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and aims to foster creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. The website mentions that all program team members undergo background checks and training. While the specific Los Angeles location isn't individually reviewed, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its main organization. The program is offered at various host sites, typically local schools, and is not accredited by the ACA. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

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 science/tech program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Address: 11301 Bellagio Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Camp Invention — Spark

What ages does Camp Invention — Spark accept?
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 Camp Invention — Spark cost?
Camp Invention — Spark publishes $355/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Invention — Spark's hours?
Camp Invention — Spark runs 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Invention — Spark?
Camp Invention — Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Invention — Spark provide lunch?
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.
How does Camp Invention — Spark compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Camp Invention — Spark is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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