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Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Community Magnet Charter School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and p...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Community Magnet Charter School. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, and has been operating for over 30 years. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. While specific reviews for this particular session at Community Magnet Charter School are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1.4K reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program is a day camp, running from June 15-19. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor state licensing information provided on the Camp Invention website, as it operates as a curriculum provider for host schools.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available Apply →

Limited partial scholarships available; contact site director.

Sibling discount
$30 off second child

Code SIBWEB30 for 2 siblings ($30 off each); SIBWEB40 for 3+ siblings ($40 off each); same household; cannot combine with other discounts.

Details →
Session lengths
4-day
What campers take home
Campers build a DIY rocket, robotic capybara, sleuthing gadgets, billboard boat and wearable cryptography device.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 11301 Bellagio Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • 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: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - 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.
Does Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark offer financial aid?
Yes — Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Los Angeles?
Community Magnet Charter School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 24 stem 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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