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Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Norris Intermediate School

Camp Invention: Spark at Norris Intermediate School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Norris Intermediate School in Firth, NE. Camp Invention is a national program, not individually ACA accredited, but the organization states on its main website that all program staff undergo background checks. This specific program is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The curriculum, 'Spark,' includes activities like creating a 'Bot-Anical' plant or animal, designing a 'Marble Arcade,' and exploring 'Mini Golf' engineering. The program is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making Norris Intermediate School the host location. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1.3K reviews for the national program), with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and educational value. 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

Norris Intermediate 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 25211 S 68th Street, Firth, NE 68358
  • 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 Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Norris Intermediate 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 Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Norris Intermediate 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 Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Norris Intermediate 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 Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Norris Intermediate School - 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 Norris Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Norris Intermediate 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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