St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at St. Luke's Episcopal School offers a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities and creative problem...
▌ Editor's read This camp is a local offering of the national Camp Invention program, hosted at St. Luke's Episcopal School's Lower Campus. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and runs for one week, from July 22-26, 2024. The camp focuses on STEM activities, including hands-on projects and creative challenges, as evidenced by the 'Spark' theme and program description on the invent.org website. The website explicitly states that all program staff are background checked, indicating a commitment to safety. As it is hosted by a school, it falls under the 'school' owner type. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or ACA accreditation information was found for this specific location, but the national program's reputation suggests a structured approach.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3975 Japonica Ln, Mobile, AL 36693
- Phone: (251) 666-2991
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - 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 St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - 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 St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - 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 St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark?
- St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - 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 St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- St. Luke's Episcopal School - Lower Campus - 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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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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