Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Wilson Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-...
▌ Editor's read This specific camp location, Wilson Elementary School, is hosting Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp program. Camp Invention is a national program, and its website (invent.org) serves as the primary source of information. The program focuses on STEM education, offering hands-on activities and challenges for children. The website explicitly states that 'All program staff are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. While the specific ownership type of the Wilson Elementary School location is not detailed, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. No specific staff-to-camper ratios were found for this location or the broader program. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Wilson Elementary 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1102 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Wilson Elementary 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 Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Wilson Elementary School - 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 Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Wilson Elementary 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.
- Does Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Wilson Elementary 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Wilson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Fahrney Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Fahrney Elementary School · Ages 5–12