Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Belle Valley School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and hands-on lear...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Belle Valley School in Belleville, IL. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific reviews for the Belle Valley location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its national program, often praised for its engaging activities and educational value. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff ratios, or background check policies for this particular location. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Belle Valley - 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: 2465 Amann Dr, Belleville, IL 62220
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Belle Valley - 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 Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Belle Valley - 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 Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Belle Valley - 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 Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Belle Valley - 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 Belle Valley - 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 Belle Valley - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Ages 5–12