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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities to foster creativity and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity in Chicago, Illinois. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific accreditation for this individual site is not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Robotic Rovers.' Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging and educational content. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6040 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
  • 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 St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - 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. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - 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 St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - 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 St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - 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.
How does St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Chicago?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 13 stem camps in Chicago 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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