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St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Patrick High School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Patrick High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at St. Patrick High School 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 the specific St. Patrick High School location is not individually ACA accredited, the Camp Invention program generally emphasizes safety and staff training, with the main Camp Invention website stating that all program staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction rate, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and positive impact on children's interest in STEM. The program's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (CampInvention) page, showcasing various camp activities and testimonials. The camp's curriculum is designed to foster innovation and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Patrick High 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

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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5900 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
  • 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. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Patrick High 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 St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Patrick High 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 St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Patrick High 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 St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Patrick High 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.
How does St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Chicago?
St. Patrick High School - 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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