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Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark

Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Unity Christian offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and creative pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Unity Christian, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-anical' buddy and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The Camp Invention website itself does not list ACA accreditation for individual host sites. There is no specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies directly on this program page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational content. However, specific reviews for the Unity Christian location were not readily available. The camp is part of a larger national program, suggesting a standardized curriculum and operational framework.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Unity Christian - 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2001 E Mound Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Unity Christian - 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 Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Unity Christian - 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 Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Unity Christian - 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 Unity Christian - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Unity Christian - 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.

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