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SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark

SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark

SIUE STEM Center hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for children entering grades K-6, focusing on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted by the SIUE STEM Center. This is a day camp for children entering grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is part of the national Camp Invention initiative, which emphasizes hands-on STEM activities and innovation. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked and trained. While specific Google reviews for the SIUE STEM Center's Camp Invention were not readily available, the national Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging curriculum. The camp is owned by a university (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) and offers a structured, educational environment. The national Camp Invention program's social media handles are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

SIUE STEM Center - 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Campus Box 2224, Edwardsville, IL 62026
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
SIUE STEM Center - 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 SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
SIUE STEM Center - 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 SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
SIUE STEM Center - 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.
Who runs SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark?
SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does SIUE STEM Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
SIUE STEM Center - 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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