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Big Hollow Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Big Hollow Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Big Hollow Middle School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at Big Hollow Middle School in Ingleside, IL, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is hosted by a school, suggesting a partnership with the national Camp Invention program. The National Inventors Hall of Fame, which runs Camp Invention, has a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. While specific reviews for the Big Hollow Middle School location are not readily available, the overall program is well-regarded for its hands-on, STEM-focused curriculum. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for this particular location. The program runs from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Big Hollow Middle 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

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 26051 W Nippersink Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041
  • 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 Big Hollow Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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

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