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St. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. John Neumann Catholic School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. John Neumann Catholic School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. John Neumann Catholic School in Maryville, IL, for the 'Spark' curriculum. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a structured and research-based STEM curriculum. The website details the daily activities and themes for the 'Spark' program, including 'Robotic Aquatics,' 'Game Changer,' 'Prototyping Studio,' and 'Invention Celebration.' There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific program, nor state licensing information on the Camp Invention page. Google reviews for 'St. John Neumann Catholic School' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, generally praising the school environment, though these reviews are not specific to the summer camp program. Social media handles for this specific camp location are not provided on the Camp Invention page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. John Neumann Catholic 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: 142 Wilma Drive, Maryville, IL 62062
  • 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. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. John Neumann Catholic 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. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. John Neumann Catholic 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. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. John Neumann Catholic 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 St. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. John Neumann Catholic 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 St. John Neumann Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. John Neumann Catholic 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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