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Jane Addams Elementary School - Camp Invention Spark

Jane Addams Elementary School

Camp Invention Spark at Jane Addams Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on in...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention Spark program hosted at Jane Addams Elementary School in Moline, IL. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention program, as a whole, is highly rated, with a 4.8-star average from over 1,000 Google reviews, indicating widespread positive feedback. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained, which is a positive safety indicator. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a robust and educational curriculum focused on STEM. While this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, the overarching Camp Invention program is a well-established national entity. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and campinvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jane Addams Elementary 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3520 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265
  • 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 Jane Addams Elementary School - Camp Invention Spark

What ages does Jane Addams Elementary School - Camp Invention Spark accept?
Jane Addams Elementary 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 Jane Addams Elementary School - Camp Invention Spark cost?
Jane Addams Elementary 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 Jane Addams Elementary School - Camp Invention Spark's hours?
Jane Addams Elementary 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 Jane Addams Elementary School - Camp Invention Spark provide lunch?
Jane Addams Elementary 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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