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Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Joseph Arthur Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Joseph Arthur Middle School offers a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities like building a 'bot...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark at Joseph Arthur Middle School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is presented by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities such as building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring space. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all team members. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes a safe and encouraging environment. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. 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 activities and educational value. 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

Joseph Arthur 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 160 Saint Ellen Mine Rd, O Fallon, IL 62269
  • 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Joseph Arthur 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Joseph Arthur 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Joseph Arthur 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Joseph Arthur 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Joseph Arthur 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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