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Yorkville Area - Camp Invention: Spark

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Yorkville Area - Camp Invention: Spark offers an engaging, hands-on STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully for 'Yorkville Area - Camp Invention: Spark,' which is a day camp located in Oswego, IL, for children in grades K-6. It is part of the larger Camp Invention program, an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, with the 2024 theme being 'Spark.' The website states that 'All program team members undergo background checks,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular Yorkville Area location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention entity. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Yorkville Area - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4001 Hunt Club Dr, Oswego, IL 60543
  • 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 Yorkville Area - Camp Invention: Spark

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