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Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark

Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Rock Island Center for Math & Science offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read This camp is part of the national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The specific location is the Rock Island Center for Math & Science. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges, as evidenced by the 'Spark' curriculum description on the provided URL. The camp offers both standard and extended day options. While the website provides details about the curriculum and registration, it does not specify ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies for this particular location. The 'About Us' section of the main Camp Invention website indicates a long history of operation for the national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rock Island Center for Math & Science - 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
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2101 16th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Rock Island Center for Math & Science - 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 Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Rock Island Center for Math & Science - 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 Rock Island Center for Math & Science - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Rock Island Center for Math & Science - 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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