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Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lincoln Magnet School

Camp Invention: Spark at Lincoln Magnet School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention program search page for the 'Spark' program at Lincoln Magnet School in Springfield, IL. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention program is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established curriculum. While specific reviews for the Lincoln Magnet School location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted. The program runs for one week, from July 22-26, 2024, and focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lincoln Magnet 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: 300 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  • 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 Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lincoln Magnet 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 Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lincoln Magnet 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 Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lincoln Magnet 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 Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Lincoln Magnet 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 Lincoln Magnet School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lincoln Magnet 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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