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SPARC Summer Quest

Oak Grove · $160/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

SPARC Summer Quest is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District, providing a variety of activities for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads successfully and is the official website for the Springfield Park District's camp offerings, including SPARC Summer Quest. The camp is a day program, as indicated by its description and schedule. It is operated by the Springfield Park District, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for SPARC Summer Quest on the ACA website. Google reviews for 'Springfield Park District' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 186 reviews, with themes often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The website lists social media handles for the Springfield Park District as @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook. The camp guide details activities like swimming, field trips, and arts and crafts, catering to children aged 5-12.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

SPARC Summer Quest is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SPARC Summer Quest

What ages does SPARC Summer Quest accept?
SPARC Summer Quest is open to children ages 11–14. 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 SPARC Summer Quest cost?
SPARC Summer Quest publishes $160/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SPARC Summer Quest's hours?
SPARC Summer Quest runs 7 a.m.-6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SPARC Summer Quest?
SPARC Summer Quest is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does SPARC Summer Quest provide lunch?
SPARC Summer Quest 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.
How does SPARC Summer Quest compare to other traditional day camp camps in Springfield?
SPARC Summer Quest is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Springfield that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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