Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Blackhawk Christian School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Blackhawk Christian School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific session is a day camp for grades K-6. The website states that all program team members are background checked. While Blackhawk Christian School itself has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, these reviews are for the school generally and not specifically for the Camp Invention program. Camp Invention is not individually accredited by the ACA, though it is a well-established national program. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The camp runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Blackhawk Christian 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 7400 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
- Phone: (260) 493-7400
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Blackhawk Christian 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 Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Blackhawk Christian School - 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 Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Blackhawk Christian 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 Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Blackhawk Christian 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 Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Blackhawk Christian 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Blackhawk Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Purdue University Fort Wayne Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark · Purdue University Fort Wayne Week 1 · Ages 5–12
- Purdue University Fort Wayne Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark · Purdue University Fort Wayne Week 2 · Ages 5–12
- Saint Francis Faire Camp · but associated with the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne · Ages 8–12 · $300/week