Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and proble...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, established in 1990. This particular 'Spark' program runs from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, for grades K-6. The website states that all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check. While there isn't a specific Google review rating for this individual school's Camp Invention program, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google. The camp is a day program and appears to be owned or hosted by Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, making its owner type 'school'.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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: 5241 Brehob Road, Indianapolis, IN 46217
- 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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
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