Morgan Township Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Morgan Township Elementary School offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative...
▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark at Morgan Township Elementary School is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024. The program is part of the national Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The curriculum is designed to encourage innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking through hands-on STEM activities, including modules like 'Robotic Aquatics' and 'The App-rentice Challenge.' The camp offers both standard hours (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM) and extended day options (7:30 AM - 5:30 PM). While the specific host site is Morgan Township Elementary School, the overall program is well-established nationally. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this specific location was found on the provided URL.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Morgan Township 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 299 S State Rd 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Morgan Township Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Morgan Township Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Morgan Township 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 Morgan Township Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Morgan Township Elementary 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 Morgan Township Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Morgan Township 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.
- Does Morgan Township Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Morgan Township 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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