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Kanopolis Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Kanopolis Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Kanopolis Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program page for 'Kanopolis Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark' in Kanopolis, KS. This indicates it is a day camp, hosted at a school, and part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative. The Camp Invention website (invent.org) generally highlights a curriculum developed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and STEM innovators, focusing on hands-on activities. The specific page for this location does not provide details on staff ratios, background checks, or specific founder information for the Kanopolis site itself, as it is a host location for a national program. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor state licensing information provided on the site. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high ratings (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1.2K reviews for the national program), reflecting positive experiences with the curriculum and engagement, though specific reviews for the Kanopolis Middle School location were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Kanopolis Middle 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: 210 South Iowa Avenue, Kanopolis, KS 67454
  • 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 Kanopolis Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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