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Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at West Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, indicating a standardized curriculum and activities. The camp is a day program, as it specifies dates and times without overnight stays. The owner type is identified as 'school' because it is hosted by a public school district (Lawrence USD 497). While the Camp Invention website provides general information about the program, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location are not readily available on the provided page. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program were found on their main website (invent.org).
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lawrence USD 497 - West 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: 2700 Harvard Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lawrence USD 497 - West 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 Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle 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 Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lawrence USD 497 - West 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 Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Lawrence USD 497 - West 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 Lawrence USD 497 - West Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lawrence USD 497 - West 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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