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South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

South Central Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at South Central Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, creativity, and pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at South Central Elementary School in Protection, KS. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger, nationally recognized Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, the overarching Camp Invention program states on its main website that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a very positive sentiment, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational STEM activities. The camp's curriculum focuses on hands-on innovation, including activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

South Central 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 302 South Jefferson Avenue, Protection, KS 67127
  • 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 South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
South Central 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 South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
South Central 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 South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
South Central 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 South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
South Central 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 South Central Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
South Central 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.

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