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St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Louis Catholic School

St. Louis Catholic School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and cr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at St. Louis Catholic School in Lake Charles, LA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf Courses'. While St. Louis Catholic School is the host, the program itself is Camp Invention, which states on its website that all program staff undergo background checks. The Camp Invention program has a strong online presence, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the overall program. Social media handles for Camp Invention are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it is a specific program hosted by a school rather than an independent camp entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

St. Louis Catholic 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: 6–12
  • Address: 1620 Bank St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • 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 St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 6–12. 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 St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Louis Catholic 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.
Who runs St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Louis Catholic 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 St. Louis Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Louis Catholic 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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