Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Webster United Methodist Church offers STEM-focused day camp experiences for children in grades K-6, emphasizing innovation and hand...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Webster United Methodist Church in Webster Groves, MO. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website indicates the program is for grades K-6 and runs from June 15-19, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is described as 'Spark' and focuses on hands-on activities. While the specific Webster Groves location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program staff are thoroughly vetted and trained, implying background checks are conducted. The program is a day camp, and the host is a church, making the owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque'. The Camp Invention Facebook page is 'CampInvention'.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - 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
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 600 North Bompart Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119
- 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 Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - 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 Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - 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 Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - 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 Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Webster United Methodist Church - Jun 15-19 - 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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