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Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Oxford Intermediate School offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

▌ Editor's read This program is Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Oxford Intermediate School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location is a day camp for grades K-6. The website indicates that all program team members are background checked and trained, which is a notable strength for safety. The program focuses on STEM education, innovation, and hands-on activities, as evidenced by the program description and curriculum details on the invent.org website. The camp is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a well-established and structured program. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while the program is hosted at a school, the overarching organization (National Inventors Hall of Fame) is a non-profit, making the direct 'owner' of this specific camp session ambiguous without further information.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Oxford Intermediate 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 501 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Oxford Intermediate 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 Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Oxford Intermediate 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 Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Oxford Intermediate 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.
Does Oxford Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Oxford Intermediate 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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