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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

St. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Joseph Catholic

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Joseph Catholic in Anderson, SC, offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at St. Joseph Catholic in Anderson, SC. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The camp is part of the national Camp Invention program, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website does not provide specific information about staff ratios, background checks, or the founder of this particular location. There is no direct information on the page regarding ACA accreditation for this specific site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'St. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark' in Anderson, SC. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging activities and educational value. However, specific reviews for the St. Joseph Catholic location were not readily available. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' as the host site is a Catholic institution, but the program itself is run by the national Camp Invention organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Joseph Catholic - 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: 1200 Cornelia Rd, Anderson, SC 29621
  • 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. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Joseph Catholic - 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 St. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Joseph Catholic - 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 St. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Joseph Catholic - 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 St. Joseph Catholic - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Joseph Catholic - 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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