Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Southside Christian School offers a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read This camp is a specific session of Camp Invention, titled 'Spark,' hosted at Southside Christian School. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and runs from June 15-19. Camp Invention is a national program, and its website (invent.org) indicates that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp's curriculum is focused on STEM, offering hands-on activities and challenges. The host location, Southside Christian School, suggests a structured and established environment for the camp. The camp is a day program, operating during typical school hours.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Southside Christian School - 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
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2211 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
- Phone: (864) 234-7575
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Southside Christian School - 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Southside Christian School - 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Southside Christian School - 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Southside Christian School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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