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Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lincoln Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Lincoln Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities and creativ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Lincoln Elementary School in Waterloo, IA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. While Lincoln Elementary School hosts the program, Camp Invention itself is a well-established entity. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are background checked. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program is a day camp, and the host site is a school. No specific state licensing information is available for this particular program, as it operates under the umbrella of the national Camp Invention organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lincoln Elementary 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 302 Cedar Bend Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
  • 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 Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lincoln Elementary 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 Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lincoln Elementary 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.
What are Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lincoln Elementary 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.
Who runs Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Lincoln Elementary 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 Lincoln Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lincoln Elementary 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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