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Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Grace McWayne Elementary offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creat...

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention is a national, nonprofit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established and reputable organization (invent.org/about). The program at Grace McWayne Elementary School is a day camp for grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities with a theme of 'Spark' (invent.org/program-search). The curriculum is designed to be hands-on and encourages innovation, as evidenced by the program description highlighting activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade' (invent.org/program-search). The website mentions that all program staff are background checked, addressing a key safety concern (invent.org/about/faqs). Social media presence on Instagram and Facebook (@campinvention) suggests active engagement and provides additional insight into program activities and community interaction.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Grace McWayne 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3501 Hapner Way, Batavia, IL 60510
  • Phone: (800) 968-4332
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Grace McWayne 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 Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Grace McWayne Elementary 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 Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Grace McWayne 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 Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Grace McWayne Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Grace McWayne 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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