Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Roosevelt Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-solv...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program at Roosevelt Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular listing is for the 'Spark' curriculum. The program is described as a day camp. While the specific Roosevelt Elementary site does not provide details on accreditation or staff ratios, the Camp Invention website (invent.org) generally promotes a focus on STEM and innovation. No information regarding background checks, founder, or years of operation for this specific site was found on the provided page. The camp is likely operated in partnership with Roosevelt Elementary, but the ultimate owner type is not explicitly stated on the program page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Roosevelt Elementary - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 700 West Cleveland Avenue, Belleville, IL 62220
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Roosevelt Elementary - 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 Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Roosevelt Elementary - 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 Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Roosevelt Elementary - 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 Roosevelt Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Roosevelt Elementary - 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 Roosevelt Elementary - 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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