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St. Matthew Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Matthew Catholic School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Matthew Catholic School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website page for the 'Spark' program hosted at St. Matthew Catholic School in Champaign, IL. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, and the camp itself is hosted by a school, making the owner type 'school'. The Camp Invention website states that 'all program staff are background checked and trained to create a safe and inspiring environment.' The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1.3K reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value, though these are for the national program, not specific to the St. Matthew location. The Camp Invention Facebook page handle is 'CampInvention'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Matthew Catholic 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1307 Lincolnshire Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
  • 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. Matthew Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

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