Camp · STEM · Ages 5–12 · $270/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College

ROE #8 - Highland Community College · $270/week

A STEM summer camp for elementary school children focusing on hands-on invention and innovation activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Highland Community College in Freeport, IL. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'bot-buddy,' designing a 'Marble Arcade,' and exploring 'Mini Golf.' The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. 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 enthusiastic staff. The camp is owned by a university (Highland Community College) in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College 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
University 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: 2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL 61032, USA
  • Phone: 800-968-4332
  • 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 Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College

What ages does Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College accept?
Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College 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 Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College cost?
Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College publishes $270/week for the standard session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College's hours?
Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College 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 Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College?
Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College provide lunch?
Camp Invention: Spark - Highland Community College 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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