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St. Francis School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Francis School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Francis School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at St. Francis School. Camp Invention is a well-established national program from the National Inventors Hall of Fame, known for its STEM-focused, hands-on activities (invent.org). The program description highlights activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design,' indicating an emphasis on engineering and design thinking. While the national Camp Invention website provides general information, the specific page for the St. Francis School location lacks details regarding staff qualifications, background check policies, or staff-to-camper ratios. The ownership type of St. Francis School is not discernible from the provided link, nor is there information about its accreditation or licensing. The camp is clearly a day program, as indicated by the 'Camp Hours' section. Social media handles for this specific location are not listed.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Francis 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 412 S State St, Jerseyville, IL 62052
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about St. Francis School - Camp Invention: Spark

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