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Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Lebanon Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Lebanon Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Lebanon Elementary in Lebanon, Illinois. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for K-6th graders, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The 'Spark' program focuses on hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all team members. While specific Google reviews for this particular Lebanon Elementary location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for their main organization. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is best described as a school hosting a national program. No specific state licensing information is provided for this individual camp location, as it operates under the umbrella of the national Camp Invention program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lebanon 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 408 Mary Jane St, Lebanon, IL 62254
  • 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 Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lebanon 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 Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lebanon Elementary - 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 Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lebanon 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.
Who runs Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
Lebanon Elementary - 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 Lebanon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lebanon 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.

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