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Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Copeland Manor Elementary School · ★ 4.8 (6 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Copeland Manor Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creativ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Copeland Manor Elementary School in Libertyville, IL. Camp Invention is a national program, not individually accredited by the ACA, but the broader organization emphasizes safety and staff training, including background checks for all program team members. The program is a day camp, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and is designed for grades K-6. The owner type is a school, as it's hosted by Copeland Manor Elementary. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and campinvention on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging activities and educational value.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Copeland Manor Elementary 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
1:8

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Scholarships are awarded based on financial need on a first-come, first-served basis.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Sibling discount
$30 off second child

For 2 siblings. Use code SIBWEB30. Must live in the same household.

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Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers create various projects including a sleuthing gadget, a billboard boat that floats, a DIY rocket, and a wearable cryptography device.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 801 7th Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
  • 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: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Copeland Manor Elementary 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 Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Copeland Manor Elementary 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 Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Copeland Manor Elementary 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.
What is Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's staff-to-camper ratio?
Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark publishes a 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Copeland Manor Elementary 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 Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Copeland Manor Elementary 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.
Does Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark offer financial aid?
Yes — Copeland Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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