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Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark

Lincoln Park District

Camp Invention: Spark at Lincoln Park District offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and creati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at the Lincoln Park District in Lincoln, IL. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The specific Lincoln Park District location does not have independent reviews readily available. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or specific licensing for this individual program. The owner type appears to be a partnership between the National Inventors Hall of Fame (a non-profit) and the Lincoln Park District (a municipal entity).
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lincoln Park District - 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
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Established
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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: 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, IL 62656
  • 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 Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lincoln Park District - 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 Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lincoln Park District - 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 Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lincoln Park District - 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 Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lincoln Park District - 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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