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Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark

Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Holy Childhood School 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 specific Camp Invention program hosted at Holy Childhood School, offering a day camp experience for children entering grades K-6. The program, 'Spark,' runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended day options available. The camp is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which has been operating for over 30 years. While specific Google reviews for this particular Holy Childhood School location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher based on hundreds of reviews, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks, though as a national program, it is implied that such protocols would be in place. The program is owned by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and hosted by Holy Childhood School.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Holy Childhood 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 215 N John St, Mascoutah, IL 62258
  • Phone: (618) 566-2922
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Holy Childhood 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 Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Holy Childhood 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 Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Holy Childhood 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.
Who runs Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Holy Childhood 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 Holy Childhood School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Holy Childhood 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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