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Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark

Okawville Grade School

Camp Invention: Spark at Okawville Grade School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and p...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Okawville Grade School, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention program, which emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained, ensuring safety and quality instruction. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging curriculum. The camp is owned and operated by Okawville Grade School in partnership with Camp Invention, making it a school-affiliated program. The National Inventors Hall of Fame has a Facebook page (NationalInventorsHallofFame) which promotes the Camp Invention program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Okawville Grade 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 400 S. Hanover Street, Okawville, IL 62271
  • 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 Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Okawville Grade 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 Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Okawville Grade 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 Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Okawville Grade 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 Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Okawville Grade 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 Okawville Grade School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Okawville Grade 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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