Washington Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Washington Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on innovation and hands-on learning.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Washington Middle School. Camp Invention is a national program, suggesting a standardized curriculum and activities. The program is listed as a day camp. There is no information available on the page regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while it's hosted at a school, the program itself is run by the national Camp Invention organization, and the specific relationship or ownership structure for this particular site is not detailed. The page does not provide social media handles or information about the founder or years of operation for this specific location.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Washington Middle 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1100 N Main St, Washington, IL 61571
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Washington Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Washington Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Washington Middle 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 Washington Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Washington Middle 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 Washington Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Washington Middle 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.
- Does Washington Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Washington Middle 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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