Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Western Intermediate School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing innovation and hands-on learning.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Western Intermediate School. The camp is clearly a day program, as indicated by the 'Day Camp' filter on the main Camp Invention website. While the specific page for this location lacks detailed information regarding staff ratios or background check policies, the broader Camp Invention website (invent.org) does not explicitly state these details for individual camp locations. The camp's social media presence, including Instagram and Facebook, is under the main 'Camp Invention' brand, not specific to this location. The owner type is unknown for this specific location, though Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The camp's focus is STEM, aligning with the 'Spark' theme and the overall Camp Invention mission.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Western Intermediate 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: 2600 S 600 W, Russiaville, IN 46979
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Western Intermediate 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 Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Western Intermediate 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 Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Western Intermediate 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 Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Western Intermediate 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Western Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.