Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Selma Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on innovation and hands-on learning.
▌ Editor's read This entry is for a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Selma Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, and this particular offering is a day camp. The website provides details about the program's curriculum and activities, which are standardized across Camp Invention locations. The camp is scheduled for July 8 - July 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific Selma Elementary School location does not provide details on accreditation or staff ratios, the overall Camp Invention program is well-established. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while it's hosted at a school, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Selma Elementary 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: 200 E St, Selma, IN 47383
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Selma Elementary 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 Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Selma Elementary 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 Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Selma Elementary 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 Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Selma Elementary 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 Selma Elementary 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.