East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark
East Point Church hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at East Point Church in Wichita, KS. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates that the program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended day option until 5:30 PM. The program focuses on hands-on activities, creative thinking, and problem-solving. While East Point Church is the host, the curriculum and program structure are provided by Camp Invention. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1.2K reviews for the national program), with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and educational value. This specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, as it's a satellite program of a larger organization.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
East Point Church - 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
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 747 North 127th Street East, Wichita, KS 67206
- 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 East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- East Point Church - 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 East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- East Point Church - 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 East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- East Point Church - 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 East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark?
- East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does East Point Church - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- East Point Church - 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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