St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and cre...
▌ Editor's read This camp is a local offering of the national Camp Invention program, hosted at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website indicates that all program staff are background checked, stating, 'All Camp Invention program staff are background checked and trained to create a safe and fun environment for your child.' The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The national Camp Invention program has a strong social media presence, with active Instagram and Facebook accounts. The specific St. Catherine of Siena location does not have its own dedicated social media or 'about us' section on the Camp Invention site, as it is a host site for the larger program.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3660 N Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS 67205
- Phone: (316) 722-4161
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic 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.
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