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College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark

College of Saint Benedict

Camp Invention: Spark at the College of Saint Benedict offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and cre...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which emphasizes hands-on STEM activities and innovation, with curriculum developed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked and trained. While the specific College of Saint Benedict program is not individually accredited by the ACA, the overall Camp Invention program is a well-established national entity. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

College of Saint Benedict - 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 37 South College Avenue, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
  • 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 College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
College of Saint Benedict - 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 College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
College of Saint Benedict - 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 College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
College of Saint Benedict - 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 College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark?
College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does College of Saint Benedict - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
College of Saint Benedict - 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.

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