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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - Camp Invention: Spark

emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation

emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6 in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted by emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation in Saint Joseph, MO. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is titled 'Spark' and features activities like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf Design,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The Appalachian Trail.' The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. There is no specific information about ACA accreditation for this particular host site, nor state licensing details. Google reviews for 'emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation' indicate a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with themes praising their community involvement and positive impact, though these reviews are not specific to the Camp Invention program. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check information is listed on the program page. Social media handles for emPowerU or this specific camp were not readily available on the Camp Invention program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 518 S. 6th Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
  • 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 emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - 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 emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - 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 emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - 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 emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation - 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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