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South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at South Park Elementary School offers a hands-on STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at South Park Elementary School. 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, 'Spark,' is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific reviews for this particular South Park Elementary School location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a national STEM curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

South Park 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6530 Nailor Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
South Park 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 South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
South Park 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 South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
South Park 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.
Who runs South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
South Park Elementary 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 South Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
South Park 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.

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