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St. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Patrick's Catholic School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a mini-golf cou...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Patrick's Catholic School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, titled 'Spark', features activities such as building a mini-golf course, designing a 'bot-buddy', and creating a 'Marble Arcade'. The camp is presented by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a structured and research-backed curriculum. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific program, nor any state licensing details on the page. The host, St. Patrick's Catholic School, is a known educational institution, suggesting a school-based owner type. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are mentioned on this program page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, often praising the engaging activities and educational value, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the overall program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Patrick's 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 20500 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022
  • 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. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Patrick's 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. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Patrick's 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. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Patrick's 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. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Patrick's 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. Patrick's Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Patrick's 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.

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