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Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Liberty Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Liberty Elementary School offers an engaging, hands-on STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page hosted at Liberty Elementary School in Harrisburg, SD. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for grades K-6. The 'Spark' program features modules like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The Attic,' designed to foster creativity and problem-solving. While specific Google reviews for this particular Liberty Elementary School location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program. The website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is a day program, and its operation through a school suggests a school-affiliated or partnership model. No ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information for this individual camp location was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Liberty 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: 501 W Twin Creeks Dr., Harrisburg, SD 57032
  • 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 Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Liberty 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 Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Liberty Elementary School - 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 Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Liberty 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 Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Liberty 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 Liberty Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Liberty 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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