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Sacred Heart Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Sacred Heart Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Sacred Heart Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Yankton, SD. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program materials are developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and that local educators lead the programs, with college and high school students serving as Leadership Interns and Counselors in Training. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The camp is owned by a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sacred Heart 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: 1500 Saint Benedict Dr. 200, Yankton, SD 57078
  • 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 Sacred Heart Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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