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Karcher Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Karcher Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Karcher Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Karcher Middle School in Burlington, WI. This is a day camp designed for children entering grades K-6. The program runs from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with optional extended hours. The camp is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which provides a standardized STEM curriculum. While the specific Karcher Middle School location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging, hands-on activities. The website does not mention ACA accreditation for this specific site, nor does it provide details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. The camp is hosted by a school, indicating a partnership model for program delivery.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Karcher Middle 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: 300 Wainwright Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105
  • 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 Karcher Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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