Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Starbuck K-8 School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read This camp is part of the national Camp Invention program, specifically the 'Spark' curriculum, hosted at Starbuck K-8 School. The program is designed to inspire creativity and innovation through STEM activities. The website details four core modules: Marble Run Mania, Solar-Powered Crickobot, I Can Innovate, and Robotic Aquatics. While the specific Starbuck K-8 School host site details are limited on the provided URL, the Camp Invention national website (invent.org) provides extensive information about the curriculum, program philosophy, and general operational procedures. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies specifically for the Starbuck K-8 School location on the provided page. The camp is clearly a day program, as indicated by the 'Camp Invention' model.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Starbuck K-8 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1516 Ohio St, Racine, WI 53405
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Starbuck K-8 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 Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Starbuck K-8 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 Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Starbuck K-8 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.
- Does Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Starbuck K-8 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Starbuck K-8 School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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