Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark offers an engaging day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on STEM concepts through hands-on activities and c...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Camp KYSOC STEM in Carrollton, KY. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a strong reputation for STEM education. While Camp Invention itself is not ACA accredited, individual host sites may be, but no specific accreditation was found for this particular location. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive rating of 4.8 stars from over 1.5K reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp KYSOC STEM - 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: 1903 Easterday Road, Carrollton, KY 41008
- 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 Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Camp KYSOC STEM - 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 Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Camp KYSOC STEM - 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 Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Camp KYSOC STEM - 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 Camp KYSOC STEM - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Camp KYSOC STEM - 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
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