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Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Lone Oak Elementary offers K-6th graders a week of STEM exploration through hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark at Lone Oak Elementary is a day camp for grades K-6, part of the national Camp Invention program. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, as evidenced by the program description on the provided URL. The website states that all program team members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed for this particular location, the national program generally emphasizes a structured and supervised environment. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting a partnership with an educational institution. The national program's social media handles (Instagram: campinvention, Facebook: CampInvention) are active, providing further insight into their offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lone Oak 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 301 Cumberland Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lone Oak 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 Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lone Oak Elementary 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 Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lone Oak 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.
Does Lone Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lone Oak 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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