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Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark

Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University

Camp Invention: Spark at Eastern Kentucky University offers an engaging day camp experience focused on STEM innovation for children in grades K-6.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website for the 'Spark' program hosted at Eastern Kentucky University's Science Building. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo a comprehensive background check. While specific Google reviews for this particular EKU location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews. The program is not accredited by the ACA. The camp is owned and operated in partnership with Eastern Kentucky University, indicating a university affiliation for the host site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 533 John Hanlon Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
  • 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 Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - 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 Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - 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 Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - 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 Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark?
Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Science Building - Eastern Kentucky University - 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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