Camp Invention

Camp Invention - Spark!

June 8-12, 2026 • 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
(Before and After Care Available-Registration/Fee Required)
Rising K-6th
Base Price $285.00
Discounts: $25 off before March 31 (Promo Code SUM25), $20 off before April 28 (Promo Code SUM120) Additional discounts are available for siblings.

Inspire innovative thinking with fun-filled STEM experiences designed to spark creativity and a love for learning. Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build their own DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories.

The camp is developed through the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Extended Care (Before and After)

An Extended Camp experience is being provided in the afternoon.
After Care (3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) – $70

Policies

Cancellations/Refunds

Camp Invention

• (Please refer to the Camp Invention cancellation policies)

ALL Other Summer Camps

• Refund Policy: 14 days prior to camp date, 75% refund less a $10 handling charge. 5-13 days prior, 50% refund less a $10 handling charge. <5 days prior, no refund. Please note: If a camp does not reach the minimum number of required campers by 2 weeks prior to the start date, RPSEC reserves the right to cancel the camp and refund 100% of tuition.

Food

The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center will NOT provide snacks and Lunch. Campers must bring their snacks and lunch. Science Center educators supervise snack and lunch breaks.

Camp Check-In

All campers must check in and out with a parent or guardian daily. Any pick-up or drop-off changes should be turned in at that time.

Pick-Up

Parents or legal guardians must pick up their children at the end of each program. Children will not be allowed to meet parents outside of the pick-up area. To ensure the safety of campers, we require advance written notice when anyone other than a parent or legal guardian will pick up campers after the programs.

Parking

Short-term parking is available in the parking lot in front of the RPSEC.

For directions and general information about the Science Center, visit our website or call (803) 641-3313.

Questions?

Call us at (803) 641-3313

E-mail us at RPSEC@usca.edu

Registration

Complete a separate registration form for each camper.

* There is a $35 service charge on all returned checks.