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Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hobart Middle School · ★ 4.3 (15 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Hobart Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at Hobart Middle School, indicating it is a day camp. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific offering is hosted by a school, suggesting a school-based owner type. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff ratios, or background check policies for this specific location. There is no specific Google review data available for 'Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark' as a standalone entity, but Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM activities. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on hands-on invention and innovation challenges.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hobart Middle 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:8

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Funding is not released until after March, at which time, requests will be reviewed and awarded based on financial need on a first-come, first-served basis.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Sibling discount
$30 off second child

Valid only for children living in the same household. Use code SIBWEB30 for two siblings.

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Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers will take home a sleuthing gadget, a DIY rocket, and a wearable cryptography device.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 36 E 8th St, Hobart, IN 46342
  • 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: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Hobart Middle 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 Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Hobart Middle School - 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 Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Hobart Middle 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.
What is Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's staff-to-camper ratio?
Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark publishes a 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Hobart Middle 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.
Does Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark offer financial aid?
Yes — Hobart Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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