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Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark

Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark is a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities like building a mini-robot and designing a 'Marble Arcade'.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program called 'Spark' located at Northwest Local. It is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The program focuses on STEM education through various hands-on activities, including building a mini-robot, designing a 'Marble Arcade', and exploring 'Spacecation' themes. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific location's ownership type is not explicitly stated, the national program is a non-profit organization. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Northwest Local - 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
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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: 8454 Erie Ave NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Northwest Local - 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 Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Northwest Local - 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 Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Northwest Local - 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 Northwest Local - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Northwest Local - 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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