Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Fairview-Clifton German Language School offers STEM-focused activities for K-6th graders, promoting creativity and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read This camp is a local offering of the national Camp Invention program, specifically the 'Spark' curriculum, hosted at the Fairview-Clifton German Language School. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM activities, including building, inventing, and problem-solving. The website provides details on the curriculum and activities offered, such as 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Challenge'. While the host location is a school, the ownership type of the specific camp program is not explicitly stated on the provided page. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the Camp Invention page for this specific location.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Fairview-Clifton German Language 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3689 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Fairview-Clifton German Language 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 Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Fairview-Clifton German Language 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 Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Fairview-Clifton German Language 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 Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Fairview-Clifton German Language 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.
- How does Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Cincinnati?
- Fairview-Clifton German Language School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Cincinnati that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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