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Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Oakdale Elementary School offers a week-long STEM program focused on hands-on invention and innovation for children.

▌ Editor's read This program is a specific Camp Invention 'Spark' session held at Oakdale Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national, non-profit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates it is a day camp running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is designed for grades K-6 and focuses on STEM activities, invention, and innovation. While the specific Oakdale Elementary School location does not provide details on staff ratios or background checks, the national Camp Invention website generally outlines safety protocols. The ownership type is listed as 'unknown' because while Camp Invention is a non-profit, the specific host location's ownership (Oakdale Elementary School) is not explicitly stated on the camp's registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Oakdale Elementary 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
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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: 3850 Virginia Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45248
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Oakdale Elementary 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Oakdale Elementary 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Oakdale Elementary 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Oakdale Elementary 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Cincinnati?
Oakdale Elementary 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.

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