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Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Harding Middle School offers a week-long STEM program for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read This program is Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Harding Middle School. It is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The camp runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The curriculum focuses on STEM, encouraging innovation and creative problem-solving through hands-on activities. The camp is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website provides details on the program's activities and registration, but specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location is not readily available on the provided URL.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Harding 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
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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: 16601 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Harding 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 Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Harding Middle 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 Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Harding 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.
Does Harding Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Harding 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.

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