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Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Elgin Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Elgin Elementary School. This indicates the camp is likely operated in partnership with or hosted by the school. Camp Invention is a national program, suggesting a standardized curriculum and activities. The website focuses on program details and registration, but does not provide information regarding specific licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular location. The camp is clearly a day program, as it lists daily hours. The 'About Us' section for Camp Invention generally describes its history but not the specific operating years of this individual location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Elgin 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
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1250 Keener Road South, Marion, OH 43302
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Elgin 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 Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Elgin 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 Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Elgin 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.
Who runs Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Elgin Elementary 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 Elgin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Elgin 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.

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