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Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Minerva Elementary

Minerva Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a mini-golf course and exp...

▌ Editor's read Minerva Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended day option until 5:30 PM. The curriculum includes modules like 'Bot Anytown,' 'Catching Air,' 'Game Changer,' and 'Spacecation,' where campers can build mini-golf courses, explore space, and design inventions. The Camp Invention website states that all program team members undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Minerva Elementary Camp Invention were not found, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM curriculum. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no specific state license number for this program was found. The camp is owned by the Minerva Local School District, which hosts the national Camp Invention program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Minerva Elementary - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 130 Bonnieview Ave., Minerva, OH 44657
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Minerva Elementary - 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 Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Minerva Elementary - 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 Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
Minerva Elementary - 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 Minerva Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Minerva Elementary - 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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