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Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Oberlin City Schools offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and problem-solving through engaging modules.

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark is a day camp program hosted by Oberlin City Schools, as indicated by the URL and program details. It targets children in grades K-6, offering a STEM-focused curriculum. The camp is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program description highlights hands-on activities and modules designed to encourage creativity and problem-solving. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location are not detailed on the provided page, the national program's website generally outlines safety protocols. The camp's affiliation with a school district suggests a structured environment and access to school facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Oberlin City Schools - 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: 150 N Pleasant St, Oberlin, OH 44074
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Oberlin City Schools - 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 Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Oberlin City Schools - 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 Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Oberlin City Schools - 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 Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark?
Oberlin City Schools - 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 Oberlin City Schools - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Oberlin City Schools - 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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