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Northwestern - Camp Invention: Spark

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Northwestern - Camp Invention: Spark offers a day camp experience in West Salem, Ohio, focusing on STEM education and innovation for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program page for 'Northwestern - Camp Invention: Spark' in West Salem, Ohio, which is part of the national Camp Invention network. Camp Invention is a day camp program focused on STEM education for children in grades K-6. The website states that all program team members are background-checked. While specific Google reviews for this particular 'Spark' location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging, hands-on activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a non-profit or educational institution ownership structure, though the specific 'owner type' for this individual camp location is not explicitly stated as 'nonprofit' on the page. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention brand are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Northwestern - 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
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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 7334 Elyria Road, West Salem, OH 44287
  • 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 Northwestern - Camp Invention: Spark

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