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Waynedale Local Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

Waynedale Local Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Waynedale Local Schools offers K-6 students a week-long STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and describes Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp for grades K-6 hosted at Waynedale Local Schools. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building and inventing. While specific reviews for the Waynedale Local Schools location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the overall program. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, and the host site, Waynedale Local Schools, indicates a school-based ownership type for this specific offering. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Waynedale Local 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: 9052 Dover Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606
  • Phone: (330) 698-3001
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Waynedale Local Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

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