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Ohio University Campus - Camp Invention: Spark

Ohio University Campus - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Ohio University offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem-...

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark is a day camp program hosted at Ohio University, targeting children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates a focus on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges, such as building a 'Mini Golf Course' and designing 'Robotic Arthropods'. While the specific Ohio University location page does not provide details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the national Camp Invention website (linked from the program page) would likely contain more general information regarding safety and staffing. The camp's association with Ohio University suggests a potentially well-resourced and supervised environment, though specific details about the university's direct involvement in camp operations are not provided on this page.
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Program type
Day camp

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 53 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ohio University Campus - Camp Invention: Spark

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