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Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Gilles-Sweet Elementary School

Gilles-Sweet Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page hosted at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School in Fairview Park, Ohio. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. The camp is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which partners with schools to host these programs. There is no specific information about staff ratios or background checks on this particular camp page. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational activities for children.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - 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: 4320 West 220th Street, Fairview Park, OH 44126
  • 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 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - 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 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - 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 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - 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 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - 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 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School - 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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