Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Richard Avenue Elementary offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read This program is a local offering of the national Camp Invention program, specifically the 'Spark' curriculum, hosted at Richard Avenue Elementary. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website indicates that all program team members undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. While the specific ownership of the Richard Avenue Elementary site is not detailed, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program type is clearly day camp, and social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are readily available.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Richard Avenue Elementary - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3646 Richard Ave, Grove City, OH 43123
- Phone: (614) 801-6600
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Richard Avenue Elementary - 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 Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Richard Avenue Elementary - 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 Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Richard Avenue Elementary - 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 Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Richard Avenue Elementary - 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Richard Avenue Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark.
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA · Grove City · Ages 6–11 · $289/week