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Olentangy Shale Meadows - Camp Invention: Spark

Olentangy Shale Meadows

Camp Invention: Spark at Olentangy Shale Meadows offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and crea...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Olentangy Shale Meadows, indicating a day camp program for children in grades K-6. The camp is scheduled for July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It is hosted at Olentangy Shale Meadows Elementary School in Lewis Center, OH. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which suggests a standardized curriculum focused on STEM. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this particular page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, often above 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value, though specific reviews for the Olentangy Shale Meadows location were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Olentangy Shale Meadows - 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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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4458 North Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035
  • 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 Olentangy Shale Meadows - Camp Invention: Spark

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