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Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Jonathan Alder's Monroe Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark at Jonathan Alder's Monroe Elementary. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific accreditation for this individual site is not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program description highlights hands-on modules like 'Bot Annihilation,' 'Marble Arcade,' and 'Mini Golf,' suggesting an emphasis on practical application and creative problem-solving. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jonathan Alder: Monroe 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.

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5000 State Route 38 NW, London, OH 43140
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Jonathan Alder: Monroe 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 Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Jonathan Alder: Monroe 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 Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Jonathan Alder: Monroe 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 Jonathan Alder: Monroe Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Jonathan Alder: Monroe 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.

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