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Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Strausser Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities to foster creativity and pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to the Camp Invention program page for Strausser Elementary School, indicating it is a day camp for K-6th graders. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that 'all program staff undergo a comprehensive background check.' The program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific Google reviews for the Strausser Elementary School Camp Invention were not found, the national Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1.6K reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention entity. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Strausser 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
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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: 8646 Strausser St NW, Massillon, OH 44646
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Strausser 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 Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Strausser Elementary School - 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 Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Strausser 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 Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Strausser 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 Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Strausser 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.
How does Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Massillon?
Strausser Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Massillon that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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