St. Gabriel School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at St. Gabriel School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative prob...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Gabriel School. Camp Invention is a national program, but this page focuses on a local offering. The camp is a day program, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The curriculum, titled 'Spark,' includes four modules: 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf Design Challenge,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The App-solutely Glowing Game.' While the program details the activities, there is no information available on the page regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies for staff, or specific licensing information for this particular camp location. The 'About Us' section on the main Invent.org site mentions that 'all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators,' but this specific page does not elaborate on the vetting process for these educators.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
St. Gabriel 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
- Phone: (440) 352-6169
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about St. Gabriel School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does St. Gabriel School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- St. Gabriel 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.
- Does St. Gabriel School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- St. Gabriel 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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