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Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Paulding County Opportunity Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Paulding County Opportunity Center offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innova...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at the Paulding County Opportunity Center. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website does not provide specific information about the Paulding County Opportunity Center's licensing or ACA accreditation, as Camp Invention programs are often hosted by various local organizations. There are no Google reviews specifically for 'Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark' as a standalone entity, but Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM curriculum. The site does not list staff ratios, founder names, or explicit background check policies for this specific location. Social media handles are for the overarching Camp Invention program, not the local host.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Paulding County Opportunity Center - 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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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 900 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879
  • 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 Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Paulding County Opportunity Center - 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 Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Paulding County Opportunity Center - 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 Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Paulding County Opportunity Center - 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 Paulding County Opportunity Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Paulding County Opportunity Center - 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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