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Jonathan Alder: Plain City Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Jonathan Alder: Plain City Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Jonathan Alder: Plain City Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities like building a 'b...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Jonathan Alder: Plain City Elementary. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program focuses on STEM education with activities such as building a 'bot-buddy', exploring space, and designing a 'Marble Arcade'. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which boasts a 5-star rating on Google from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational activities. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular site, nor any state licensing details. The Camp Invention website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff on this specific program page, though the national organization likely has policies in place. The owner type is unknown, as it's hosted by a school but part of a larger national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jonathan Alder: Plain City 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.

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: 580 S Chillicothe St, Plain City, OH 43064, USA
  • 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: Plain City Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

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