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Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Shelby Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing innovation and hands-on l...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Shelby Elementary School. 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 is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website does not provide specific information on staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. There is no direct information about Shelby Elementary School's Camp Invention on Google Reviews, as it is a specific program hosted at a school rather than an independent camp with its own review profile. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program focuses on STEM activities, including building a Mimicbot, designing a Marble Arcade, and exploring space with the Spacecation module.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Shelby 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
Not listed
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: 109 W Smiley Rd, Shelby, OH 44875
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Shelby 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 Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Shelby 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 Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Shelby 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 Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Shelby 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 Shelby Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Shelby 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.

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