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Allendale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Allendale Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Allendale Middle School offers an engaging day camp experience focused on STEM innovation and creative problem-solving for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Allendale Middle School in Allendale, MI. This is a day camp program, part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative. The website indicates that all program team members undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. While the specific Allendale Middle School program does not have individual Google reviews, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including creating a 'Bot-Anical Friend' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The camp is not individually ACA accredited, as it's a local host site for a national program, and no state license number is provided on the site. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Allendale Middle 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
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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401
  • 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 Allendale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Allendale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Allendale Middle 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 Allendale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Allendale Middle School - 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 Allendale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Allendale Middle 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 Allendale Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Allendale Middle 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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