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Brookside Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Brookside Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Brookside Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Brookside Elementary School in Big Rapids, MI. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are background-checked and trained. While specific reviews for the Brookside Elementary location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its national program. The camp is operated by Brookside Elementary School in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making it a school-affiliated program. No ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information for this particular site was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Brookside 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
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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: 210 Escott St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • 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 Brookside Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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