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St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St Mary Catholic School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Mary Catholic School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website for the 'Spark' program hosted at St. Mary Catholic School in Big Rapids, MI. This is a day camp for children entering grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is designed to inspire innovation through hands-on STEM activities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a program hosted by a school, it falls under the 'school' owner type. The Camp Invention website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for host sites. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, often praising the engaging activities and educational value, though specific reviews for the St. Mary Catholic School location were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

St Mary Catholic 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 927 Marion Ave, 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 St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 6–12. 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 St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St Mary Catholic 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.
Who runs St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St Mary Catholic 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 St Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St Mary Catholic 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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