Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center
Camp Invention offers STEM-focused day camps for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on problem-solving and innovation through various themed modules.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the official Camp Invention website, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The camp at Clarkston Community Education Center is a local host site for this national program. Camp Invention is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities and modules like 'The Attic' and 'Robotic Aquatics.' The website mentions that all program team members undergo background checks. While the specific Clarkston location does not have independent Google reviews, the national Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the overall program, often praising its engaging curriculum and inspiring activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published on the site.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: Clarkston, MI 48346, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Pricing starts at $285 per week but varies by location. Some camps require additional hosting fees. Payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date. $60 discount available. Approximately $9/hour.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center
- What ages does Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center accept?
- Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center cost?
- Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center publishes $285/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center's hours?
- Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center?
- Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center provide lunch?
- Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education Center with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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