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Clarkston Community Education Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Clarkston Community Education Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Clarkston Community Education Center offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at the Clarkston Community Education Center. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The 'Spark' program specifically features activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams undergo background checks. While the specific Clarkston location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program holds a 4.8-star rating from 1.2K reviews on Google. The program is not accredited by the ACA, nor is specific state licensing information for this particular location readily available on the site. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Clarkston Community Education Center - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
  • 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 Clarkston Community Education Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Clarkston Community Education Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Clarkston Community Education Center - 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 Clarkston Community Education Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Clarkston Community Education Center - 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 Clarkston Community Education Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Clarkston Community Education Center - 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 Clarkston Community Education Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Clarkston Community Education Center - 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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