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Herbison Woods Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Herbison Woods Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Herbison Woods Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to the Camp Invention program page for Herbison Woods Elementary School in DeWitt, MI, confirming it as a legitimate camp offering. This specific program, 'Spark,' is designed for grades K-6 and runs from June 17-21, 2024. As a Camp Invention program, it is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established curriculum focused on STEM, innovation, and invention. The Camp Invention website states that all program directors and instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, operating from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention program are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging and educational content. The camp is owned and operated by Herbison Woods Elementary School, making it a school-based program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Herbison Woods 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
Not listed
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: 3147 W. Herbison Road, Dewitt, MI 48820
  • 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 Herbison Woods Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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