Camp · STEM · Ages 5–12
Directory · United States · Michigan · Farmington Hills
▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Forest Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Forest Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Forest Elementary School in Farmington Hills, MI. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Forest 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
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 34545 Old Timber Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
  • 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 Forest Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Forest Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.