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Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Highlands Middle School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and creative proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program page for Northview (K-6th) at Highlands Middle School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers a day camp for grades K-6. The website details the 'Spark' program, including activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design Challenge,' indicating a strong focus on STEM and innovation. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a 4.8-star rating from 1.1K reviews on Google. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a non-profit or educational institution affiliation, though the specific owner type for this location is not explicitly stated. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, confirming it as a day program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4645 Chandy Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
  • 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 Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle 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 Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle 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 Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle 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.
Does Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Northview (K-6th) - Highlands Middle 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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