War Memorial - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at The War Memorial offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for 'Spark' at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The program emphasizes hands-on activities, problem-solving, and innovation. While the specific War Memorial location is not individually ACA accredited, the broader Camp Invention program is well-established. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive rating, often around 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program type is clearly a day camp. The owner type is 'unknown' for the specific War Memorial location, but Camp Invention itself is a program of a non-profit organization (National Inventors Hall of Fame).
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
War Memorial - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
- 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 War Memorial - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does War Memorial - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- War Memorial - 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 War Memorial - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- War Memorial - 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 War Memorial - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- War Memorial - 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 War Memorial - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- War Memorial - 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
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