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Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy

Camp Invention: Spark at Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy offers a week-long STEM program for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy in Livonia, MI. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers the 'Spark' program for grades K-6. The website details the curriculum, which includes modules like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Action & Adventure,' 'Invention Celebration,' and 'Robotic Design Challenge,' all designed to foster STEM skills. While the specific host location (Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy) does not have individual Google reviews for its Camp Invention program, Camp Invention as a whole has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The Camp Invention website explicitly states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from June 24-28, 2024. The owner type for the specific camp location is unknown, though Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - 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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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 18200 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48152
  • 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 Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - 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 Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - 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 Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - 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 Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy - 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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