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Suttons Bay Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Suttons Bay Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Suttons Bay Elementary School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on invention and inno...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Suttons Bay Elementary School. This camp is a day program for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It is hosted at Suttons Bay Elementary School, indicating a school-based ownership model. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. Camp Invention, as a national program, generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses, promoting creativity and problem-solving. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted, short-duration programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Suttons Bay 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: 500 S Elm Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
  • 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 Suttons Bay Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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