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Hevel Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hevel Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Hevel Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Hevel Elementary School in Washington, MI. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While Hevel Elementary School itself is not ACA accredited, the Camp Invention program generally emphasizes safety, and their website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction rate, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational STEM activities. The program focuses on hands-on learning, encouraging children to invent and innovate. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hevel 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: 12700 29 Mile Road, Washington, MI 48094
  • 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 Hevel Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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