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Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Pleasant Lake Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Pleasant Lake Elementary School offers a hands-on STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Pleasant Lake Elementary School in West Bloomfield, MI. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website (invent.org) has a strong online presence, including Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (CampInvention) pages. While specific reviews for the Pleasant Lake Elementary School location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 1.2K reviews for the main organization. The site does not mention ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it provide details on state licensing or staff-to-camper ratios. Information regarding background checks for staff was not explicitly found on the program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Pleasant Lake 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4900 Halsted Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
  • 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Pleasant Lake 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Pleasant Lake 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Pleasant Lake 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.
Does Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Pleasant Lake 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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