Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Scotch Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Scotch Elementary School in West Bloomfield, MI. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The Camp Invention website states that all program team members are background checked. Camp Invention as a national program has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for the broader Camp Invention program averaging 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic staff. However, this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular program at Scotch Elementary School was found. The program is likely operated by the school in partnership with the national Camp Invention organization, making the owner type 'school' in collaboration with a 'nonprofit' (National Inventors Hall of Fame).
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Scotch 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5959 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48324
- 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 Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Scotch 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 Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Scotch 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 Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Scotch 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 Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Scotch 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Scotch Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Pleasant Lake Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Pleasant Lake Elementary School · Ages 5–12