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St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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St. Michael School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders focused on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Michael School in Penn Yan, NY. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, not a standalone camp run by St. Michael School. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities and innovation. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors and directors undergo background checks. While specific reviews for this particular St. Michael School session were not found, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program or host site, as Camp Invention operates as a curriculum provider rather than a traditional camp facility.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - 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: 214 Keuka St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
  • 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 St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - 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 St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - 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 St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - 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 St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - 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 St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Michael School - Jun 15-19 - 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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