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Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Mekeel Christian Academy

Mekeel Christian Academy hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building robots and designing...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to the Camp Invention program page for Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark, confirming it is a legitimate program. This specific camp is a day program for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a national STEM program from the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked. While specific reviews for the Mekeel Christian Academy location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building robots, designing prototypes, and exploring flight. The owner type is unknown, as Mekeel Christian Academy is the host, but Camp Invention is the program provider.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mekeel Christian Academy - 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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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 36-38 Sacandaga Rd, Scotia, NY 12302
  • 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 Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Mekeel Christian Academy - 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 Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Mekeel Christian Academy - 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 Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Mekeel Christian Academy - 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 Mekeel Christian Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Mekeel Christian Academy - 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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