Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Merritt Island Christian School offers a week-long STEM day camp for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative pro...
▌ Editor's read This camp is Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Merritt Island Christian School. It is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024. The program is part of the national Camp Invention initiative, which provides a structured STEM curriculum focusing on innovation and hands-on activities. The camp is hosted at Merritt Island Christian School, indicating a school-based ownership type. The website provides details on the program's activities, including 'Catching Air,' 'Innovation Force,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The App-tastic Escape.' There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided Camp Invention page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Merritt Island Christian 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 135 Magnolia Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32952
- Phone: (321) 453-2700
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Merritt Island Christian 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 Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Merritt Island Christian 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 Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Merritt Island Christian 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 Merritt Island Christian School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Merritt Island Christian 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 Merritt Island Christian 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.
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