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Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Orville Krause Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Orville Krause Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention website for the 'Spark' program at Orville Krause Elementary School in Armada, MI. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The program is part of the larger, nationally recognized Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention entity. The website mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-based programs. The program focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses, promoting innovation and problem-solving skills.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Orville Krause 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 23900 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI 48005
  • 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 Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Orville Krause 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 Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Orville Krause 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 Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Orville Krause 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.
Who runs Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Orville Krause Elementary 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 Orville Krause Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Orville Krause 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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