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SELCRA - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at SELCRA offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted by SELCRA in Brighton, MI. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific offering is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The curriculum for 'Spark' includes activities like creating a 'bot-animal' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While the Camp Invention website details the program, it does not provide specific information about SELCRA's operational history, staff ratios, or background check policies. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific program or SELCRA. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and educational value. However, specific reviews for the SELCRA location were not readily available. The program is likely operated by SELCRA, a municipal parks and recreation entity, in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which runs Camp Invention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

SELCRA - 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 7540 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116
  • 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 SELCRA - Camp Invention: Spark

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