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Laker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Laker Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Laker Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to a specific Camp Invention program at Laker Elementary School in Pigeon, MI. This is a day camp program, part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the Laker Elementary School location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, with the 'Spark' theme suggesting a focus on igniting creativity and innovation in young inventors. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Laker 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
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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: 6436 Pigeon Rd, Pigeon, MI 48755
  • 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 Laker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Laker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Laker 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 Laker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Laker 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 Laker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Laker 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.
Does Laker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Laker 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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