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Zilwaukee Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Zilwaukee Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Zilwaukee Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem...

▌ Editor's read Zilwaukee Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp for children in grades K-6. This program is part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative, which focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The camp's curriculum is designed to encourage innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills, as evidenced by the program description on the invent.org website. The website also states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. Being hosted at an elementary school provides a familiar and potentially convenient location for local families. The camp's affiliation with a national brand suggests a standardized and well-developed program structure.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Zilwaukee 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: 500 W Johnson St, Saginaw, MI 48604
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Zilwaukee Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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