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John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

John F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing the Camp Invention: Spark program hosted at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all team members. The camp's curriculum includes activities such as building a 'bot-buddy,' creating a 'spacepack,' and designing a 'marble arcade.' While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. 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

John F. Kennedy Middle 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: 23101 Masonic Blvd, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
  • 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
John F. Kennedy Middle 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
John F. Kennedy Middle 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
John F. Kennedy Middle 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
John F. Kennedy Middle 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
John F. Kennedy Middle 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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