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Cherry Knoll Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Cherry Knoll Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Cherry Knoll Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Cherry Knoll Elementary School in Traverse City, MI. This specific camp is a day program for grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. It is part of the larger, nationally recognized Camp Invention program, which is owned by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While this specific location is not individually ACA accredited, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. The program's curriculum, 'Spark,' focuses on hands-on activities like designing a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cherry Knoll 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: 1800 North Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49696
  • 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 Cherry Knoll Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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