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Carlsbad ISD - Camp Invention: Spark

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Carlsbad ISD - Camp Invention: Spark offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read Carlsbad ISD - Camp Invention: Spark is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, hosted by Carlsbad Independent School District. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates the camp runs from June 3-7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and is located at Carlsbad Intermediate School. While specific Google reviews for this particular Carlsbad ISD program are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google, often praised for its engaging activities and educational value. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on projects and challenges. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the provided page, which is common for school-hosted programs. The camp is presented as a day program, and the owner type is clearly a school district.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Carlsbad ISD - 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3000 West Church Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • 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 Carlsbad ISD - Camp Invention: Spark

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