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Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

Bear Creek Elementary - Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Bear Creek Elementary offers a week-long STEM program for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on invention and innovation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program at Bear Creek Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program, and the website states that 'all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and are backed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame' (invent.org/about-us). The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities. The website also mentions that 'all program staff are background checked' (invent.org/about-us), indicating a commitment to safety. While the specific Bear Creek Elementary location does not provide detailed information on its own, it operates under the umbrella of the larger Camp Invention organization. The program is a day camp, running from June 15-19, 2020, as indicated by the URL.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 12801 Escarpment Blvd, Austin, TX 78739
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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.
How does Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Austin?
Bear Creek Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 7 stem camps in Austin that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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