St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at St. Mary's Episcopal Day School in Bellville, TX, offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Mary's Episcopal Day School in Bellville, TX. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, including building a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. There is no specific information about St. Mary's Episcopal Day School's camp program on the ACA website. Google reviews for 'St. Mary's Episcopal Day School Bellville' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the school's nurturing environment and strong academic programs, which suggests a positive host location for the camp. No specific state license number for the camp itself was found, as it operates under the school's umbrella. Social media handles for this specific camp program were not found on the page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
St. Mary's Episcopal Day 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 24 North Masonic St, Bellville, TX 77418
- 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 St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- St. Mary's Episcopal Day 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 St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- St. Mary's Episcopal Day 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 St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- St. Mary's Episcopal Day 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 St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- St. Mary's Episcopal Day 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 St. Mary's Episcopal Day School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- St. Mary's Episcopal Day 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.
Planning guides
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