Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Curington Elementary offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Curington Elementary in Boerne, TX, for grades K-6. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates that all program team members undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While specific Google reviews for this particular Boerne ISD location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google, praised for engaging STEM activities. The program is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - 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
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 601 Adler Street, Boerne, TX 78006
- 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 Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - 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 Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - 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 Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - 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 Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Boerne ISD - Curington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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