Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Martin Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read This specific program, Camp Invention: Spark at Martin Elementary, is a day camp for K-6th graders, running from June 10-14, 2024. It is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges, as evidenced by the program description on the provided URL. While the specific Crandall ISD location does not provide details on staff background checks, the main Camp Invention website (invent.org) generally states that their programs are led by local educators. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting a partnership with Crandall ISD. No information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios was found for this particular location.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Crandall ISD- Martin 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 11601 US-175, Crandall, TX 75114
- Phone: (972) 427-6000
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Crandall ISD- Martin 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 Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - 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 Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Crandall ISD- Martin 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.
- Does Crandall ISD- Martin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Crandall ISD- Martin 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
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- 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.
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