EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and cr...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program page for EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary, offering the 'Spark' curriculum for grades K-6. This is a day camp program. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its main website that all program staff undergo background checks. The specific location does not appear to be individually accredited by the ACA, nor is a state license number readily available for this particular school-hosted program. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging STEM activities and enthusiastic instructors. The program focuses on hands-on invention, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
EMS ISD-Elkins 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
- 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: 7250 Elkins School Road, Fort Worth, TX 76179
- 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 EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- EMS ISD-Elkins 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 EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- EMS ISD-Elkins 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 EMS ISD-Elkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- EMS ISD-Elkins 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.
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