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Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Armand Bayou Elementary offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and problem-solving through invention-ba...

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific camp is hosted at Armand Bayou Elementary School. The program focuses on STEM education for children in grades K-6, with a curriculum designed to encourage creativity and invention. The website states that all program directors and instructors are local educators, and all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific ownership of the Armand Bayou Elementary School program is not explicitly stated, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program's national presence and detailed curriculum suggest a well-established and organized approach to summer enrichment.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Armand Bayou Elementary 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
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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 16000 Hickory Knoll Dr, Houston, TX 77059
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Armand Bayou Elementary 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 Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Armand Bayou Elementary School - 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 Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Armand Bayou Elementary 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.
Does Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Armand Bayou Elementary 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.
How does Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Houston?
Armand Bayou Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 39 stem camps in Houston 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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