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St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at St. Andrew Lutheran Church offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and hands-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, for the 'Spark' curriculum. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website details the curriculum, including activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Game Changer.' While the specific St. Andrew Lutheran Church location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher based on hundreds of reviews, praising its engaging activities and educational value. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program staff are thoroughly vetted and background checked. The program is a day camp, and the host location is a church, making the owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque.' The camp is not accredited by the ACA, as it is a localized offering of a national curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - 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
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1353 Witte Road, Houston, TX 77055
  • 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. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - 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. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - 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. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - 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. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - 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 St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Houston?
St. Andrew Lutheran Church - Jun 22-26 - 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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