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St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. John Paul II Catholic School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. John Paul II Catholic School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. John Paul II Catholic School in Houston, TX. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The program, 'Spark,' is designed for children in grades K-6 and runs from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website details a structured daily schedule and specific activities for the week, such as 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design.' While the specific St. John Paul II Catholic School location does not have independent Google reviews for Camp Invention, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its national presence, often praised for engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. John Paul II Catholic 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77077
  • 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. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. John Paul II Catholic 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 St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. John Paul II Catholic School - 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. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. John Paul II Catholic 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.
Who runs St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. John Paul II Catholic 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 St. John Paul II Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Houston?
St. John Paul II Catholic 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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