Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Ervin Elementary School in Lubbock, TX, offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School in Lubbock, TX. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates that the program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific Ervin Elementary program does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google based on hundreds of reviews, praising its engaging STEM activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website for Camp Invention (invent.org) mentions that all program staff are trained and background-checked, though this is a general statement for the network and not specific to the Ervin Elementary location. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin 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
- 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: 1802 E 28th Street, Lubbock, TX 79404
- 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 Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin 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 Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary 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 Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin 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 Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin 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 Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Lubbock?
- Lubbock ISD-Licensed Ervin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Lubbock 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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