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St. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Paul Lutheran School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Paul Lutheran School in McAllen, TX offers a week-long STEM day camp for grades K-6, focusing on hands-on invention and problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at St. Paul Lutheran School in McAllen, TX. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website does not provide specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location. St. Paul Lutheran School in McAllen has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 105 reviews, with reviewers often praising the school's community and educational environment. However, there are no specific reviews for the Camp Invention program itself at this location. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. No state license number for the camp was found, as it operates under the umbrella of the school.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Paul Lutheran 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: 300 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501
  • 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. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Paul Lutheran 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. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Paul Lutheran 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. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Paul Lutheran 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. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Paul Lutheran 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. Paul Lutheran School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Paul Lutheran 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.

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