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Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Port Neches Intermediate School

Camp Invention: Spark at Port Neches Intermediate School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Port Neches Intermediate School. This is a day camp program, part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, often praised for its engaging curriculum and ability to inspire creativity in children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, which is common for school-based programs. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Port Neches Intermediate 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: 1522 Heisler St, Port Neches, TX 77651
  • 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 Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Port Neches Intermediate 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 Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Port Neches Intermediate 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 Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Port Neches Intermediate 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 Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Port Neches Intermediate 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 Port Neches Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Port Neches Intermediate 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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