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McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark

McMullen County ISD

McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and creative ...

▌ Editor's read McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The program is hosted at McMullen County ISD in Tilden, TX, and is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The camp website, invent.org, provides details on the curriculum, including modules like 'Robotic Aquatics' and 'The App-rentice.' The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. There is no specific state license number provided for this individual camp program, as it operates under the umbrella of the school district. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program, highlighting engaging activities and enthusiastic instructors. Specific reviews for the McMullen County ISD location were not readily available. The camp is owned and operated in partnership with the school district.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

McMullen County ISD - 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 901 River Street, Tilden, TX 78072
  • 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 McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
McMullen County ISD - 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 McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
McMullen County ISD - 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 McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
McMullen County ISD - 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 McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark?
McMullen County ISD - 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 McMullen County ISD - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
McMullen County ISD - 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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