Camp Olympia - SPARK Week
A one-week starter camp for ages 6-9 with over 45 activity options.
▌ Editor's read The Camp Olympia website loads as a real camp site, offering a variety of programs including the SPARK Week. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, and holds Texas state license number 887000. Founded by Chris and Kathy Schuler, Camp Olympia has been operating for 56 years, establishing a long history in summer camping. The camp is a for-profit organization and explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, along with a commitment to conducting background checks on all staff members. Google reviews for Camp Olympia average 4.8 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's development. The program type is overnight, catering to campers aged 6-16 with a focus on skill development and character building.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197056+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Camp Olympia - SPARK Week 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 overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1970 (56 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, TX 75862, USA
- Phone: (936) 594-2541
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: SPARK Week Terms are for 6-9 year old campers only.
Runs 24-hour residential, 8 sessions (2 one-week, 6 multi-week blocks), from May 31 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 May 31 – Jun 13, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,660
- Session 2 Jun 14 – Jul 4, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,000
- Session 3 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $2,385
- Session 4 Jun 21 – Jul 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,800
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 25, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,000
- Session 6 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $2,385
- Session 7 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,800
- Session 8 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,325
↗ What parents like
- Over 45 activity options
- 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio
↘ Watch for
- Deposit is partially non-refundable
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Olympia - SPARK Week
- What ages does Camp Olympia - SPARK Week accept?
- Camp Olympia - SPARK Week is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Camp Olympia - SPARK Week cost?
- Camp Olympia - SPARK Week publishes $2,385/week for the standard session. SPARK Week Terms are for 6-9 year old campers only. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Olympia - SPARK Week's hours?
- Camp Olympia - SPARK Week runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Olympia - SPARK Week accredited?
- Yes — Camp Olympia - SPARK Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 56 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Olympia - SPARK Week?
- Camp Olympia - SPARK Week is operated by a private business, with 56 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Olympia - SPARK Week provide lunch?
- Camp Olympia - SPARK Week 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 Camp Olympia - SPARK Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Trinity?
- Camp Olympia - SPARK Week is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Trinity 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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