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Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is titled 'Spark' and focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing a 'Mini Golf Course'. The overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for their main organization. While the specific Waxahachie ISD location is not individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention itself is a well-established national program. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language about background checks for this particular location, though the broader Camp Invention organization likely has such policies. Social media handles for the main Camp Invention are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 470 Washington Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - 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 Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - 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 Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Waxahachie ISD-Simpson Elementary - 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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