Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Smith Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and crea...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Smith Elementary School, offering a day camp experience for children in grades K-6. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. While the specific Smith Elementary program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The website does not mention ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it provide information on state licensing. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which is a non-profit organization. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check policy for this particular site is listed, though the national organization likely has such policies.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Smith Elementary 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2221 FM 1378, Wylie, TX 75098
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Smith Elementary 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 Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Smith Elementary School - 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 Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Smith Elementary 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.
- Does Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Smith Elementary 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Smith Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Wylie Parks and Recreation Summer Camps · Wylie · Ages 5–12 · $150/week