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Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Tilles Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark at Tilles Elementary School is a day camp for children in grades K-6, hosted at the school facility. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,500 reviews on Google. The website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks. The curriculum for 'Spark' includes activities like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf Design,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The Appalachian Trail,' emphasizing hands-on STEM learning and creative problem-solving. The camp is hosted by Tilles Elementary School, indicating a school-based ownership model. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted day camps. Social media presence is primarily through the national Camp Invention Facebook page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Tilles 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 815 N 16th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • 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 Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Tilles 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 Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Tilles Elementary 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 Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Tilles 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.
Who runs Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Tilles Elementary 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 Tilles Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Tilles 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.

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