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River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

River Bend Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at River Bend Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at River Bend Elementary School in College Station, TX, for children in grades K-6. The camp runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for their main organization. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is categorized as a school due to its hosting at River Bend Elementary. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

River Bend 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: 4070 Holleman Dr S, College Station, TX 77845
  • 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 River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
River Bend 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 River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
River Bend 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 River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
River Bend 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 River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
River Bend 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 River Bend Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
River Bend 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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