Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark is a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities like building a device to launch rubber ducks and creating a...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted by Hallsville ISD. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular session is a day camp for grades K-6. The website details the 'Spark' curriculum, including activities like 'Duck Chuck' and 'CrickoBot.' The site mentions that 'all program team members are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. While the specific Hallsville ISD host's ownership type isn't clear from this page, Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The camp offers financial assistance, which is a notable strength for accessibility.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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: 401 Waldron Ferry Road, Hallsville, TX 75650
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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 Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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 Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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 Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Hallsville ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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