Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Schluter Elementary offers K-6 students hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read This Camp Invention program, titled 'Spark,' is hosted at Schluter Elementary, part of the Northwest ISD. The camp is designed for students in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. As a national program, Camp Invention has a structured curriculum developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates that the program is led by local educators, suggesting experienced staff. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location are not detailed on the provided URL, the national organization's reputation implies a standard of care. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Northwest ISD-Schluter 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1220 Mesa Crest Dr, Haslet, TX 76052
- Phone: (817) 698-3900
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Northwest ISD-Schluter 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 Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Northwest ISD-Schluter 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 Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Northwest ISD-Schluter 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.
- Who runs Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - 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 Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Northwest ISD-Schluter 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - 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.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Northwest ISD-Schluter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Northwest ISD - Haslet Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Northwest ISD - Haslet Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Ages 5–12
- Northwest ISD-Carter Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Northwest ISD-Carter Elementary · Ages 5–12