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Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Howard Norman Elementary offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Howard Norman Elementary School in Hutto, TX. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Council of Intellectual Property Law Associations. The program itself has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Raymond V. Damadian. The website mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. This specific program is a day camp for grades K-6. While there isn't a Google review specific to 'Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark,' Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-based or short-term specialty programs. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hutto ISD - Howard Norman 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 101 Llano River Trl, Hutto, TX 78634
  • 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 Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Hutto ISD - Howard Norman 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 Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Hutto ISD - Howard Norman 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 Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Hutto ISD - Howard Norman 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 Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hutto ISD - Howard Norman Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Hutto ISD - Howard Norman 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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