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La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark

La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School

Camp Invention: Spark at La Vernia Junior High 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 hosted at La Vernia Junior High School, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is scheduled for July 22 - July 26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended day option until 5:00 PM. The program is part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website does not provide specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location. There is no direct ACA accreditation for this specific program, as it's a local host site for a national curriculum. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging activities and educational value, though specific reviews for the La Vernia Junior High School location were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 195 Bluebonnet Rd, La Vernia, TX 78121
  • 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 La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High 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 La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High 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 La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High 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 La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High 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 La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
La Vernia ISD - La Vernia Junior High 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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