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Bess Brannen Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Bess Brannen Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Bess Brannen Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Bess Brannen Elementary School in Lake Jackson, TX. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers the 'Spark' program for grades K-6 from July 22-26, 2024. The website mentions that all program directors are local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While Bess Brannen Elementary School itself has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, these reviews are for the school and not specifically for the Camp Invention program. Camp Invention as a national entity is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular program is listed on the site. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and designing, and is described as an engaging day camp experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bess Brannen 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: 802 That Way St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
  • 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 Bess Brannen Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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