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Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention at Winkley Elementary offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on invention and innovation.

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention is a well-established national program, operating for over 30 years, founded by Jerome H. Lemelson (invent.org/about/our-story). The program at Winkley Elementary is a day camp for K-6th graders, focusing on STEM activities and invention (invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/tx40/18404). The website clearly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8, which is a strong indicator of supervision (invent.org/about/safety). Background checks are explicitly mentioned for all program staff, including directors and instructors, ensuring child safety (invent.org/about/safety). The program is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization (invent.org/about). Social media presence is strong with active Instagram and Facebook accounts, indicating engagement and transparency.
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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

Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2100 Pow Wow, Leander, TX 78641
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - 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 Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - 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 Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - 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.
Who runs Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark?
Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Camp Invention at Leander ISD - Winkley Elementary - 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.

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