Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Westwind Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Westwind Elementary, part of Frenship ISD. Camp Invention is a nationally recognized STEM program, indicating a structured curriculum and established activities. The website states that 'all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and are supported by local school districts' and that 'all program staff undergo a comprehensive background check' (found in the 'About Us' and 'Safety' sections of the main invent.org site). The camp is a day program for grades K-6. While the specific Westwind Elementary page doesn't detail staff ratios or state licensing, the national program's reputation and school-based hosting suggest a level of oversight.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Frenship ISD - Westwind 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: 6401 43rd St, Lubbock, TX 79407
- Phone: (806) 866-9500
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Frenship ISD - Westwind 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 Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Frenship ISD - Westwind 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 Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Frenship ISD - Westwind 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 Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Frenship ISD - Westwind 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 Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Frenship ISD - Westwind 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.
- How does Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Lubbock?
- Frenship ISD - Westwind Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Lubbock that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Frenship ISD - Westwind 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.
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