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Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at J.K. Hileman Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative ...

▌ Editor's read This program is a local iteration of the national Camp Invention program, specifically the 'Spark' curriculum, hosted at J.K. Hileman Elementary School in Queen City ISD. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website indicates that the program is run by local educators, though specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular location are not detailed on the provided page. The national Camp Invention program is a well-established entity, suggesting a structured and vetted curriculum. The camp operates as a day camp, with specific dates and times listed on the program search page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Queen City ISD - J K Hileman 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1013 Houston St, Queen City, TX 75572
  • Phone: (903) 796-5000
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Queen City ISD - J K Hileman 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 Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Queen City ISD - J K Hileman 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 Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Queen City ISD - J K Hileman 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.
Does Queen City ISD - J K Hileman Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Queen City ISD - J K Hileman 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.

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