Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Walnut Grove Elementary offers a week-long STEM program for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem-solv...
▌ Editor's read This program is a specific session of Camp Invention, titled 'Spark,' hosted at Walnut Grove Elementary School. The URL provided leads directly to the registration page for this particular camp. Camp Invention is a national program, and its website (invent.org) details its curriculum and approach to STEM education for children. While the specific page doesn't mention ACA accreditation for this individual session, Camp Invention as a larger entity is not explicitly stated to be ACA accredited. There is no information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided page or readily accessible through a quick search of the main Camp Invention website. The program is clearly a day camp, running from June 15-19. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while it's hosted at a school, the program itself is run by the national Camp Invention organization, which is a non-profit (National Inventors Hall of Fame).
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2520 N White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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 Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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 Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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.
- Does Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 15-19 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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