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Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Thornton Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Thornton Elementary School, indicating it is a day camp. The Camp Invention program itself is a national initiative, but this specific location does not appear to be individually accredited by the ACA. There is no information regarding state licensing for this particular program location. The website does not provide details on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks for staff. Google reviews for "Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark" are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its curriculum. The program is designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills through STEM activities.
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Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2825 Cottonwood Ln, Temple, TX 76502
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Thornton 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 Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Thornton Elementary School - 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 Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Thornton 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.
Does Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Thornton 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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