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.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Thornton Elementary School - 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: 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Thornton Elementary School - 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.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Thornton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark.
- Belton ISD - James L. Burrell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Belton ISD - James L. Burrell Elementary · Ages 5–12