Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Berry Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in Arlington, Texas, emphasizing hands-on innovation ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Berry Elementary School in Arlington, Texas, for the 'Spark' curriculum. This is a day camp program. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific listing does not provide details on local accreditation or licensing. The website does not list specific staff ratios or mention background check policies for the local site. There are no Google reviews specifically for 'Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark' as it appears to be a localized offering of a national program. The Camp Invention website itself does not list social media handles for individual camp locations. The program is designed for children entering grades K-6, focusing on STEM concepts through activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade'.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Arlington ISD - Berry 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: 1800 Joyce St, Arlington, TX 76010
- Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Arlington ISD - Berry 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 Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Arlington ISD - Berry 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 Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Arlington ISD - Berry 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 Arlington ISD - Berry 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.
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