Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Glenn Harmon Elementary offers K-6 students hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
▌ Editor's read This program is a Camp Invention 'Spark' session hosted at Glenn Harmon Elementary, part of Mansfield ISD. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a structured and established curriculum. The program is designed for grades K-6 and focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific Mansfield ISD page for this camp was not found, the invent.org page provides details on the program content and location. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided URL.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon 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
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5700 Petra Dr, Arlington, TX 76017
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon 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 Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon 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 Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon 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.
- Who runs Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Mansfield ISD - Glenn Harmon Elementary - 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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