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Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Dover Elementary offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark is a day camp program hosted at Dover Elementary, part of the Richardson ISD. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. It is part of the larger national Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website provides details about the curriculum, including modules like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Holographic Design Studio.' While the specific Richardson ISD location does not provide details on staff ratios or background checks, the national Camp Invention website (invent.org) is the primary source of information for this program. The camp's affiliation with a school district suggests a level of institutional oversight.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Richardson ISD - Dover 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
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 700 Dover Dr, Richardson, TX 75080
  • Phone: (469) 593-8000
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Richardson ISD - Dover 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 Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Richardson ISD - Dover 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 Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Richardson ISD - Dover 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.
Does Richardson ISD - Dover Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Richardson ISD - Dover 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.

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