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Summer Camp in Texas — SPARK Week (ages 6–9)

Trinity, Texas, USA — 101 acres on the shore of Lake Livingston in the East Texas Piney Woods, about 95 miles north of Houston

Ages

6–9

Duration

1 week

Dates

May 30–Jun 5 / Jul 25–31

Group size

Own programme for ages 6–9

Young campers paddleboarding together on the lake Camper launched from the water blob at sunset on the lake Campers cheering on a towed tube on the lake Young camper on a horse with a riding instructor Camper putting on the golf green

Overview

SPARK Week is the camp's one-week starter camp for children aged 6 to 9 — a gentle way to try sleepaway camp before committing to two weeks. SPARK campers have their own programme and choose from 18 daily activities picked for their age group, from the waterfront and horses to games, arts and sports.

It uses the same lakeside site, air-conditioned cabins and close counselor ratio as the main camp. Children who love it can come back for a regular 2-week term from age 7.

What's included

Own programme for ages 6–918 age-appropriate daily activitiesAir-conditioned cabinsAbout 1 counselor per 4 campersAll mealsTech-free week

A day at camp

  • Morning Breakfast, camp opening, then SPARK activities chosen from 18 options for ages 6–9
  • Midday Lunch and rest in the cabin
  • Afternoon More SPARK activities — waterfront, horses, games, arts
  • Evening Dinner, an evening activity and an early bedtime

Where campers stay

Campers live in air-conditioned cabins looking out over Lake Livingston, with their counselors — the camp keeps roughly one counselor for every four campers. The 101-acre private site borders the lake and has a waterfront for wakeboarding, water-skiing and fishing, a pool, horseback riding, a golf programme, a challenge ropes course, archery and sports fields. Camp is tech-free.

Inside an air-conditioned cabin with bunk beds

Meals

All meals are included and served in the camp dining hall. Special diets can be accommodated — tell us about any allergies or needs when you book and we'll confirm the details with the camp.

More photos

Campers riding the giant swing on the challenge courseCamper drawing a bow at archeryCampers cycling past the horse barnThree friends covered in coloured powder

Frequently asked questions

Is a week in Texas realistic for a 6-year-old from Europe?

It works best when a parent is travelling in the US anyway and drops off and picks up in person, or as part of a family holiday in Texas. We'd be careful about sending a 6–7 year-old on a long-haul flight alone for a one-week camp — let's talk it through together.

Which week fits a European school calendar?

The July week (Jul 25–31) — the first SPARK Week starts on 30 May, when most European schools are still open.

How does my child get to camp?

Fly into Houston (IAH), about 95 miles away. Families of younger campers often drive in; the camp can also arrange airport transport — we'll confirm the details for your dates.

Does my child need a visa?

Families arrange travel documents themselves. Children with a passport from a Visa Waiver country — Czechia and most of the EU included — need an approved ESTA (the online US travel authorisation) before they board, so apply a few weeks ahead. Children from other countries normally need a B-2 visitor visa for a summer camp, not a student visa. For any other passport, ask us and we'll check what applies.