Frequently Asked Questions

Tinker Sparks is an EdTech company with a hands-on curriculum focused on robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, strategy and critical thinking, and STEM. We run Summer and Winter camps at select locations and after school programs at partner locations. This FAQ covers our Summer 2026 camps at two locations: Montessori Kids Universe Liberty Hill and Building Kidz of Leander.

Tinker Sparks welcomes children ages 6 to 13. We run two age based tracks so every camper works at the right level: Foundations for ages 6 to 10 and Explorers for ages 10 to 13.

Foundations (ages 6 to 10) start with LEGO SPIKE Essential, learning the fundamentals of building and block based coding. Explorers (ages 10 to 13) move up to LEGO SPIKE Prime with more advanced robotics, programming, and engineering challenges.

Each week blends robotics, coding, artificial intelligence and machine learning projects, science and engineering challenges, and strategy games such as Chess, Pokémon, Minecraft and Roblox. Campers also take part in team competitions, showcases, and indoor and outdoor challenges.

Camp runs Monday to Thursday. Full day sessions are 10 AM to 3 PM, and a half day option from 10 AM to 1 PM is available at booking.

We offer eight weeks at MKU Liberty Hill (June 8 to July 30) and seven weeks at Building Kidz of Leander (June 29 to August 13). You are welcome to book a single week or several weeks at either location, in any combination that works for your family.

We host camp at two licensed, purpose built facilities with secure access. Montessori Kids Universe Liberty Hill is at 9025 W State Hwy 29 OF2 Suite 101, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. Building Kidz of Leander is at 2629 Palmera Ridge Blvd Bldg 3, Leander, TX 78641.

Yes. There is ample free parking on site, with easy drop off and pick up right at the entrance.

Camp is $425 per week. Add-ons such as lunch and extended care are available for an additional cost.

Yes. Book 2 weeks and save 5%, book 3 weeks and save 10%, or book 4 or more weeks and save 15%. Families enrolling a second child in the same season receive a 10% sibling discount.

Montessori Kids Universe Liberty Hill is a CCS approved facility and handles CCS billing directly. For our Building Kidz of Leander location, please contact us to confirm CCS options at that site. If you receive child care assistance through CCS, please mention it when you enroll and we will guide you on next steps.

You can register online in just a few minutes at either location: MKU Liberty Hill or Building Kidz of Leander. Choose your child's track, pick your weeks, add any extras, and you are set. If you would like a hand, email or call us and we will walk you through it.

Absolutely. Many families book several weeks, and the curriculum is designed so each week brings fresh projects and challenges. Multi week bookings also unlock our biggest savings.

Yes. A $200 registration deposit secures your child's spot at the time of booking. This deposit is applied toward your overall camp fees, so it is not an extra charge.

The $200 registration deposit is non-refundable. It holds your place and is credited toward your total camp fees.

After you book, an invoice for the final payment is sent to your email before camp begins. The balance is due 7 days before your first camp week.

Camp fees are refundable up to 14 days before camp begins. The $200 registration deposit remains non-refundable.

A lunch option is available to purchase as an add-on. It is not included in the base weekly price, so you are welcome to pack a lunch instead.

Yes. Extended care before and after camp is available as an add-on, which is handy for busy mornings and later pickups. After-camp care (4–5 PM) is available only with a Full Day booking that includes Strategy Club; morning drop-off care is open to all campers.

Strategy Club is an optional add-on focused on deeper strategy and critical thinking through games and challenges. Let us know at booking if you would like to include it.

Groups are capped at 12 students, with a lead educator and a teaching assistant. Small groups mean more attention, more building time, and more fun for every camper.

The facility has secure, controlled access, and current immunization records are required for every camper. Our team is here to keep every child safe, supported, and engaged throughout the day.

Our curriculum is built by a team that includes alumni of Kellogg at Northwestern University, UT Austin, and IIM Ahmedabad, and Tinker Sparks is proudly veteran owned. The result is a program that is both rigorous and genuinely fun.