Our annual Summer Camp Guide includes camps that will appeal to any child’s interest, such as writing and science, arts and music, or outdoor activities and sports. Camps listed are located in the Northwest Austin area or have pickup and drop-off locations in the area.

Academic

Abacus Brain Gym 9090 Jollyville Road, Ste. 107 512-775-0454 • www.abacusbraingym.com Ages: kindergarten-sixth grades Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 Cost: $175-$295 per week Children are empowered with a mental math foundation, math strategies and brain games. Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp Austin International School, 4001 Adelphi Lane 512-542-0076 • www.austinlibrary.org Ages: third-12th grades Dates: June 13-July 1, July 11-29 Cost: $450 per session Workshops allow children to work with mentors to explore, experiment, imagine and create new written works for publication. Idea generation, editing and publication are also topics. Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive 512-415-4120 • http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 6-Aug. 5 Cost: $295 per week Courses include movie-making, computer game creation, “Minecraft,” Scratch programming, Kodu Game Lab and robotics. Bluebonnet STEAM Day Camp Bluebonnet School of Canyon Creek, 10321 Boulder Lane 512-219-5100 • www.bluebonnetschool.com Ages: kindergarten-fifth grade Dates: June 6-Aug. 18 Cost: $245 per week The camp focuses on children’s wonder, inquiry, experimentation and problem-solving skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Game Worlds Camp Austin Community College Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road 512-609-0052 • www.gameworldscamp.com Ages: 10-18 Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 Cost: $500-$600 per week Campers learn skills to create their own video games as well as programming, design, audio engineering and art skills. Girlstart 1400 W. Anderson Lane 512-916-4775 • www.girlstart.org Ages: fourth-eighth grades Dates: June 6-July 29 Cost: $300 per week Camps include hands-on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, activities as well as relevant technology and collaborative team-building. Lego Robotics Camp[/caption] Lego Robotics Camp Multiple locations 512-740-3024 • www.learningfun101.com Ages: kindergarten-seventh grades Dates: June 6-Aug. 17 Cost: $180-$415 per week Students will explore programming with Lego robotics and engineering, create Lego structures with Lego Master Builder Academy and discover the world of technology with Lego Animation or Story Builder. Mad Science of Austin Multiple locations 512-892-1143 • www.austin.madscience.org Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 8-Aug. 21 Cost: $170-$280 per week Science-themed camps include hands-on educational activities using all five senses to spark imagination and curiosity. Microsoft STEM summer camps The Microsoft Store at The Domain, 3309 Esperanza Crossing, Ste. 104 512-582-6500 • www.microsoftstore.com/austin • [email protected] Ages: 8-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 29 Cost: free Topics include coding and video game design. Moolah U Pok-E-Jo’s, 2121 W. Parmer Lane 512-258-4676 • www.moolahu.com Ages: 7-16 Dates: July 11-15, Aug. 1-5, 8-12 Cost: $300 per week, plus cost of lunch Campers will start a business, make real money, learn to use money wisely, and develop leadership and personal accountability skills. Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy 11782 Jollyville Road, Ste. 201 512-588-2359 • www.phoenixaviation.org Ages: first-eighth grades Dates: July 11-15, 18-22, Aug. 1-5 Cost: $350 per week Camps focus on developing student interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, along with critical-thinking and life skills through hands-on, experiential learning using aviation and technology. Robotics Summer Camp Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Drive www.andersonrobotics.org Ages: fifth-11th grade Dates: July 18-21, 25-28 Cost: $250 per week, $275 after April 1 Campers use creative problem-solving and hands-on learning while working with the Anderson High School Robotics Team. The Scholar Ship[/caption] The Scholar Ship 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 390 512-382-7543 • www.thescholarship.rocks Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 13-Aug.26 Cost: $225 per week Each week the camp focuses on a new area of science and helps campers work toward mastery of the subject by week’s end. Summer Coding Program 512-426-9566 www.codewizardshq.com/summer-program Ages: 10-15 Dates: Jun 20 - June 30 Cost: $299 for whole program Students attend live teacher-led online coding classes and learn to make websites using HTML/CSS as well as learn JavaScript to create interactive sites.

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Arts & performance

Abrakadoodle’s Camp Build It Rainbow Station at Austin, 11651 W. Parmer Lane, Cedar Park 512-337-7017 • www.abrakadoodle.com/tx-austin-register Ages: 5-12 Dates: July 25-28 Cost: $169 per week Children work with a variety of tools and materials to build sculptures, structures and games. Campers learn collaboration as well as individual skills. Art+ Academy 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 118 512-415-8267 • www.artplusacademy.com Ages: 5-17 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $190 per week Young artists can improve their drawing and painting skills. Classes are available for different age groups. Art Amoré 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107 512-983-7022 • www.artamoreaustin.com Ages: 4-16 Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 Cost: $190 per week Camps focus on creativity using art, mysteries and tinkering. Austin Children’s Theater TRU Dance Project,10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 113 512-927-6633 • www.actpresents.org Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 13-Aug. 10 Cost: $197.50 per week Campers will be involved in theater, storytelling, art, and music and performance classes. Campers hone their acting skills or present their artwork in a gallery. The Dirty Easel Fine Arts Camps @Arthouse Austin, 11505 Anderson Mill Road 512-553-6188 • www.thedirtyeasel.com/special-events/kids-camps Ages: 4-8 Dates: June 13-July 15 Cost: $240 per week The camp combines art, theater and music as children explore their creativity. Ek Creations Pottery Studio 13466 Gent Drive 512-797-6580  • www.ekcreations.net Ages: 6 and older Dates: June 20-24, July 25-29, Aug. 8-12 Cost: $195 per week Campers learn about slip-cast ceramics, hand-building, wheel-thrown clay and glazing. Fantastic Magic Camp 7500 Woodrow Ave. 512-988-3045 • www.magiccamp.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $275 one week, $550 two weeks Children learn life skills and confidence through magic, juggling and puppets. Joyce Willett School of Dance 12687 Research Blvd. 512-335-0013 • www.jwsd.net Ages: 3-13 Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 Cost: $200 per week Themed dance camps include styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop. kidsActing Studio Multiple locations 512-836-5437 • www.kidsactingstudio.com Ages: 4-15 Dates: June 6-Aug. 26 Cost: $235-$335 per week Musical and acting camps include “Annie,” “Club Glee,” “Jungle Book,” “Peter Pan” and “Star Wars.” KidsDance summer camps 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107 512-349-7197 • www.dancersworkshopaustin.com Ages: 2-10 Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 Cost: $200-$345 per week Camps offer daily classes in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and musical theater leading up to a weekly performance. More experienced dancers should register for summer intensives in ballet, jazz or hip-hop. Le Studio 9070 Research Blvd., Ste. 105 512-373-2812 • www.lestudiodoor.com Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 Cost: $185-$400 per week Camps include dance- and ballet-intensive camps for students of all levels. Marmalade Skies 13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 229 512-695-1694 • www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com Ages: kindergarten-fifth grade Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 Cost: $180-$360 per week Hands-on activities include crafting, fine arts, theme-based art projects and 3-D crafting. The week culminates in an art show for parents. School of Rock[/caption] School of Rock 2525 Anderson Lane, Ste. 138 512-670-2360 • www.austin.schoolofrock.com Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $550 (one week), $1,100 (two weeks) Camps use rock ‘n’ roll to teach guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keyboards, and beginner- to advanced-level camps are available. Camps conclude with a live show.

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General camps

Anderson Mill Limited District 11500 El Salido Parkway 512-258-4104 • www.amld.org Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 (day camp), June 13-July 15 (adventure camp) Cost: $175-$190 (day camp), $240 (adventure camp) The day camp is located at the district’s community center, which has a pool, tennis courts, volleyball court and playground. The adventure camp includes field trips, such as excursions to Schlitterbahn Water Park and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Asian American Resource Center camps 8401 Cameron Road 512-974-1700 • www.austintexas.gov/aarc Ages: 5-10 (youth camp), 13-17 (teen camp) Dates: June 13-Aug. 5 Cost: $225-$300 (two weeks) Campers explore various Asian storytelling mediums, including oral, written word, music, theater and puppetry while crafting personal stories. In the teen camp, adoptees from Asia will engage in leadership and identity-building activities. Camp Doublecreek[/caption] Camp Doublecreek Various drop-off/pickup locations 512-255-3661 • www.campdoublecreek.com Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $310-$325 per week The activity-based day camp includes team-building games, swimming, a variety of sports, arts and crafts, horseback riding and dancing. Camp Fire Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 12062 N. Lamar Blvd. 512-349-2111 • www.camp-fire.org Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 Cost: $275 per session, plus $25 registration fee per family Each week features a nature or science theme in addition to field trips, swimming, hiking, games, experiments, crafts and other activities. Camp Jump Jump Gymnastics, 2117 W. Anderson Lane 512-593-6226 • www.jumpgymnastics.com Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $220-$350 per week The theme-based camps include a variety of activities, such as gymnastics, yoga, arts and crafts, and games. Camp on the Move Arboretum duck pond, 10000 Research Blvd. (drop-off/pickup location) 512-658-6285 • www.camponthemove.com Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 Cost: $315-$380 per week Campers will travel throughout Austin, San Antonio and Arlington visiting locations such as Schlitterbahn, Hawaiian Falls, SeaWorld and GattiTown. Country Home Learning Center Summer Camp 13120 N. US 183 512-331-1441 • www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Ages: kindergarten-13 Dates: June 4-Aug. 19 Cost: $198 (per week) The summer day camp includes weekly field trips, special events and special-interest clubs. Hyde Park Baptist Church Quarries Camp 11400 N. MoPac 512-241-0233 • www.quarriesrec.org/camps Ages: kindergarten-sixth grade Dates: May 31-July 29 Cost: $125-$275 per week Activities include day trips such as trips to Hawaiian Falls, lake activities, go-karts, a rock wall and a game room. Pickfair Youth Summer Camp Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Drive 512-401-8119 • www.austintexas.gov/department/pickfair-community-center Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 Cost: $94 (Austin residents), $132 (nonresidents) per week Camps have a different theme each week with activities such as arts and crafts, games, swimming, and field trips for rock climbing and bowling. Spicewood Country School and Camp 6102 Spicewood Springs Road 512-346-2992 • www.spicewoodcountry.com Ages: 3 1/2-10 1/2 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $615-$745 for two-week session Activities include swim lessons, sports, games, horseback riding, music, fishing and an overnight campout. Triumphant Love Lutheran Church’s Camp Hope 9508 Great Hills Trail 512-346-5683 Ages: 4-12 Dates: July 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 Cost: $100 (one week), $250 (three weeks) This religious camp focuses on a different lesson each week. Wet & Wild Adventure Camp Balcones District Park, 12017 Amherst Drive (drop-off/pickup location) 512-771-3188 • www.wetwildcamp.com Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $350 per week Activities in the field trip-based day camp include visits to water parks, amusement parks, daily swimming, tubing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. YMCA camps Multiple locations 512-236-9622 • www.austinymca.org Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 6-Aug. 18 Cost: $170-$200 (members), $205-$235 (nonmembers) Activities include swimming, games, crafts and field trips to places such as The Thinkery. The Trailblazer camp includes field trips for activities such as rock climbing, wakeboarding, hiking, paintball and laser tag.

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Sports

Aim and Focus Karate 8516 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 100 512-257-8552  • www.aimandfocus.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $175 (existing students), $200 (new students) per week The high-energy camp is centered on martial arts with other field trips and activities to improve focus, discipline and self-esteem. Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp Multiple locations 512-799-8891 • www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 6-Aug. 11 Cost: $225 per week before May 31, $245 after May 31 The basketball camp for boys and girls includes game competition, intensive drills and lectures. British Soccer Camps[/caption] British Soccer Camps Multiple locations 512-416-7705 • www.challengersports.com Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 20-July 22 Cost: $120 (ages 3-5), $160 (ages 6-12) A team of British soccer coaches trains children to develop success on the field, inspire confidence and build self-esteem. Capital Gymnastics 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 430 512-219-9930 • www.capgym.com Ages: 3-9 Dates: June 7-Aug. 18 Cost: $80 per week before March 31, $90 per week after March 31 Activities include instructional gymnastics, gym time, games, and arts and crafts. The camp meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Club Pup Summer Camp Hearts & Paws, 13291 Pond Springs Road 512-249-7255 • www.heartsandpaws.com Ages: 6-16 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $315-$415 (one week), $805 (two weeks) Campers will train their own dogs or a rescue dog to learn agility, tricks and manners through games. Golf in Schools camp[/caption] Golf In Schools camp Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-767-5566 • www.golfinschoolsusa.com/austin-tx Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 Cost: $185 (per week) Children receive training in golf swing fundamentals, rules and etiquette, and teamwork. Camps are open to new and experienced players. Lonestar Premier Soccer Camps Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-331-0438 • www.lonestar-sc.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 13-17, July 11-15 Cost: $225 (five-day camp) Each day includes individual footwork drills, technical drills, tactical practices, coached scrimmages, speed and agility training, and a daily World Cup tournament. Martial arts camps One World Karate, 9029 Research Blvd., Ste. 100 512-791-9327 • www.1worldkarate.com Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 13-July 15 Cost: $120 per week Camps are geared for children with autism and Asperger’s syndrome and incorporate martial arts to improve skills. MVP Baseball Camp Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-413-8541 • www.leaguelineup.com/mvpbaseball Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 6-July 21 Cost: $170 per week Activities include hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, conditioning and teamwork. One Soccer Camp Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 805-845-6801 • www.onesoccerschools.com Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 13-17 Cost: $100-$349 Day camps are tailored for goalies or field players and offered for children of various ages and skill levels to improve technical and tactical soccer skills. Switch Willo Stables 4829 Switch Willo Road 512-920-0554 • www.switchwillo.com Ages: 5-15 Dates: May 30-Aug. 19 Cost: $350 per week Children learn the basics of horseback riding, including grooming, tacking, and bathing horses and ponies. Each week ends with a horse show for parents and awards for campers. YES! Youth Fitness camps YES! Youth Fitness and Sports Performance, 13530 N. US 183, Ste. 102 512-872-4242 • www.yesaustintx.com Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 Cost: $200 per week Camps include a focus on interactive games, sports training, developing fitness skills, and a girls-only fitness and sports training camp. This list is not comprehensive. If your camp was not included, email [email protected] to be added to our online list.