Our annual guide includes camps that will appeal to nearly any child’s interest, such as writing and science, arts and music, or outdoor activities and sports. Camps listed are located in the Central Austin area or have pickup/drop-off sites in the area.
Asian American Resource Center summer camps
Camp sessions teach participants how to become counselors, computer programmers, artists, storytellers and archivists.
8401 Cameron Road, Austin 512-974-1700 www.austintexas.gov/aarc • [email protected] AGES: 5-16 DATES: June 12-Aug. 4 COST: $112.50-$300
Bake Austin summer camps
Children of all experience levels learn how to make cupcakes, candy, sugar paste sculptures and other baking skills.
1706 E. 38th 1/2 St., Austin 512-997-8277 www.bakeaustin.com • [email protected] AGES: 8-16 DATES: June 5-July 28 COST: $300-$325
Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures
This technology-focused camp teaches robotics, programming, stop-motion movie-making, game creation and various “Minecraft” modifications.
Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin 512-415-4120 http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com AGES: 6-14 DATES: June 5-Aug. 11 COST: $295/week
Bricks 4 Kidz camps
Campers use Lego bricks to build motorized models, play Lego games and create crafts.
Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin 512-388-9003 www.creativebrickbuilders.com AGES: 5-14 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $149-$189
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Campers participate in interactive workshops during weeklong sessions that are designed to help girls feel more confident as they navigate girlhood.
Girls Empowerment Network, 901 Trinity St., Austin 512-808-4044, ext. 104 www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org AGES: third-eighth grade DATES: June 26-30, July 10-14, 24-28 COST: $325
Creative Action summer camps
Full-day camps encourage creativity, courageousness, critical thinking and confidence in a variety of activities, such as filmmaking, writing, dancing and singing.
Center for Creative Action, 2921 E. 17th St., Bldg. B First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6800 Woodrow Ave., Austin St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin (ages 11-14) 512-442-8773, ext. 107 www.creativeaction.org AGES: 5-14 DATES: June 12-July 28 (ages 5-10), June 19-30 (ages 11-14) COST: $285 (ages 5-10), $510 (ages 11-14)
Learning Fun 101: Engineering,Programming and Robotics with LEGO Bricks[/caption]
Learning Fun 101: Engineering, Programming and Robotics with LEGO Bricks
Campers explore programming robotics and engineering with Lego educational kits.
Charles Johnson House, 404 Atlanta St., Austin Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane Toybrary Austin, 7817 Rockwood Lane, Ste. 101, Austin 512-740-3024 www.learningfun101.com AGES: 4-14 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $129-$420
Mad Science of Austin camp
Campers design and build a variety of hands-on science projects using an inquiry-based technique.
Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart lane, Austin O. Henry Middle School, 2610 W. 10th St., Austin 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org • [email protected] AGES: 4-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $170-$375
Our Little Stars camp
Led and coordinated by 10 Girl Scouts of Central Texas-trained high school students, the camp consists of hands-on activities in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, 2206 Prather Lane, Austin 512-414-3340 www.annrichardsschool.org/campus-life/summer-programs/ AGES: elementary school DATES: June 12-15 COST: $75
Patricia’s Table
Games, challenges, crafts and gardening are incorporated into hands-on cooking camps combining culinary techniques, locally grown foods and fresh flavors.
1510 W. 35th St., Austin 512-434-9100 www.patriciastable.com AGES: 3-14 DATES: May 22-Aug. 25 COST: $280-$360
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Snapology Austin camps
Campers use Lego bricks to learn math, science, technology, engineering, art and literacy concepts.
Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, Austin West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd., Austin 512-368-9090 http://austin.snapology.com AGES: 4-14 DATES: May 31-Aug. 26 COST: $110-$180
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School offers a multi-week camp program with focus areas such as athletics, fine arts, science, math and technology.
1112 W. 31st St., Austin 512-299-9861 www.sasaustin.org/summer AGES: 4-18 DATES: May 30-June 24 COST: $150-$400
Summer Spark
Campers engage in creative problem-solving challenges, such as physical experiments, purposeful tinkering and messy construction.
Headwaters School, 801 Rio Grande St., Austin 512-593-5393 www.summerspark.com AGES: first-sixth grade DATES: June 12-Aug. 25 COST: $350/week
Summer Wonders
Creative, nontraditional classes are taught on a variety of subjects using hands-on teaching strategies that aim to inspire creative thinking.
ACE Academy, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin 512-206-4070 www.summerwonders.org AGES: prekindergarten-eighth grade DATES: June 19-30, July 10-21, July 24-Aug. 4 COST: $475-$800 (rates rise after April 1)
Thinkery summer camps
Campers expand their problem-solving skills or perform mental and physical challenges to stimulate creativity in weeklong camps.
Meredith Learning Lab, 1830 Simond Ave. Magellan International School, 7938 Northern Blvd. 512-469-6200 www.thinkeryaustin.org • [email protected] AGES: prekindergarten-fifth grade DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $325-$380
Young Rembrandts
Camps center on an array of drawing workshops that include fashion, video games, cartoons and pastels.
The Toybrary, 2001 Justin Lane 512-795-4753 www.youngrembrandts.com AGES: 5-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 19 COST: $95-$300
Austin Chamber Music Center workshop
Young musicians play within small ensembles during these workshops instructed by local professional musicians.
University of Texas at Austin, Sarah & Ernest Butler School of Music, 2406 Robert Dedman Drive 512-454-7562 www.austinchambermusic.org/summer-workshop AGES: 7-18 DATES: July 5-22 COST: $275-$900
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Austin Film Festival’s Summer Film Camp
Campers of all experience levels can learn how to write, direct, animate and edit short films.
St. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. Eighth St. 512-478-4795 www.austinfilmfestival.com/yfp/summercamp [email protected] AGES: 9-18 DATES: June 5-July 28 COST: $195-$390
Austin School of Fashion Design
Camps cater to various experience levels in sewing and fashion illustration.
6001 Burnet Road 512-323-0633 www.austinschooloffashiondesign.com AGES: 8-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 11 COST: $195 (half day), $380 (full day)
Balance Dance Studios
Campers dance, make arts and crafts and participate in themed activities, such as dinosaur adventures and princess parties.
4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Bldgs. 200-300 512-215-8727 www.balancedancestudios.com AGES: 2-5 (half day), 6-11 (full day) DATES: June 12-July 21, July 31-Aug. 11 COST: $225 (half day), $350 (full day)
Ballet Austin
Campers can dance, discover, imagine and play in a creative and playful environment. Several camps end with a presentation for parents.
Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. Third St. 512-501-8704 https://balletaustin.org/family/kids-camps AGES: 4-10 DATES: June 5-15, Aug. 7-19 COST: $225-$250
Dance Discovery Summer Camps[/caption]
Dance Discovery Summer Camps
Activities for weeklong camps include storytime ballet, jazz, hip-hop and gymnastics. Each camp ends with a show.
7729 Burnet Road, Austin 512-419-7611 www.dancediscovery.com AGES: 3-13 DATES: June 12-Aug. 18 COST: $170
Fantastic Magic Camp
Campers are taught life skills and confidence through magic. Campers learn how to juggle and use puppets, among other tricks.
7500 Woodrow Ave., Austin www.magiccamp.com • [email protected] AGES: 5-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 25 COST: $295 (one week), $590 (two weeks)
Game Worlds summer camp
Campers learn skills to create their own video games as well as programming, design, audio engineering and art skills.
Austin Community College Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 512-609-0052 www.gameworldscamp.com • [email protected] AGES: 9-18 DATES: June 5-Aug. 19 COST: $500-$650
Griffin School summer camp[/caption]
Griffin School summer camp
Campers can play in a rock band with other young musicians, produce a live radio show that will air throughout Austin or make art in various media.
5001 Evans Ave. 512-454-5797 http://griffinschool.org/arts/summer-camps-2 AGES: sixth-ninth grades DATES: June 5-July 28 COST: $275
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Hideout Theatre Improv summer camps
Students learn the basics of improv, storytelling and stage acting through games, stories and scene performances.
617 Congress Ave., Austin 512-443-3688 www.hideouttheatre.com/improv-for-kids/summercamp AGES: 5-18 DATES: June 12-Aug. 4 COST: $215-$305
Joshua's Stage
Campers with a wide range of special needs engage in fine arts activities, including theater arts, improv, dance, digital photography, and arts and crafts. Capitol School of Austin, 2011 W. Koenig Lane, Austin (grades K-5) ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd., Austin (grades 6-8) 512-825-2744 https://joshuasstage.org/summer-camps/ [email protected] AGES: kindergarten-eighth grade DATES: May 29-June 22 (grades K-5), July 10-July 14 (grades 6-8) COST: $250-$425kidsActing Studio
Multiple camps and locations specialize in musicals, acting or full-scale productions. Camps range from one to multiple weeks.
Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin; Center Stage, 2826 Real St., Austin; Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.; Go Dance Studios, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Bldg. 3, Ste. 530, Austin; Headwaters School Studio, 804 Rio Grande St., Austin; Magellan School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com AGES: 4-18 DATES: June 5-Aug. 25 COST: $235-$335
Move Your Tale—Improv for Youth
Camps, each featuring a different theme, allow campers to improvise characters and stories in comedic performances.
ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd., Austin ColdTowne Conservatory, 6929 Airport Blvd. Ste. 131, Austin 512-809-0017 www.moveyourtale.com AGES: 4-18 DATES: June 12-Aug. 11 COST: $165-$295
Orpheus Academy of Music[/caption]
Orpheus Academy of Music
Young singers, violinists, guitarists and other instrumentalists hone their craft at Orpheus’ camps.
3918-C Far West Blvd., Austin www.orpheusacademy.com AGES: 4-14 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $345
Paramount Theatre Summer Camps
One- and two-week performing arts camps take place throughout the summer.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin Hyde Park Baptist Church, 3901 Speedway, Austin 512-692-0526 www.austintheatre.org/camps AGES: first-10th grades DATES: June 5-Aug. 11 COST: $400-$650
Rock & Roll summer camps[/caption]
Rock & Roll summer camps
Campers play rock guitar, bass, drums and keys in addition to singing. The camp ends in a live show.
School of Rock, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 138, Austin 512-670-2360 www.austin.schoolofrock.com • [email protected] AGES: 6-18 DATES: June 4-Aug. 18: COST: $275-$1,100
Smudge Studios
Campers learn about film and television techniques while also creating their own projects.
500 W. 38th St., Austin 512-777-1742 www.smudgestudiosaustin.com • [email protected] AGES: 5-11 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $250 (per session) and $500 (all day)
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Summer @ Austin Public
Campers learn about film and television techniques while also creating their own projects.
Austin Public, 1143 Northwestern Ave., Austin 512-478-8600 www.austinfilm.org AGES: 9-18 DATES: June 12-Aug. 4 COST: $295-$345
UT Film and Media camps
Students learn filmmaking, animation, screenwriting, GarageBand and video game design.
The University of Texas Jesse H. Jones Communication Center, 2504 Whitis Ave., Bldgs. A & B, Austin 512-471-6617 https://rtf.utexas.edu/camps AGES: 7-18 DATES: June 5-Aug. 11 COST: $245-$1,150
Youth Summer Film Camp
Students work with experienced filmmakers and animators to produce their own films by the end of each course.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • 512-236-8877 www.austinfilmschool.org AGES: 9-17 DATES: June 12-24 (ages 9-12), July 10-21 (ages 13-18) COST: $395
ZACH Theatre Acting Camps
Each week students learn how to sing, dance, act and improvise while learning to be more confident.
1510 Toomey Road, Austin 512-476-0594, ext. 236 www.zachtheatre.org/education AGES: 3 1/2-18 DATES: June 5-Aug. 17 COST: $195-$350
Chaparral Ice Center Summer Camp
Campers take daily ice-skating lessons or take part in a general sports camp with emphases on skating and swimming.
2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 400, Austin 512-656-6182 www.chaparralice.com AGES: 6-14 DATES: June 5-Aug. 19 COST: $290
Extend-A-Care for Kids
Weeklong sessions include sports, cooking, games, puzzles, literacy, and arts and crafts.
Barton Hills Elementary School, 2108 Barton Hills Drive, Austin Metz Elementary School, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St., Austin 512-472-9402 www.eackids.org • Twitter: @eacatx AGES: 3-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 11 COST: $185/week
Golf in Schools summer camp
Campers learn the skills, rules and etiquette of golf from a skilled trainer through a curriculum intended to make the training fun.
Butler Park Pitch N’ Putt, 201 Lee Barton Drive, Austin; West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd., Austin 512-767-5566 www.golfinschoolsusa.com AGES: 4-11 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $185
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Jump Gymnastics summer camp
Camp participants are encouraged to use their imaginations in these theme-based camps featuring gymnastics, art exploration, interactive centers, yoga, music and dance.
2117 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 2919 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-593-6226 www.jumpgymnastics.com • [email protected] AGES: 2-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $220-$350
Monkey Kung Fu & Nunchucks and Grappling summer camps
Camp participants learn monkey kung fu and how to use nunchucks, with all participants receiving a pair of foam nunchucks. A grappling camp offers self-defense instruction drawing from wrestling and JiuJitsu. No previous experience is necessary.
Traditional Martial Arts Academy, 4220 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 400, Austin 512-525-4404 www.traditionalmartialartsacademy.com • [email protected] AGES: 6-12 DATES: June 5-9 (monkey kung fu and nunchucks), Aug. 14-18 (grappling) COST: $230
Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Five-day camps entail rock climbing at various area locations, including the Austin Greenbelt, Reimer’s Ranch and Enchanted Rock.
3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 512-415-0804 www.rock-about.com/kids-camps AGES: 9-18 DATES: June 5-Aug.4 COST: $399
Wet & Wild Adventure Camp
Each week of the field trip camp offers a daily stop to a different water park, amusement park or swimming hole, allowing campers to choose the locations that most appeal to them.
2008 Enfield Road, Austin 512-771-3188 www.wetwildcamp.com AGES: 6-15 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18
Austin Eco Bilingual School
Campers ranging from Spanish learners to fluent speakers take part in this language immersion camp with activities such as singing, dancing, and arts and crafts.
North Austin Campus, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 601, Austin 512-299-5732 www.austinbilingualschool.com AGES: 2-12 DATES: June 5-Aug. 18 COST: $180-$300
Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp[/caption]
Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp
Campers write prose and poetry in creative writing workshops organized by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation.
The Griffin School, 5001 Evans Ave., Austin Headwaters School, 801 Rio Grande St., Austin Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church, 1320 E. 51st St., Austin; Girls’ School of Austin, 2007 McCall Road, Austin 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org AGES: third-12th grades DATES: June 12-30, July 17-Aug. 4 COST: $200-$475
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Camp Vámonos
Campers engage in free play, healthy activities and daily outings while being spoken to in Spanish and English.
6919 Reese Lane, Austin 512-453-8382 www.campvamonos.com AGES: 5-11 DATES: June 5-23, July 10-Aug. 18 COST: $175-$185
Mariposas Spanish School for Kids camps
Guatemala-themed camps teach Spanish through outdoor games and cultural activities.
Hyde Park Montessori, 4108 Avenue H, Austin 512-653-7369 www.mariposasspanish.com AGES: 3-8 DATES: June 5-16 COST: $280-$645
Young Peoples Workshops camps[/caption]
Young Peoples Workshops camps
In full- and half-day weeklong sessions, campers learn art, Spanish, science and technology.
8014 Mesa Drive, Austin 512-401-3174 www.ypwkids.com AGES: 3-10 DATES: June 1-Aug. 16 COST: $200-$285
This list is not comprehensive. If your camp was not included, email [email protected] to be added to our online list.
