Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Cedar Park and Leander area. This list is not comprehensive.
Summer camps in Cedar Park:1.
All-Star Sports Camp has trained coaches and mentors teaching a variety of sports and activities, including soccer, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, board games and more, at sports megaplex SoccerZone Lakeline. The camp will end with a Friday Splash Day.
- Ages: 5-12
- Dates: May 29-Aug. 11
- Cost: $350 per week (full day), $70 per day (full day), $225 per week (half day), $45 per day (half day)
- 920 Old Mill Road
- 512-940-4025
- www.allstarsportscamp.org
2. Students will get the opportunity to build their own amusement park rides and transportation models through three camps offered at
Snapology of Cedar Park: Amusement Park Adventures Engineering; Junior Builders; and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. In these camps, students will learn engineering, forces and components of transportation while building their own models.
3. At
Art + Academy’s half-day weeklong art camps, young artists will get the chance to boost their drawing and painting skills. Led by expert instructors, a variety of engaging camps are available, catering to all ages and interests.
- Ages: 5-17
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 11
- Cost: $180-$355 per week
- 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 700
- 512-812-8070
- www.artplusacademy.com
4.
Austin Ninjas offers a week of fun activities, including ninja obstacle courses, team building and games.
5.
Basic Quilting Camp for Kids teaches campers skills to learn or improve their quilting ability. Led by Pat Romohr, students will get the opportunity to create a lap-size quilt top. Campers must bring their own lunch.
6.
Beginning Sewing Boot Camp for Kids introduces students to the basics of sewing. Pat Romohr instructs the camp.
7.
Bluebonnet School Summer Day Camp is an “Amazing Race”-style STEAM summer camp. Attendees will get the opportunity to take part in swimming, field trips and activities.
8.
Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp Inc. is a four-day shooting intensive basketball camp for elementary- and middle school-age kids. In addition to shooting, camp attendees will focus on ball handling, defense, offense and position breakdown drills.
- Ages: 7 (entering second grade)-16
- Dates: dates throughout the summer
- Cost: $260 (through May 31),
- $285 (starting in June)
- Various locations, including in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown
- 512-799-8891
- www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com
9.
Camp Twin Lakes at the YMCA offers a full-day outdoor day camp and overnight camp program in Cedar Park. Campers participate in a wide range of camp activities, including zip lining, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming, rock climbing, and more.
10.
Cordovan Art School offers creative summer art camps with full-day, half-day and extended care options. Campgoers can choose from over 50 themed camps, including super heroes, pottery, game art, anime and more.
11.
Snapology of Cedar Park will offer four robotics-based camps. The themes for these camps are Creature Creator/RoboPets, GameBots Robotics, KinderBots Robotics and SpaceWars Robotics. Through these camps, students will get the opportunity to dive into the world of robotics and create various kinds of robots while learning the fundamentals and tools necessary.
12.
Crystal Challenges invites campers to engage in treasure and scavenger hunts, face painting, art projects, and math and reading with prizes and other activities led by certified teachers. Field trips are taken three times weekly, which include swimming outings. To guarantee small group sizes, enrollment is limited.
13.
Dance Mini-Intensive exposes campers to many forms of dance at Art Beat Dance Center. This camp will provide dancers with the opportunity to meet ABCD’s teachers and explore the types of dance that appeal to them.
14.
Future Set Tech is a technology-driven summer camp that teaches students the fundamentals of computer science, mathematics and game design concepts through engaging projects. Campers will be led to create, test, observe and extend their newly learned skills to face challenges and solve problems. This camp has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9-1 for individualized instruction.
- Ages: 8 and up
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 3
- Cost: $225-$275 per week
- 3315 El Salido Parkway
- 361-360-1345
- www.futuresetcamp.com
15.
Gardening & Art Camp is about bridging nature and creativity. Teachers at Radha School of Music and other plant-centered people in the community will teach campers the process of building, planting and nurturing a garden. Mornings will be more gardening, and when the heat of the day kicks in, campers will focus more on art. There will be optional yoga sessions and other physical activity throughout the course of the week.
16.
The Goddard School of Cedar Park will offer a variety of summer camp activities, including STEM and arts learning experiences, sports, dance, minicamps, field trips, and more.
- Ages: kindergarten-12 years
- Dates: June 6-Aug. 19
- Cost: $295 per week
- 1905 El Salido Parkway
- 512-258-5292
- www.goddardschool.com
17. At the
Golfinity Summer Camp, participants will begin every day reviewing the fundamentals and rules of golf then go into a skill-building exercise in which they learn new skills and end with a “coach’s challenge” and a fun game.
- Ages: 5-12
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 4
- Cost: $350
- 12332 N. RM 620, Austin
- 512-551-0789
- www.golfinity.com
18. Jedi Masters, Pokemania and Superheroes are the three theme-based summer camps offered by
Snapology of Cedar Park. Campers will build their own figures and learn the fundamentals of design.
19. Young dancers can choose from three uniquely themed summer camps at
Art Beat Dance Center, including Mermaid Adventure Dance Camp, Princess Party Dance Camp and Rainbows & Unicorns Dance Camp. Each of these camps will be full of dance, cheer, musical theater, arts and crafts, games, and other fun activities.
- Ages: 3-6
- Dates: June 5-July 21 (vary by camp)
- Cost: $250 (per session), $25 (per day for lunchtime aftercare)
- 2051 Cypress Creek Road., Ste. Q
- 512-258-2232
- www.artbeatdancecenter.com/youth
20.
Motown Camp joins campers into different bands to learn a full set of Motown songs. Motown music includes some soul and pop started in the 1960s with artists such as Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5 and Smokey Robinson.
21.
Snapology of Cedar Park will offer a Movie Favorites camp and Movie Making: Superheroes camp this summer. In these camps, students will get a chance to bring their favorite animated movies to life and create amazing superhero-filled movies through the use of imagination, Lego bricks and stop-motion animation.
- Ages: 5-14 (vary by camp)
- Dates: July 17-21 (Movie Favorites),
- July 31-Aug. 4 (Movie Making: Superheroes)
- Cost: $250 per half day
- Exchange ATX, 1320 Arrow Point Drive, Ste. 201
- 512-253-4222
- www.snapology.com/location/cedarpark
22.
Movie Madness Dance Camp exposes young dancers to multiple genres of dance through songs from musicals.
23.
Mucho Mucho Spanish Immersion Camp at Northwest Spanish School teaches students how to develop interpretive skills through fun, dynamic activities.
- Ages: 4-13
- Dates: July 10-13, July 17-20
- Cost: $205 (one week), $375 (two weeks)
- 12101 W. Parmer Lane
- 512-961-7655
- www.nwsis.org
24. Through three separate Musical Theater camps at
Radha School of Music, campers will get the opportunity to participate in “Matilda The Musical Jr.” and explore all aspects of musical theater, including participating in the performance, tech and production, and live music or the band pit.
- Ages: 7-18 (vary by camp)
- Dates: June 5-June 16 (vary by camp)
- Cost: varies by camp
- 2006 N. Lakeline Blvd.
- 512-966-8203
- www.radhaschoolofmusic.com
25.
Neuron Garage campers will get a chance to develop a growth mindset through the incorporation of collaboration, hands-on building activities and meaningful discussions. Students use an assortment of recycled materials to build solutions to engineering challenges.
- Ages: 5-12
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 11
- Cost: $425 per week
- 11651 W. Parmer Lane
- 512-593-5393
- www.neurongarage.com
26. At
Parinama Academy, camp attendees will get the opportunity to learn creative writing, public speaking, chess, math tricks, spelling bee prep, storytelling and other fun skills. Camps will be available for half days and full days, online or in person, depending on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines this summer.
- Ages: 4-14
- Dates: June 1-Aug. 17
- Cost: $279 (half day), $399 (full day)
- 3109 Kenai Drive, Ste. 103
- 512-586-7824
- https://parinama.academy
27. At
Player2Player, attendees can learn from high school athletes through half-day, multiday camps in football, basketball, baseball, cheer, golf and other sports.
- Ages: 5-13
- Dates: May 27-July 29
- Cost: $50-$250
- Locations across Cedar Park and Leander
- 512-761-1082
- www.player2player.com
28.
Radha School of Music will host a three-part camp that explores various aspects of live and studio production: preproduction, production and postproduction. In these camps, participants can learn skills such as audio engineering, graphic design, studio recording, lighting, editing and learning the basics of the music business. Students must complete the camps in order.
29.
Rock 101 camp is for students who are new to their instrument and want to experience playing with others in a band. To participate in this camp, students must have at least three to six months of experience with instruments.
30.
Songwriting Camp encourages students to write about real situations and feelings while being able to write a comedic or uplifting song. Campers will work with teachers who are independent artists. This camp will take a deep dive into music theory and composition, lyric writing, riffs and hooks, and drum beat. There will be a relaxed performance at the end of the camp in which students will get the opportunity to share their songs.
31.
Sports Science camp will teach kids about momentum, energy, measurement, air pressure and more as attendees will perform experiments related to sports.
32.
STEAM Survivor camp will challenge students to design and build complicated objects, work cooperatively with others for the success of their team, and compete to be the fastest and most precise competitors in the class.
33. At
Tumble Tech, campers will get the opportunity to enjoy organized games, trampoline time, obstacle courses, foam pit play, arts and crafts, open play and other fun activities.
- Ages: 4-13
- Dates: June 5-July 31
- Cost: $75 (per day), $265 (per week)
- 1301 Toro Grande Blvd.
- 512-717-5040
- www.tumble-tech.com
Summer camps in Leander:34. The city of Leander offers
several sports camps, including one called Amazing Athletes, where children can use sports as a starting point to grow their abilities and pursue an active lifestyle. Other specialized sports camps offered by the city include baseball, softball and soccer camps, which are taught by either Leander High School coaches or local sports staff and teach participants skills and drills.
- Ages: 4-12 (vary by camp)
- Dates: vary by camp
- Cost: $55-$140 per week (varies by camp)
- Location varies by camp
- 512-528-9909
- www.leandertx.gov/fun
35. Some themed camps at
Snapology of Leander include Amusement Park Adventures; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Mega Machines; and Military Patriots. At the camps, students will build models using Legos as they learn about energy, simple machines, forces and more.
- Ages: 5-14 (vary by camp)
- Dates: vary by camp
- Cost: $260 (half day), $375 (full day)
- Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600
- 512-256-4465
- www.snapology.com/location/leander
36.
Animation Studio and Movie Favorites are two Snapology of Leander camps that dive into movie magic. At Animation Studio, campers work in teams using Legos and other building materials to make stop-motion animation movies complete with scripts and sound effects. Campers at Movie Favorites build animated movie characters with Legos.
- Ages: 5-14 (vary by camp)
- Dates: June 5-9 (Animation Studio),
- Aug. 7-11 (Movie Favorites)
- Cost: $260 (half day), $375 (full day)
- Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600
- 512-256-4465
- www.snapology.com/location/leander
37.
Art Barn ATX is hosting a variety of four-day, weekly camps to help children explore their own creativity, giving them a space to paint, work with clay and more. The camps are full, but waitlists are available in the event spots open up.
- Ages: 6-18 (vary by camp)
- Dates: June 5-July 20
- Cost: $350 per week
- 14284 FM 2769, Leander
- 512-563-2675
- www.artbarnatx.com
38. Camp Curiosity is one of the
several themed camps through the city of Leander. At this camp, participants take a hands-on approach to art and science through drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Other themed camps offered by the city include Kinderdance, a dance and tumbling camp; Sticky Fingers Cooking, a beginner scratch baking camp; and Nerdy Cooks, which gives campers the opportunity to be creative in the kitchen.
- Ages: 3 1/2-14 (vary by camp)
- Dates: vary by camps
- Cost: $110-$350 per week (varies by camp)
- Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600
- 512-528-9909
- www.leandertx.gov/fun
39.
Champion Kids will offer half-day camps four days a week this summer. Each week will feature a different theme, including Zoo Animals Week, Building and Construction Week, Space Week and more. Campers must be enrolled for a minimum of three weeks.
- Ages: 12 months-fifth grade
- Dates: weekly June-July
- Cost: $145 per week (age 3 and up), $165 (12 months and up)
- 805 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
- 512-337-5083
- www.championkidsdayout.com
40. Foundational Engineering: Machines & Contraptions and Junior Engineers are two
Snapology of Leander camps that focus on engineering lessons. Students will participate in hands-on activities to explore concepts such as basic machines and mechanical movement.
- Ages: 4-7 (vary by camp)
- Dates: July 10-14 (Junior Engineers), July 17-21 (Foundational Engineering)
- Cost: $260 (half day), $375 (full day)
- Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600
- 512-256-4465
- www.snapology.com/location/leander
41. GameBots Robotics and Real World Robotics are two of the many camps
Snapology of Leander is offering this summer that pertain to robotics. In GameBot Robotics, campers will create robotic games while learning about gear ratios, sensors and coding. Students in Real World Robotics create models inspired by real-life technologies. Other robotics camps at Snapology include AttackBots, RoboPets, SpaceWars Robotics and Robot Challenge, among others.
- Ages: 4-14 (vary by camp)
- Dates: vary by camp
- Cost: $260 (half day), $375 (full day)
- Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600
- 512-256-4465
- www.snapology.com/location/leander
42. At
Play-Well Teknologies, campers will dive into a massive collection of Lego parts to build and create elaborate objects, structures and vehicles. Each session is themed to keep the fun and creativity flowing.
- Ages: 5-11 (vary by session)
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 4
- Cost: $195 per session, per week
- Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600
- 512-528-9909
- https://leandertx.gov/fun
Summer camps in Northwest Austin:43. At
Aim & Focus Karate summer camps, students will practice martial arts through games, activities, field trips and karate classes.
- Ages: elementary-age students
- Dates: June 6-Aug. 12
- Cost: $200 (current students), $220 (new students)
- 8516 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 100
- 512-257-8552
- www.aimandfocus.com
44. Each week at
Anderson Mill Limited District, the summer camps are uniquely themed to give children the opportunity to swim, play recreational games and express their creativity.
- Ages: 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten)
- Dates: weekly June 12-Aug. 11
- Cost: $215 per week (residents), $230 per week (nonresidents)
- 11500 El Salido Parkway
- 512-258-4104
- www.amld.org
45. Students are invited to unleash their creativity and take their skills to the next level at
Art + Academy’s summer camp. The camp offers small groups, professional teachers, and a combination of instruction and fun activities.
- Ages: 5-17
- Dates: weekly June 5-Aug. 11
- Cost: $180-$355 per week
- 9308 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 200
- 512-812-8070
- www.artplusacademy.com
46.
Avery Ranch Dance and Music will host four-day camps, with themes such as Barbie Mermaid, “Encanto,” zombies and “Harry Potter.” Campers receive instruction on ballet, jazz, hip-hop and set design, and camps end with a show for parents.
- Ages: 4-9
- Dates: June 27-30, July 11-14, July 25-28
- Cost: $275 per session
- 10526 W. Parmer Lane
- 512-419-7611
- www.austin-dance.org
47.
KidStrong Brain + Body camps focus on brain, physical and social-emotional development. Camps reinforce developmental skills, such as confidence, teamwork, physical fitness, social skills and good sportsmanship, through a variety of activities.
48. Campers at
Neuron Garage’s summer camp use a variety of recycled materials to build solutions to weekly challenges. Children grow through hands-on collaboration and meaningful discussions.
- Ages: 5-12
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 11
- Cost: $425 per week
- Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.
- 512-593-5393
- www.neurongarage.com
49.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts offers a skills camp, a full-day camp and extended care. Campers learn a variety of martial arts and take scheduled field trips.
50.
Waterloo Swimming offers three different half-day swim camps. The Swim Safety camp focuses on water safety and awareness, teaching open-water and survival swimming. At Sharks and Mermaids camps, participants have an immersive ocean experience. The water polo for beginners class teaches swimmers the basics of water polo and gives a feel for the game. All camps include swim lessons, recreational swim and age-appropriate structured activities.
- Ages: 6-12 years
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 3
- Cost: $55 (drop-in as available), $200 (per week)
- 12332 N. RM 620
- 512-401-3404
- https://waterlooswimming.com