ARTS CAMPS
12th Annual Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp
Summer Film Camp, presented by Austin Film Festival's Young Filmmakers Program, returns in June for its annual program of weeklong classes including Filmmaking 101, Claymation and Script to Screen.
Ages 9–18. June 9—Aug. 1. $180–$195 per week for ages 9–12, $345–$390 per week for ages 13–18. St. Austin Catholic School, 1911 San Antonio St. 512-478-4795
www.austinfilmfestival.com
The Art Garage camps
The Art Garage offers weeklong themed day camps, including Austin Hipster, Fairyland Art Camp, and Sculpture & Glass Art. Activities range from drawing, painting and pastels to pottery, ceramics and tie-dye.
Ages 5–14. June 9–Aug. 22. $200–$275 per week. The Art Garage, 11190 Circle Drive, Stes. 202–204. 512-852-9900
www.theartgarageaustin.com
The Biscuit Brothers Fine Arts Farm camp
Children can explore arts including music, theater and dance at weeklong camps with pirate, '60s and Movie Magic themes.
Grades kindergarten–fifth. June 9–Aug. 18. $250 per week. The Biscuit Brothers Fine Arts Farm, 6036 W. Hwy. 290. 512-291-6371
www.biscuitbrothers.com
Cafe Monet Summer Art Camps
Children can learn pottery basics and paint their own pieces. Three types of weeklong camps—clay, painting and mixed media—run all summer.
Age 6 and older. June 23–Aug. 15. $175 per week. Cafe Monet Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 560. 512-892-3200
www.cafemonet.org
Creative Action camps
Attendees participate in hands-on, collaborative opportunities for students to stretch their imaginations and use the skills they learn to create original works. Each week is a different theme and ends with a performance for friends and family.
Ages 5–13. July 14–Aug. 8. $275 per week. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3525 Bee Caves Road. 512-442-8773, ext. 107
www.creativeaction.org/camps
D'Ette & Co. Dancers camps
The dance company offers a variety of camps for different age groups with themes such as "Frozen" and "Diva Camp" as well as summer classes and a summer intensive program teaching styles including ballet, tap and jazz.
Ages 3–18. June 9–July 25. $120–$200 per week. D'Ette & Co. Dancers, 1807 Slaughter Lane, Ste. 325. 512-292-3772
www.dettedancers.com
Drum Set Camp for beginners
At Oak Hill Drum Studio camps each week, participants learn music fundamentals, basic rock beats, fills and can play along to popular rock and pop music in one week. No experience is necessary.
Age 9 and older. May 19–Sept. 13. $350 per week or $100 per day. Oak Hill Drum Studio, 7003 Pinto Cove. 512-964-6778
www.oakhilldrumstudio.com
Escuelita Art-Es Inc. camps
Weeklong themed camps for different age groups include Bollywood, '70s and Dr. Seuss. Camps feature instruction in dance, yoga, theater, art, tumbling and sign language.
Ages 3–11. June 2–Aug. 1. $300 per week. Escuelita Art-es Inc., 6100 Parkwood Drive. 512-965-3604
www.escuelitaart-es.com
kidsActing Camp
Weeklong, full-day camps for young performers bring plays such as "Cinderella," "Frozen," and "Star Wars" to the stage.
Ages 4–18. June 9–Aug. 22. $225–$325 per week. Several locations, including Balance Dance Studio, 4544 S. Lamar Blvd.; Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W. Hwy. 290.; and Tapestry Dance Company, 2302 Western Trails Blvd. 512-836-5437
www.kidsactingstudio.com
Lone Star School of Music summer program
Camps at the Lone Star School of Music offer music lessons in an atmosphere conducive to the learning and sharing of music. The program includes several one-week camps that teach children to play instruments, as well as rock camp, in which students write their own music and perform in a rock show.
Ages 6–16. June 9—Aug. 1. $239–$395 per week. Lone Star School Of Music, 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. B-260, and 12010 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 130. 512-712-5187
www.lonestarschoolofmusic.com
Rock Camp USA
Now in its 18th year, Rock Camp USA features intensive, performance-oriented instruction given by professional musicians. Participants record a CD in a studio. Each camp is two weeks long and culminates with a live performance in front of hundreds of people.
Ages 8–19. June 16–Aug. 3. $470–$550 per two weeks. Austin School of Music, 2428-B W. Ben White Blvd. 512-476-7666
www.rockcampusa.com
Sacred Arts Studio and Gallery camps
Attendees make their own art projects at themed weeklong camps for two age groups, ages 4–7 and 8–12. Daily activities include two hours of art and one hour of art-related games with prizes. Space is limited to 12 artists per camp.
Ages 4–12. June 16–Aug. 15. $145–$185 per week. Sacred Arts Studio and Gallery, 6001 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 305. 512-584-8061
www.sacredartsstudioandgallery.com
Tapestry Dance Company camps
Camps are offered for various age groups and styles of dance, ranging from beginning ballet camps for ages 4–8 to senior intensive camps.
Ages 4–18. June 16–Aug. 16. $360 per week. Tapestry Dance Company, 2302 Western Trails Blvd. 512-474-9846
www.tapestry.org
ZACH Theatre camps
The performing arts school at ZACH Theatre provides opportunities to explore, develop, apply and refine expression through performance. Themed camps include Triwizard Tournament and Half-Blood Heroes. Theater skills camps for grades 3–8 teach fundamental acting skills. Preprofessional camps are available for grades 4–12.
Ages 3 1/2–18. June 9–Aug. 21. $90–$325 per week, $600 for five-week rehearsal camp. ZACH Theatre, 1510 Toomey Road. 512-476-0594, ext. 236
www.zachtheatre.org
SPORTS
All-Star Sports Summer Camp
Children can develop athletic skills weekly by playing sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, capture the flag and pickleball.
Ages 6–14. June 9–Aug 22. $179 per week for half days or $279 per week for full day. SoccerZone South Austin, 9501 Manchaca Road. 512-280-2244
www.allstarsportscamp.org
Brazil 2014 World Cup Soccer Camp
Lonestar Soccer Club hosts half- and full-day camps that include skill-targeted drills, practice games, speed and agility training, three-on-three scrimmages and a World Cup tournament.
Ages 5–12. June 9–July 25. $175–$275 per week. Eight locations including SoccerZone South, 5716 Hwy 290 West, Ste. 212. 512-336-5425
www.lonestar-sc.com
Jump Gymnastics Summer Camp
Jump Gymnastics Austin offers weeklong, theme-based curriculum combining gymnastics, yoga, music, art, science and games to give every camper an experience that increases confidence and encourages physical activity.
Ages 3–12. June 9–Aug. 22. $200–$360 per week. Jump Gymnastics Austin, 2919 Manchaca Road, Ste. 205. 512-593-6226
www.jumpgymnastics.com
Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill Martial Arts camps
Four one-week summer camps teach the martial art of kuk sool won, which incorporates elements including low stances, kicking, breaking wooden boards and self-defense.
Ages 6–12. June 23–Aug. 8. $175–$199 per week. Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill, 6001 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 307. 512-899-8710
www.kswoakhill.com
Mu Sool Won Martial Arts of South Austin camps
Students in several weeklong half-day camps can learn traditional Korean mu sool won skills including hand striking, kicking, grappling, acrobatics and self-defense.
Ages 5–15. June 9–Aug. 18. $185 per week. Mu Sool Won Martial Arts of South Austin, 1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 121.
512-299-1873
www.mswsouthaustin.com
SoccerZone South Austin sports camps
Coach Celester Collier teaches basketball camp, and Coach Jeff Ables teaches a football camp. Basketball camp is for grades 1–8, and football camp is for grades 3–8.
Ages vary. Football is June 9–July 4, basketball is June 16–Aug. 22. $179 per week. SoccerZone South Austin, 9501 Manchaca Road. 512-280-2244
www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com
EDUCATIONAL
Badgerdog Creative Writing Camp
Participants work with a professional writer and write original poetry and prose during the half-day, three-week camp.
Grades 3–12. June 9–Aug. 8. $450 per three-week session. Six locations including The Austin Waldorf School, 8700 S. View Road. 512-542-0076
www.austinlibrary.org
Bricks 4 Kidz Creativity Center camp
Campers participate in hands-on learning programs using Lego bricks, motors and remote controls and go home with a customized Lego minifigure or a special Lego accessory pack at the end of each camp session.
Ages 5–13. June 2–Aug. 15. $139 for four-day camps, $169–$179 for five-day camps. Circle C Community Center, 7817 La Crosse Ave. 512-388-9003
www.bricks4kidz.com/atx
Camp Explorations
With a curriculum focused on issues that affect the Earth and the environment, Camp Explorations helps children learn about science, nature, creative art and music. Weeklong camps have themes such as performing arts, chefs and superheroes.
Ages 3–6. June 2–Aug. 22. $275 per week. Bright Horizons Family Center, 6111 Davis Lane. 512-301-9449
www.brighthorizons.com/oakhill
Future Leaders & Innovators Summer Camp
This year's camp theme is "Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead" and features biweekly themes on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Lesson plans include experiments, cooking, field trips, chess tournaments, sports and the Young Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists project.
Ages 5–13. June 2–Aug. 22. $600 per month. Several locations including Stepping Stone School, 9405 Brodie Lane. 512-459-0258
www.steppingstoneschool.com
Girlstart Summer Camps
Weeklong science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, programs are offered for girls. Camps combine formal and informal educational strategies with STEM curriculum.
Grades 4–8. June 9–Aug. 1. $300 per week. Girlstart STEM Center, 1400 W. Anderson Lane. 512-916-4775
www.girlstart.org
Grade Power Learning summer programs
Summer programs for different student age groups include Little Readers Academy, Math Camp, Summer Study Skills Workshop and a GPA 5.0 SAT Prep Class.
Ages 3–18. July 14–Aug. 17. $200–$899 per month. Grade Power Learning, 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. B220. 512-892-7323
www.gradepowerlearning.com
The Greenwood School camp
The private school offers several weeklong summer camps featuring activities including art, gardening, water play, yoga and sculpting.
Age 4–9. June 2–Aug. 29. $81–$251 per week. The Greenwood School, 8319 Haskel Drive. 512-394-9171
www.greenwoodschool.net
Growin' Together camps
Several one-week Growin' Together day camps feature hands-on activities related to theater, geology and agriculture.
Ages 5–12. June 16–July 26. $249 per week. EcoSchool campus, 4105 Manchaca Road. 512-537-0955
www.growintogether.org
Jardn de Nios Interlingua Summer Camp
One-week Spanish immersion camps teach children about a variety of subjects including recycling, nutrition, and arts and crafts. Older campers will go on weekly field trips.
Ages 2–11. June 4–Aug. 15. $175 per week for half days, $275 per week for full days. Jardn de Nios Interlingua, 8707 Mountain Crest Drive. 512-299-5731
www.austinbilingualschool.com
KidSensations camps
KidSensations offers occupational therapy treatment, which focuses on helping people achieve independence in all areas of their lives. Three weeklong morning camps feature activities including print handwriting, cursive handwriting, and social skills and self-regulation.
Ages 5–10. June 16–Aug. 8. $150–$200 per week. KidSensations, 2301 Riddle Road. 512-233-4000, ext. 2
www.kidsensations.com
Knitting Nest Kids Stitch Clinics
On Monday mornings and afternoons, participants can learn knitting and crocheting skills to make potholders, scarves and hats.
Ages 10–18. June 9–July 28. $50 per month. The Knitting Nest, 8708 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 570. 512-291-8866
www.theknittingnestaustin.com
Mad Science camps
Camps at Mad Science offer in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities, and hands-on applications of scientific principles.
Ages 4–12. June 2–Aug. 22. $160 per week for half days, $260 per week for full days. Southwest Mad Science Office (Oak Hill), 6120 W. Hwy 290; Southwest Lake Pointe Clubhouse, 11700 Sonoma Drive; Sweetwater Clubhouse, 5348 Pedernales Summit Parkway. 512-892-1143
www.austin.madscience.org
The PREP School camp
Part-time and full-time camps for different age groups feature special visitors and themes such as field trips, beach days, puppet shows, special visitors, luau days and karaoke.
Ages 1–12. June 2–Aug. 22. $800–$1,250 per month. The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs, 12610 Nutty Brown Road. 512-288-7737
www.theprepschools.com
Snapology of Austin camp
Twelve weeklong camps feature themes including robotics, animation, engineering, "Minecraft," "Star Wars" and scientists.
Ages 5–14. June 9–Aug. 22. $150–$175 per week. Snapology of Austin, Circle C Community Center, 7817 LaCrosse Ave. 512-368-9090
www.austin.snapology.com
RECREATIONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Camp Bethany
Six one-week Bible study camps teach children about Scripture. Children play games and participate in sports, music and the arts.
Ages 6–12. June 9–Aug. 11. $140 per week. Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 W. Slaughter Lane. 512-292-8778
www.blcms.org
Camp on the Move
The field-trip-based day camp picks up participants and visits different places each day in charter buses and vans. Camp attendees go to Schlitterbahn twice per week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are theme days, and attendees go to GattiTown and the movies on Fridays.
Ages 7–14. June 9–Aug. 8. $295–$365 per week. Pickup at Sunset Valley Elementary School playground, 3204 1/2 Jones Road. 512-658-6285
www.camponthemove.com
Camp Roadrunner
Eight weeklong themed sessions offer a variety of recreational activities, including theater, field trips, swimming and hands-on art projects in a Hill Country setting.
Ages 4–12. June 15–Aug. 8. $250 per week. Austin Waldorf School, 8700 S. View Road. 512-288-5942
www.austinwaldorf.org/summercamp
Dittmar Recreation Center Camp
Ten themed one-week camps offer enrichment, crafts, swimming, active play and educational field trips. Youth camp is for ages 5–10, and teen camp is for ages 11–14.
Ages 5–14. June 16–Aug. 22. $130 per week. Dittmar Recreation Center, 1009 W. Dittmar Road. 512-974-6090
www.austintexas.gov/department/dittmar-recreation-center
Dream of Hopes Ranch Inc. Summer Camp
The camp and Special Olympics facility serves children and adults with special needs.
Age 8 and older. June 9–Aug. 15. $200 per week. Dream of Hopes Ranch Inc., 4515 Keota Drive. 512-791-0160
www.dreamofhopesranch.org
Hindu Family Camp
Families come together to learn about Hindu philosophy through interactive learning sessions and participate in yoga, dance, stage performance, sports, service projects and more.
Ages 7–18. June 28–July 12. $100 per week. Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road. 512-288-7180, ext. 323
www.radhamadhavdham.org/youthcamp
Oak Hill United Methodist Church camps
A variety of summer camps are offered including Cub Camp for preschoolers and a music and drama camp, or MAD Camp. Care is offered for camp participants who need all-day care.
Age 4–eighth grade. June 16–Aug. 8. $45–$75 per session. Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W. Hwy. 290. 512-288-3836
www.oakhillumc.org
Regents Summer Camps
Activities include meeting new friends and developing athletic and artistic skills at Regents' 35 weeklong fine arts and athletics camps.
Grades K–12. June 2–Aug. 14. $70–$175 per week. Regents School of Austin campus, 3230 Travis Country Circle. 512-899-9563
www.regentsschool.com/summercamp
The Summer Circuit camp
Local child care, preschool, and after-school center Xplor Circle C offers recreational weeklong camps with themes including "X Files," "Invent Tomorrow" and "Movers & Shakers."
Ages 5–13. June 6–Aug. 22. $175 per week. Xplor Circle C, 5915 La Crosse Ave. 512-288-0061
www.xplortoday.com
Texas Power Athletics camps
The business offers several weeklong summer camps with themes including Safari Fun, Adventures with Science, Nature Time and Wild Wild West.
Ages 5–13. June 9–Aug. 15. $275. Texas Power Athletics, 130 Ralph Ablanedo Drive. 512-284-9211
www.txpa.net
YMCA of Austin Summer Camps
At YMCA day camps, campers make friends while learning the values of diversity and cooperation. Children have the opportunity to build self-confidence, independence and creativity.
Ages 4–14. June 9–Aug. 22. $160–$215 per week. Theme Camp at Baranoff Elementary School, 12009 Buckingham Gate; Theme Camp at Cowan Elementary School, 2817 Kentish Drive; Adventure Camp at Bailey Middle School, 4020 Lost Oasis Hollow; Kinder Camp at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W. Hwy. 290; Sports Camp at Fulmore Middle School, 201 E. Mary St. 512-236-9622
www.austinymca.org
