Academic

Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp Participants work with a professional writer to write original poetry and prose during the half-day two-week camp. Ages: incoming grades 3-12 Dates: June 4-15, July 23- Aug. 4 Cost: $400 per two-week session First Baptist Church Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Road, Austin 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org

Coding with Kids Coding with Kids offers a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, summer camps. Camps feature game development, Minecraft modding and robotics. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 4- Aug. 10 Cost: $299-$549 per week A. Circle C Community Center 7817 La Crosse Ave., Austin B. Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290, Austin 512-415-4120 www.codingwithkids.com

Creative Brick Builders camp The camps offers Lego building activities using motorized project kits and original lesson plans. Students complete a new building challenge each day and will work individually and in teams or groups. Half-day camps run as weekly sessions, each with a different theme and activities. Some locations have lunch and after-care options to extend the camp day. Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 11-Aug. 3 Cost: $179 per week Rooster Springs Elementary School 1001 Belterra Drive, Austin 512-388-9003 www.creativebrickbuilders.com

Kids Quest summer camp The Little Gym camp incorporates gymnastics, free play and games each week from Tuesday to Friday and includes themes such as “Superheroes,” “Movies” and “Extreme Sports.” Customers who buy four days of camp will receive a fifth day free. Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 6-Aug. 18 Cost: $35 per day (members), $40 per day (nonmembers) The Little Gym 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. E-150, Austin 512-899-3456 www.tlgaustin.com

Little Stars camp Led and coordinated by selected and trained high school students, the girls-only camp consists of hands-on activities in STEM fields. Ages: grades 3-5 Dates: June 11-14 Cost: $75 Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders 2206 Prather Lane, Austin 512-414-3340 www.annrichardsschool.org

Mad Science camps Camps run each week and feature in-class discovery and exploration, games and physical activities, and hands-on applications of scientific principles. Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $180 per week for half day camps; $290 per week for full day camps Southwest Mad Science office 6120 W. Hwy. 290, Austin 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org

Moolah U camp During weeklong, full-day sessions campers develop a business idea and marketing plan, analyze expenses and potential profit, deliver a good or service, and determine how to invest the profits before pitching their idea to get a loan for their supplies Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Cost: $340 per week A. La Madeleine 5493 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley B. Mandola’s Italian Market 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. E-1, Austin C. St. Edward’s University 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin D. Serranos Cocina Y Cantina 5030 W. Hwy. 290, Austin 512-443-8851 www.moolahu.com

Regents summer camps Activities for campers include meeting new friends and developing academic, athletic and artistic skills at Regents’ 60 fine arts and athletics camps. Ages: grades K-12 Dates: May 29-Aug. 16 Cost: $185-$400 Regents School of Austin campus 3230 Travis Country Circle, Austin 512-899-8095 www.regentsschool.com/summercamp

Snapology Austin LEGO and robotics camps Twelve weeklong camps feature themes including “Star Wars” and “Disney.” Camps include Lego robotics, scratch programming and engineering. Ages: 4-14 Dates: May 29-Aug. 17 Cost: $70-$185 per week A. Circle C Community Center 7817 LaCrosse Ave., Austin B. Snapology Austin Discovery Center 1910 Fortview Road, Austin 512-368-9090 https://austin.snapology.com

Spanish Immersion summer camp Campers learn about different countries and cultures every week and fill out a passport of activities. Weekly themes enhance Spanish language skills and help children apply these skills to real life scenarios. Field trips are hosted for children age 4 and older. Ages: 2-12 Dates: June 3-Aug. 16 Cost: $180 for half day camps; $300 for full day camps Austin Eco Bilingual School 8707 Mountain Crest Drive, Austin 512-299-5731 www.austinbilingualschool.com

Summer Spark program The full-day creative problem-solving camp is designed to shift a child’s mindset to embrace problem solving and the setbacks along the path to success. Each week, campers build with recycled materials, collaborate, discuss strategies, process setbacks and build confidence while finding solutions to presented problems. Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $375 per week plus $75 per week for extended hours Austin Eco Bilingual School 8707 Mountain Crest Drive, Austin 512-299-573 www.austinbilingualschool.com

Arts

The Art Garage summer art camps The Art Garage offers weeklong themed day camps, including “Comic Books,” “Unicorns,” “Emoji Art” and “Dragons.” Activities range from drawing to pottery and tie-dye. This year the traveling art camp Van-a-gogh-go will also be offered to ages 11-16. Ages: 4-16 Dates: May 31-Aug. 17 Cost: $269 per week; $445-$485 per week for Van-a-gogh-go The Art Garage 11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 202, Austin 512-852-9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com

Ballet Southwest Academy summer program The ballet program features weeklong intensive classes that range from beginning to advanced techniques and beginning to advanced point work. Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 13-July 20 Cost: $35-$55 per week Ballet Southwest Academy 11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 101, Austin 512-288-8282 www.balletsouthwestacademy.com

D’Ette & Co. Dancers camps The dance company offers a variety of camps for different age groups with themes from “Princesses” to “Hip-Hop,” as well as summer classes and a summer intensive program teaching dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop. Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 12-July 31 Cost: $125-$225 per week D’Ette & Co. Dancers 12110 Manchaca Road, Ste. 200, Austin 512-292-3772 www.dettedancers.com

Drum Camp for Beginners Campers choose drumset or school-band percussion and learn music fundamentals, basic rock beats and how to play popular music or a snare-drum solo. Each camp is a private, two-hour one-on-one training session. No experience is necessary. Ages: age 9 and older Dates: June 6-Aug. 26 Cost: $350 for five-day camp sessions, $110 for a single-day camp session Oak Hill Drum Studio 7003 Pinto Cove, Austin 512-964-6778 www.oakhilldrumstudio.com

Escuelita Art-es Inc. camps Monthlong themed camps include “Survival Skills,” “All Things Faeries,” “Li’l Foodie,” and “Crystals, Potions and Wands.” The final session lasts three weeks. Camps feature instruction in dance, yoga, theater, art, tumbling and sign language. Ages: 4-8 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $300 for one-week sessions; $825 for three-week sessions; $1,100 for four-week sessions Escuelita Art-es Inc. 6100 Parkwood Drive, Austin 512-965-3604 www.escuelitaart-es.com

kidsActing camp Multiple camps at 16 Austin locations specialize in musicals and acting, with themes including “School of Rock” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Ages: 4-19 Dates: June 4-Aug. 24 Cost: $235 per week for half-day camps, $335 for full-day camps A. Balance Dance Studio 4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin B. Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 W. Hwy. 290, Austin C. Dripping Springs United Methodist Church 28900 RR 12, Dripping Springs 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com

Premiere Dance Center camps Weeklong dance camps for campers ages 3-8 feature daily themes such as “Beach Day” or “Princess Day.” Intensives are offered for experienced dancers looking for inspiration and a challenge. Each camp will include a variety of dance styles and classes. Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 11-Aug. 3 Cost: $175-$275 per week Premiere Dance Center 9217 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 140, Austin 512-301-7475 www.premieredancecentertx.com

Rock Camp USA The music camp 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. Ages: 8-19 Dates: June 12-2, July 9-21 Cost: $470-$850 per camp Austin School of Music 2428-B W. Ben White Blvd., Austin 512-476-7666 www.rockcampusa.com

Sacred Arts Studio summer camps Attendees make their own art projects at themed weeklong camps for two age groups, ages 5-7 and 8-14. Daily activities include three hours of art. Space is limited. Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 20-Aug. 19 Cost: $230 per week Sacred Arts Studio 6001 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 305, Austin 512-584-8061 www.sacredartsstudioandgallery.com

Squishy Banana Studios camp Campers experience the full filmmaking experience from writing a script to film editing by creating music videos and action or thriller movies. Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 18-Aug. 10 Cost: $265 per week Clayton Elementary School 7525 La Crosse Avenue, Austin 817-797-1685 www.squishybananastudios.com

Young Metalsmiths summer camps Students increase fine motor skills while learning to make sculptural jewelry pieces during weeklong camps taught by professional artists and educators. Campers will learn sawing, soldering, riveting, filing, etching, hammering and much more, and will create multiple pieces throughout the week. End-of-the-week art shows will be held. Ages: 10-15 Dates: June 11-July 20 Cost: $385 per week Creative Side Jewelry Academy 321 W. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 204, Austin 512-799-0731 www.creativeside.org

Young Rembrandts drawing workshops Half-day drawing, cartooning and pastels workshops feature themes titled “World of Dinosaurs,” “Fashion, Faces, and Flowers” and “Favorite Apps and Video Games.” Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 19-Aug. 18 Cost: $115-$160 A. Rooster Springs Elementary School 1001 Belterra Drive, Austin B. Circle C Community Center 7817 La Crosse Ave., Austin 512-795-4753 www.youngrembrandts.com

ZACH Theatre camps Camps teach students skills in the performing arts with themes including “Dr. Seuss,” “Acting and Scene Study,” “Hairspray.” In Topfer Revue: Mary Poppins camp, students in sixth grade and above can perform on the Topfer Stage. Ages: 3 and a half-12th grade Dates: June 6-Aug. 18 Cost: $195-$310 per week ZACH Theatre 510 Toomey Road, Austin 512-476-0594, ext. 236 www.zachtheatre.org/education

General

Abiding Love Lutheran Children’s Center summer camp The church offers a camp program that runs throughout the summer featuring new themes and arts and crafts each week. Ages: grades K-3 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $205 per week Abiding Love Lutheran Children’s Center 7210 Brush Country Road, Austin 512-892-2777 www.abidinglove.org

Austin Waldorf School summer programs Summergarden and Camp Roadrunner offers area children a variety of activities for the summer including swimming, crafts, cooking, storytime and more. Ages: grades K-3 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $205 per week Austin Waldorf School 8700 S. View Road, Austin 512-288-5942 www.austinwaldorf.org

Camp Bethany Nine weeklong summer camps aim to offer a safe place for youth to have fun and grow in their relationship with Christ. Certain weeks of camp feature American Ninja Warrior, the Amazing Race, Mad Science of Austin and Games2U programming. Extended care is available at no extra cost. Ages: grades K-9 Dates: June 4-Aug. 13 Cost: $125-$200 per week Bethany Lutheran Church 3701 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin 512-292-8778 www.bethanyaustin.com

Camp on the Move Campers will travel throughout Austin, San Antonio and Arlington to visit locations such as Schlitterbahn twice a week, Typhoon Texas, K1 Speed, Six Flags over Texas, Great Wolf Lodge and much more. Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $350-$385 per week Pickup and drop-off at H-E-B parking lot, 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 512-658-6285 www.camponthemove.com

Camp Wildflower Children become conservationists, botanists, citizen scientists and ecologists as they explore native plants and the environment. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor explorations and learning sessions. Ages: grades pre-K-5 Dates: June 4- July 27 Cost: $155-$200 per week Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin 512-232-0100 www.wildflower.org

Saber summer camp A variety of camps will be available all summer with both morning and afternoon options for children of all ages. Specialty camps include basketball, volleyball, chess, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, or STEAM; Just Imagine Theater, and much more. Ages: grades K-8 Dates: May 29-Aug. 3 Cost: $175-$300 per week St. Gabriel’s Catholic School 2500 Wimberly Lane, Austin 512-327-7755 www.sgs-austin.org

Sports

All-Star Sports camp Campers develop athletic skills by learning and playing various sports. Teamwork and sportsmanship are promoted through competition. Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $189-$289 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com

Austin Boxing Babes Girls Summer Camp Campers develop athletic skills by learning and playing various sports. Teamwork and sportsmanship are promoted through competition. Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $189-$289 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com

Austin Premier Academy soccer camp Through half-day sessions, coaches Nelson Mata and Abel Huerta teach students soccer fundamentals with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and respect. Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $189-$289 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com

Camp JUMP! Jump Gymnastics offers weeklong, theme-based curriculum combining gymnastics, yoga, music, art, science and games. Ages: 3-10 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $220-$350 per week Jump Gymnastics Austin 2919 Manchaca Road, Ste. 205, Austin 512-593-6226 www.jumpgymnastics.com

Challenger Sports British & TetraBrazil soccer camps Soccer coaches help campers work on foot skills, juggling, tactical practices and daily tournament play, and the TetraBrazil camp teaches campers ball control, foot skills and other Brazilian soccer moves. Ages: 6-16 (British Soccer camp) and 8-16 (TetraBrazil camp) Dates: July 9-Aug. 10 Cost: $189-$289 SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-416-7705 www.challengersports.com

Coach Celester Collier basketball camp Celester Collier, Bowie High School head basketball coach, leads six weeks of basketball camps to develop skills such as dribbling, passing, rebounding and shooting. Ages: grades 1-8 Dates: June 18-Aug. 10 Cost: $189 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com

Coach Jeff Ables skills camp Jeff Ables, head football coach at Bowie High School, and offensive coordinator Ty Branyon teach football skills through seven-on-seven drills and scrimmages. Ages: grades 3-6 Dates: June 4-29 Cost: $189 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com

HALO footwork and finishing camp Weeklong camps led by ESPN’s Ahmad Brooks and HALO after-school coordinator Frank Munoz focus on footwork—balance, quickness, strength—and finishing—confidence, effort and skill. Ages: age 6 and older Dates: June 18-Aug. 3 Cost: $189-$279 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.soccerzonesouthaustin.com

Junior Triathlon Training camps Coaches will teach fundamental and advanced skills required for each triathlon discipline while developing fitness, character, a love for the sport and healthy habits. Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 6-Aug. 20 Cost: $100 per week Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy 5513 Southwest Parkway, Austin 512-276-2324 www.aasa-atx.com

Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill Martial Arts summer camps Several 20-hour camps will teach forms, basic kicks, punches, self-defense techniques, board breaking and tumbling falls. The focus will be on discipline and respect, and the students will learn basic Korean language, terminology and history. Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 11-Aug. 10 Cost: $195-$215 per camp Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill 6001 W. William Cannon Drive,  Ste. 307, Austin 512-899-8710 www.kswoakhill.com

Liverpool soccer camp Coach Patrick Miller leads the camp which focuses on speed, footwork, ball handling and shooting. Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 11-Aug. 17 Cost: $150-$325 SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.liverpoolfcamerica-ctx.com

U.K. Elite Soccer camp The program tackles player development issues and provides relevant coaching. Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 11-15 Cost: $150-$250 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 844-893-1200 www.ukelite.com

U.K. International Soccer camp The camp focuses on developing players and providing tools to reach their goals on and off the field. Ages: 4-12 Dates: July 3-7 Cost: $175-$299 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 888-857-6222 www.uksocca.com

Wayside Schools sports camp Children will learn the basics of soccer and basketball and play active games. Lunch is provided. Ages: grades K-5 Dates: June 4-8 Cost: $120 per week Wayside: Eden Park Academy 6215 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-358-1800 www.waysideschools.org

World Wide Soccer camp Soccer curriculum includes core technique development, small-sided games coaching and a weeklong World Cup tournament. Ages: 6-16 Dates: July 16-20 Cost: $165-$240 per week SoccerZone South Austin 9501 Manchaca Road, Austin 512-280-2244 www.liverpoolfcamerica-ctx.com

YMCA summer day camps Campers make friends while learning about diversity and building self confidence, independence and creativity. Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 5-Aug. 23 Cost: $110-$250 per week, plus $30 registration fee Southwest Family Branch 6219 Oakclaire Drive, Austin 512-891-9622 www.austinymca.org