Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Lake Travis-Westlake area, including virtual options for families looking for social distance during the pandemic. Please check with individual camps for mask requirements and in-person availability.
1. Camp Einstein Students will have the opportunity to act as engineers and to tackle project-based challenges and science labs focused on blood typing, outer space and climate research. Camp Einstein is open to students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
A+ DAY Dates: March 15-19
Cost: $185
105 Cross Creek, Lakeway
512-261-1010
www.lakeway-tx.gov
2. Cooking Camp Cooking class company Cooking with Collette will host children’s cooking classes at the Lakeway Activity Center. All recipes will be gluten-free, soy-free and suitable for those with dairy intolerance. Classes are open to children ages 5-7 and can be taught in English or Spanish. Parents can fill out a survey to help the class instructor coordinate a meal selection.
ART DAY Dates: March 25-April 29
Cost: $120
105 Cross Creek, Lakeway
737-228-3824
www.eventsbycollettee.com
3. Electric Avenue Athletics spring break camp will feature activities including group games, crafts and obstacle courses. The camp is open for children up to 12 years old and will take place in the facility’s ninja center, main gym and backyard.
ART DAY SP Dates: March 15-19
Cost: $325 (weekly), $70 (daily)
5200 Electric Ave., Bldg. 2, Spicewood
512-910-8989
www.ea-athletics.com/spring-break-camp
4. Mad Science Camp and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy camp will offer programs designed with hands-on science and art activities for children ages 5-12 years old. Campers will become junior scientists or artists and experience a variety of adventures. A+ ART DAY Dates: March 15-19
Cost: $18 (virtual), $58 (in-person)
Multiple locations
512-892-1143
www.austin.madscience.org
www.austinimagineartsacademy.com
5. Robot Mania The Hill Country-based museum Science Mill will host its annual spring break event, Robot Mania. The two-week event will include daily robotics-themed activities and more than 50 interactive exhibits. Participants can even perform “surgery” with bionic robotic arms. A+ Dates: March 8-19
Cost: $9-$11 (daily), free (under age 2)
101 S. Lady Bird Lane Ste. 38, Johnson City
844-263-6405
www.sciencemill.org
