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Curious Einstein Academic Enrichment Camp Students learn to use computers and online resources and participate in hands-on activities. Camps are taught by Texas-certified elementary school teachers and include topics such as astronomy, blogging, game development, software, travel and Web design. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. 512-808-0103. www.curiouseinstein.com AGES: 6-12 DATES: Five-day camps June 15-Aug. 7 HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. COST: $230 per week (one-week camp), $220 per week (two-week camp), $210 per week (three-week camp) Leander ISD academic camps The school district holds 17 camps for students in various grades. Subjects include American Sign Language, creative writing, geography, math, Spanish, U.S. history and world history. All camps are open to students in the district, and some are open to students outside the district. Leander High School, 3301 S. Bagdad Road, Leander; Westside Elementary School, 300 Ryan Jordan Lane, Cedar Park. 512-570-0236. www.leanderisd.org AGES: First-11th grade DATES: Four-day camps June 15-July 29 HOURS: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. COST: $60-$80 per week Moolah U Children receive introductions to financial stewardship, business management and leadership in camps that give participants hands-on experience and real profits. Abel’s North Grill, 4001 W. Parmer Lane, Austin. 512-258-4676. www.moolahu.com AGES: 7-16 DATES: three-day camps and five-day camps June 22-Aug. 21 HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (three-day camps), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (five-day camps) COST: $230 (three-day camps), $300 (five-day camps), plus lunch fees Science Connection Camps are led by teachers who emphasize hands-on learning and teach about scientific phenomena, outdoor science and the history of science. Participants also receive T-shirts and take-home activities. Davis Elementary School, 5214 Duval Road, Austin; Peace Lutheran Church, 10625 N. FM 620, Austin. 512-577-1744. www.keepaustinsmart.com AGES: Fourth-fifth grade DATES: June 15-July 16 HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. COST: $165 per weekART
ART plus Academy Art instructors help students improve their drawing and painting skills. Camps include different styles of art and genres each week, including portraits, comics, animals, fantasy creatures, 3-D drawings, aliens and spaceships, sculptures and mixed media. ART plus Academy Cedar Park, 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 700, Cedar Park; ART plus Academy Northwest Austin, 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 118, Austin. 512-415-8267. www.artclassesaustin.com AGES: 5-17 DATES: Five-day camps June 15-Aug. 21 HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon or 2-5 p.m. COST: $165 (plus $25 fee) per camp The Studio Cedar Park Camp Creativity focuses on painting, pottery and sewing. The Studio Cedar Park, 715 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 403, Cedar Park. 512-773-3283. www.thestudiocedarpark.com AGES: 8-12 DATES: Two-week camps Mon., Wed. and Fri. on June 15-26, July 13-24 and Aug. 3-14 HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon COST: $225 per campDAY CAMPS
Aldea Verde Preschool Campers join activities that include music, food, dancing, painting, carving and crafts. Weekly themes include dinosaurs, insects, planets and rocks. Aldea Verde Preschool, 903 Royal Lane, Cedar Park. 512-716-9124. www.aldeaverdeschool.com AGES: 1-5 DATES: Weekly camps June 2-Aug. 21 HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (half day), 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (full day) COST: $135 per week (half-day camps), $200 per week (full-day camps) Austin Dog Alliance All About Puppies and All About Dogs camps include dog lessons, games and crafts. Bring Your Dog to Camp camps allow participants to bring their own dogs or borrow one from the organization, and learn about dog training, dog games and veterinarian care. Field Trip Camp features tours of four locations, including a dog rehabilitation center and veterinarian’s office. Austin Dog Alliance, 1321 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park. 512-335-7100. www.austindogalliance.org AGES: 5-6 (All About Puppies), 7-9 (All About Dogs), 9-10 (half-day), 9-15 (Bring Your Dog to Camp), 10-14 (half-day and all-day camps), 11-15 (Field Trip and Advanced Dog Sports all-day camps) DATES: June 8-Aug. 7 HOURS: Vary by camp COST: $175-$425 per week Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park Campers take field trips to locations such as museums, nature parks, stadiums and water parks to learn about themes such as animals, engineering and sports. Meals are included. Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park, 3420 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. 512-331-9009. www.bluebonnetschool.com AGES: 5-11 DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 20 HOURS: 6:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: $200 per camp plus $35 deposit Cedar Park Parks and Recreation Department The Cedar Park Parks and Recreation Department hosts camps based on themes such as engineering, Lego bricks and magic acts. Locations vary by camp. 512-401-5500. www.cpparks.net AGES: 5-12 DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. (Camp Timberwolf), 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. (Play-Well engineering camps), 1-4 p.m. (magic act camps) COST: $96-$150 per camp (Camp Timberwolf and Play-Well engineering camps), $150-$155 (magic act camps) Children’s Lighthouse Campers participate in travel-themed activities, go swimming, play on an on-site splash pad, roller-skate and take field trips. Children’s Lighthouse, 1801 Bagdad Road, Cedar Park.512-528-5674. www.childrenslighthouse.com/cedarpark AGES: 5-12 DATES: Five-day camps June 6-Aug. 21 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: $195 per week (plus $75 field trip fees; part-time options are available Crystal Challenges Children take three field trips per week and earn prizes as they learn in subjects such as math, reading, art, face painting, cooking and swimming. Crystal Challenges, 1509 Rhapsody Ridge, Cedar Park. 512-249-0002. www.crystalchallenges.com AGES: 5-12 DATES: five-day camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. COST: $175 per campEquine Rehabilitation of Central Texas ECRT rehabilitates rescued horses and provides a therapeutic riding program called Hopeful Hearts. In June the organization offers a horse camp, in which children with disabilities and their siblings can ride horses each day and may also play with other animals, such as show rabbits and miniature donkeys. In July the organization partners with speech therapists to host a Social Skills Horse Camp, offering speech therapy and daily therapeutic horseback riding. Equine Rehabilitation of Central Texas, 17000 Trails End Cove, Leander. 512-484-8480. www.horseserct.org
AGES: 6-12 DATES: June 8-11 (horse camp), July 6-10 (Social Skills Horse Camp) HOURS: 9-11:30 a.m. (horse camp), 9 a.m.-noon (Social Skills Horse Camp) COST: $200 (horse camp), $399 (Social Skills Horse Camp)
Goddard School, Cedar Park Each camp week includes a subject such as advanced dance, art, cooking, sports and robotic technology. Field trips and Wednesday swimming days are included. Goddard School, 1905 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. 512-258-5292. www.goddardschool.com. AGES: Kindergarten-fifth grade DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: $219 per week; part-time options are available Goddard School, Leander Camps offer field trips, guest speakers and outdoor splash days. Each month has a different theme, such as music, animals or sports. Goddard School, 1730 Union St., Leander. 512-528-1918. www.goddardschool.com AGES: 5-9 DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: Varies per camp Good Earth Farm School Various activities are inspired by Waldorf educational philosophy and include farm chores, nature study, music and theater, yoga, art, cooking and baking, games and woodworking. Participants are not allowed to bring devices such as mobile phones or music players. Good Earth Farm School, 10820 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-259-3922. www.goodearthfarmschool.com AGES: 4 1/2-9 DATES: four-day camps (Mon.-Thu.) and two-day camps (Mon. and Wed. or Tue. and Thu.) June 8-Aug. 20 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. COST: $400 (two-day camps), $675 (four-day camps) Kiddie Academy of Cedar Park Campers participate in activities such as singing, dancing, field trips and water play. Meals are provided. Kiddie Academy of Cedar Park, 1602 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park. 800-554-3343. www.kiddieacademy.com/cedarpark AGES: 1-12 years old DATES: mid-July-August 21 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: TBD Kids Kitchen The camp is run by a registered dietitian who teaches participants to follow recipes. The camp also offers options for participants who have food allergies. Hill Country Christian School of Austin, 12124 RM 620, Austin. ArtHouse, 11505 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. 512-250-9622. https://www.txkidskitchen.com AGES: 5-14 DATES: June 22-25, July 20-23 HOURS: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (junior chef camp), 12:30-3:30 p.m. (senior chef camp) COST: $160 per camp Kids ‘R’ Kids Clubhouse Instructors take campers on an imaginary road trip through the United States, with stops in eastern and southern states, significant national rivers and waterways, southwestern states and West Coast states. Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, 15111 Avery Ranch Blvd., Austin. 512-218-9669. www.krkaustin.com AGES: 6-12 DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 22 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: $200 (plus $95 registration) per week Leander Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Academy The chamber hosts a weeklong program that emphasizes training for career and community leadership skills. Field trips are included in activities. Various locations. 512-259-1907. www.leandercc.org AGES: Seventh-ninth grade DATES: Aug. 10-14 HOURS: TBD COST: TBD; scholarships are available Leander Parks and Recreation Department Three camps offer Lego building with different themes such as “Star Wars,” construction and engineering challenges. Four camps feature art and science projects, creative writing and illustration. Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander; Whitestone Elementary School, 2000 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov/parksrec AGES: 5-12 DATES: Five-day camps June 15-Aug. 14 HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. COST: $100-$185 per week Learning Fun 101 Campers explore various fields of learning with Lego bricks, such as animation, architecture and engineering. Shenandoah Church Cedar Park, 3003 Blue Ridge Drive, Cedar Park. 512-740-3024. www.learningfun101.com AGES: Kindergarten-seventh grade DATES: June 22-26, July 20-24 HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. COST: $155 Little Acorn Academy Camps cover topics such as careers, cooking and science. Lunches and snacks are included. Weekly field trips go to locations such as bakeries, ice cream shops, a recycling center and a zoo. Little Acorn Academy, 3200 Hatch Road, Cedar Park. 512-331-5400. www.littleacornacademy.com AGES: Kindergarten-12 DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. COST: $180 per week (one child), $168 per week (siblings) Primrose School at Vista Ridge Primrose School’s camps include weekly themes such as science, movies and summer fun. Students also take weekly field trips to locations such as Austin Steam Train, Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, Brushy Creek Lake Park and Inner Space Cavern. Primrose School at Vista Ridge, 910 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-260-0708. www.primrosevistaridge.com, www.primrosesummer.com AGES: Kindergarten-fifth grade DATES: June 2-Aug. 26 HOURS: Vary by camp COST: $250 (plus fees) per week Rainbow Station at Austin Camp Blue Sky offers a variety of recreation activities for children, including field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and box hockey. Rainbow Station at Austin, 11651 W. Parmer Lane, Cedar Park. 512-260-9700. www.rainbowstationaustin.org AGES: First-seventh grade DATES: Five-day camps June 7-Aug. 22 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. COST: $230-$285 per week Stepping Stone School Campers explore themes such as forests and rainforests, oceans, polar ice caps, fresh water and caves as well as mountains and volcanoes. Stepping Stone School, 225 Block House Drive, Leander. 512-259-3459. www.steppingstoneschool.com AGES: 5-13 DATES: Five-day camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m. COST: $175 per week, $600 per month Summit Christian Academy The academy offers 10 weeks of camps, and parents can enroll their children in as many weeks as they choose. The camps include field trips and faith-based activities including learning and sports. Summit Christian Academy, 2121 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park. 512-250-1369. www.summiteagles.org AGES: Fourth-sixth grade DATES: Five-day camps May 25-July 31 HOURS: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. COST: $150-$220 per week Twin Lakes Family YMCA YMCA Camp Twin Lakes campers can participate in outdoor activities, such as archery, basketball, hiking, kayaking, ropes courses, soccer and swimming, with weekly themes such as the Western frontier, superheroes, patriotism, Disney, pirates versus ninjas, space travel and carnivals. Add-on activities cost extra and include subjects such as paintball, survival skills, technology and woodcrafting. Specialty camps offer activities such as cooking, dance, first aid and sports. Kinder camps offer summer learning for younger campers. Excursion camps offer outdoor activities and field trips to parks, museums and other attractions. Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park; Cox Elementary School, 1001 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park; Cypress Elementary School, 2900 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park; other Leander ISD school sites vary by camp. 512-257-0709. www.ymcagwc.org/cedar-park AGES: Vary by camp DATES: All camps June 8-Aug. 21 HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (YMCA Camp Twin Lakes camps), 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (excursion camps and YMCA Camp Twin Lakes with extended care), 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (specialty camps and Kinder camps) COST: $142-$152 per week (excursion camps, plus $32 for add-on activities), $100-$125 per week (kinder camps), $168-$200 per week (YMCA Camp Twin Lakes, plus $32-$53 for add-on activities), $100-$150 per week (specialty camps), plus $35 registration fee and $15 weekly deposit