Whether their kids are looking to spend some time outdoors, hone their athletic skills or study up over the break, parents searching for summer camps have a variety to choose from in the New Braunfels area. This list is not comprehensive.
Spring Break Camp
Fischer Park Spring Break Nature Camp
Campers will discover the great outdoors. Participants must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, change of clothes and sunscreen each day. Snacks will be provided. Staff available for participant arrival at 7:30am and afternoon pick-up until 6pm. Pre-registration required.
DAY
Dates: March 15-19
Cost: $120
Ages: 6-10
Fischer Park Nature Education Center
1946 Monarch Way, New Braunfels
830-221-4378
https://parksonline.nbtexas.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash
Healthy Kids Running Series
Healthy Kids Running Series is a five week running program hosted by Resolute Health Hospital. Each series takes place once a week and offers a variety of races. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points and the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances will be awarded trophies at the end of the series. Registration fees cover the entire five weeks of the series.
DAY SP
Dates: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2 and 9
Cost: $35 (before March 21), $40 (after March 21) or $10 (for a single race)
Ages: Pre-K through 8th grade
Resolute Health Hospital
555 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels
830-550-6000
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/NewBraunfels/HealthyKidsRunningSeriesNewBraunfelsTX
Junior Golf Camp
Participants will learn the history of golf, short game and full swing fundamentals, rules and etiquette. Campers are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs if possible but are not required to have their own set.
DAY SP
Date: March 17-19
Cost: $85
Age: 7-12
Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs
180 Golf Course Rd., New Braunfels
830-221-4340
www.landaparkgolfcourse.com
Slumber Falls Spring Work Camp
Campers can volunteer for a weekend of service projects around the camp such as carpentry, grounds keeping, painting and refinishing floors.
DAY
Dates: March 12-14
Cost: Free
Ages: Open to all ages
Slumber Falls Camp
3610 River Road, New Braunfels
830-625-2212
www.slumberfalls.org
Summer Camps
Alla Prima Art Camps
Young artists can participate in a variety of five-day camps that each focus on a theme or art style like painting camp, clay camp, dollhouse camp and drawing bootcamp. Camps are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. and include supplies, snacks and instruction.
DAY ART
Dates: May 31-July 23
Cost: $225-$260
Ages: 5-13
1386 Industrial Dr., Ste. 100, New Braunfels
830-609-9292
http://www.allaprimaartstudio.com/summercamps
All About the Bass
Intermediate and advanced bass players can spend five days learning to be the glue of a band with this immersive camp focused on playing bass.
DAY ART
Dates: Aug. 2-6
Cost: $300
Ages: 12-17
School of Rock New Braunfels
940 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
830-358-1110
wwww.schoolofrock.com
Calvary Camps
Calvary Baptist Church and Academy will offer half-day, week long camps throughout the summer for children aged three to rising seniors in high school. Campers can participate in topical camps that focus on athletics, education, coding, survival skills, art and more.
DAY SP ART +
Dates: June 7-July 30
Cost: $150 (per camper per week, some camps will include additional fees for supplies)
Ages: 3-5 years, rising 1st-12th grades
Calvary Baptist Church and Academy
177 W. Klein Rd., New Braunfels
830-542-2424
www.cbatexas.org/camps
Camp Minnehaha
Camp Minnehaha offers several themed sessions of day camp throughout summer, including Down on the Farm, Back in Time, Marvelous Magic, Camp Rewind and more. Campers will participate in arts and crafts, sports, games, special events and more. Each participant must bring a lunch, water bottle, swim suit, sunscreen and a towel and sessions will be limited capacity.
DAY
Dates: June 1-Aug. 20
Cost: $120 (per resident of New Braunfels per session) or $130 (per non-resident per session)
Ages: 5-12
Landa Recreation Center
164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels
830-608-2167
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Christian Youth Theater Camp
Young thespians can join one of CYT’s five themed summer theater camps that will focus on building performance skills, confidence and teamwork. Each camp will conclude with a performance for family and friends. In-person campers will adhere to health and safety protocols and virtual camps will be available.
DAY ART
Dates: June 21-July 30
Cost: $125-$225, discounts available for those facing financial hardship (email [email protected])
Ages: 4-18
Christian Youth Theater
1389 Industrial St., Ste. C, New Braunfels
830-302-2298
www.cytsanantonio.org/camps
Cooks with Books
Campers can put on their cooking hats and learn to make recipes from author Laura Numeroff’s If You Give... book series.
DAY
Dates: June 21-25 and Aug. 2-6
Cost: $55
Ages: 3-5
Westside Community Center
2932 S. IH Frontage Road, New Braunfels
830-221-4301
www.newbraunfels.libguides.com
Das Rec Futsal Camp
Campers will learn to play futsal, a fast paced, small-sided soccer game. Activities will include foot skill training, technical drills, small games and scrimmages.
DAY SP
Dates: June 14-18, July 12-16
Cost: $100 (per child aged 3-5 per week), $170 (per child aged 6-15 per week)
Ages: 3-15
Das Rec
345 Landa St., New Braunfels
469-713-2737
www.challengersports.com
Fashion Designer - Talented Expressions
Campers will learn design principles, sketching, color and pattern coordination, costume design and fashion history. Participants will be grouped into “design teams” for a variety of activities and create designs with patterned paper, ribbons, colorful sequins and more.
DAY ART
Dates: July 26-30
Cost: $88
Ages: 8-12
Westside Community Center
2932 S. IH Frontage Road, New Braunfels
830-221-4301
www.newbraunfels.libguides.com
Fischer Park Nature Camp
Campers will discover nature through five days of fun-filled activities and citizen science in a safe setting. Each session will have different activities to introduce campers to the great outdoors and will include kayaking and fishing. Campers must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, change of clothes and sunscreen each day.
DAY
Dates: June 1-August 20 (each session of camp is Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Cost $120
Ages 6-10
Fischer Park Nature Education Center
1946 Monarch Way, New Braunfels
830-221-4378
https://parksonline.nbtexas.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash
Landa Park Adventurers
Explore all that Landa Park has to offer with visits to the Landa Park Aquatic Center, Panther Canyon, Landa Lake and the miniature golf course. Campers will play water games, have a paint fight and more.
DAY
Dates: July 19-23, Aug. 9-13
Cost: $55
Ages: 6-8 and 9-12
Landa Park Pavilion 6
164 Landa Park Dr., New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org
Princess Dance Camp
From 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon.-Fri., dancers will learn ballet, techniques, choreography, games and crafts with princess theming. Camp will end with a short performance and Dance by Design will host several other themed camps throughout the summer.
DAY SP
Dates: June 1-4, June 28-July 2 and July 26-30
Cost: $140-$175
Ages: 3-10
Dance by Design Studios
1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 34, New Braunfels
830-214-0132
www.dancebydesignstudios.com/summer-camps
Rock 101 Camp
Aspiring rock stars can learn about their chosen instrument through a week of musical activities, games and a concert for family and friends at the end of camp. This camp is designed for beginners who want to explore the world of music.
DAY ART
Dates: June 7-11, July 19-23
Cost: $365
Ages: 7-12
School of Rock New Braunfels
940 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
830-358-1110
wwww.schoolofrock.com
Slumber Falls Camp
Slumber Falls Camp will offer eight sessions of camp this summer where campers will learn about faith, build friendships and participate in outdoor activities and sports. Day camps are divided by theme and overnight camps are divided by grade level. Dates for 2021 day camps are tentative and subject to change.
DAY NIGHT
Dates: June 20-July 24 (overnight camps) and June 28-July 16 (day camps)
Cost: $250-$530 per week
Ages: Grades 1-12
Slumber Falls Camp
3610 River Road, New Braunfels
830-625-2212
www.slumberfalls.org/summer-camp/
Secret Agent Academy
The Secret Agent Academy will teach campers to decode messages, dust for fingerprints, come up with code names and make spy-themed crafts.
DAY
Dates: June 14-18
Cost: $55
Ages: 6-8
Westside Community Center
2932 S. IH Frontage Road, New Braunfels
830-221-4301
www.newbraunfels.libguides.com
T Bar M Day Camp
Christian camps are held in New Braunfels on Mon.-Fri., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and offer activities, Bible studies and games for younger campers. Each camper will need to bring a bagged lunch and groups will be kept small to promote social distancing.
DAY
Dates: June 21-August 6
Cost: $330/week
Ages: grades K-4
T Bar M Camps & Retreats
2549 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
830-620-4263
www.tbarm.org
T Bar M Family Camp
Families can enjoy up to a week away from home filled with rest, fun activities, and time to reflect and reconnect with each other and God. Each week includes a guest speaker for the whole family.
NIGHT
Dates: May 30-August 12
Cost: $50 (per infant per week), $265-$445 (per child age 2-12 per week), $335-$495 (per adult age 13 or over per week)
Ages: all ages welcome
T Bar M Camps & Retreats
2549 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
830-620-4263
www.tbarm.org
T Bar M Overnight Camp
T Bar M offers several overnight camps throughout the summer for a variety of age groups and grade levels. Camps include swim camp, Camp Travis and Base Camp.
NIGHT SP
Dates: May 30-August 7
Cost: $1030-$1325 per week
Ages: completed grades 1-11
T Bar M Camps & Retreats
2549 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
830-620-4263
www.tbarm.org
Texas Ski Ranch
Campers can participate in overnight or day camps where they will participate in activities such as kneeboarding, wakeboarding, wake surfing and more. All camps will group participants by age and
skill level.
DAY SP
Dates: June 21-25, Aug. 2-6
Cost: $249 per week (adventure camp), $399 per week (half-day camp), $799 per week (full-day camp), $1,045 per week (overnight camp).
Ages: 5 and older
Texas Ski Ranch
6700 IH 35 N., New Braunfels
830-627-2843
www.texasskiranch.com/summer-camp
Totally Tubular Everything
Dancers will explore tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre through choreography from the studio’s 80s-themed recital “It’s Totally Tubular.” Camp will end with a short performance and Dance
by Design will host several other themed camps throughout the summer.
DAY SP
Dates: June 14-18
Cost: $175
Ages: 4-12
Dance by Design Studios
1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 34, New Braunfels
830-214-0132
www.dancebydesignstudios.com/summer-camps
Virtual Camps
Circle Arts Kids Camp
Aspiring actors can participate in one or two weeks of camp to learn theater games, exercises, music and choreography. Camp may be held in person or virtually, according to Circle Arts Theatre staff,
and final information will be announced online.
DAY ART
Dates: July 12-23
Cost: $100-$200
Ages: 2nd-9th grade
Circle Arts Theatre
124 Elizabeth Ave., New Braunfels
830-620-4848
www.circleartstheatre.org
