Academics
1. Camp Invention
Dates: June 22-26
Cost: $260
Ages: grades K-6
Hoffmann Lane Elementary School, 4600 FM 306, New Braunfels
800-968-4332
www.invent.org/camp
At Camp Invention, campers in grades K-6 will learn hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. The camp will also be hosted at Rahe Bulverde Elementary School, Kinder Ranch Elementary School and Garden Ridge Elementary School. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2. Dr. Seuss Is on the Loose
Dates: July 13-17
Cost: $55
Ages: 3-5
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Young campers can discover and experience Dr. Seuss through reading his stories and participating in art projects, games, treats and more. 9-11 a.m.
3. Fischer Park nature camp
Dates: June 1-Aug. 21
Cost: $120 per week
Ages: 6-10
Fischer Park Nature Education Center,
1946 Monarch Way, New Braunfels
830-221-4378
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Campers will learn about nature through kayaking, fishing and science projects from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Participants must bring a snack, lunch, water bottle, a change of clothes and sunscreen. Afternoon snacks will be provided.
4. Headwaters Heroes Conservation Camp
Dates: June 15-18, July 20-23, Aug. 10-13
Cost: $50 (scholarships are available)
Ages: grades 1-5
Headwaters at the Comal, 333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels
830-608-8937
www.headwatersatthecomal.com/visit/programs
During this evening camp, children can explore the outdoors and learn more about how to protect the Hill Country’s unique ecosystems. Campers will learn about home conservation, watersheds, native plants and wildlife. 7-8 p.m.
5. Lego Logo
Dates: Aug. 17-21
Cost: $88
Ages: 8-12
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Aspiring engineers will have the opportunity to assemble robots, race cars, four-wheel drive trucks and more. Participants can expand their understanding of math, science and STEM elements in a cooperative environment. 9-11 a.m.
6. Mad Science: Rockin Rockets
Dates: June 29-July 2
Cost: $170
Ages: 6-12
Freiheit Elementary School, 2002 FM 1101, New Braunfels
830-221-2668
http://comalisd.revtrak.net
Participants have the opportunity to construct their own rockets and learn about propulsion systems as well as how to track and recover different types of rockets from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
7. Silly Science
Dates: June 8-12
Cost: $55
Ages: 3-5
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Kids can participate in hands-on experiments using common, safe household items from 9-11 a.m. Dress to get messy just in case an experiment erupts.
Adventure
8. Landa Park Adventurers
Dates: July 6-10, Aug. 10-14
Cost: $55
Ages: 9-12 and 6-8, respectively
Landa Park Pavilion 6, 32 Gazebo Circle, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Participants will explore Landa Park’s main attractions and go crawfishing at Landa Lake, hike in Panther Canyon and more from 9-11 a.m.
9. Little Landa Explorers
Dates: June 29-July 3
Cost: $55
Ages: 3-5
Landa Park Pavilion 6, 32 Gazebo Circle, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Little explorers will learn about all the fun things to do and discover in Landa Park, from hiking in Panther Canyon to searching for crawfish in Landa Lake. 9-11 a.m.
Arts and performance
10. Alla Prima Art Studio
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $225-$250 per week
Ages: 5-13
Alla Prima Art Studio, 1386 Industrial Drive, Ste. 100, New Braunfels
830-609-9292
www.allaprimaartstudio.com
Join Alla Prima Art Studio for a variety of art camps throughout the summer from 9 a.m.-noon. Classes include drawing boot camp, animal lover’s art camp, painting camp and more.
11. Around the World Dance Camp
Dates: Aug. 3-7
Cost: $225
Ages: 6-10
Dance by Design Studios, 1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 34, New Braunfels
830-214-0132
www.dancebydesignstudios.com
Dancers will explore a different country and culture on Monday, Wednesday and Friday through their styles of dance. Dance by Design will offer several dance camps throughout summer. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
12. Around the World in Five Days
Dates: July 20-24
Cost: $150
Ages: 8-12
McKenna Children’s Museum, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
830-606-9525
www.mckennakids.org/camps
Join the McKenna Children’s Museum in a trip around the world to “visit” five continents and learn about unique cultures, through arts, music and food. 9 a.m.-noon.
13. Christian Youth Theater
Dates: June 29-Aug. 8
Cost: $125-$275 per week
Ages: 4-18
Christian Youth Theater, 1389 Industrial St, New Braunfels
830-302-2298
www.cytsanantonio.org
Young thespians can join one of CYT’s six summer theater camps that will focus on building performance skills, confidence and teamwork. Each camp will conclude with a performance for family and friends.
14. Circle Arts Theatre
Dates: July 13-24
Cost: $200 (one week), $300 (two weeks)
Ages: 6-10 (9 a.m.-noon), 11-15 (1-4 p.m.)
Circle Arts Theatre, 124 Elizabeth Ave., New Braunfels
830-620-4848
www.circleartstheatre.org
Aspiring actors can participate in one- or two-week camps where they will learn theater games, exercises, music and choreography. During week two, participants will rehearse an original script in preparation for a show at the end of the week.
15. Princess Dance Camp
Dates: June 8-12, June 29-July 1, July 13-17
Cost: $130
Ages: 3-7
Dance by Design Studios, 1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 34, New Braunfels
830-214-0132
www.dancebydesignstudios.com
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday dancers will explore a different princess each day by learning their dance and participating in games and crafts. 9 a.m.-noon. Dance by Design will offer several dance camps throughout the summer.
16. Royalty Camp
Dates: June 15-Aug. 13
Cost: $205 (before May 25), $215 (after May 25)
Ages: 3-7
Illusion Dance Center, 830 Ewelling Lane, New Braunfels
830-358-3388
www.illusiondancecenter.as.me/royaltycamp
Princes and princesses will be learning dance fundamentals and a routine to perform at the end of camp. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch is not provided. Illusion Dance Center will offer several dance camps throughout the summer.
17. School of Rock
Dates: June 8-Aug. 21
Cost: $280-$450 per week
Ages: 7-18
School of Rock New Braunfels, 940 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
830-358-1110
www.schoolofrock.com
Aspiring rock stars can participate in one of School of Rock New Braunfels’ day camps to learn a variety of music styles, such as pop punk, rock and modern/21st century rock. Each camp is five days and concludes with a live performance.
Culinary
18. Chef Showdown
Dates: June 29-July 3 (1-3 p.m.)
Cost: $65
Ages: 9-12
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Participants will put their cooking skills to the test by creating a variety of dishes and competing in groups to see who has the tastiest creation. Students will learn new cooking skills and recipes that they can replicate at home.
19. Cookie Decorating 101
Dates: July 20-24
Cost: $100
Ages: 12 and older
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Guided by the owners of 2tarts Bakery, participants will learn how to bake and decorate cookies from start to finish. Students will learn kitchen safety, several decorating techniques and how to make royal icing and sugar dough from scratch.
20. Cooking Camp
Dates: June 8-12 (9 a.m.-noon)
Cost: $150
Ages: 5-7
McKenna Children’s Museum, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
830-606-9525
www.mckennakids.org/camps
Children will learn the basics of kitchen safety, measuring, reading a recipe, cooking and baking. Peanuts or peanut products may be present.
21. Cooks With Books
Dates: June 15-19, Aug. 3-7 (9-11 a.m.)
Cost: $55
Ages: 3-5
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Each day, campers will enjoy a book from Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give ...” series and then participate in cooking activities from that story.
Day Camps
22. Camp Meraki
Dates: May 8
Cost: $100
Ages: 60 and older
John Knox Ranch, 1661 John Knox Road, Fischer
512-790-2665
www.agingiscool.com/camp-meraki
Who says kids get to have all the fun? Camp Meraki is a day camp for seniors who are young at heart to enjoy the outdoors, participate in fun activities and make new friends. Hosted by Aging is Cool, a local business that works to help older adults stay mentally and physically active.
23. Pretty Princess
Dates: July 20-24
Cost: $65
Ages: 3-5
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Campers can learn the art of being a princess through themed projects, etiquette lessons and a visit from a real princess.
24. Secret Agent Academy
Dates: July 6-10
Cost: $55
Ages: 6-8
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
830-221-4350
www.nbtexas.org/parks
By creating and decoding secret messages, dusting for fingerprints and making spy ID badges, participants will learn how to become secret agents and receive a spy certificate at the end of the week.
Multiweek camps
25. Camp Minnehaha
Dates: June 1-Aug. 21
Cost: $102 per week (residents), $130 per week (nonresidents)
Ages: 5-12
Landa Recreation Center, 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels
830-608-2167
www.nbtexas.org/parks
Camp Minnehaha offers several day camps throughout summer, including Camp Carnival, Animation Station and more. Registration begins April 1.
26. Slumber Falls Camp
Dates: June 7-July 25
Cost: $300-$530 per week
Ages: Grades 1-12
Slumber Falls Camp, 3610 River Rd., New Braunfels
830-625-2212
www.slumberfalls.org
The Christian camp, Slumber Falls, will offer nine 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.
27. T Bar M Day Camp
Dates: June 8-Aug. 3
Cost: $320 per week
Ages: grades K-4
T Bar M Camps & Retreats, 2549 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
830-620-4263
www.tbarm.org
This Christian camp offers five days of activities, Bible study and games for younger campers. Each camper is limited to attending two sessions per summer and should bring a bagged lunch.
28. T Bar M Family Camp
Dates: May 31-Aug. 9
Cost: $435 (per child ages 2-12 per week), $490 (per adult over age 13 per week), $50 (per infant per week), $535 (per room per week)
Ages: all ages welcome
T Bar M Camps & Retreats, 2549 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
830-620-4263
www.tbarm.org
Families can enjoy a week away from home filled with rest, fun activities, and time to reflect and reconnect with one another and God. Each week includes a guest speaker for the whole family.
29. T Bar M Overnight Camp
Dates: May 31-Aug. 2
Cost: $1,005-$1,300 per week
Ages: completed grades 1-11
T Bar M Camps & Retreats, 2549 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
830-620-4263
www.tbarm.org
Join T Bar M for one of several overnight camps throughout the summer for a variety of age groups and grade levels. Options include sports camp, Camp Travis, baseball camp, softball camp and swim camp.
Sports
30. Challenger Sports International Futsal Camp
Dates: July 6-10
Cost: $100 (per child aged 3-5 per week), $140 (per child aged 6-14 per week)
Ages: 3-12
HEB Soccer Complex, 515 North Live Oak Avenue, New Braunfels
www.challengersports.com
Campers will learn to play futsal, a fast paced, small sided soccer game, through foot skill training, technical drills, small games and scrimmages.
31.Texas Ski Ranch
Dates: June 7-Aug. 14
Cost: $199 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 N. I-35, New Braunfels
830-627-2843
www.texasskiranch.com
Campers can participate in activities such as kneeboarding, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and more. All camps group campers by both age and skill level.
32. Unicorns Summer Sports Camps
Dates: vary
Cost: $60-$100 per week
Ages: vary
830-627-6111
www.nbisd.org
New Braunfels ISD students can participate in sports camps that focus on strength and conditioning, baseball, basketball and other sports. Dates, locations and deadlines will be available online in March.
