Abacus Brain Gym
Children can gain a mental math foundation with math strategies and brain games. Free trial classes are available to try out the camp before signing up. 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 124 512-775-0454 • www.abacusbraingym.com Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 12-Aug. 11 Cost: $175-$295 per weekBadgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp
Workshops allow children to work with mentors to explore, experiment, imagine and create new written works for publication. Idea generation, editing and publication are also topics. Austin International School, 4001 Adelphi Lane 512-542-0076 • www.austinlibrary.org Ages: third-12th grades Dates: June 5-Aug. 4 Cost: $150-$475 per sessionBits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures
Courses include movie-making, computer game creation, “Minecraft,” Scratch programming, Kodu Game Lab, robotics and Raspberry Pi to learn programming. Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive 512-415-4120 • http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Cost: $295 per weekBluebonnet STEAM Day Camp
Children participate in activities based in science, technology, engineering, art and math. They also go on field trips and experience other activities on the soccer field, water play and outdoor spaces. Bluebonnet School of Canyon Creek, 10321 Boulder Lane 512-219-5100 • www.bluebonnetschool.com Ages: kindergarten-fourth grade Dates: June 5-Aug. 24 Cost: $249 per weekGame Worlds Camp
Campers learn skills from professional game developers to create their own video games as well as programming, design, audio engineering and art skills. Austin Community College Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road 512-609-0052 • www.gameworldscamp.com Ages: 9-18 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $650 per weekGirlstart
Camps include hands-on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, activities as well as relevant technology and collaborative team-building. 1400 W. Anderson Lane 512-916-4775 • www.girlstart.org Ages: fourth-eighth grades Dates: June 5-July 28 Cost: $325 per weekLego Robotics Camp
Students will explore programming with Lego Robotics & Engineering, create Lego structures with Lego Master Builders or Architecture, and discover new technology with Lego Animation or Story Builders. Multiple locations 512-740-3024 • www.learningfun101.com Ages: kindergarten-seventh grade Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $149 (half day), $420 (full day) per week
Mad Science of Austin
Science-themed camps include hands-on educational activities using all five senses to spark imagination and curiosity. Extended-day options are available.
Multiple locations
512-892-1143 • www.austin.madscience.org
Ages: 4-12
Dates: June 5-Aug. 18
Cost: $180 (half day) or $290 (full day) per week]
Moolah U
Campers will start a business, make real money, learn to use money wisely, and develop leadership and personal accountability skills. Blackfinn Ameripub, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace 512-443-8851 • www.moolahu.com Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 12-16, July 10-14, July 30-Aug. 4, Aug. 14-18 Cost: $300 per week plus cost of lunchPhoenix Arising
Weeklong Challenger camps offer stimulating and interactive team-based activities. Campers complete daily challenges designed to build life skills and STEM competencies. 11782 Jollyville Road, Ste. 201 512-588-2359 • www.phoenixaviation.org Ages: second-eighth grades Dates: June 12-16, 19-23, July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4 Cost: $395 per weekThe Scholar Ship
Each week the camp focuses on a new area of science and helps campers work toward mastery of the subject by week’s end. 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 390 512-382-7543 • www.thescholarship.rocks Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 5-Aug.11 Cost: $275 per weekSummer Coding Program
Students attend live teacher-led online coding classes and learn to make websites using HTML/CSS as well as learn JavaScript and Python to create interactive sites, animations and games. 512-426-9566 • www.codewizardshq.com/summer-program Ages: 10-17 Dates: June 12-Aug. 16 Cost: $299 for two-week programWhizBizKids
The interactive camp helps children and teens start a business, learn about money and gain skills in leadership. Campers can come away with confidence and keep their profits. Multiple locations 512-699-2720 • http://whizbizkids.com Dates: June 26-Aug. 18 Ages: 8-18 Cost: $325 per camp plus daily venue lunch
Art + Academy
Young artists can improve their drawing and painting skills. Classes include a variety of themes and are available for many ages and interests.
8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 118
512-701-8070 • www.artplusacademy.com
Ages: 5-17
Dates: June 5-Aug. 18
Cost: $220 per week
Art Amoré
Camps focus on creativity using art, science, mystery and tinkering. Six-hour weekly excursions are also available to explore art throughout Austin.
6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107
512-983-7022 • www.artamoreaustin.com
Ages: 4-16
Dates: June 12-Aug. 18
Cost: $240 (camps), $500 (excursions) per week
Austin Children’s Theater
Campers will be involved in theater, storytelling, art, and music and performance classes. Campers hone their acting skills or present their artwork in a gallery.
Austin City Ballet, 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 113 512-927-6633 • www.actpresents.org Ages: 6-10 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Cost: $197.50-$345 per week
The Dirty Easel Fine Arts Camps
The camps combine art, theater and music as children explore their creativity through projects designed to stimulate and inspire their imagination. Camps also prepare children for creative thinking skills required in 21st-century jobs. Kid’s Kitchen, 1514 Dandridge Drive, Cedar Park 512-553-6188 • www.thedirtyeasel.com/kids-camps Ages: 4-8 Dates: June 5-9, 26-30 Cost: $215 (through April 2), $240 (after April 2) per weekEk Creations Pottery Studio
Campers learn about slip-cast ceramics, hand-building, wheel-thrown clay and glazing. 13466 Gent Drive 512-797-6580 • www.ekcreations.net Ages: 6 and older Dates: June 19-23, July 10-14, Aug. 7-11 Cost: $195 per weekFantastic Magic Camp
Children learn life skills and confidence through magic, juggling and puppets. Journey IFC, 7500 Woodrow Ave. 512-988-3045 • www.magiccamp.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 25 Cost: $295 one week, $590 two weeksJoyce Willett School of Dance
Themed dance camps explore activities, such as ballet, jazz, tumbling, musical theater, hip-hop, dance games, crafts, dress-up, dance routines and karaoke. 12687 Research Blvd. • 512-633-6213 • www.jwsd.net Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 12-Aug. 11 Cost: $200 per week
kidsActing Studio
Musical and acting camps include “Little Mermaid,” “Legally Blond,” “Tangled,” “Aloha Moana” and “Star Wars.”
Dancers Workshop, 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107
512-836-5437 • www.kidsactingstudio.com
Ages: 4-15
Dates: June 5-Aug. 25
Cost: $235 (half day), $335 (full day) per week
KidsDance summer camps
Camps offer daily classes in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and musical theater leading up to a weekly performance. More experienced dancers should register for summer intensives in ballet, jazz or hip-hop. Dancers Workshop, 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107 512-349-7197 • www.dancersworkshopaustin.com Ages: 3-10 Dates: June 19-Aug. 18 Cost: $200 (half day), $345 (full day) per weekLe Studio
Camps include dance- and ballet-intensive camps for students of all levels.
8311 Shoal Creek Blvd. 512-373-2812 • www.lestudiodoor.com Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 12-Aug. 17 Cost: $185-$400 per week
Marmalade Skies
Hands-on activities include crafting, fine arts, theme-based art projects and 3-D crafting. The week culminates in an art show for parents. 13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 229 512-695-1694 • www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com Ages: kindergarten-fifth grade Dates: TBD Cost: $180-$360 per weekSchool of Rock
Camps use rock ‘n’ roll to teach guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keyboards, and beginner- to advanced-level camps are available. Camps conclude with a live show. 2525 Anderson Lane, Ste. 138 512-670-2360 • www.austin.schoolofrock.com Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $275 (half day), $550 (full day) per week, $1,100 two weeks
Young Rembrandts ATX
Workshops are available in drawing, cartooning or pastels to allow children to create themed works of art, from fashion and video games to horses and dinosaurs.
Deer Park Middle School, 8849 Anderson Mill Road
512-795-4753 • www.youngrembrandts.com
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 5-Aug. 19
Cost: $95-$300 per week
Anderson Mill Limited District
The day camp is located at the district’s community center, which has a pool, tennis courts, a volleyball court and a playground. 11500 El Salido Parkway 512-258-4104 • www.amld.org Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Cost: $175-$190 per week
Asian American Resource Center
Campers explore various themes, including leadership, cultural awareness, introductory coding, expressive art and environmental responsibility. One- and two-week sessions include Counselors in Training, Preserving History, Art and Mindfulness and Asian Adoptee Camp.
8401 Cameron Road
512-974-1700 • www.austintexas.gov/aarc
Ages: 5-10 (youth camp), 13-17 (teen camp)
Dates: June 12-Aug. 4
Cost: $113-$275 one week, $248-$300 two weeks
Camp Doublecreek
The activity-based day camp includes team-building games, swimming, a variety of sports, arts and crafts, horseback riding, dancing, a ropes challenge course, paintball and laser tag. Various drop-off/pickup locations 512-255-3661 • www.campdoublecreek.com Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $335 per weekCamp Fire
Each week features a nature or science theme with activities, including swimming, hiking, games, experiments, crafts and other activities. Emma Long Metropolitan Park, 1600 City Park Road 512-349-2111 • www.camp-fire.org Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Cost: $300 per week plus $25 registration fee
Camp Jump
The theme-based camps include a variety of activities, such as gymnastics, interactive centers, yoga, arts and crafts, games, music and dance.
Jump Gymnastics, 2117 W. Anderson Lane
512-593-6226 • www.jumpgymnastics.com
Ages: 3-10
Dates: June 5-Aug. 18
Cost: $220-$350 per week
Camp on the Move
Campers travel throughout Austin, San Antonio and Arlington visiting locations such as Schlitterbahn, Typhoon Texas, K1 Speed and Six Flags. Arboretum duck pond, 10000 Research Blvd. (drop-off/pickup location) 512-658-6285 • www.camponthemove.com Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Cost: $325-$545 per weekCasa de Ninos Montessori
Activities include sports and fitness, arts and crafts, cooking, outdoor adventure and water days. 13584 Pond Springs Road 512-331-3874 • www.casadeninosmontessori.com Ages: 2-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $165-$190 per weekClub Z
Activities include a variety of field trips, arts and crafts, sports, theater, indoor games, gymnastics, and a movie lounge. 12741 N. US 183, Ste. 200 512-219-0700 • www.zsclubhouse.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 25 Cost: $142 per week plus $75 registration (additional costs for field trips)Country Home Learning Center Summer Camp
Activities include team games, movies, creative arts, and weekly science and cooking projects as well as field trips.
13120 N. US 183 512-331-1441 • www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Ages: kindergarten-13 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $198 per week
Hyde Park Baptist Church Quarries Camp
Activities include day trips, such as trips to Typhoon Texas, lake activities, go-karts, a rock wall and games. 11400 N. MoPac 512-241-0233 • www.quarriesrec.org/camps Ages: kindergarten-sixth grade Dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Cost: $180-$280 per weekPickfair Youth Summer Camp
Camps have a different theme each week with activities such as arts and crafts, games, swimming, and field trips for rock climbing and bowling. Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Drive 512-974-1320 • www.austintexas.gov Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 12-Aug. 18 Cost: $94 (residents), $132 (nonresidents) per weekSpicewood Country School and Camp
Activities include swim lessons, sports, games, horseback riding, music and an overnight campout. 6102 Spicewood Springs Road 512-346-2992 • www.spicewoodcountry.com Ages: 3 1/2-10 1/2 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $645-$780 for two-week sessionTriumphant Love Lutheran Church’s Camp Hope
The religious camp focuses on a different lesson each week. 9508 Great Hills Trail 512-346-5683 • www.tllc.org Ages: 4-12 Dates: July 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 Cost: $125 per week, $100 per siblingWet & Wild Adventure Camp
Activities in the field trip-based day camp include visits to water parks, amusement parks, daily swimming, tubing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Balcones District Park, 12017 Amherst Drive (drop-off/pickup location) 512-771-3188 • www.wetwildcamp.com Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $360 per weekYMCA camps
Activities include swimming, games, crafts and field trips to places such as The Thinkery. The Trailblazer camp includes field trips for rock climbing, wakeboarding, hiking, paintball and laser tag. Multiple locations 512-236-9622 • www.austinymca.org Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 5-Aug. 23 Cost: $175-$205 (members), $210-$240 (nonmembers) per week
Aim and Focus Karate
The high-energy camp is centered on martial arts with other field trips and activities to improve focus, discipline and self-esteem. 8516 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 100 512-257-8552 • www.aimandfocus.com Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $175 (existing students), $200 (new students) per weekBrandy Perryman Shooting Camp
The basketball camp for boys and girls includes game competition, intensive drills and lectures. Multiple locations 512-799-8891 • www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 12-Aug. 10 Cost: $225 (before May 31), $245 (after May 31) per weekBritish Soccer Camps
A team of British soccer coaches trains children to develop success on the field, inspire confidence and build self-esteem. Multiple locations 512-416-7705 • www.challengersports.com Ages: 3-16 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $120-$160 per weekClub Pup Summer Camp
Campers train their own dogs or a rescue dog to learn agility, tricks and manners through games.
Hearts & Paws, 13291 Pond Springs Road 512-249-7255 • www.heartsandpaws.com Ages: 6-16 Dates: June 5-Aug. 7 Cost: $315 (half day), $415 (full day) per week, $805 (two weeks)
Golf In Schools camp
Children receive training in golf swing fundamentals, rules and etiquette, and teamwork. Camps are open to new and experienced players. The Golf School, 13530 US 183 512-767-5566 • www.golfinschoolsusa.com Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $200 (morning only), $475 (full day) per weekLonestar Elite Technical Clinics
Camps are geared toward higher-skill soccer players and include programs such as Junior Academy, Club/Select and Division One with a focus on the positions of striker, midfielder and goalkeeper. Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-331-0438 • www.lonestar-sc.com Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 5-8, July 17-20 Cost: $225 per four-day campMartial arts camps
Camps are geared for children with special needs and incorporate martial arts to improve skills. One World Karate, 9029 Research Blvd., Ste. 100 512-791-9327 • www.1worldkarate.com Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 13-July 15 Cost: $120 per weekMVP Baseball Camp
Activities include hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, conditioning and teamwork. Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-413-8541 • www.leaguelineup.com/mvpbaseball Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 12-15, June 19-22 Cost: $170 per weekOne Soccer Camp
Day camps are tailored for goalies or field players and offered for children of various ages and skill levels to improve technical and tactical soccer skills. Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 805-845-6801 • www.onesoccerschools.com Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 13-17 Cost: $100-$349
Switch Willo Stables
Children learn the basics of horseback riding, including grooming, tacking, and bathing horses and ponies. Each week ends with a horse show for parents and awards for campers.
4829 Switch Willo Road
512-920-0554 • www.switchwillo.com
Ages: 5-15
Dates: May 29-Aug. 18
Cost: $375 per week
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
The business offers daily and weekly martial arts camps and field trip.
12233 N. RM 620, Ste. 109 512-918-8025 • www.northaustinmaf.com Ages: 4-12 Dates: May 29-Aug. 25 Cost: $99-$229 per week
This list is not comprehensive. If your camp was not included, email [email protected] to be added to our online list.