Academic

Abacus Brain Gym

Children are introduced to mental math training and high-speed thinking through using an abacus that helps build mental calculation skills. Ages: 4-12. Dates: June 10-Aug. 9. Cost: $195-$295 per week. 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 124 512-775-0454 www.abacusbraingym.com

Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp

Workshops allow children to work with writers to explore, experiment, imagine and create new written works for publication. Campers practice brainstorming, drafting, editing and revision. Ages: third-12th grades. Dates: June 10-28, July 8-19. Cost: $375-$475 per session Austin International School, 4001 Adelphi Lane 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org

Bluebonnet STEAM Day Camp

Activities cover science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM, and also include field trips, coding, cooking, arts, sports, dinosaurs and water play. Ages: kindergarten-fourth grade Dates: June 3-Aug. 13 Cost: $239 per week Bluebonnet School of Canyon Creek, 10321 Boulder Lane 512-219-5100 • www.bluebonnetschool.com

Coding With Kids

The camp offers a variety of options focused on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, including game development, “Minecraft” modding, web development, robotics and electronics. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $279-$549 per week Amazon, 11601 Alterra Parkway, Ste. 500 Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd. 512-415-4120 • www.codingwithkids.com

Game Worlds Camp

Campers learn from game developers and build their own video games. Developers help students bring their vision to life by teaching campers programming, design, business, audio and art. Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 3- Aug. 16 Cost: $550-$650 per week Austin Community College, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road 512-609-0052 • www.gameworldscamp.com

Lego Robotics Camp

Camp options include a Lego maker camp based on STEAM themes and a strategic board game lab that focuses on building kingdoms, strategizing and solving mysteries. Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $189-$386 per week Multiple locations 512-740-3024 • www.learningfun101.com

Mad Science & Imagine Arts Academy of Austin & San Antonio

Science-themed camps include hands-on educational activities using all five senses to spark imagination and curiosity. Ages: 4-12 Dates: May 28-Aug. 17 Cost: $160-$290 per week Multiple locations 512-892-1143 • www.austin.madscience.org

Minecraft and Coding Summer Camps

Campers are challenged to create creations such as castles, battleships and nether coasters using Minecraft Master Builders. They also learn the basics of coding and how to create their own video games. Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 3-Aug. 14 Cost: $250 per week 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 390 512-333-4684 • www.thescholarship.rocks

Moolah U

Campers work together to build a startup business and bring a product to market. Campers also learn how to make and value money and keep any profits. Ages: 8-16 Dates: June 10-14, 24-28, July 22-26 Cost: $345 per week Casa Chapala, 9040 Research Blvd. Mangia Pizza, 12001 Burnet Road 512-443-8851 • www.moolahu.com

Parinama Academy

Campers have the opportunity to learn chess, public speaking skills, creative writing, spelling bee prep, Singapore math and geography bee prep among other topics. Ages: Kindergarten-third, fourth-eighth grades Dates: May 28-Aug. 14 Cost: $24.99 per half day, $44.99 per full day 13377 Pond Springs Road, Ste. 108R 512-586-7824 • https://parinama.academy

Summer Coding Program

Students attend live teacher-led online coding classes and learn to make websites and learn JavaScript and Python to create interactive sites, animations and games. Ages: 8-17 Dates: Jun 10-Aug. 15 Cost: $149-$199 per week 800-213-2417 • www.codewizardshq.com/summer-program

Thinkery

Campers enjoy hands-on explorations based in STEAM, such as robotics, food science and programming. Ages: Pre-K-fifth grade Dates: June 3-Aug. 16 Cost: $280-$385 per week National Instruments, 11500 N. MoPac Harmony School of Science, 11800 Stonehollow Drive 512-469-6200 • www.thinkeryaustin.org

WhizBizKids

The interactive camp helps children and teens start a business, learn about money and gain skills in leadership. Campers can build confidence and keep their profits. Ages: 8-16 Dates: June 25-29, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3 Cost: $350-$380 per week 8600 Balcones Country Club Drive 512-699-2720 • http://whizbizkids.com/camp

Young Peoples Workshops camp

During the Spanish immersion week-long sessions, campers participate in art; science and technology; arts and crafts; field trips; and team and water games. Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 3-Aug. 15 Cost: $250-$310 per week 8014 Mesa Drive 512-401-3174 • www.ypwkids.com

ARTS + Music

Art + Academy

Young artists can improve their drawing and painting skills. Classes aim to balance fun with expert instruction to improve campers’ skills. Ages: 5-17 Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $234 per week 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 118 512-701-8070 • www.artplusacademy.com

Art Amore camps and excursions

Young artists explore their creativity with hands-on projects in the studio. Weekly excursions are also available for campers to be inspired to create art. Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 10-Aug. 16 Cost: $300 (camps), $550 (excursions) per week 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107 512-983-7022 • www.artamoreaustin.com

Camp Creativity

The Dirty Easel’s camps helps children grow their creativity with projects indoors and outdoors, including theater, crafts, writing, music, improv and art. Ages: 5-12 Date: June 10-15, 25-29 Cost: $240 per week Kids Kitchen, 1514 Dandridge Drive, Cedar Park 512-553-6188 • www.thedirtyeasel.com/kids-camps

Cordovan Art School

Campers learn from artist-educators and create works of art in various mediums, such as ceramics, painting, drawing, 3D art and drama. Ages: 5-16 Dates: May 28-Aug. 16 Cost: $229 (half day), $359 (full day) per week 8108 Mesa Drive, Ste. B-102 512-275-4040 • www.cordovanartschool.com

Dancers Workshop

Camps offer daily classes for students with or without dance experience in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, creative movement and musical theater. Camps end in a weekly performance for family and friends. Other weekly classes are also available. Ages: 3-9 Dates: June 10-Aug. 9 Cost: $240-$350 per week 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107 512-349-7197 • www.dancersworkshopaustin.com

Ek Creations Pottery Studio

Campers learn about slip-cast ceramics, hand-building, wheel-thrown clay and glazing. Ages: 6 and older Dates: June 18-22, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 Cost: $195 per week 13466 Gent Drive 512-797-6580 • www.ekcreations.net

Fantastic Magic Camp

Campers start the day with juggling and then head off to a magic or puppet class. Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug.16 Cost: $325 (one week), $650 (two weeks) 7500 Woodrow Ave. 512-988-3045 • www.magiccamp.com

Joyce Willet School of Dance

Themed dance camps allow students to experience dance, tumbling, musical theater and hip-hop as well as participate in dance games, crafts, dress-up and dance routines. Ages: 4-10 Dates: June 3-Aug. 15 Cost: $210 per week 12687 Research Blvd. 512-335-0013 • www.jwsd.net

kidsActing Studio

Musical and acting camps culminate in performances for friends and family and include costumes, props, lights and live music. Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 24 Cost: starting at $245 Dancers Workshop, 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107 512-836-5437 • www.kidsactingstudio.com

School of Rock

Young musicians learn guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keyboards in a band environment. Camps conclude with a live show. Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 3-Aug. 16 Cost: $275 (half day), $550 (full day) per week 2525 Anderson Lane, Ste. 138 512-670-2360 • www.austin.schoolofrock.com

Young Rembrandts ATX

Workshops focus on drawing, cartooning and pastels with themes such as Forest Fantasy and Cooking & Baking. Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $145-$325 per week Deer Park Middle School, 8849 Anderson Mill Road 512-795-4753 • www.youngrembrandts.com/austinwest

ZACH Theatre

Campers can build confidence, creativity and collaborative skills. Ages: 3.5 years to 12th grade Dates: May 28-Aug. 15 Cost: $275-$315 per week ZACH Theatre North, 12129 N. RM 620, Ste. 310 512-476-0594 • www.zachtheatre.org

DAY CAMPS

Anderson Mill Limited District

Day camps include a different theme each week and are held at the district’s community center. A new teen camp offers outings to Six Flags, Schlitterbahn and more. Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $175-$190 per week 11500 El Salido Parkway 512-258-4104 • www.amld.org

Asian American Resource Center

Camp programs include coding and animation; mindfulness and creative expression; cooking techniques; and Asian history. Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 18-Aug. 3 Cost: $128-$330 per week 8401 Cameron Road 512-974-1700 • www.austintexas.gov/aarc

Boys and Girls Club Youth Summer Camp

Boys and Girls Club Camps have a different theme each week with activities such as arts and crafts, games, swimming, and field trips for rock climbing and bowling. Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $150 per week Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Drive 512-955-0128 • www.bcgaustin.org

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. Ages: 4-14 Dates: May 28-Aug. 9 Cost: $300-$375 per week Various drop-off/pickup locations 512-255-3661 • www.campdoublecreek.com

Camp Fire

Each week features a nature or science theme with activities, such as swimming, hiking, games, experiments and crafts. Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 (no camp July 1-5) Cost: $350 per week Emma Long Metropolitan Park, 1600 City Park Road 512-349-21110 • www.camp-fire.org

Casa de Ninos Montessori

Activities include gymnastics, sewing, woodshop, outdoor adventure and water days. Ages: 6-12 Dates: TBD Cost: $190-$250 per week 13584 Pond Springs Road 512-331-3874 • www.casadeninosmontessori.com

Club Z

Camps include activities such as field trips, arts and crafts, sports, theater, indoor games and gymnastics. Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 20 Cost: $150 per week 12741 N. US 183, Ste. 200 512-219-0700 • www.zsclubhouse.com

Country Home Learning Center Summer Camp

Activities include team games, movies, creative arts, and weekly science and cooking projects as well as field trips. Ages: kindergarten-13 years Dates: TBD Cost: TBD 13120 N. US 183 512-331-1441 • www.countryhomelearningcenter.com

Hyde Park Baptist Church Quarries Camps

Camp days include trips to Typhoon Texas, Jumpstreet and Main Event as well as on-campus activities such as kayaking, rock climbing and field games. Ages: Kindergarten-sixth grade Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $180-$285 per week 11400 N. MoPac 512-241-0233 • www.quarriesrec.org/camps

Spicewood Country School and Camp

Activities include sports, swim lessons, sports, games, horseback riding, music and art. Ages: 3 1/2-10 1/2 Dates: June 3-Aug. 16 Cost: $695-$840 per two-week session 6102 Spicewood Springs Road 512-346-2992 • www.spicewoodcountry.com

Triumphant Love Lutheran Church’s Camp Hope

The religious camp focuses on a different lesson each week. Ages: 4-12 Dates: July 8-25 Cost: TBD 9508 Great Hills Trail 512-346-5683 • www.tllc.org

Wet & Wild Adventure Camp

Activities in the field trip-based day camp include visits to arcades, water and amusement parks and daily swimming. Ages: 6-15 Dates: May 28-Aug. 16 Cost: $390 per week Balcones District Park, 12017 Amherst Drive (drop-off/pickup location) 512-771-3188 • https://wetwildcamp.com

YMCA of Austin

Multiple camp programs include swimming, games, crafts and field trips to places such as Enchanted Rock. The Adventure camp includes field trips for rock climbing, hiking and swimming. Ages: 4-14 Dates: May 28-Aug. 14 Cost: $185-$245 per week Multiple locations 512-236-9622 • www.austinymca.org

SPORTS

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. Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 28-Aug. 14 Cost: $185-$210 per week 8516 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 100 512-257-8552 • www.aimandfocus.com

Astro Kids

Kids practice gymnastics, ninja skills, martial arts, dance and yoga. Ages: 6 months-18 years Dates: June 18-Sept. 7 Cost: $185-$285 per week 13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 106 512-584-8400 • www.akgyms.com

ATA Martial Arts

The camps offer different trainings including in martial arts, ninja skills and weapons tricks. Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 10-28 Cost: $275 per week, $750 for three weeks 13343 Research Blvd., Ste. 285 512-796-0953 • http://northwestaustinata.com

ATX Ballers

Camps provide lessons that develop fundamental skills for all levels of experience and prepare players for greater game success. Ages: third-12th grades Dates: early June-early August Cost: $100-$120 per week Locations throughout Greater Austin www.atxballers.com

Austin Ninjas

Campers have training sessions on the various ninja obstacle courses, play group games and create their own obstacle course designs. Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 28-Aug.16 Cost: $300 per week 6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 430 512-514-0555 • www.austinninjas.com

Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp

The basketball camp for boys and girls includes competition and intensive drills. Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 10-Aug 8 Cost: $250 per week Multiple locations 512-799-8891 • www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com

Camp Jump

The theme-based camps include a variety of activities, such as gymnastics, interactive centers, yoga, arts and crafts, games, music and dance. Ages: 3-10 Dates: May 28-Aug. 16 Cost: $230-$380 per week Jump Gymnastics, 2117 W. Anderson Lane 512-593-6226 • www.jumpgymnastics.com

Challenger International Soccer Camp

A team of international soccer coaches trains campers to develop success on the field, inspire confidence and build self-esteem. Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 10-July 29 Cost: $120-$160 per week Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive 512-416-7705 • www.challengersports.com

Chaparral Ice Center Summer Camp

Campers take twice-daily ice-skating lessons or take part in a general sports camp with an emphasis on skating, outdoor recreation and swimming. The skating camp includes off-ice training, goal setting and arts and crafts. Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 3-Aug. 16 Cost: $315 per week 2525 W. Anderson Lane 512-252-8500 • www.chaparralice.com

Club Pup Summer Camp

Campers train their own dogs or borrow a dog to learn about dog behavior, breeds, agility, tricks, grooming and manners through games. Ages: 9-16 Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $425 per week Hearts & Paws, 13291 Pond Springs Road 512-249-7255 • www.heartsandpaws.com

Golf In Schools

Children receive training in golf fundamentals, rules and teamwork. Camps are open to new and experienced players. Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 3-Aug. 20 Cost: $200 (morning only), $425 (full day) per week The Golf School, 13530 US 183 512-767-5566 • www.golfinschoolsusa.com

Lonestar 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 certain positions. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 17-21, July 22-26 Cost: TBD Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-336-5425 • www.lonestar-sc.com

MVP Baseball Camp

Activities include hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, conditioning and teamwork. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 17-21, July 22-26 Cost: $228-$308 (June camp, July camp TBD) Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive 512-413-8541 • www.leaguelineup.com/mvpbaseball

One World Karate

Camps are geared for children with special needs and incorporate martial arts. Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 10-Aug. 9 Cost: $135 per week 9029 Research Blvd., Ste. 100 512-791-9327 • www.1worldkarate.com

Shot Doctor Scoring Basketball Camp

Campers train with professional coaches to work on basketball mechanics and techniques that improve a player’s shooting percentage. Ages: third-12th grades Dates: June 3-6 Cost: $115 per week Grisham Middle School, 10805 Schoolhouse Lane 512-791-9464 • www.magicbasketballclub.com

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. Ages: 6-13 Dates: May 27-Aug. 16 Cost: $410 per week 4829 Switch Willo Road 512-920-0554 • www.switchwillostable.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts

The business offers daily and weekly martial arts camps and field trips. Ages: 4-12 Dates: May 20-Aug. 23 Cost: $99-$249 per week 12233 N. RM 620, Ste. 109 512-918-8025 • www.northaustinmaf.com

Tri-Star Equestrian

Riders learn the basics of horseback riding, improve their skills and assist in bathing and caring for horses. The camp also teaches riders how to lead a horse with a cart or wagon. Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 10-Aug. 9 Cost: $300 per session Tri-Star Farm, 6648 Spicewood Springs Road 512-775-7978 • www.tristarfarm.com This list is not comprehensive.