Academics
Abacus Brain Gym
Ages: 4-12
Dates: June 15-Aug. 14
Cost: $195-$295 per week
8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 124
512-775-0454
www.abacusbraingym.com
Children are introduced to mental math training and high-speed thinking through using an abacus that helps build mental calculation skills.
Badgerdog Creative Writing
Summer Camp
Ages: rising third-12th grades
Dates: June 15-July 3, July 6-17
Cost: $385-$485 per session
Austin International School, 4001 Adelphi Lane
512-542-0076
www.austinlibrary.org
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.
Bluebonnet STEAM Day Camp
Ages: kindergarten-fourth grade
Dates: May 26-Aug. 19
Cost: $249 per week
Bluebonnet School of Canyon Creek, 10321 Boulder Lane
512-219-5100
www.bluebonnetschool.com
Activities cover science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM, and also include field trips, coding, cooking, arts, sports, dinosaurs and water play.
CodeWizardsHQ Online Summer Coding Program
Ages: 8-18
Dates: June 8-25, July 6-23, Aug. 3-20
Cost: $447 per session
512-957-9105
www.codewizardshq.com/summer-program
Students can log in from home to attend live teacher-led online coding classes and learn Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Java.
Coding With Kids
Ages: 5-18
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $279-$559 per week
Deer Park Middle School, 8849 Anderson Mill Road
Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.
www.codingwithkids.com
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.
Game Worlds Camp
Ages: 8-18
Dates: June 1- Aug. 14
Cost: $550-$650 per week
Austin Community College, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road
512-609-0052
www.gameworldscamp.com
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.
Lego Robotics Camp
Ages: 5-17
Dates: June 1-Aug. 14
Cost: $235-$385 per week
Multiple locations
512-740-3024
www.learningfun101.com
Camps are based on STEAM themes and a include a strategic board game lab.
Mad Science & Imagine Arts Academy of Austin & San Antonio
Ages: 4-12
Dates: May 26-Aug. 14
Cost: $180-$325 per week
Multiple locations
512-892-1143
www.austin.madscience.org
Science-themed camps include hands-on educational activities using all five senses to spark imagination and curiosity.
Minecraft and Coding Summer Camps
Ages: 8-13
Dates: May 25-Aug. 19
Cost: $250 per week
6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 390
512-333-4684
www.thescholarship.rocks
Campers make creations using Minecraft Master Builders. They also learn the basics of coding and how to create their own video games.
Moolah U
Ages: 8-18
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $380 per week
Casa Chapala, 9040 Research Blvd.
Mangia Pizza, 12001 Burnet Road
512-443-8851
www.moolahu.com
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.
Neuron Garage
Ages: kindergarten-fifth grade
Dates: June 1-Aug. 15
Cost: $390-$450 per week
NYOS, 12301 N. Lamar Blvd.
Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.
Shalom Austin JCC, 7300 Hart Lane
512-593-5393
www.neurongarage.com
Campers build with recycled materials to solve weekly engineering challenges, such as building a roller coaster for a marble or fortifying cardboard castles.
Thinkery
Ages: pre-K-fifth grade
Dates: June 1-Aug. 14
Cost: $300-$385 per week
National Instruments, 11500 N. MoPac
Harmony School of Science, 11800 Stonehollow Drive
512-469-6200
www.thinkeryaustin.org
Campers enjoy hands-on explorations based in STEAM, such as robotics, food science and programming.
WhizBizKids
Ages: 8-16
Dates: July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2
Cost: $380 per week
8600 Balcones Country Club Drive
512-699-2720
http://whizbizkids.com/camp
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.
Arts
Art + Academy
Ages: 5-17
Dates: June 1-Aug. 10
Cost: $245 per week
8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 118
512-701-8070
www.artplusacademy.com
Young artists can improve their drawing and painting skills. Classes aim to balance fun with expert instruction to improve campers’ skills.
Art Amore
Ages: 4-12
Dates: June 8-Aug. 14
Cost: $350-$550 per session
Art Amore, 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107
512-983-7022
www.artamoreaustin.com
Art Amore offers camps and excursions for children to develop their skills in sketching, painting and watercolor through structured direction.
Cordovan Art School
Ages: 5-16
Dates: May 26-Aug. 19
Cost: $229-$369 per week (supply fee additional)
8108 Mesa Drive, Ste. B-102
512-300-1200
www.cordovanartschool.com
Campers learn from artist-educators and create art in various mediums, such as clay, painting, sculpture and drama.
Dancers Workshop
Ages: 3-9
Dates: June 8-Aug. 7
Cost: $240-$350 per week
11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107
512-349-7197
www.dancersworkshopaustin.com
Camps offer daily classes for students with or without experience in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, creative movement and musical theater. Camps end in a weekly performance for family and friends.
Joyce Willet School of Dance
Ages: 4-11
Dates: June 1-Aug. 14
Cost: $250 per week
12687 Research Blvd.
512-633-6213
www.jwsd.net
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.
KidsActing Studio
Ages: 5-18
Dates: June 1-Aug. 21
Cost: $355 per week
Dancers Workshop,
11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107
512-836-5437
www.kidsactingstudio.com
Musical and acting camps culminate in performances for friends and family and include costumes, props, lights and live music.
Young Rembrandts ATX
Ages: 6-12
Dates: June 1-July 31
Cost: $150-$350
Grisham Middle School, 10805 School House Lane
Pearson Ranch Middle School, 8901 Pearson Ranch Road
512-795-4753
www.youngrembrandts.com/austinwest
Workshops focus on drawing, cartooning and pastels with themes such as Forest Fantasy and Cooking & Baking.
ZACH Theatre
Ages: 3 1/2 to 12th grade
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $185-$320 per week
ZACH Theatre North, 12129 N. RM 620, Ste. 310
512-476-0594, ext. 236
www.zachtheatre.org/education
Campers build confidence, creativity and collaborative skills through the performing arts camp.
Day camps
Anderson Mill Limited District
Ages: 5-15
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $180-$265 per week
11500 El Salido Parkway
512-709-0953
www.amld.org
Day camps include weekly themes such as Harry Potter, discovery and Sports Extravaganza. The adventure camp includes outings around Austin for children ages 11-15 years.
Asian American Resource Center
Ages: 6-10
Dates: June 15-Aug. 7
Cost: $200 for city of Austin resident; $215 for nonresident per week
8401 Cameron Road
512-974-1700
www.austintexas.gov/aarc
Eight separate one-week camps help to practice mindfulness and explore creativity through crafts, movements and sounds of Asia.
Boys and Girls Club Youth Summer Camp
Ages: 5-11
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $150 per week
Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Drive
512-955-0128
www.bgcaustin.org
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.
Camp Doublecreek
Ages: 4-14
Dates: May 26-Aug. 7
Cost: $315-$395 per week
Various drop-off/pickup locations
512-255-3661
www.campdoublecreek.com
The activity-based day camp includes swimming, a variety of sports, arts and crafts, horseback riding, dancing, a ropes challenge course, paintball and laser tag.
Country Home Learning Center Summer Camp
Ages: kindergarten-13 years
Dates: May 22-Aug. 15
Cost: starts at $225 per week
13120 N. US 183
512-331-1441
www.countryhomelearningcenter.com
Activities include team games, creative arts, and weekly science and cooking projects as well as four field trips per week.
Hyde Park Baptist Church Quarries Camps
Ages: kindergarten-sixth grade
Dates: June 1-July 31
Cost: $65 per day, $285 per week
11400 N. MoPac
512-241-0233
https://quarriesrec.org
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.
Spicewood Country School and Camp
Ages: 3 1/2-10 1/2
Dates: June 1-Aug. 14
Cost: $850 per two-week session
6102 Spicewood Springs Road
512-346-2992
www.spicewoodcountry.com
Activities include swim lessons, sports, games, horseback riding, music and art.
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church’s Camp Hope
Ages: 4-12
Dates: July 13-17, July 20-24
Cost: $170, siblings are $150
9508 Great Hills Trail
512-346-5683
www.tllc.org
The religious camp focuses on a different lesson each week.
YMCA of Austin
Ages: 4-14
Dates: May 26-Aug. 7
Cost: $164-$275 per week
Multiple locations
512-236-9622
www.austinymca.org
Camp options include swimming, games, crafts and field trips for rock climbing, hiking and swimming.
Sports
Astro Kids
Ages: 2-18
Dates: May 27-Aug. 13
Cost: $119-$285 per week
13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 106
512-661-2134
www.akgyms.com
Kids practice gymnastics, ninja skills, martial arts, dance and yoga.
Austin Ninjas
Ages: 5-12
Dates: May 26-Aug. 19
Cost: $180-$300 per week
6001 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 430
512-514-0555
www.austinninjas.com
Campers have training sessions on the various ninja obstacle courses, play group games and create their own obstacle course designs.
Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp
Ages: 7-16
Dates: June 8-Aug. 6
Cost: $235-$260 per week
Multiple locations
512-799-8891
www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com
The basketball camp for boys and girls includes competition and intensive drills.
Challenger International Soccer Camp
Ages: 3-12
Dates: June 15-July 24
Cost: $120-$160 per week
Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive
512-416-7705
www.challengersports.com
A team of international soccer coaches trains campers to develop success on the field, inspire confidence and build self-esteem.
Club Pup Summer Camp
Ages: 6-16
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $425 per week
Hearts & Paws, 13291 Pond Springs Road
512-249-7255
www.heartsandpaws.com
Campers train their own dogs or borrow a dog to learn about dog behavior, breeds, agility, tricks, grooming and manners through games.
Golf In Schools
Ages: 5-11
Dates: June 1-Aug. 17
Cost: $185 (morning only), $350 (full day) per week, 10% off and sibling discounts
The Golf School, 12129 N. RM 620, Ste. 330
512-767-5566
www.golfinschoolsusa.com
Children receive training in golf fundamentals, rules and teamwork. Camps are open to new and experienced players.
Lonestar Elite Technical Clinics
Ages: 5-18
Dates: June 8-12, July 20-24
Cost: $275-$325
Town & Country Optimist Club, 13455 Briarwick Drive
512-336-5425
www.lonestar-sc.com
Camps are geared toward higher-skill soccer players and include programs with a focus on certain positions.
One World Karate
Ages: 4-18
Dates: June 10-Aug. 9
Cost: $135 per week
9029 Research Blvd., Ste. 100
512-791-9327
www.1worldkarate.com
Camps are geared for children with special needs and incorporate martial arts.
Shot Doctor Scoring Basketball Camp
Ages: kindergarten-8th grade
Dates: June 1-3
Cost: $135
Grisham Middle School, 10805 Schoolhouse Lane
512-791-9464
www.magicbasketballclub.com
Campers can improve their shooting and learn new scoring techniques by training with professional coaches.
Switch Willo Stables
Ages: 6-13
Dates: May 27-Aug. 16
Cost: $410 per week
4829 Switch Willo Road
512-920-0554
www.switchwillostable.com
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.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Ages: 5-12
Dates: May 25-Aug. 21
Cost: $99-$249 per week
12233 N. RM 620, Ste. 109
512-918-8025
www.northaustinmaf.com
The business offers daily and weekly martial arts camps and field trips.
Tri-Star Equestrian
Ages: 5-14
Dates: May 25-July 31
Cost: $300-$400 per session
Tri-Star Farm, 6648 Spicewood Springs Road
512-775-7978
www.tristarfarm.com
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.
This list is not comprehensive.
