Summer break gives students a chance to transition into campers and experience all the region has to offer. Here are several of the camps that will be offered this summer in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto.

ACADEMIC

CAMP INVENTION This camp includes programs aimed at fostering creativity and invention while building self-esteem, teamwork, persistence and goal-setting skills. Students entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. The Round Rock ISD camp will take place June 4-7 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and costs $260. The Pflugerville ISD camp will take place June 18-22 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and costs $250. The Hutto ISD camp will take place July 16-19 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and costs $225. Hutto ISD—Hutto Middle School, 1005 Exchange Blvd., Hutto Pflugerville ISD—location TBD Round Rock ISD—Cactus Ranch Elementary School, 2901 Golden Oaks, Round Rock 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org
Code Ninjas Round Rock Code Ninjas camps offer an immersive environment for children to explore technology, develop new skills and have a great time with friends. The camp features topics like Game Development, JavaScript, Minecraft, Roblox and Coding Drones. Options for full-day and half-day camps are available. Camps will take place July 2-Aug. 10. Full-day camps are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and half-day camps are from 8 a.m. until noon. Children ages 7-14 are invited. Half-day camps cost $235 and full-day camps cost $425. Code Ninjas Round Rock 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 104, Round Rock 512-710-7864 www.codeninjas.com/camps/tx-round-rock-ryans-crossing
Coding with Kids Camps include programs in game development, Arduino robotics, python game programming and “Minecraft” modding. Camps will take place June 4-July 20 at Fern Bluff Community Center from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Children ages 5-18 are invited. Half-day camps cost $279, and five-day camps cost $349 with discounts available for early registration, additional siblings and full-day camps before May 31. Fern Bluff Community Center, 7320 Wyoming Springs Drive, Round Rock 512-415-4120 www.codingwithkids.com
CREATIVE BRICK BUILDERS Camps offer building activities and motorized project kits. Students complete a new building challenge each day and will work individually and in teams or groups. Camp includes instructional building with Lego kits, creative building, games and take-home crafts each day. Camps take place weekly from June 4-Aug.10. Half-day camps run as weekly sessions from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Some locations have lunch and after-care options to extend the camp day. Children ages 5-13 are invited. Camps cost $159 for four-day camps and $179 for five-day camps with discounts available for siblings. Creative Brick Builders Studio, 12 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock Great Oaks Elementary School, 16455 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock Ridgeview Middle School, 2000 Via Sonoma Drive, Round Rock Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive, Austin 512-388-9003 www.creativebrickbuilders.com
CREATIVE GENIUS Students will learn about the creative geniuses of history; science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics concepts; and participate in sports, field journeys and the Young Entrepreneurs & Philanthropists program. Camps will take place June 4-Aug. 17. Hours vary by location with both full-time and part-time camps available. Children ages 5-13 are invited. Costs vary by location. Stepping Stone School at Cat Hollow, 7601 O’Connor Road, Round Rock Stepping Stone School at Teravista, 651 Teravista Parkway, Round Rock Stepping Stone School Round Rock, 2301 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock 512-459-0258 www.steppingstoneschool.com
ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMING WITH LEGO BRICKS BY LEARNING FUN 101 The camp includes Lego robotics, building, engineering and programming. Science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics summer camps will be at Acton Academy North for arts, music, drama, Lego robotics and outdoor activities. Four- and five-day camps will take place June 6-Aug. 18 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. A full-day camp is available from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children entering kindergarten through seventh grade are invited. Camps cost $149 for half-day sessions and $320 for full-day sessions per week. First United Methodist Church Pflugerville, 500 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive, Austin 512-740-3024 www.learningfun101.com
FUN 2 LEARN CODE The camp specializes in teaching computer programming, technology and gaming. Campers will be able to take home projects. Topics include 3-D graphic design, mobile app development, game development and virtual reality, Python, “Minecraft” and others. Camps take place every week throughout the summer starting June 4. Half-day sessions are available from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Full-day sessions are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages 7 and older are invited. Camps cost between $150 and $250 for a half day with a 10 percent discount for signing up for multiple camps. 301 Hesters Crossing Road, Ste. 120, Round Rock 512-900-8380 www.fun2learncode.com
MAD SCIENCE Campers learn about engineering, logic, science, math and technology through teamwork exercises as well as building robots. Four- and five-day camps will take place June 5-Aug. 7, except for the week of July 4, which will only offer a four-day camp. Half-day camps are available from 9 a.m. -noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Full-day camps are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages 6-12 are invited. Camps cost $180 for half-day sessions and $290 for full-day sessions, and a discount of $10 for enrolling in multiple camps is available. Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District, 7320 Wyoming Springs Drive, Round Rock Gatti-Land, 1112 N. I-35, Round Rock Great Oaks Elementary School, 16455 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock Ridgeview Middle School, 2000 Via Sonoma Drive, Round Rock 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org
MATHNASIUM OF EAST ROUND ROCK Participants can preview the fall math course and keep their current skills strong. The program includes customized math plans, games and activities. Camps will take place June 5-Aug. 18 from 9-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Children in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited. Costs vary by camp. Mathnasium-East Round Rock, 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 130, Round Rock 512-246-6284 www.mathnasium.com/eastroundrock
MATHNASIUM OF ROUND ROCK Math camps and summer flex packages are available at Mathnasium on I-35 in Round Rock. Details of the camp will be announced in spring. Mathnasium-Round Rock, 1401 S. I-35, Ste. 200, Round Rock 512-402-3207 www.mathnasium.com/roundrock
PRIMROSE SCHOOL SUMMER ADVENTURE CLUB Primrose School Summer Adventure Club offers a summer camp experience for students up to age 10. Each week students explore a different theme through projects, field trips and in-house events. Primrose School, 17721 Colorado Sand Drive, Pflugerville 512-573-7636 www.primroseschools.com
SUNRISE MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP Camp includes field trips and splash play each week. Camps begin June 4. Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Camps cost $225 per week with a one-time $25 registration fee. Sunrise Montessori  School-East 60 Limmer Loop, Round Rock 512-341-2883 www.sunrise-montessori.com
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY YOUNG WRITERS’ CAMP The camp is intended to help students develop their creative writing skills. Writers will receive guidance from teachers and group mini-lessons, peer conferences and personal conferences. Camps will take place June 18-29. Writers in grades 1-12 are invited. Camps cost $300 for a two-week session and $150 for a one-week session. Texas State University Round Rock campus, 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock 512-245-3680 www.hr.txstate.edu/worklife/familyfriendly/2018summercamps.html

ARTS & PERFORMANCE

4REELZ SCHOOL OF FILM Camps include one- or two-week options and half-day and full-day camps that cover filmmaking, acting and improvisation, makeup and costume design, stop-motion Lego movies, comic book creation, 3-D printing/game board design and movie science. Camps will take place June 4-Aug.17. Half-day camps are available from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Full-day camps are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages 6-17 are invited. Camp prices vary. 2851 Joe DiMaggio Blvd.,Stes. 13 and 14, Round Rock Deer Park Middle School, 8849 Anderson Mill Road, Austin First United Methodist Church Pflugerville, 500 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville Great Oaks Elementary School, 16544 Great Oaks Drive, Austin 512-640-3831 www.4reelzschooloffilm.com

CERAMIC LODGE

Camp activities include clay hand-building, pottery painting techniques, fused-glass projects and canvas painting. Dates, times and cost of the camp are to be announced. 18 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock 512-248-2100 www.ceramiclodge.com
CORDOVAN ART SCHOOL Camp activities include painting, drawing, 3-D art, theater and ceramics. Camps take place weekly from May 29-Aug. 24. Half-day sessions are available from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Full-day sessions are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care available from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Children ages 5-16 are invited. Camps cost $194 for half-day sessions with a $30 supply fee, $289 for full-day sessions with a $60 supply fee and $60 for extended care. 3810 Gattis School Road, Ste. 108, Round Rock 512-275-4040 www.cordovanartschool.com
THE DANCE GALLERY A variety of themed dance camps and classes will be offered for all ages. Summer registration will begin April 1. Camp dates and cost to be determined. 1135 Satellite View, Round Rock 512-218-0084 www.dancegalleryonline.com
GREATER AUSTIN DANCE ACADEMY The academy’s weeklong camps include dancing, games and crafts. Themes include “My Little Prima Ballerina Pony,” “Paw Patrol Dance Party” and “Mary Poppins Jr.,” among others. A full lineup is available online. Half-day and full-day options are available with early drop-off and late pickup options as well. Camps will run June 4-Aug. 10. Children ages 3-18 are invited, depending on the camp. Prices range from $135-$475. 2641 Forest Creek Drive, Round Rock 512-828-4232 www.greateraustindance.com
KIDSACTING Camps include activities in acting, musical theater, show choir and camps for younger children. Themes include “Aloha Moana,” “Legally Blonde” and “Star Wars,” among others. Camp dates vary by location but are weekly, Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages 5-14 are invited. Camps cost $335. The Dance Spot, 900 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock Dance Elements, 1010 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Ste. 400, Pflugerville 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com
LONESTAR DANCE CENTER This camp includes “Moana” dance camp, “Trolls” camp, Tutus and Tiaras camp and Emoji Explosion camp. Ballet, hip-hop and technique intensives and master classes are available for older dancers. Camps take place from June 25-Aug. 6. Full-day camps run from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Half-day camps run from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages vary by camp. Cost varies by camp. 2606 W. Pecan St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 212, Pflugerville 512-670-0301 www.lonestardance.com
PENFOLD THEATRE Students can learn acting and technical theater skills and vocabulary at the camps. Activities include creating costumes, sets and props and learning warm-up exercises. There is a performance at the end of each camp. Camps will take place at the Baca Center July 23-27. Camps at the Heritage Carriage House will take place July 30-Aug. 3. Baca Center camps take place from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. for half-day sessions and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for full-day sessions. Full-day camps at the Heritage Carriage House take place from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Children ages 6-13 are invited. Half-day camps cost $120 at the Baca Center. Full-day camps at the Baca Center cost $210. Full day camps cost $150 at the Heritage Carriage House. Allen R. Baca Senior Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock Heritage Carriage House, 910 Heritage Center Circle, Round Rock 512-850-4849 www.penfoldtheatre.org
PREMIER MUSIC ACADEMY Premier Music Academy offers a week-long camp to teach students different instruments and work toward playing as a band on stage. Camp takes place June 4-8 with options for full day or half day sessions. Students ages 8-11 are invited. $350 for full day camp, $200 for half day camp and $100 for a drop-in day. There is also an interactive music sports and games camp June 11-15 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Students ages 6-10. $350. 1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Ste. 116, Round Rock 512-239-8838 www.premier-music-academy.com
YOUNG REMBRANDTS The summer program includes workshops on drawing, cartooning and pastels. Camps will take place June 13-16 and July 25-28 at Blackland Elementary School; June 29-24, July 18-21 and Aug. 15-17 at Brushy Creek MUD; and July 18-21 and Aug. 1-4 at Great Oaks Elementary School. Camps at Great Oaks and Blackland run from 9 a.m.-noon. Camps at Brushy Creek MUD run from 1-3 p.m. Children ages 6-12 are invited. Camps cost $90-$137. Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District, 16318 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock Great Oaks Elementary School, 16455 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock Blackland Prairie Elementary School, 2105 Via Sonoma Trail, Round Rock 512-795-4753 www.youngrembrandts.com/austinwest

CITY CAMPS

HUTTO Camp activities include games, science projects, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and more. Camps will take place weekly. Dates, times and prices to be determined. Children ages 5-12 are invited. Saul House, 10700 S. FM 1660, Hutto 512-759-4000 www.huttotx.gov
PFLUGERVILLE Camp activities include games, swimming, cookouts, crafts, science projects, service projects and field trips. Children ages 5-15 are invited. Dates, times and cost to be determined. Locations TBD 512-990-6350 www.parks.pflugervilletx.gov
ROUND ROCK Offerings include day camps with games, sports, crafts, field trips and swimming. Dates, times and cost are to be announced. Locations vary by camp 512-218-5540 www.roundrockrecreation.com

Day Camps

KIDS R KIDS This camp includes a variety of activities based on a central theme as well as weekly field trips and a splash pad. Camps will take place May 29-Aug. 1 from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost to be determined. Kids R Kids Learning Academy 4341 Teravista Club Drive, Round Rock 512-310-1120 www.kidsrkidsrr.com
PFLUGERVILLE ISD EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM SUMMER CAMPS Activities include field trips, pool visits, enrichment activities, arts and crafts, and games. Camps run weekly June 11-Aug. 17 from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Children of elementary school age are invited. Camps cost $165 per week. Dearing Elementary School, 4401 Priem Lane, Pflugerville Riojas Elementary School, 3400 Crispin Hall Lane, Pflugerville Springhill Elementary School, 600 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville Wieland Elementary School, 900 Tudor House Road, Pflugerville 512-594-0000 www.pfisd.net
Pony Pals Summer Camp Each camper will be assigned a miniature pony of his or her own to play with and train. Campers can learn many things, such as safety around horses, grooming, feeding, caring for a horse and how to lead their horse through an obstacle course. Camps will take place June 4-Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-noon. Children ages 5 and older are invited. Cost is $175 per week. Northwind Stable, 1355 CR 105, Hutto 512-431-2189 www.northwindstable.com

ROUND ROCK ISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUMMER CAMPS

Camps focus on a variety of topics, including academics; art; coding/programming; cooking; creative writing; kinder readiness; martial arts; math; science; technology; theater; yoga; and sport camps, including flag football, golf, tennis and volleyball. A full listing is available online. Camps run June 4-Aug. 2 (no camps June 25-July 5) from 9 a.m.-noon. Some full-day camps are available from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ages and prices vary per camp.

Great Oaks Elementary School, 16455 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock

Ridgeview Middle School, 2000 Via Sonoma Drive, Round Rock

Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive, Austin 512-464-5000 http://communityeducation.roundrockisd.org

YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON COUNTY This camp includes swimming, sports and hiking. Specialty camps include instruction in soccer, volleyball, cooking and gymnastics. Various camps run weekly May 29-Aug. 15 from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Children ages 4-14 are invited. Costs vary by camp. CHASCO Family YMCA, 1812 N. Mays St., Round Rock Hutto Family YMCA, 200 Alliance Blvd., Hutto YMCA Camp Round Rock, 1500 N. Mays St., Round Rock 512-246-9622 (Round Rock) 512-846-2360 (Hutto) www.ymcagwc.org

Sports

ALL ASPECTS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL D-BAT Austin offers six weeks of camps that focus on teaching the fundamentals of baseball and softball. Individual campers will learn hitting, fielding, throwing, catching and baserunning in a 6-to-1 player-to-coach ratio. Camps will take place June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 20-24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Extended stay is available until 5 p.m. Children ages 5-12 are invited. Prices vary based on how many dates a camper is enrolled. D-BAT AUSTIN, 3813 Helios Way, Ste. 240, Pflugerville 512-251-4487 www.dbataustin.com
CAPITAL GYMNASTICS Camp activities include instructional gymnastics, field trips, movies, games and play time. Camps run five days a week June 4-Aug. 17 from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Early drop-off is available from 7:30-8 a.m., and late pickup is offered from 5:30-6 p.m. Children going into kindergarten through fifth grade are invited. Camps cost $255 per week for those who register prior to March 26 and $275 for those who register starting March 27. 419 Kingston Lacy Blvd., Pflugerville 512-799-1369 www.capgym.com
CHAMPION’S WAY TAEKWONDO Activities include Wii tournaments and field trips. Camps run five days a week May to August from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Children ages 7-13 are invited. Camps cost $165 in the early registration period and $190 in the regular registration period. 1401 S. I-35, Ste. 210, Round Rock 512-799-1369 www.championswaytkd.com
NINJA WARRIOR SUMMER CAMPS Students learn taekwondo skills, bully defense and performance weapons as well as play games. Each week has a different theme, such as “’Force Awakens’ Bo Staff Camp,” “Ninjago Nun Chux Camp” and “Ninja vs. Samurai Sword Camp.” Camps run June 18-22, June 26-29, July 9-13, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17. Half-day hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Full-day hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended hours ranging from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Children going into kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Camps cost $129 for half day, $199 for full day and $10 for extended stay per day. Rise Martial Arts, 15806 Windermere Drive, Bldg. B, Pflugerville 512-251-8088 www.pflugervillesummercamps.com
WORLDWIDE WONDER CAMP Pflugerville Martial Arts Academy hosts this camp which includes cultural immersion, crafts, outings and karate. Camps run May 29-Aug.15. Children ages 5 through 12 are invited. Camp costs $125 per week. Pflugerville Martial Arts Academy 2700 West Pecan Street, Pflugerville 512-522-3912 ext. 703 www.worldwidewondercamp.com    
PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE GOLF Camp will feature a PGA professional teaching the fundamentals of the golf swing, putting, pitching, golf rules, etiquette and scoring in addition to two complimentary rounds of golf at Forest Creek Golf Club. Camp will take place for ages 7-13 from July 23-26. Camps start at 9 a.m. and end at noon. Camp costs $175 and is open to the first 20 juniors to apply. Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock 512-388-3874 www.forestcreek.com
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CAMPS Half-day camps focus on the fundamentals of hitting, throwing and fielding. Full-day and overnight camps teach advanced hitting, throwing, theory and other baseball skills. Camps run June 11-14, June 25-28 and July 23-26 for half-day camps and July 9-12 for full-day and overnight camps. Half-day camps take place from 9 a.m.-noon. Full-day camps take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Full day and overnight camps will end at noon on the last day of the camp. Children ages 6-12 are invited at half-day camps, and ages 8-14 are invited at full-day and overnight camps. Camps cost $225 for half days, $375 for full days and $525 for overnight camps. Softball camp will be a half-day camp and focuses on defensive and offensive fundamentals, as well as mental aspects of the game. Children ages 6-12 are invited at the softball camp, and camp costs $99. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 512-238-2221 www.roundrockexpress.com
ROUND ROCK TAEKWONDO Camp activities include taekwondo and other self-defense activities and games. Camps cost $175 and run five days a week from June to August from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages 6-12 are invited. 1920 Sam Bass Rd., Ste. 400, Round Rock 512-246-9559 www.roundrocktkd.com
TIGER ROCK MARTIAL ARTS OF HUTTO Camp activities include martial arts lessons; bo staff, swords and nunchaku training; and outdoor recreation as well as field trips. Camps run five days a week June to August from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Early drop-off is available from 7:30-8:45 a.m. and extended care lasts 3-6 p.m. Children ages 5-12 are invited. Camps cost $179 weekly and $109 for additional siblings with a 10 percent discount for Tiger Rock members. 503 W. Front St., Hutto 512-846-1112 www.tigerrockhutto.com