The summer camps listed in this guide include activities as wide-ranging as engineering and theater. Campers in San Marcos, Kyle and Buda are sure to find the ideal camp for their interests.
Academic
SAN MARCOS
Young Writers Camp at Texas State University
These camps aim to inspire creative thinking and writing. Teachers with the Central Texas Writing Project guide the students through various creative writing styles and methods of self-expression. Camps are available to children ages 6-18.
Dates and times: June 19-23, June 26-29; 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (ages 6-10), 1-4:15 p.m. (ages 11-13 and 14-18); registration deadline May 19
Cost: $250 per child, $225 per child with siblings
Texas State University, 601 University Drive
512-245-3680
www.hr.txstate.edu/worklife/familyfriendly.html
Future Aerospace-engineers & Mathematicians Academy camps
El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, San Marcos CISD and Texas State University partner on the summer camps, which are funded through a grant from NASA. Campers can learn problem-solving skills through algebraic and engineering ideas. Transportation is provided to the camps. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch, but lunch will also be available through SMCISD. There is an application process, so not all students who apply will be accepted to the camps.
Dates and times: July 5-8 (third grade), July 10-15 (fourth grade), July 17-22 (fifth grade), July 24-29 (sixth grade), July 31-Aug. 5 (seventh grade), Aug. 7-11 (eighth grade); 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: free for SMCISD students
El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, 211 Lee St.
512-245-7802
www.txstate.edu/fama
Arts & Performances
SAN MARCOS
San Marcos Dance Studio Summer Camps
San Marcos Dance Studio Summer Camps[/caption]Children can explore a range of dance styles, including hip-hop, ballet, tap and jazz. These themed children’s camps—such as the “Trolls” camp or “Prince and Princess” camp—include a full dance class,snack time, crafts and games daily. Each week’s camp is a different theme and ends with a performance for guests. Camps are available for children ages 3-16.
Dates and times: June 6-Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost: $150 per camp
San Marcos Dance Studio, 1405 N. Bishop St.
512-588-2006
www.sanmarcosdancestudio.com
[email protected]
Summer Theater Camp
Campers spend two weeks singing, dancing and acting as they learn the craft of theater and prepare for a full production on the last night of the camp. The camp is geared toward children age 7 and older. Campers are divided by age groups.
Dates and times: Aug. 8-19; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; registration deadline July 30
Cost: $395
Texas State University Theater Building, 601 Moon St.
512-971-8050
www.theaterplaceplus.com
BUDA
Creative Arts of Austin Summer Camp
During alternating themed weeks, Campers learn about commercials, television, musical films and improvisation at the camp, which is hosted by Buda-based Creative Arts of Austin. Camps are available for children ages 5-9 and 10-18.
Dates and times: Begins June 12
Cost: $200 and up per camp
Creative Arts of Austin, 203 Railroad St.
512-693-8454
www.creativeartsofaustin.com
General Camps
SAN MARCOS
Camp Ole
Campers participate in a variety of art and reading activities as well as other exercises designed to strengthen their minds and bodies. Camps are available to first- through sixth-graders.
Dates and times: beginning June 13, Tue.-Fri. weekly; 1-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, 211 Lee St.
512-878-0640
www.sanmarcoscentro.org
City of San Marcos Discovery Camps
Through the San Marcos Discovery Camps, the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department offers nine themed weeks of exploring, adventure and discovery for campers ages 5-10. Campers will have the chance to be outside, do experiments, build things, get messy, work as a team and develop leadership skills. Lunch is provided by SMCISD. The weekly camp fee includes field trips to various locations, two trips to the San Marcos Discovery Center and a trip to the Rio Vista Pool.
Dates and times: weekly June 12-Aug 11; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; registration begins April 3 (residents), April 24 (nonresidents)
Cost: $150 per week (residents), $175 (nonresidents)
San Marcos Recreation Hall, 170 Charles Austin Drive
512-393-8400
www.sanmarcostx.gov/discoverycamp
City of San Marcos Summer Fun Program
City of San Marcos Summer Fun Program[/caption]Games and activities are combined into an eight-week recreational program. Campers take off-site field trips once a week. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Camps are available for children ages 7-14 and younger children who have completed first grade.
Dates and times: weekly June 12-Aug. 11 (except July 10-14); 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; registration begins April 3 (residents), April 27 (nonresidents)
Cost: $32 (per week for residents), $50 (per week for nonresidents), $250 (entire program for residents), $395 (entire program for
nonresidents).
Locations: Crockett Elementary School, 1300 Girard St. Dezavala Elementary School, 600 De Zavala Dr.
512-393-8400
www.sanmarcostx.gov/summerfun
Texas State University Autism Summer Camp
Designed to promote social, language, communication and physical activity, the camp has served children with autism living in Central Texas since 2010. Activities include music, arts, crafts, games, dance, yoga and swimming. Texas State University students serve as camp counselors and work one-on-one with children. Camps are available for children ages 5-12.
Dates and times: July 10-13, July 17-20, July 24-27, July 31-Aug. 3; Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; registration deadline June 1
Cost: $110 (one session), $220 (two sessions), $313 (three sessions), $396 (four sessions); limited scholarships available
Hernandez Elementary School, 333 Stagecoach Trail
512-245-8259
Fast Forward Kids Camp
Fast Forward Kids Camp focuses on creative learning and allows campers to participate in various hands-on activities in which they will get to design and construct projects. The program consists of three two-hour camps each day. Camps include "Fashion Designer" camp from 9-11 a.m. for ages 8-12; “Hot Wheels World of Discovery and Play-Doh Science” camp from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for ages 5-7; and “Your Creative Expressions and Look at Me, I’m an Author” camp from 2-4 p.m. for ages 6-12.
Dates: July 10-14
Cost: $90 per camp
Old Fish Hatchery Building, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway
512-393-8400
www.sanmarcostx.gov/youthservices
City of San Marcos Daytripper Camp
The Daytripper Camp offers campers an opportunity to leave San Marcos on a field trip to destinations in and out of San Marcos. Destinations include parks, zoos and museums. The camp is sponsored by the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department. Lunch is provided by SMCISD.
Dates and times: July 10-14 and Aug. 14-18; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $115 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
512-393-8400
www.sanmarcostx.gov/youthservices
BUDA
Extend-A-Care for Kids
Weekly sessions include softball, basketball, soccer, field trips, swimming, cooking, games and puzzles, literacy activities, and arts and crafts. Campers attend one to two swim trips per week, one field trip each week and participate in sports camps in the morning.
Dates and times: June 5-Aug. 18; registration deadline: May 23 (June 5-9, June 12-16 camps), June 2 (June 19-23, June 26-30 camps), June 16 (July 5-7, July 10-14 camps), June 30 (July 17-21, July 24-28 camps), July 14 (July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 14-18 camps); 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $185 (per week for first child), $175 (for additional siblings)
Elm Grove Elementary School, 801 FM 1626, Second location TBD
512-472-9402
www.eackids.org
Math & Science
SAN MARCOS
Aquatic Sciences Adventure Camp
The Aquatic Sciences Adventure Camp at Texas State University has been the premiere science summer camp in Central Texas for over 25 years, Camp Director Aaron Swink said. Campers learn about aquatic biology, chemistry, geology and ecology and participate in scuba diving, river rafting and rock wall climbing. The camp is geared toward ages 9-15.
Dates and times: June 11-July 28; no registration deadline
Cost: $150 (two-day day camp), $375 (five-day day camp), $700 (six-day overnight camp)
Texas State University, 601 University Drive
512-245-3541
www.eardc.txstate.edu/camp.html
Mathworks Junior Summer Camp-San Marcos
The Mathworks Junior Summer Camp engages students of all math backgrounds in hands-on activities and discovery learning. Students learn pre-algebra and algebraic concepts while learning together. The camps are geared toward children entering grades 4-8.
Dates and times: June 5-16; 8 a.m.-noon; registration open until capacity is reached
Cost: $400, scholarships available
San Marcos High School, 2601 E. McCarty Lane
512-245-3439
www.txstate.edu/mathworks/camps
BUDA
Learning Fun 101
Students explore programming with Lego robotics and engineering, create Lego structures and build Lego machines. The camps are geared toward children in kindergarten-seventh grade.
Dates and times: June 26-30, July 31-Aug. 4 (Elm Grove Elementary camps) June 19-23, July 17-21 (Hays Hills Baptist Church camps) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. (all camps)
Cost: varies by camp
Hays Hills Baptist Church, 1401 N. FM 1626; Elm Grove Elementary School, 801 FM 1626
512-514-0091
www.learningfun101.com
Sports
Bobcat Athletics sports camps
Texas State University hosts camps throughout the summer with focuses on baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and strength and conditioning.
Dates and times: vary by camp
Cost: varies by camp
Location varies by camp
512-228-0741 (baseball), 512-245-2985 (men’s basketball), 512-245-6019 (women’s basketball), 512-245-2587 (football), 512-245-1443 (soccer), 512-245-2964 (softball), 512-245-3832 (volleyball), 512-245-3037 (strength and conditioning)
www.txstatebobcats.com
KYLE & BUDA
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps[/caption]With programs for ages 3-16, the curricula includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a mini tournament. Players also learn about sportsmanship and leadership.
Dates and times: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, Aug. 8-12; times vary by camp
Cost: $89-$168, varies by camp
Hays Youth Soccer Complex, 100 Hays Youth Drive (June 19-23); Gregg Clarke Fields, 1500 W. Center St. (June 26-30); Hays Communities YMCA, 465 Buda Sportsplex Drive (June 26-30, July 24-28)
512-416-7705
www.challengersports.com
