Academic
1. ATX Kids Club offers its annual mobile camp of educational field trips with an additional focus on health and fitness. Campers are supervised as they explore Austin via Capital Metro transportation services with weekly themes including nature, the arts, Texas and diversity. Financial assistance is available as are extended care options.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 27
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $375 per week
Mobile camp with drop-off and pickup locations around Austin
512-234-5437
www.atxkidsclub.org
2. Austin Eco Bilingual School Spanish immersion camps are based on an adventure book about travels across the world. At the camp, students are “fully immersed” in the Spanish language and are exposed to new phrases and vocabulary through cooking, art, dancing and music. The camp is split into 11 one-week sessions. Part-time and full-time camps are offered.
In-person
Dates: May 28-Aug. 20
Ages: 2-8
Cost: $180-$320 per week
Austin Eco Bilingual School
8707 Mountain Crest Drive, Austin
512-299-5731
www.austinbilingualschool.com
3. Badgerdog Creative Writing workshops allow children to work with writers to explore, experiment, imagine and create new written works for publication. Camps are currently scheduled to be virtual, and access to Zoom and Google Drive is required. In-person summer camp workshops may be added at a later date.
Virtual
Dates: June 7-25; June 28-July 2; July 5-9; July 12-30; Aug. 2-6
Ages: Grades 2-12
Cost: $125-$300
512-542-0076
www.austinlibrary.org
4. Mad Science and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy camps have multiple locations across the Austin area. Programs are designed to include exciting hands-on science and art activities for children as campers become junior scientists or artists and experience a variety of adventures.
In-person and virtual
Dates: June 1-Aug. 13
Ages: 5-12
Cost: Starts at $18 virtual and $58 in-person per day
Multiple locations
512-892-1143
www.austin.madscience.org, www.austin.imagineartsacademy.com
5. Neuron Garage offers weekly engineering camps that give children a chance to use recycled materials to build structures such as roller coasters for marbles and cardboard castles while being supervised and led virtually. Neuron Garage is looking at possible options for an in-person camp this summer as well, although representatives said those details are not yet available as of press time.
Virtual
Dates: June-August
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $150 per week
512-593-5393
www.neurongarage.com
6. Snapology Austin Lego and robotics camps offer programs in which campers use Lego building bricks to explore STEAM and literary concepts while also learning social skills.
In-person
Dates: June 1-Aug. 13
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $250-$395 per week
A. Circle C Community Center
7817 LaCrosse Ave., Austin
B. Snapology Austin Discovery Center
1910 Fortview Road, Austin
512-368-9090
www.snapology.com
7. St. Gabriel’s Catholic School will hold its annual summer camps offering sessions in a variety of areas with subjects and programs varying through the summer. Campers work in the school’s d.lab for Making, a collaborative space that promotes experiential learning with an emphasis on innovation, solution-seeking and collaboration.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 23
Ages: 3-14
Cost: $150-$300 per week
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
2500 Wimberly Lane, Austin
512-600-6468
www.sgs-austin.org/summercamp
8. The University of Texas UTeach Outreach camps focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Campers master concepts and virtually explore campus, interact with industry professionals and see research labs.
Virtual
Dates: June 7-Aug. 6
Ages: 8-16
Cost: $550
512-471-4992
https://outreach.uteach.utexas.edu/camps
Arts & performance
9. Art + Academy offers programs where young artists can improve their drawing and painting skills. Classes aim to balance fun with expert instruction to improve a camper’s skills.
In-person
Dates: June 1-Aug. 13
Ages: 5-17
Cost: $136-$320 per week
Art + Academy
5424 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 110, Austin
512-701-1193
www.artclassesaustin.com
10. The Art Garage splits campers into programs based on age group, offering projects in artistic mediums and themes, from Hogwarts to galaxy week. Currently scheduled for in-person camps, plans are still being developed for a possible virtual option as well.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 13
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $329 per week
The Art Garage
11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 202, Austin
512-852-9900
www.theartgarageaustin.com/art-camps
11. Austin Film Festival campers take classes and workshops in screenwriting, filmmaking, editing and video game writing. Campers make their own short films and animations with the support of AFF’s venue, equipment and instruction. Camps are available in person or via Zoom.
In-person and virtual
Ages: 9-18
Dates: June 7-July 30
Cost: $125-$410
First Baptist Church
901 Trinity St., Austin
512-478-4795
www.austinfilmfestival.com/yfp/summercamp
12. Austin School of Film summer camps offer hands-on learning experiences in film, animation and creative media. This year, campers receive a box of tools and supplies at their homes to participate in activities and receive free trials for relevant software.
Virtual
Dates: June-July
Ages: 8-16
Cost: $680, discounts for early registrants
512-236-8877
www.austinfilmschool.org/virtual-summer-camp-2021
13. Bake Austin’s Kids Culinary School offers hands-on baking activities that empower kids to learn life skills with weeklong virtual camps.
Virtual
Dates: June 7-Aug.6
Ages: 8-16
Cost: $250 per week
512-996-8277
www.bakeaustin.com
14. Balance Dance Studios offers half-day preschool camps—with themes such as superheroes, dinosaurs and princesses—or full-day camps for older dancers with a focus on acrobatic dance training.
In-person
Dates: June 7-July 23
Ages: 3-10
Cost: $225-$375 per week
4554 S. Lamar Blvd., Bldg. 300, Austin
512-215-8727
www.balancedancestudios.com
15. Cordovan Art School campers learn from artist-educators and create works of art in various mediums, such as clay, painting, drawing, sculpture, anime and drama.
In-person
Dates: May 26-Aug. 19
Ages: 5-16
Cost: $107-$449 per week (supply fee additional)
9217 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 140, Austin
512-531-9353
www.cordovanartschool.com
16. kidsActing Studio this year is offering single and multiple-week camps. Each camp ends with performances for friends and family. The camp plans to have 16 total locations this summer across the area, and details of others in South Austin are still being organized.
In-person
Dates: May 31-Aug. 13
Ages: 4-18
Cost: $265-$365 per week
A. Dripping Springs United Methodist Church
28600 RR 12, Dripping Springs
B. Balance Dance Studios
4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
512-836-5437
www.kidsactingstudio.com
17. Oak Hill Drum Studio will again be offering its Beginners Drum Boot Camp this year. Campers receive one-on-one lessons and learn to play on the drumset for two hours each day during weeklong camps, while mini camps are twice a week. Camps are held each week from June-August at the drum studio, and a virtual camp option is also available.
In-person and virtual
Dates: June-August
Ages: 9 and up
Cost: $395 for week, $125 for mini camps
Oak Hill Drum Studio
7003 Pinto Cove, Austin
512-964-6778
www.austindrumlessons.com
18. One World Theatre campers spend a week auditioning, rehearsing and ultimately performing in a full-scale production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Official dates have not been announced yet.
In-person
Dates offered: TBD
Ages: 5-15
Cost: $240
One World Theatre
7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin
512-330-9500, ext.130
www.oneworldtheatre.org/outreach/summer-camps
19. Premiere Dance Center offers week-long camps with daily dance themes and lessons on a variety of dance styles. Dance intensives are also offered to more experienced dancers.
In-person
Dates: June 14-Aug. 6
Ages: 3-18
Cost: $200-$325 per week
Premiere Dance Center
13834 Sawyer Ranch Road, Dripping Springs
512-301-7475
www.premieredancecentertx.com
20. The Sated Sheep will offer it’s Let’s Go Crafting camp this year, teaching knitting and crochet, while campers learn to make pom poms and tassels. Students are given supplies for crafts, and classes are limited to eight campers each.
In-person
Dates: June 7-11, July 12-16, Aug. 2-6
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $135
The Sated Sheep
100 Commons Road, Ste. 5, Dripping Springs
512-829-4607
www.satedsheep.com
21. Squishy Banana Studios campers learn about filmmaking—including writing scripts, acting, filming and editing— and create their own short films and movies during weeklong sessions.
In-person
Dates: June 14- Aug. 9
Grades: kindergarten-6th grade
Cost: $295-$395 per week
11530 Menchaca Road, Austin
512-256-4662
www.squishybananastudios.com/summer-camp.html
22. At Umlauf Sculpture Garden, children learn from teaching artists to creatively engage with Umlauf Sculpture garden through “STEAM-style” learning. Campers create interactive nature and art projects.
In-person
Ages: kindergarten-5th grade
Dates: June 7-July 23
Cost: $200 (half day), $380 (full day)
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Road
512-445-5582
www.umlaufsculpture.org/summercamp
23. The University of Texas Radio-Television-Film Media professors, media professionals and advanced graduate students teach kids about filmmaking, video game design, animation and more. Campers learn to create content with other creative kids.
Virtual
Ages: 8-adult
Dates: June-August (Dates TBA)
Cost: Varies
The University of Texas Jesse H. Jones Communication Center
2504 Whitis Ave., Bldgs. A and B
512-471-6617
http://rtf.utexas.edu/camps
24. ZACH Theatre will run reduced-capacity, socially distant weekly camps. The local theatre has offered these performing arts camps for children for more than 30 years.
In-person
Ages: 5-18
Dates: June 7-Aug. 18
Cost: $275-$320 per week
ZACH Theatre
A. 1510 Toomey Road, Austin
B. 14010 US 183, Ste. 540, Austin
512-476-0594, ext. 265
www.zachtheatre.org/education
TECHNOLOGY
25. Code Wizards HQ hosts virtual camps that are split into three-week sessions. Campers are taught by teachers to code using live online communications and tools.
Virtual
Dates: June 7-Aug. 19
Ages: grades 3-12
Cost: $149 per week
512-957-9105
www.codewizardshq.com/summer
26. Coding with Kids offers various camps with one-to-three hour sessions per day with subjects including game development, robotics and electronics, computer modding and Minecraft building. Camps are currently scheduled to be held virtually this summer.
Virtual
Dates: June-August
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $129-$219 per week
512-415-4120
www.codingwithkids.com
27. The University of Texas Computer Science Summer Academies hosted by UT’s Computer Science Department offers five summer academies for youth interested in a hands-on computer science experience. Two camps are at no cost to selected applicants, and three are tuition-based.
Virtual
Ages: 14-18
Cost: Free for application-based, $799 for tuition-based
www.cs.utexas.edu/outreach/academies
28. The University of Texas Design Camps, held virtually this summer, are taught by university faculty members online, with lessons including web game design, graphic and branding design, product sketching, and 3-D prototyping and animation.
Virtual
Dates: June 7-July 2
Ages: grades 9-12
Cost: $549
https://designcreativetech.utexas.edu/extended-education/sdct-summer-institutes
Sports & outdoor activities
29. All-Star Sports Camp athletes learn teamwork and sportsmanship from a staff of coaches while participating in various games, sports and athletic activities. The camp offers full and half-day rates.
In-person
Dates: June 4-Aug. 20
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $199-$299 per week
SoccerZone South Austin
9501 Menchaca Road, Austin
512-280-2244
www.allstarsportscamp.org
30. ATX Ballers camp athletes focus on either basketball of soccer. Coaches provide lessons to campers that develop fundamentals and prepare athletes for games. The camps offer full and half-day rates, and run Monday through Thursday.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 13
Ages: grades pre-K-12
Cost: $120-$250 per day
Austin Oaks Church gymnasium
4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd., Austin
512-230-8965
www.atxballers.com
31. Better Than Yesterday and Home Court Austin organize a youth basketball camp that teaches basketball and life skills to campers.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 11
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $175
Home Court Training Center
12701 Lowden Lane, Bldg. 401, Austin
512-284-8149
www.homecourtatx.com
32. Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp Inc. campers play basketball and learn how to correctly shoot a basket while practicing team concepts.
In-person
Dates: June 28-July 1
Ages: 7-16
Cost: $240 per week
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy
3000 Barton Creek Blvd., Austin
512-799-8891
www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com
33. Jump Gymnastics’ Camp Jump program offers theme-based camps including a variety of activities, such as gymnastics, interactive centers, yoga, arts and crafts, games, music and dance. Extended aftercare and early drop-off are also available for an additional cost.
In-person
Dates: June 7- Aug. 13
Ages: 3-10
Cost: $265-$470 per week
6800 West Gate Blvd., Ste. 111, Austin
512-593-6226
www.jumpgymnastics.com
34. The Little Gym in South Austin’s camp program includes hours a day participating in “quests” built around a weekly theme. Activities include gymnastics, games, and arts and crafts. Specific dates for programs and details are still being determined.
In-person
Dates: June-August
Ages: 3-8
Cost: $30-$35 per half day
The Little Gym
2716 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. E-150, Austin
512-899-3456
www.tlgaustin.com
35. RED Arena offers its annual Horse Camp again this year. An inclusive summer camp for children with disabilities, campers of all experience levels are invited to participate in trail rides, games and crafts while learning about horse care and teamwork. A health screening is required in order to attend. Camps are held each week in June through August.
In-person
Dates: June-August
Ages: 5-15
Cost: $600 per week
1601 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs
512-807-6505
www.redarena.org
36. Rock About Climbing Adventures hosts climbing camps that encourage safety and fun for young climbers. Each week, campers climb at the Austin Greenbelt, Reimer’s Ranch and Enchanted Rock.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 13
Ages: 9-18
Cost: $399 per week
3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin
512-415-0804
www.rock-about.com/kids-camps
37. Wet & Wild Camp provides field trips, taking children on daily trips to swim at local pools, lakes, rivers or water parks. Campers are dropped off by parents each day at 7:30 a.m., and parent pickup is at 5:30 p.m. from various locations across Austin, including near the corner of MoPac and West Hwy. 290.
In-person
Dates: June 7-Aug. 13
Ages: 6-15
Cost: $400-$480 per week
Drop-off and pickup available at the corner of MoPac and West Hwy. 290 in South Austin
512-771-3188
www.wetwildcamp.com