Key: A+: Academics, ART: Arts, DAY: Day, NIGHT: Overnight, SP: Sports
Clear Lake
Space Center U is Space Center Houston’s multiday educational experience, taking science, technology, engineering and math learning to a new level for intermediate- and high school-age students through immersive and rigorous challenges. Activities include rocket launches, habitat design and heat shield testing as well as exploring all that Space Center Houston has to offer. Registration opens March 31. Camps are for ages 11-18.
A+ DAY
Dates: May 29-31, June 21-23 or weekly May 31-Aug. 27
Cost: $375-$675 per session
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston
281-283-4755
www.spacecenter.org/camps
Explorer Camps at Space Center Houston give campers ages 6-11 the chance to spend four or five days exploring science, technology, engineering and math, completing engaging activities that develop and encourage STEM skills and interest. Camps take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration will open March 31.
A+ DAY
Dates: June 1-Aug. 6
Cost: $229-$350 per session
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston
281-283-4755
www.spacecenter.org/camps
Bay Area Youth Singers offers a morning session camp in which students ages 6-14 will sing and partake in beginning instrumental music instruction on keyboard, ukelele, percussion instruments, violin, hand bells and chimes. A concert takes place at the end of the week. Registration will open April 1.
ART DAY
Dates: July 12-16
Cost: $170
Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Blvd., Houston
832-425-2329
www.bayareayouthsingers.org/music-camp
Bay Area Youth Singers also offers an option for young thespians ages 6-14 to sing, dance and act during an afternoon session camp, culminating in a performance at the end of the week. Registration opens April 1.
A+ ART DAY NIGHT SP
Dates: July 12-16
Cost: $170
Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Blvd., Houston
832-425-2329
www.bayareayouthsingers.org/music-camp
Galveston
Moody Gardens invites young wildlife engineers to explore their zoological interests at the Wild Marvels day camps. Young learners can attend to learn about the nitty-gritty jobs necessary to take care of animals. Campers will explore Moody Gardens attractions, participate in design challenges, conduct experiments and create art inspired by nature. Camps are for ages 5-14.
A+ DAY
Dates: June 14-18, July 12-16, Aug. 2-6
Cost: $200-$250 per week
1 Hope Blvd., Galveston
409-683-4211
www.moodygardens.com/plan_event/education/pyramidcamps
Sea Star Base Galveston campers will get to experience arts and crafts, sailing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, oceanography, marine biology and sports, including the new addition of archery, this summer. Day camps are for ages 10-12, and campers ages 8-17 can participate in overnight camps.
DAY NIGHT
Dates: weekly starting May 30
Cost: $250 a week for day camp, $500 a week for overnight camp
7509 Broadway St., Galveston
409-572-2560
www.ssbgalveston.org/camps
League City
Bay Area Arts Conservatory campers audition, rehearse and then perform one of three shows depending on the session: “School House Rock,” “Peter Pan” or “Singin’ in the Rain.” The schedule is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with early drop-off and late pickup available. Camps are for ages 6-18.
ART DAY
Dates: June 7-18, June 28-July 16, July 19-Aug. 6
Cost: $425-$649
400 Hobbs Road, Ste. 202, League City
281-938-1444
www.baactx.com/summer-program
Code Ninja’s weeklong camps throughout the summer cover a variety of topics related to science, technology, math and engineering. Whether campers are interested in 3D printing, vlogging, coding or building a website, they can gain new knowledge from the “code senseis” to expand on their STEM skills and make new friends. Camps are for ages 6-15.
A+ DAY
Dates: weekly half- and full-day camps from June 7-Aug. 6
Cost: $199-$350 per week
3725 E. League City Parkway, Ste. 140, League City
281-339-7482
www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city/camps
YMCA Youth Wonder Day Camp and Teen Camp places special emphasis on youth choice, achievement and a sense of belonging. Activities may include sports and outdoor games, creative and performing arts, archery, engineering and nature exploration. Camps are for ages 5-15.
DAY
Dates: weekly June 1-Aug. 13
Cost: starts at $155
1700 W. League City Parkway, League City
281-338-9622
www.ymcahouston.org/summer-camp
Webster
Absolute Volleyball Academy offers volleyball camps for all skill levels. Camps are curated to allow players the opportunity to improve their volleyball knowledge and abilities through skills training in a competitive practice atmosphere.
DAY SP
Dates: weekly June 1-Aug. 12
Cost: $120-$225
380 Green Wing St., Webster
901-734-0159
www.avatexas.com/summercamps
Sport Divers will have a scuba camp this year where students ages 10 and up will receive their scuba certification. The camp includes academics and information, a lunch break, and scuba-diving practice in both pools and open water. Students must provide their own mask, fins and snorkel. Those interested can email [email protected] for more information.
DAY SP
Dates: TBA
Cost: $550 per week
20814 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 60, Webster
281-338-1611
www.sportdivers.com
Other locations
Bailey Oaks Farms is offering horseback riding camps for children ages 6-12. Campers will ride, groom, tack and care for their horses at the business’s 40-acre facility.
DAY SP
Dates: May 31-July 9
Cost: $415-$515
7220 CR 128, Alvin
281-756-7254
www.baileyoaksfarms.com
Bricks and MiniFigs will host Lego-building summer camps. The themes of the camps will be Jedi Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Pokemon Engineering. Camps will be geared toward children ages 5-7 from 9 a.m.-noon and ages 7-12 from 1-4 p.m. Camps will run for five days with children either in the afternoon or morning session.
A+ DAY
Dates: June 7-11 and July 19-23
Cost: $150
11200 Broadway St., Ste. 710, Pearland
281-741-0279
www.bricksandminifigs.com/pearland-tx
Summer Dance Camp at Amy Blake’s Academy of Dance allow young dancers to take classes in ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance as well as doing crafts and specialty classes, such as dance history and theater makeup. Dancers rehearse during the week for a show, which is presented to the parents on the last day of class. Camps are for ages 3-5 or 6-12.
DAY SP
Dates: June 7-11, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 26-30
Cost: $180-$200
410 E. Edgewood Drive, Friendswood
281-482-0600
www.amyblakedance.com/parties-camps/dance-camp
Summer Academy short camps offer courses grouped according to grade levels with small classes for maximum gain. Elementary and junior high students choose from a wide range of math and communications courses designed for fun as well as improvement. Courses are for students ages 8-16.
A+ DAY
Dates: weekly June 7-July 16
Cost: $259-$395
Location varies by class
713-231-8032
www.compucamp2021.com
Virtual camps
Language Kids World camps give children interested in learning Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, German, English and American Sign Language the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, games, art projects, music and more via Zoom. The virtual-only classes are for ages 3-5 and 5-11, as well as some intermediate classes for students ages 5-12 based on proficiency.
A+ DAY
Dates: weekly June 1-Aug. 27
Cost: $35-$75 per week
281-565-1388
www.languagekids.com/virtual-classes-and-camps
