Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Bay Area. This list is not comprehensive.



Clear Lake

Explorer Camps

This camp at Space Center Houston allows campers to learn about space, rocketry, how to design habitats and programming robots.


Type: academics, day

Ages: 4-11

Dates: February-April

Cost: $74.95 (daily), $299.95 (weekly)Kids U and Hawk STEAM Academy Summer Camps


This camp at the University of Houston-Clear Lake offers campers the chance to learn about topics ranging from creative writing to STEM.

Type: academics, day

Ages: grades pre-K through 12

Dates: June-July


Cost: $160-$180 (daily)School of Rock Clear Lake Camps

Attendees will be able to play instruments, such as the guitar, and learn songwriting.

Type: art, day

Ages: 4-17


Dates: June-August

Cost: $199-$449 (weekly)Galveston

Pyramid Kids Camps

Attendees will learn about ecosystem conservation, conduct experiments and meet animals.


Type: academics, day

Ages: grades K-8

Dates: June-August

Cost: $250-$275 (weekly)Texas A&M Sea Camp

Attendees will have access to research vessels, oceanographic equipment and laboratory facilities as they learn about marine environments.

Type: academics, night

Ages: 10-18

Dates: June-August

Cost: $970-$2,900 (weekly)Sea Campus Kids

This summer camp focuses on marine biology. Based on the week chosen, campers will learn about Galveston Bay’s fish habitat, inspect reefs, study veterinary medicine, and learn about sharks and stingrays.

Type: academics, day

Ages: 6-11

Dates: June-August

Cost: $175-$200 (daily)League City

Bay Area Arts Conservatory Summer Workshops and Dance Camps

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in different musical theater summer camps. Younger campers can also join a princess- or rainbow pop-themed dance camp.

Type: art, day

Ages: 3-18

Dates: June-August

Cost: $699/workshop (biweekly)Code Ninjas Summer Camps

Participants can learn coding, 3D printing, how their favorite video games work and what it takes to become a YouTuber at various camps offered throughout the summer.

Type: academics, day

Ages: 5-14

Dates: June-August

Cost: $199-$249 (weekly)Spring Break Camp

This camp in League City offers different programs, including arts and crafts, games and outdoor activities.

Type: day

Ages: 6-12

Dates: March 11-15

Cost: $132.50 (weekly)Skateboard Camp

This camp in League City allows attendees to learn the ins and outs of skateboarding through lessons and camp activities.

Type: day, sports

Ages: 6-15

Dates: March 11-15

Cost: $50 (weekly)Bushi Ban

These summer camps will include field trips and four martial arts classes each week.

Type: art, day, sports

Ages: 5-12

Dates: June-August

Cost: $209 (weekly)Nassau Bay

Music Camp 2024

This camp is offered by Bay Area Youth Singers and will allow campers to practice singing and performing.

Type: art, day

Ages: grades 1-8

Dates: July 8-12

Cost: $375 (daily), $740 (weekly)Pasadena

Armand Bayou Nature Center EcoCamp

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the natural world through a variety of different activities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, bird watching, and arts and crafts.

Type: day

Ages: 4-12

Dates: June 3-Aug. 2

Cost: $180-$310 (weekly)Webster

Ninja Camps: Spring Break Camp 2024

Attendees will be able to navigate obstacle courses that will involve jumping, climbing and swinging like a ninja.

Type: day, sports

Ages: 6-12

Dates: March 11-15

Cost: $250 (weekly)Kids Scuba Camp

Hosted by Sports Divers, this camp offers weekly summer camps each year. Scuba diving skills are practiced both in a pool and in open water, and participants can earn a certification.

Type: day, sports

Ages: 10-17

Dates: June-August

Cost: $695 (weekly)Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Kids Scuba Camp will run through August.