The Conroe and Montgomery area is home to a variety of summer camps for children of all ages and interests. Parents can choose from academic, day, overnight and sports camps.

ACADEMIC

Camp Invention The hands-on programs at Camp Invention are designed to help students think like scientists. Children participate in activities that spur creative problem solving, teamwork and entrepreneurship while assembling personalized robots. Grades K-6. July 16-20. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $250. Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 800-968-4332 • www.campinvention.org Discovery College Discovery College at Lone Star College-Montgomery provides various one-week science, technology, engineering, art and math-based, or STEAM, programs as well as athletics. Discovery College is also available at other LSCS campuses. Ages 7-14 (Montgomery campus). June 11-14,18-21, 25-28 and July 9-12. Weekly sessions start at $115. Lone Star College-Montgomery, 3200 College Park Drive, The Woodlands 936-273-7446 • www.lonestar.edu/discovery-college.htm Experiencing Robotics Conroe ISD elementary students can learn conceptual aspects of working with robotics at Vogel and Cryar Intermediate schools. Grades 3-6. April 9-May 18; June 11-15, 18-22. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $150 per week. Cryar Intermediate School, 2375 Montgomery Park Blvd., Conroe Vogel Intermediate School, 27110 Geffert Wright Drive, Oak Ridge North 936-709-7752 • www.cisdkidquest.com  

DAY CAMPS

Camp Fun Quest and Totally Teen Program The Conroe Parks and Recreation Department hosts summer day camps. The Fun Quest Day Camp offers special events, field trips and activities such as swimming, crafts and hiking. The Totally Teen Program takes campers on two excursions per week and to participate in community service projects, cookouts and traditional camp activities. Grades 1-6 (CFQ), 7-8 (TTP). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-August 17. $95 (CFQ resident), $118 (CFQ nonresident), $105 (TTP resident), $131 (TTP nonresident). Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center, 100 Park Place, Conroe 936-522-3842 • www.cityofconroe.org Friends of Texas Wildlife Campers learn about a different group of the animal kingdom each day, including reptiles, mammals and birds. The camp features wildlife crafts, nature games, a snack and T-shirt. Ages 6-12. June 12-14 and July 17-19. 9 a.m.-noon. $100. Friends of Texas Wildlife, 29816 Dobbin Hufsmith Road, Magnolia 281-881-0677 • www.ftwl.org Teen Acting and Multi-Arts camps The Owen Theatre hosts a camp for students who want to learn about costumes, stage makeup, vocals, prop and set design, and the basics of acting. The venue also hosts a Teen Acting Camp where campers receive vocal lessons, costuming and choreography sessions. The teen camp culminates in two musical performances. Ages 7-12 (Multi-Arts Camp). June 11-15. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $100 (resident), $125 (nonresident). Ages 12-17 (Teen Acting Camp). June 5-8 and July 9-21. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $175 (resident), $219 (nonresident). Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf St., Conroe 936-539-4090 • www.owentheatre.com YMCA Youth Day Camp The YMCA Conroe location hosts the Camp Owen Outdoor Adventure Camp throughout the summer, with each camp session lasting five days. The summer camps feature games, sports, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, and educational activities. Ages 5-11 (youth), 12-14 (teen). May 29-Aug. 17. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $140 per week (member), $180 per week (nonmember). YMCA Conroe, 10245 Owen Drive, Conroe 936-441-9622 • www.ymcahouston.org  

OVERNIGHT

Camp Allen Located in Navasota, Camp Allen features more than 1,000 acres and includes an equestrian center, two lakes and nature trails. Activities include archery, horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, and arts and crafts. Grades 3-12. June 3-Aug. 4. $651 per week. Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota 936-825-7175 • www.campallen.org/summercamp Camp Lantern Creek The overnight all-girls camp features creative arts activities, such as woodworking, sewing, singing, dancing and studio art in addition to sports and outdoor activites.Ages 7-17. June 17-July 22. $1,400 (one week), $2,400 (two weeks). Camp Lantern Creek, 4045 N. FM 1486, Montgomery 936-597-8225 • www.camplanterncreek.com

SPORTS

Texas Star Gymnastics Summer Camp Campers will enjoy weeks of themed activities, such as slacklining, laser tag, cooking, ninja training and water works. Each week of camp includes gymnastics, swimming and outdoor activities. Age 4 and older. May 28-Aug. 17. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $140 per week. Texas Star Gymnastics, 1230 Ulrich Road, Tomball 281-255-9997 • www.texasstargymnastics.net This is a noncomprehensive list of camps in the area. Email [email protected] to have your camp included online.