Academic and General

Asian American Resource Center summer camps

Bake Austin summer camps

Children of all experience levels learn how to make cookies, cake, candy, pasta and even literary-inspired dishes, such as Treacle Tart from the Harry Potter series in the Books & Baking program. Ages: 6-16 Dates: June 4-Aug. 12 Cost: $325 (one-week camps) 1706 E. 38th 1/2 St. 512-997-8277 www.bakeaustin.com

Bricks 4 Kidz camps

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Campers participate in interactive workshops during weeklong sessions that are designed to help girls feel more confident as they navigate girlhood. Ages: Third-eighth grade Dates: June 18-22, July 16-20 Cost: $330 (week-long camps) Girls Empowerment Network, 901 Trinity St. 512-808-4044, ext. 104 www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org

Coding With Kids

Provides a variety of STEM-based programs with curricula designed to drive engagement and learning outcomes. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $299 (half day)-$549 (full day) Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.; St. Andrews Episcopal School, 1112 W. 31st St. 512-415-4120 www.codingwithkids.com

Mad Science of Austin camp

Science-themed camps include hands-on educational activities using all five senses to spark imagination and curiosity. Extended-day options are available. Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $160-$180 (three-hour camps), $270-$360 (seven-hour camps) Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.; Upbring School of Arts & Sciences, 3407 Red River St.; Hyde Park Baptist School, 3901 Speedway; JCC Austin, 7300 Hart Lane; Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd. 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org

Our Little Stars Camp

Led and coordinated by selected and trained high school students, the camp consists of hands-on activities in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. Ages: girls entering third-fifth grade Dates:  June 11-14 Cost: $75 (four-day camp) Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, 2206 Prather Lane 512-414-3340 www.annrichardsschool.org/campus-life/summer-programs/

Patricia’s Table

Games, challenges, crafts and gardening are incorporated into hands-on cooking camps combining culinary techniques, locally grown foods and fresh flavors. Ages: 3-14 Dates: May 21-Aug. 23 Cost: $280 (four-day camps), $345 (five-day camps), $360 (challenge/baking camps) 1510 W. 35th St. 512-434-9100 www.patriciastable.com

Snapology Austin camps

Campers use Lego bricks to learn math, science, technology, engineering, art and literacy concepts. Ages: 4-14 Dates: May 29-Aug. 13 Cost: $70-$74 (two-day camps), $140-$185 (five-day camps) Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive; West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd.; Snapology Austin Discovery Center, 1910 Fort View Road 512-368-9090 https://austin.snapology.com

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Multiweek camp program with focus areas such as athletics, fine arts, science, math and technology. Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 4-July 20 (no camp week of July 2-5) Cost: $250 (half-day)-$500 (full-day) 1112 W. 31st St. 512-299-9708 www.sasaustin.org/summer

Summer Spark

Campers engage in creative problem-solving challenges such as physical experiments, purposeful tinkering and messy construction. Ages: kindergarten-sixth grade Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $350/week Headwaters School, River Campus, 801 Rio Grande St.; Creek Campus, 9607 Brodie Lane; Zilker Elementary School,1900 Bluebonnet Lane 512-593-5393 www.summerspark.com

Summer Wonders

Creative, nontraditional classes are taught using hands-on teaching strategies that aim to inspire creative thinking. Ages: prekindergarten-eighth grade Dates: June 18-29, July 9-20, July 23-Aug. 3 Cost: Before April 1: $500 (pre-k and half day), $800 (full-day). April 1-May 1: $525 (pre-k and half day), $825 (full day) ACE Academy, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd. 512-206-4070 summerwonders.org

Thinkery summer camps

Campers expand their problem-solving skills or perform mental and physical challenges to stimulate creativity. Ages: prekindergarten-fifth grade Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $330-$385 (full day) Meredith Learning Lab, 1830 Simond Ave.; Magellan International School, 7983 Great Northern Blvd. 512-469-6201 www.thinkeryaustin.org

Young Rembrandts

Camps offer an array of drawing workshops that include mixed-media, art history and a variety of styles, from cartooning to pastels. Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 4-8, Aug. 13-17 Cost: $385-$435 (full day) JCC Austin, 7300 Hart Lane 512-735-8000 www.youngrembrandts.com

Arts and Performance

Austin Chamber Music Center workshop

Young musicians play within small ensembles during workshops instructed by professional musicians. Ages: 7-18 Dates: July 5-22 Cost: $525 (half day), $825-$950 (full day), $2,400 (overnight) University of Texas at Austin, Sarah & Ernest Butler School of Music, 2406 Robert Dedman Drive 512-454-7562 www.austinchambermusic.org/summer-workshop

Austin Film Festival’s Summer Film Camp

Campers of all experience levels learn how to write, direct, animate and edit their own short films. Ages: 9-18 Dates: June 4-July 27 Cost: $180-$195 (half day), $310-$390 (full day) St. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. Eighth St. 512-478-4795 www.austinfilmfestival.com/yfp/summercamp

Austin Film Society: Summer at Austin Public

Campers learn about film and television technique and create their own projects. Ages: 9-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Cost: $175-$200 (five-hour per day workshop, July 9-13) $295-$345 (all other eight-hour per day camps) Austin Public, 1143 Northwestern Ave. 512-478-8600 www.austinfilm.org/classes/summer-camp  

Austin School of Fashion Design

Camps cater to various experience levels in sewing and fashion illustration. Ages: 8-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $195 (half-day)-$380 (full-day) 6001 Burnet Road 512-323-0633 www.austinschooloffashiondesign.com

Austin School of Film: Youth Summer Film Camp

Students work with experienced filmmakers and animators to produce their own films by the end of each course. Ages: 9-18 Dates:  June 18-29 (ages 9-12), July 9-20 (ages 13-18) Cost: $395 (half-day camps) 2200 Tillery St. 512-236-8877 www.austinfilmschool.org

Balance Dance Studios

Campers dance, make cupcakes and participate in themed activities, such as dinosaur adventures and “Frozen”-themed dance routines. Ages: 2-5 (half day), 6-10+ (full day) Dates: June 11- Aug. 10 Cost: $225 (half day), $350 (full day) 4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Bldgs. 200 and 300 512-215-8727 www.balancedancestudios.com

Camp Cloth Pocket sewing camps

Campers learn how to use a sewing machine, read patterns and learn designing basics as they work on garments, quilting and accessories. No experience needed. New dates will be added as others fill. Ages: 8-17 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $250-$275 (one-week camps) The Cloth Pocket, 5501 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 101A 512-920-4020 www.theclothpocket.com

Creative Action summer camps

Campers are empowered to envision and create their own films, perform on stage and explore the visual arts while in a safe and welcoming environment. Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 4-Aug. 23 Cost: $295 (one-week camps)-$590 (two-week camps) Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Old Koenig Lane Creative Action, 2921 E. 17th St., Bldg. B 512-442-8773 www.creativeaction.org

Fantastic Magic Camp

Campers are taught life skills and confidence through magic as they learn how to juggle and use puppets, among other tricks. Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 4-Aug.17 Cost: $295 (one week)-$590 (two weeks) 7500 Woodrow Ave. 512-988-3045 www.magiccamp.com

Film Kids summer camp

Campers pitch original story ideas and participate in every role of the filmmaking process to see their ideas come to life. Ages: 10-13 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $360 (one-week camps) Rosedale Baptist Church, 4400 Maybelle Ave. 512-567-0778 www.filmkids.org

Game Worlds summer camp

Campers learn skills to create their own video games as well as programming, design, audio engineering and art skills. Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $650 (one-week camps) Austin Community College Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road 512-609-0052 www.gameworldscamp.com

Griffin School summer camp

Campers can play in a rock band with other young musicians, learn about music production, make their own clothes and make art in various media. Ages: rising sixth-ninth grade Dates: June 4-July 20 Cost: $275 (one-week camps) 5001 Evans Ave. 512-454-5797 www.griffinschool.org

Hideout Theatre Improv summer camps

Students learn the basics of improv, storytelling and stage acting through games, stories and scene performances. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 11-Aug. 11 Cost: $225 (half day), $325-$355 (full day) 617 Congress Ave. 512-443-3688 www.hideouttheatre.com/improv-for-kids/summercamp

kidsActing Studio

Over 150 camps in 16 locations specialize in musicals, acting or full-scale productions. Camps range from one to multiple weeks and culminate in performances for friends and family. Ages: 4-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 24 Cost: $235-$335 (one-week camps), $995-$1,295 (two-week camps) Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S. Lamar Blvd; Center Stage, 2826 Real St.; Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.; Go Dance Studios, 2525 W. Anderson Lane; Headwaters School Studio, 804 Rio Grande St.; Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.; Paragon Prep Academy, 2001 W. Koenig Lane 512-836-5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com

Move Your Tale - Improv for Youth

Camps, each featuring a different theme, allow campers to improvise characters and stories in comedic performances. Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 12 Cost: $150-$175 (half-day), $275-$295 (full-day) ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd. 512-809-0017 www.moveyourtale.com

Orpheus Academy of Music

Young singers, violinists, guitarists and other instrumentalists hone their craft at Orpheus’ camps. Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $345 (one-week camps) 3918-C Far West Blvd. 512-231-8999 www.orpheusacademy.com

Paramount Theatre Camp Story Wranglers

Students explore story-writing, acting, songwriting, costume and prop design, then perform at the Paramount Theatre on the last day of camp.  Ages: third grade through eighth grade Dates: June 11-22 Cost: $700 (full-day camp) Maplewood Elementary School, 3808 Maplewood Ave. 512-692-0526 www.austintheatre.org/camps

Smudge Studios summer camp

Campers explore several mediums through a variety of fun projects and finish each day with some outside playtime. Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $265 (half-day), $530 (full-day) 500 W. 38th St. 512-777-1742 www.smudgestudiosaustin.com

School of Rock summer camps

Young musicians learn guitar, bass, drums, keys and vocals, and the camp ends in a live show. Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $275 (half-day), $550 (full-day) 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 138 512-670-2360 www.austin.schoolofrock.com

UT Film and Media camps

Students learn filmmaking, animation, screenwriting, GarageBand and video game design. Ages:  6-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $255-$575 (one-week camps), $865-$1,150 (two-week camps) The University of Texas Jesse H. Jones Communication Center, 2504 Whitis Ave., Bldgs. A & B 512-471-6617 http://rtf.utexas.edu/camps

ZACH Theatre Acting Camps

Students learn how to sing, dance, act and improvise while learning to be more confident. Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 16 Cost: $195 (half day), $300-$390 (full-day) 1510 Toomey Road 512-476-0594, ext. 236 www.zachtheatre.org/education

Sports and Outdoor

Chaparral Ice Center Summer Camp

Campers take twice-daily ice-skating lessons or take part in a general sports camp with an emphasis on skating, outdoor recreation and swimming. Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $295 (one-week camps) 2525 W. Anderson Lane 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com

Crossfit Kids Camps

Campers learn the fundamental tools to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through fun challenges, relays and games. Open to children of all fitness levels. Ages: 11-15 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $200 (one-week camps) CrossFit Central Burnet Road, 6205 Burnet Road; CrossFit Central Downtown, 410 Pressler St. 512-507-6450 www.crossfitcentral.com

Extend-a-Care for Kids

Themes include sports, cooking, games, puzzles, literacy, and arts and crafts. Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $190/week ($180 for additional child) Barton Hills Elementary School, 2108 Barton Hills Drive; Brentwood Elementary School, 6700 Arroyo Seco; Dawson Elementary School, 3001 S. First St.; Travis Heights Elementary School, 2010 Alameda Drive 512-472-9402 www.eackids.org

Golf in Schools summer camp

Campers learn the skills, rules and etiquette of golf from a skilled trainer in week-long sessions designed to make the training fun. Ages: 4-13 Dates: June 4-Aug. 31 Cost: $160 (morning)-$240 (morning and afternoon) Butler Park Pitch N’ Putt, 201 Lee Barton Drive; West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd. 512-767-5566 www.golfinschools.com

Jump Gymnastics summer camp

Theme-based camps feature gymnastics, art exploration, interactive centers, yoga, music and dance. Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $220 (half day)-$350 (extended day) 2117 W. Anderson Lane; 2919 Manchaca Road 512-593-6226 www.jumpgymnastics.com

Progress School Camps

Camps are filled with theme-related activities, science experiments, games and imaginary play. Students do not need to be enrolled in Progress School to attend. Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 12-July 27 Cost: $230 (one-week camps) 2200 Justin Lane www.progressschoolaustin.org/ [email protected]

Rock-About Climbing Adventures

Five-day camps entail rock climbing at various area locations, including the Austin Greenbelt, Reimer’s Ranch and Enchanted Rock. Ages: 9-18 Dates: June 4-Aug. 3 Cost: $399/week 3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. 512-415-0804 www.rock-about.com/kids-camps/

Traditional Martial Arts Academy Summer Camps

The Nunchaku and Monkey Kung Fu camp introduces children to martial arts. Warrior Girls Camp is a girls-only martial arts camp that trains girls to sharpen their minds and be leaders in their communities. Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 4-Aug. 10 Cost: $275/week (before April 1), $295/week (after April 1) 4220 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 400 512-535-4404 www.traditionalmartialartsacademy.com

Wet & Wild Adventure Camp

Campers go on a different field trip every day to nearby swimming holes, water parks, amusement parks and more. Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $360-$390/week West Enfield Park, 2008 Enfield Road; Austin High School, 1715 Cesar Chavez St. 512-771-3188 https://wetwildcamp.com

Austin Eco Bilingual School

Campers ranging from Spanish learners to fluent speakers take part in this language immersion camp with activities such as singing, dancing, and arts and crafts. Ages: 2-9 Dates: June 4-Aug. 16 (minimum three weeks of enrollment) Cost: $180 (half day)-$300 (full day) North Austin Campus, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 601 512-299-5732 www.austinbilingualschool.com

Writing and Language

Badgerdog creative writing summer camp

Camp Vámonos

Campers engage in free play, healthy activities and daily outings while being spoken to in Spanish and English. Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 (no camp week of July 2) Cost: $175-$185 (week-long camps) 6919 Reese Lane 512-770-7789 www.campvamonos.com

Mariposas Spanish School for Kids camps

Camps teach children Spanish through outdoor games, hands-on learning, cultural activities and food. Ages: 2-8 (9- 10-year-olds as camp assistants) Dates: June 4-Aug. 17 Cost: $280-$355 (one-week camps), $445-$685 (two-week camps) Upbring School of Arts and Sciences, 3407 Red River St. 512-653-7369 www.mariposasspanish.com

Young Peoples Workshops camps

In full- and half-day weeklong sessions, campers learn art, Spanish, science and technology. Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 15 Cost: $235 (half day)-$285 (full-day) 8014 Mesa Drive 512-401-3174 www.ypwkids.com