Academic and General
Asian American Resource Center summer camps
Programs include coding and animation, mindfulness and creative expression, and Asian history and heritage for adopted children from Asia.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 18-Aug. 3
Cost: $128-$165 (one week), $278-$330 (two weeks)
8401 Cameron Road
512-974-1700
www.austintexas.gov/aarc
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
Campers complete creative and technical building challenges using Legos according to different themes. Lunch and after-care options are available.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 11-Aug. 10
Cost: $179 (half day)-$289 (full day)
Upbring School of Arts and Sciences, 3407 Red River St.
512-388-9003
www.creativebrickbuilders.com
campGEN
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
Campers write prose and poetry in two-week long creative writing workshops.
Ages: third-12th grade
Dates: June 4-Aug. 10
Cost: $385 (through March 31), $400 (beginning April 1)
The Griffin School, 5001 Evans Ave.;
Headwaters School, 801 Rio Grande St.;
The Girls’ School of Austin, 2007 McCall Road;
Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.
512-542-0076
www.austinlibrary.org
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
