Whether it's a child's first time or they're a seasoned camper, check out our annual Community Impact summer camp guide to help navigate summer program options in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas. This list is not comprehensive.

1. The ARTZ Summer Aerial Camp

Participants can learn all things aerial and circus art related such as trapeze, lyra, hammock and fabric techniques.
  • Type: art / day
  • Ages: 3-15
  • Dates: May 27-Aug. 15
  • Cost: starting at $399 per week; starting $95 per full-day drop-in; starting at $70 per half-day drop-in
  • 1824 Spring St., Ste. 124, Houston
  • www.theartz8.com
2. CompuCamp

Students will engage in science, technology, engineering and mathematic activities while learning about medical science and the human body.
  • Type: academic / day
  • Grades: first-12th
  • Dates: June 2-July 11
  • Cost: $279-$525 per week
  • University of Houston-Downtown, 1 Main St., Houston
  • www.compucampuhd.com
3. Creator Camp

A summer camp where children can tap into technology for creativity and self-expression.
  • Type: day / creative STEM
  • Ages: 6-13
  • Dates: June 2-Aug. 8
  • Cost: $159-$269 per two- and three-day options; $1,399 for unlimited camps
  • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1800 Sul Ross St., Houston
  • www.creatorcamp.org
Children at Creator Camp can choose from a variety of creative options, including lego animators, YouTube creators and Hollywood filmmakers. (Courtesy Creator Camp via Facebook)
Children at Creator Camp can choose from a variety of creative options, including lego animators, YouTube creators and Hollywood filmmakers. (Courtesy Creator Camp via Facebook)
4. Elite University


Elite University Summer Camp specializes in providing nature, sports, culinary and STEM activities.
  • Type: academic / art / day / sports
  • Ages: 5-11
  • Dates: June 10-Aug. 8
  • Cost: $300-$450 per week
  • First Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman St., Houston
  • www.elitesummercamps.com
5. HITS Theatre

The theme for this year’s camp is “Myths & Legends” and will offer a multitude of theatrical experiences.
  • Type: art / day
  • Grades: K-12
  • Dates: June 2-Aug. 16
  • Cost: $295-$615 per weekly class; $935 per two-week class
  • 311 W. 18th St., Houston
  • www.hitstheatre.org
6. Institute of Contemporary Dance

A camp that involves a variety of workshops where campers will learn choreography, technique and different styles of dance.
Auditions are required for all summer workshop and classes at the Institute of Contemporary Dance. (Courtesy Institute of Contemporary Dance via Facebook)
Auditions are required for all summer workshop and classes at the Institute of Contemporary Dance. (Courtesy Institute of Contemporary Dance via Facebook)
7. Kidventure

This camp is designed to help children grow more independent, foster social skills and create real-life positive relationships.
  • Type: day / art / outdoor activities / sports
  • Ages: 3-5, entering 1st-5th grade (Camp Lodge 88); ages 3-5, entering 1st-9th grade (Camp St. Theresa)
  • Dates: June 9-Aug. 8 (Camp Lodge 88); June 2-July 25 (Camp St. Theresa)
  • Cost: $340-$360 per week
  • Camp Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., Houston; Camp St. Theresa, 6500 Durford St., Houston
  • www.kidventure.com
8. Language World Kids


The immersion camp helps children learn international languages, such as Spanish, French and ASL, through activities, games and cultural surprises.
  • Type: academic / day
  • Ages: 3-11
  • Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 (Heights camp); June 2-20 (Montrose camp)
  • Cost: $295-$350 per week
  • 1245 Heights Blvd., Houston (Heights camp); 2120 Westheimer Road, Houston (Montrose camps)
  • www.languagekids.com/camps
9. Sur La Table

Sur La Table offers a series of cooking classes from baking to global cuisines for beginner and advanced bakers.
  • Type: baking / day
  • Ages: 7-17
  • Dates: May 27-Aug. 29
  • Cost: $349 per week
  • 1996 W. Gray St., Houston
  • www.surlatable.com
Sur La Table's kids and summer series offers five days of fun and learning how to cook or bake through culinary exploration. (Courtesy Sur La Table via Facebook)
Sur La Table's kids and summer series offers five days of fun and learning how to cook or bake through culinary exploration. (Courtesy Sur La Table via Facebook)
10. St. Luke’s Summer Camp

Children engage in indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, cooking and taekwondo while older campers go on field trips to places like Dave and Busters.
  • Type: art / sports / day
  • Grades: 1-6 (Luner Camp) 7-8 (Interstellar Camp)
  • Dates: June 9-Aug. 8
  • Cost: $315 (Luner Camp) $350 (Interstellar Camp)
  • 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston
  • www.stlukesallday.org
11. Main Street Theater

Main Street Theater camp offers children a collaborative theater experience.
  • Type: art / day
  • Ages: 6-10 (Montrose camp); 11-18 (Summer Shakespeare)
  • Dates: June 16-27, July 14-25, June 9-27
  • Cost: $550 per two-week session (Montrose camps); $400 (Summer Shakespeare)
  • St. Thomas University, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston
  • www.mainstreettheater.com/summer-camps