Academic
DISCOVERY COLLEGE
Lone Star College–CyFair
9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
281-290-3460
www.lonestar.edu/youth-classes-cyfair
Ages: 9–14
Dates: June 15–25, July 6–16
Cost: Weekly sessions start at $97
Discovery College offers programs to engage campers ages 9 to 14 in science, technology, engineering and math along with arts-focused programs this summer as well. Morning sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions begin at 1 p.m.
SUMMER OF LEADERS
Young Leaders Vintage Park
106 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. E, Houston
832-559-8710
www.ylcampus.com
Ages: 5–10
Dates: June 8–Aug. 14
Cost: $65 (per day), $200 (per week)
Campers can attend a variety of camps ranging from activity-based camps such as culinary arts to educational camps such as Goin’ Green and iDig Dinosaurs as well as creative camps such as Inventor’s Workshop.
Arts & performance
ARTISAN SCHOOL OF DANCE
12603 Louetta Road, Cypress
832-717-3263
www.artisanschoolofdance.com
Ages: 3–18
Dates: June 15–July 17
Cost: $150–$950
The sixth annual program gives dancers of all levels and ages the chance to learn new techniques in a children’s workshop, intermediate class or intensive class. There will be a Dance Like a Princess (or Prince) class for the youngest students this summer as well. Space is limited for all summer programs.
HINTZE DANCE CENTER
17333 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress
281-256-1161
www.hintzedance.com
Ages: Preschool–18
Dates: June 22–July 31 (summer dance session), June 15–19 (ballet intensive camp), drill team boot camp (June 15–19)
There are three summer dance program opportunities at Hintze Dance Center. The summer dance session runs for six weeks for students in preschool through pre-professional levels and the ballet intensive camp is for intermediate to advanced levels. A drill team boot camp is available as well. Registration begins April 1 for all three summer programs.
CYPRESS CREEK FACE
6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
281-440-4850
www.cypresscreekface.org
Ages: Kindergarten–fifth grade (dance camp), sixth through eighth grades (strings camp)
Dates: July 13–17 (dance camp), June 22–26 (sixth-grade strings camp), July 6–10 (seventh-and eighth-grade strings)
Cost: $125 (per child)
The Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment offers weekly dance and strings camps. The one-week dance camp allows children to learn about six styles of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Chinese, creative movement, and musical theater. Campers make a daily craft, participate in a performance and take an optional field trip on Friday. The weeklong strings camp is for violin, viola, cello and bass-playing students at Klein ISD. The program includes sectionals, technique classes and orchestra rehearsals. The camp culminates with a student performance Friday at The Centrum.
HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER
10750 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.houstonfac.com
Ages: K–12
Dates: June 8–Aug. 22
Cost: TBD
Students learn a variety of singing, dancing and acting techniques at the Houston Family Arts Center’s summer camps, which are offered for one, two or three weeks. Classes also focus on skills and production techniques. A film class will also be offered this summer to give students insight into film industry.
SIX STRINGS MUSIC ACADEMY
13302 Grant Road, Cypress
281-320-9180
www.6stringsma.com
Ages: 7–18
Dates: June 1–Aug. 21
Cost: $140–$280
Campers can sign up for a two- or three-weeklong band camp in a variety of genres, such as rock band, praise and worship or country band camp. Students are taught vocals, guitar, drums, bass, piano and violin during the band camps and have the opportunity to participate in an end-of-summer performance. Six Strings also offers a strings camp that includes lessons on the violin, viola, cello and upright bass.
CY-FAIR ISD CAMPS
CLUB REWIND
- Aragon Middle School
16823 West Road, Houston - Keith Elementary School
20550 Fairfield Green Blvd., Cypress - Sampson Elementary
16002 Coles Crossing Drive, Cypress - Gleason Elementary
9203 Willowbridge Park Blvd., Houston
281-807-8900
www.cfisd.net
Ages: Grades entering K–8th
Dates: June 8–Aug. 14
Cost: $60 (per child registration fee), $95 (per family registration fee), 137 (weekly tuition, discounts offered, see website for details)
The CFISD before- and after-school care program offers weekly themed summer camp sessions from 6:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each session features a hands-on activity related to the weekly theme, arts and crafts, reading time, games and other activities. Each week also includes a variety of special activities, including field trips and dress-up days.
FUN CAMPS
Spillane Middle School
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd.,Cypress
281-807-8900
www.cfisd.net
Ages: 5 through 8th grade
Dates: June 15–Aug. 7
Cost: $25 (per child registration fee), $45 (per family registration fee), $114 (camp and supply fees). $50 (Optional after care until 6:30 p.m. at Aragon Middle School).
CFISD hosts annual fun camps each summer featuring week-long sessions with a variety of hands-on activities. Each camp will offer a unique learning experience that will enhance summertime. Themes include: water wars, cooking, crafts, sports and trendy topics such as Angry Birds and Minecraft.
GENERAL CAMPS
CAMP RUN-A-MUCK
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA
19915 Hwy. 249, Houston
281-469-1481
www.ymcahouston.org/cypress-creek
Ages: 5–10 (kids camp), 11–15 (teens camp)
Dates: June 8–Aug. 18
Cost: $165 per week (members), $195 per week (nonmembers)
This weekly YMCA camp offers a wide range of activities, including nature walks, gym access, swimming and archery. The weekly registration cost includes one field trip per week. Houston
SPCA Critter Camp
900 Portway Drive, Houston
713-869-7722
www.houstonspca.org
Ages: 8–14
Dates: March 16–20
Cost: $80 per day
Campers spend time with shelter dogs, cats and farm animals, and learn how to care for them while participating in animal-themed crafts, games and other activities.
SEW HOUSTON
7710 Cherry Park Drive, Ste. F, Houston
832-427-6349
www.sewhouston.com
Ages: 7–16
Dates: June 15–Aug. 20
Cost: $200 weekly
Children and teenagers can learn the basics of hand and machine sewing during weekly camps at Sew Houston. Students will make projects, such as a pillow, wallet, stuffed toy, tote bag and a self-chosen project. There are both morning and afternoon sessions available.
TGR EXOTICS ZOO CAMP
22115 Sherrod Lane, Spring
281-353-5252
www.tgrexotics.com
Ages: 3–12
Dates: June 22–Aug. 28
Cost: $45 (per child)
All zoo camps include tours of the zoos, hands-on learning activities, animal visits in the classroom, songs, art projects, learning games and stories. Camp topics include animal costumes, animal defenses, animal senses, animals in motion and animal diets.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
CAROLINA CREEK
84 Wimbley Lane, Huntsville
936-594-4446
www.carolinacreek.org
Ages: Grades K–5 (wild sessions)
Dates: May 31–Aug. 8 (four days for wild sessions, weekly for creek weeks)
Cost: $375 (four-day wild sessions), $700 (full wild week), $700 (creek week), $350 (first week of creek week)
Carolina Creek Christian Camps are divided into two camps for younger and older children. The camp for younger children offers creek rides, a water park and outdoor activities. Older campers participate in archery, riflery, kayaking and a water zipline.
Camp Blessing Texas
Locations vary
713-724-0021
www.campblessing.org
Ages: 7–19 and 20+ for adult week
Dates: Five-day camps from
June 14–Aug. 8
Cost: $585 per week
Camp Blessing is a five-day camp for kids with special needs or disabilities. Each camper has his or her own counselor. Activities include archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, music, sports and water games. There is a theme party each evening. Camps last from Tuesday through Saturday.
Camp Olympia
723 Olympia Drive, Trinity
936-594-2541
www.campolympia.com
Ages: 6–9 for one-week camp; 7–16 for two- and three-week camps
Dates: One-, two- and three-week camps from June 7–Aug. 15
Cost: $300 deposit per camper, $1,650–$4,295
Camp Olympia has been an active camp in Texas since 1968 and is located on Lake Livingston in Trinity. The camp offers individualized scheduling of more than 40 activities and focuses on building character and values. Children learn responsibility and cooperation while gaining independence and self-esteem.
SPORTS CAMPS
ASICS WILLOWBROOK SPORTS COMPLEX
12539 Perry Road, Houston
281-807-0055
www.willowbrooksports.com
Ages: K-12
Dates: June 8–Aug. 19
Cost: $75–$297
The sports complex offers summer camps and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Camps are open to all players, and range from helping players to strengthen all skills to training for a specific position to elite training camps.
K2 ACADEMY OF KIDS SPORTS
15255 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress
281-655-7272
www.k2academy.com
Ages: 18 months–7th grade
Dates: June 8–Aug. 21
Cost: $36 (half-day), $240 (weekly)
Campers participate in a number of activities, such as gym time, crafts, snow cones and field trips throughout the week. Camps are divided up between younger students and kindergarten through seventh grade.
SANDLOT SPORTS
16618 Mueschke Road, Cypress
281-373-4487
www.sandlot-sports.com
Ages: 5–14
Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Sandlot Sports typically hosts a variety of baseball, softball and other recreational camps each summer. The facility in Cypress features turf and several fields on-site.
SWANSON GOLF CAMP
6224 Theall Road, Houston
281-440-1308
www.swingpure.com
Ages: 6–16
Dates: Mid-June–August (exact dates TBA)
Cost: $150 (for three days, nine hours of instruction)
This summer camp covers all aspects of golf, including the basic fundamentals of grip, full swing motion, bunker play, putting and chipping as well as the rules and history of golf, course management and etiquette. Equipment will be provided if needed.
Disclaimer: Although Community Impact Newspaper attempted to include all locally operated summer camps in Cy-Fair, this list is not intended to be comprehensive. If your camp was not included, email [email protected] to be added to our list.
