Academic

Building Brains Lakewood United Methodist Church 11330 Louetta Road, Houston 281-370-2273 www.lakewoodumc.org The Woodlands Township Recreation Center 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 281-210-3950 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 713-204-0770 www.buildingbrains.biz Ages: 3-14 Dates: Lakewood United Methodist Church—June 22-Aug. 7 The Woodlands Township Recreation Center—June 8-Aug. 14 Cost: Lakewood United Methodist—$180 (three-hour session), $280 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) The Woodlands Township Recreation Center—$225 (three-hour session), $360 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Building Brains uses Lego and K’nex education kits to teach math, science and engineering skills. Campers build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and learn how to make them work. Each camp is one week long. Camp Invention Magnolia Elementary School 31900 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia Bear Branch Elementary School 8909 FM 1488, Magnolia Tomball Elementary School 1110 Inwood St., Tomball 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org Ages: 6-12 Dates: Magnolia Elementary School—June 8-11 (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) Bear Branch Elementary School—June 15-18 (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) Tomball Elementary School—June 22-26 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) Cost: $220 Programs at Camp Invention offer a variety of learning experiences focusing on science and nature. Discovery College Lone Star College-Tomball 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball 281-357-3691 www.lonestar.edu/youth-classes-tomball Ages: 6-17 Dates: June 15-July 16. 7:30 a.m.-noon (morning session), 12:30-5 p.m. (evening session) Cost: Sessions start at $89 Discovery College offers a wide range of programs designed to engage campers in topics, such as science, technology, engineering and math. Programs in performing arts and physical education are also offered.

General Camps

Critter Camp Houston SPCA 900 Portway Drive, Houston 713-869-7722 www.houstonspca.org Ages: 8-16 Dates: June 1-Aug. 10 Cost: $275 (per week and up) Campers spend time with shelter dogs, cats and farm animals and learn how to care for them, as well as participate in animal-themed crafts, games and other activities. iKids The Woodlands Township Recreation Center 5310 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands 713-665-5200 www.ikidsinc.com Ages: 3-7 (little iKids), 7-12 (big iKids) Dates: Little iKids—June 15-July 30 (9 a.m.-noon) Big iKids—June 15-July 30 (1-4 p.m.) Cost: Costs vary The iKids summer camp experience involves activities that train campers in computer and technology skills while also helping improve self-confidence and teamwork. Lazy Acres Ranch 13913 Stagecoach Road, Magnolia 281-356-8152 www.lazyacresranch.com Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Cost: $100 (three-day registration), $140 (weekly program) Lazy Acres summer camp offers campers a range of indoor and outdoor activities, including sports, nature trails, arcade games, pool tables and water games. The camp teaches children self-esteem in a Christian environment. Pinebrook Farms Horsemanship Camp 611 Virgie Community Road, Magnolia 281-356-3441 www.pinebrook-farms.com Ages: 7-15 Dates: June 14-July 25 Cost: $550 (day camp session), $850 (overnight camp) Pinebrook Farms Horsemanship Camp offers lessons on how to ride and care for horses as well as swimming, crafts, games and sports. Sessions can be coed or girls only and cater to all experience levels. Campers can sign up for a resident session that runs from Sunday to Saturday or for a daytime camp session from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sea Camp Texas A&M University at Galveston 1001 Texas Clipper Road, Galveston 409-740-4525 www.tamug.edu/seacamp Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 7-Aug. 8 Cost: Varies between $850-$950 per week Camps offer exploration of shipwrecks, marine ecosystems, coastal photography and camping. Career-oriented camps cover marine biology, veterinary medicine and marine science. A day camp is available for children ages 6-11. Weeklong overnight camps are for participants ages 10-18 only. 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 (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) 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.’ The Woodlands Children’s Museum 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands 281-465-0955 www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org Ages: 4-10 Dates: June 8-Aug. 21 Cost: $69-$154 (per week) The Woodlands Children’s Museum offers summer workshops where the curriculum is age appropriate, developmentally sound and fosters creative thinking. Workshops offered for younger children include art, cultural discovery, construction and science concepts. Older children can select from pre-engineering concepts, strategy and mechanical principles with team-building collaboration. Wildlife Camp Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 10801 Hammerly Blvd., Ste. 200, Houston 713-468-8972 www.twrcwildlifecenter.org Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Cost: $55 (per day) or $245 (per week) The Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center offers campers an up-close experience with different types of wildlife and teaches veterinary techniques, such as examining X-rays and using microscopes to learn about caring for animals. YMCA Day and Teen Camp Magnolia/Tomball Family YMCA 36725 FM 1774, Magnolia 281-356-4077 www.ymcahouston.org/magnolia-tomball Ages: 5-12 (day camp), 12-15 (teen camp) Dates: June 8-Aug. 21 (7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) Cost: $30 (registration fee), $125 per week (members), $140 per week (nonmembers) The YMCA day and teen camp consists of weekly swimming trips, outdoor games, arts and crafts and field trips to places such as Unity Park and the movie theater. It also involves camp activities to build values, confidence and self-esteem. Each age group will also get to participate in a weekly field trip. Meals will be provided courtesy of the Conroe Food Bank.

Overnight Camps

Camp Allen 18800 FM 362, Navasota 936-825-7175 www.campallen.org Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 7-Aug. 13 Cost: $576 per week The overnight summer camp program at Camp Allen is one of the largest programs in the Episcopal Church. The campgrounds extend to 950 acres. Activities range from horseback riding to canoeing to environmental education. Camp Blessing Texas Locations vary 713-724-0021 www.campblessing.org Ages: 7-19 and 20+ (for adult week) Dates: June 14-Aug. 8 Cost: $585 Camp Blessing is a five-day camp for children with special needs or disabilities. Each camper has his own counselor. Activities include archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, music, sports and water games. There is a theme party each evening, and camps last from Tuesday through Saturday. Camp Olympia 723 Olympia Drive, Trinity 936-594-2541 www.campolympia.com Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 7-June 20 (term 1), June 21-July 11 (term 2), July 12-Aug. 1 (term 3), Aug. 2-Aug. 15 (term 4) Cost: $300 (non-refundable deposit to reserve a space), $3,265 (two-week terms), $4,295 (three-week terms) 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. Carolina Creek Christian Camp 84 Wimbley Lane, Huntsville 936-594-4446 www.carolinacreek.org “Wild Sessions and Wild Weeks” Ages: 5-11 Dates: May 31-Aug. 8 (weeklong camps) and June 7-June 27 (four-day camps) Cost: $375 (per four-day camp), $700 (per week) “Creek Weeks” Ages: 12-18 Dates: Weekly camps from May 31-July 25 Cost: $700 (per week) Carolina Creek Christian Camps are divided into two camps for younger and older children. The camp for younger children offers creek rides, a waterpark and outdoor activities. Older campers can participate in archery, riflery, kayaking and a water zipline. Christian teachings are incorporated to activities. Frontier Camp 131 Frontier Camp Road, Grapeland 936-544-3206 www.frontiercamp.org Ages: 7-17 Dates: May 31-Aug. 8 Cost: $725-$775 Frontier Camp is a coed nondenominational Christian youth summer camp for kids and teens located in East Texas. The camp is designed to infuse recreational activities with an atmosphere where staff members teach Christian concepts.

 Sports

Alodia Sports Academy Summer Basketball Camps Locations vary throughout Tomball 281-255-2552 www.alodia-basketball-training.com Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 8-July 30 Cost: $115-$180 Alodia Sports Academy offers a variety of camps focusing on basketball that cover exercise, team play, shooting, fundamentals and competitions. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Texas Motocross Camp Three Palms Action Sports Park 15100 I-45 S., Conroe 936-321-8725 www.fcacamps.org Ages: 5+ Dates: July 6-9 Cost: $575 (with a required non-refundable deposit of $100) Professional riders and trainers in the motocross industry lead a motocross camp for people of all experience levels. There are separate overnight camps for children and adults. Legends Sports Complex 602 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands 281-298-5700 www.thelegendssportscomplex.com Ages: 3-16 Dates: June 1-Aug. 21 Cost: Sessions start at $99 Camps cover a wide range of sports, including soccer, football, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Each camp lasts for one five-day week. Specialty camps for skill development are available for basketball and football. Texas Prospects Baseball Academy 201 E. Hufsmith Road, Tomball 281-290-8333 www.texasprospectsacademy.com Ages: 6-12 Dates: TBA Cost: $150-$160 (four-day sessions) Texas Prospects Baseball Academy offers summer camps and clinics for varying skill levels. Specific camps specialize in fielding, catching, hitting and pitching and feature training from former professional and collegiate coaches and players. Camps regularly take place at the Texas Prospects Field and are moved to the indoor cages in unfavorable weather conditions. Texas Star Gymnastics Summer Camp 1230 Ulrich Road, Tomball 281-255-9997 www.texasstargymnastics.net Ages: 4+ Dates: TBA (9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) Cost: Vary Texas Star offers campers activities and training centered on gymnastics. The camp also offers swimming and arts and crafts. Campers can attend daylong classes, weeklong camps or six-week sessions. Disclaimer: Although Community Impact Newspaper attempted to include a variety of summer camps in the area, this list is not intended to be comprehensive. If your camp was not included, email [email protected] to be added to our list.