Academic

Bricks 4 Kidz 832-350-8645 www.bricks4kidz.com/tas-pearland-manvel Ages: 5-12 Cost: $130-195 Dates: June 6-Aug. 18 The annual summer camp allows children to play and create models with Legos and the camp’s own specially designed bricks. Camps are divided into two age groups. Kids make unique projects that explore engineering, architecture, robotics and animation movie-making. Camps are hosted at four locations in the Pearland area: Pearland Parks and Recreation, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, Busy Bodies Kids’ College and St. Andrew’s Academy, Mon.-Thurs. and Mon.-Fri.

Arts and Performance

Art and Kustom Kreations Studio 2837 Miller Ranch Road, Ste. 113, Pearland 832-429-6866 www.artandkustomkreations.com Ages: 5-13 Cost: $135-$195 Dates: May 31-Aug. 12 The weekly art camps for children encourage imagination and creativity. Campers learn about techniques for painting, drawing, mixed media and more. Children also learn how to color, shape and design their art. The studio also hosts Imagiread Camp, where campers explore literature throughout the ages. Pearl Academy of Performing Arts 14803 Park Almeda Drive, Houston 832-459-4674 www.pearl-theater.com Ages: 5-college freshman Cost: varies per program Dates: June 6-July 29 (overall); each program has a specific date range Campers learn how to act, sing and dance. There are half- and full-day camps available. Full-day campers are encouraged to bring a lunch and snacks. There are a variety of shows and programs available, including Theater Games, a performance of “101 Dalmations,” and the Young Playwrights and Directors Intensive Workshop. Popstar Performers 607 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 832-693-5040 www.popstarperformers.com Ages: 3-16 Cost: $125 Dates: June 13-Aug. 28 Campers learn to sing, dance and perform popular songs and routines. The six-week camps include a “Frozen” theme, and campers learn vocals and choreography to songs from TobyMac, Taylor Swift and Disney’s “Descendants.” There is a solo class available as well, but spots are limited. Purple Box Theater 1309 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood 818-642-4665 www.thepurpleboxtheater.com Ages: 5-16 Cost: $95 (weekly camps), $225 (summer-long productions) Dates: June 7-Aug. 4 Summer productions and theater camps for school-age children are available, including a showcase of Disney’s “Descendants,” “Frozen” and a “Star Wars” and superheroes mashup. A camp on stage combat, improv acting and stage makeup is also available.

Athletics

Bushi Ban 125 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood 281-482-8000 bushiban.com Ages: 5-12 Cost: TBD Dates: June-August (specific dates TBD) Campers learn multidisciplinary techniques from a variety of martial arts, including karate, jiujitsu and kickboxing. Each weekly camp includes two field trips. Lutheran South Academy 12555 Ryewater Drive, Houston 281-464-8299 www.lutheransouth.org Ages: Children entering grades 1-12 Cost: $80-$225 Dates: June 6-30 Children participate in a variety of camps, including volleyball, cheerleading, strength and conditioning, baseball and soccer. There is also an art camp and Camp Intervention, which focuses on creative problem-solving and teamwork. Vic Coppinger Family YMCA 2700 YMCA Drive, Pearland 281-485-6805 www.ymcahouston.org/vic-coppinger Ages: 5-15 Cost: $160-$205 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Weekly day camps run 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. There is a youth camp for younger children that features a variety of activities and crafts, and a teen camp for those over age 11 that focuses on leadership training and group exercises.

General

Active Learning Services 7302 Broadway St., Pearland 281-257-0078 www.activelearningcamps.com Ages: 5-15 (chess), 7-16 (video game creation) Cost: $270-$500 Dates: Aug. 1-5 Several camps are available, including chess and a variety of video game creation programs. Campers learn how to make an already created video game, and then are given the opportunity to create one of their own. Parents are invited on the last day to observe a class and see their child’s creation. Children’s Learning Adventure 10001 Broadway St., Pearland 832-271-7100 www.childrenslearningadventure.com Ages: 5-13 Cost: $42-$82 per day Dates: May 27-Aug. 19 The camp includes field trips, meals and activities, such as bowling, culinary classes, music, art, sports and drama. Children can attend for as many weeks as desired. Each week will focus on a different era that campers will explore in detail. City of Friendswood 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 281-996-3220 www.ci.friendswood.tx.us Ages: 6-13 Cost: $180-$240 Dates: June 2-Aug. 19 Camps feature indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts, nature studies, scavenger hunts, swimming and multiple sports. There are six sessions that involve various field trips, including Galveston’s Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Camps run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended child care hours Mon.-Fri. Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and spots are limited. City of Pearland 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland 281-652-1600 www.pearlandtx.gov Ages: 6-10 Cost: $116 (resident), $145 (nonresident) Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Camps are available and feature basketball, indoor and outdoor activities. Camp KIA, or Kids in Action, features 11 weeklong sessions throughout the summer. Each involves a field trip to locations, such as the Kemah Boardwalk and Children’s Museum. First United Methodist Church Pearland 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland 281-485-1466 fumcpearland.org Ages: varies per camp Cost: starting at $2 Dates: June 20-24 (VBS), July 11-15 (Bricks4Kidz), July 18-22 (GIFTS Camp), Aug. 1-5 (Mad Science and LEGOS), Aug. 8-12 (Pine Cove Camp in the City) Multiple programs are available, including GIFTS Camp, which encourages campers to try new activities and hobbie. There is also a Legos engineering and Mad Science camp. Friendswood Community Church 2821 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood 281-388-3500 www.pinecove.com/city/friendswood Ages: 5-11 Cost: $254 Dates: Aug.1-5 Campers participate in indoor and outdoor activities under the guidance of college-age counselors. Activities include laser tag, archery training, obstacle courses and also a fashion show. Scholarships are available. Kid City Friendswood 1601 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood 832-569-4674 www.kidcityfriendswood.com Ages: 4-12 Cost: $170 (full week) Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Programs for children include local and regional field trips, outdoor and indoor activities and crafts. Each camper receives a T-shirt, daily lunches, bug spray and sunscreen. There are options for three- and four-day camps, and each is divided by age. Little Gym of Friendswood 400 W. Parkwood Ave., Ste. 108, Friendswood 281-482-4242 www.thelittlegym.com Ages: 3-12 Cost: Starting at $35 per child Dates: TBD The gym offers three-hour camps throughout the summer where campers explore the gym, play games and participate in arts and crafts. Snacks are served. Camps are Mon.-Thu. The Little Gym of Pearland 9607 Broadway St., Ste. 105, Pearland 713-340-0042 www.thelittlegym.com Ages: 3-12 Cost: start at $35 per session Dates: June 6-Aug. 21 Camps feature physical activity, games and arts and crafts. There are two different programs, one for children under age 8 and another for children ages 8-12. Each week has a different theme, including The Little Gym Olympics and Green Beard’s Pirate Ship.

Overnight

All Heart Horse Farm 21331 Crossfield Road, Manvel 713-515-1261 www.allhearthorsefarm.com Ages: 4 and up Cost: $295 (day camp), $595 (overnight camp) Dates: May 30-Aug. 26 Day camps run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and overnight camps run four nights and five days. Campers learn about horse ownership and careers associated with horses, daily horse care, the history of horses as well as horseback riding. Victory Camp 1407 Victory Lane, Alvin 281-388-2267 www.victorycamp.com Ages: 6-13 Cost: $199 (day camp), $225 (overnight camps) Dates: June 6-10 (day camp), June 13-15 (Kid’s Camp), June 20-23 (Junior High camp) Two overnight camps, Kids camp for students entering grades 3-5, and Junior High camp, for those entering grades 6-8 are available. A day camp is available for younger children. There are arts and crafts, field sports, paddle boats, swimming and go-karts in addition to daily Bible lessons. This is not a comprehensive list. Download PDF of this guide here.