Summertime is a chance for children to explore, learn new school skills, harness their imagination and, most importantly, have fun. Check out our noncomprehensive guide to local youth summer camps across the Pearland and Friendswood areas.

Academic

 

Active Learning Services Ages: 5-16 (chess), 7-16 (video game creation) Cost: $275-$510, weekly Dates: July 31-Aug. 4

Several camps are available, including chess and a variety of video game creation programs. Campers follow a custom curriculum and using coding software, they are given the opportunity to create a video game of their own. Parents are invited on the last day to observe a class and see their child’s creation.

Tottenberry’s 7302  W. Broadway St., Pearland 281-257-0078 www.activelearningcamps.com

Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 5-12 Cost: $135-$200, weekly Dates: June-August (weekly)

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. Children make unique projects that explore engineering, architecture, robotics and animation movie-making. Camps are hosted at five locations in the Pearland area: Pearland Parks and Recreation Department, First United Methodist Church, St. Andrew’s Academy, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church and Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Department.

Five locations 832-350-8645 www.bricks4kidz.com/pearland

Code Ninjas Ages: 7-16 Cost: $350, weekly Dates: June 5-Aug. 4

Three different camp options are available—Minecraft Hackathon, Beginning JavaScript and Game Developers’ Club—in which campers learn different functionalities of computer programing and gaming.

12810 W. Broadway St., Ste. 160, Pearland 855-446-4652 www.codeninjas.com

Sports

 

Bay Area Equestrian Ages: 6 and older Cost: $300, weekly Dates: June 8-Aug. 22 (overall); each program has a specific date range

Two-day camps include hours of horseback riding, games, crafts and making horse treats. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Second-day activities include parent show-off during the final hour of camp. Registration can be done online, by phone or in person. Eight camps are available throughout the summer.

1908 E. Broadway St., Pearland 281-996-1515 www.baectx.com

Bushi Ban Ages: 4 and older Cost: varies based on camp selection Dates:  May 30-Aug. 18; each program has a specific date range

Campers learn multidisciplinary techniques from a variety of martial arts, including karate, jiujitsu and kickboxing. Each weekly camp runs from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and includes daily field trips, such as roller skating, swimming and movies. Preregistration before April 1 includes a discounted rate.

3350 Manvel Road, Ste. A, Pearland 281-997-9500 www.bushiban.com

1625 Friendswood Lakes Blvd., Friendswood 281-482-8000 www.bushiban.com

Reflex Gymnastics Ages: 4-12 Cost: $60-$215, weekly Dates: June 5-Aug. 11

The weekly gymnastics camp is offered to children of all skill levels from beginners through advanced, as each week the gym will hold a Houston-based theme such as the rodeo or space—which will be connected with gymnastics routines. The camp will offer instruction in vault, bars, beams and floor exercises, along with open gyms and arts and crafts. The program is offered in a single day, three day and five day structure.

2530 Garden Road, Ste. I, Pearland 281-412-3350 www.reflexgymnasticsacademy.com

Arts & Performance

 

Creative Edge Art Studio

Weekly art camps allow children to create art projects in a variety of mediums, such as paint, papier-mache, clay and drawing.[/caption]

Ages: 2-14 Cost: $110-$185, weekly Dates: May 30-Aug. 11

Weekly art camps allow children to create art projects in a variety of mediums, such as paint, papier-mache, clay and drawing. Projects are based on a different theme each week; for example, during “Around the world in five days,” children draw inspiration from different countries on a variety of projects. Camps for children ages 2-4 take place from 9-10 a.m., with camps for those age 5 and older running from 9 a.m.-noon. Snacks are provided, and registration is required in advance.

2975 Kingsley Drive, Ste. 137, Pearland 832-295-9099 www.creativeedgeartstudio.com

Popstar Performers

Campers learn to sing, dance and perform popular songs and routines.[/caption]

Ages: 3-16 Cost: $125, weekly Dates: June 5-July 27 (overall); each program has a specific date range

Campers learn to sing, dance and perform popular songs and routines. The camps include themes, such as “Trolls,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Moana,” where campers learn vocal parts and choreography from the popular movies. Two separate classes are available for the weekly camps at 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., along with a night class from 6-7 p.m. Registration is available online.

607 S. Friendswood Drive., Ste. 17, Friendswood 832-693-5040 www.popstarperformers.com

Campers complete a different art project—plaster painting, ceramics, canvas, sand art, mosaics, stepping stones and kids Pilates—every day during weekly camps.[/caption]

Kid Creations Ages: 5 and older Cost: $35 per day; $160 per week Dates: June 5-July 10-26 (overall); each program has a specific date range

Campers complete a different art project—plaster painting, ceramics, canvas, sand art, mosaics, stepping stones and kids Pilates—every day during weekly camps. Sessions can be purchased in single days or for the full three-day camp. Camps run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and snacks are provided.

607 S. Friendswood Drive., Ste. 13, Friendswood 832-569-4694 www.kidcreations4me.com

Day Camps

  Camps feature indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts, nature studies, scavenger hunts, swimming and multiple sports.[/caption]

City of Friendswood Ages: 6-13 Cost: $140-$240, weekly Dates: June 1-Aug. 15 (overall); each program has a specific date range

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, Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn. Camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended child care hours: 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning April 10 for Friendswood residents and April 24 for nonresidents.

910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 281-996-3220 www.ci.friendswood.tx.us

Little Gym of Friendswood Ages: 3-8 Cost: $30-$140, weekly Dates: June 5-Aug. 10

The gym offers three-hour camps throughout the summer where campers explore the gym, play games and participate in arts and crafts. Camps are Monday-Thursday. Missions or quests challenged are completed each day, based on different themes such as “Pirate ship,” “Hawaiian hide-and-seek” and “Race to outer space.” Options for sibling discounts and camp packages are available, as well as single-day or full-week packages.

400 W. Parkwood Ave., Ste. 108, Friendswood 281-482-4242 www.thelittlegym.com

Little Gym of Pearland Ages: 3-12 Cost: $24.80-$40 per camp session, daily Dates: June 5-Aug. 18

Camps feature physical activity, games, and arts and crafts. Each week has a different theme, including “Animal adventure,” “Princess” and “Super heroes.” Sibling discounts and camp packages are available. There are two separate camp options: skill thrill camps—which include skill-building for campers ages 5-12—and super kid camps for campers ages 3-10, which includes a Lego building session, and craft and snack time.

9607 Broadway St., Ste. 105, Pearland 713-340-0042 www.thelittlegym.com

Vic Coppinger Family YMCA Ages: 5-15 Cost: $150-$205, weekly Dates: May 30-Aug. 18 (overall); each program has a specific date range

Weekly day camps run 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. There is a youth camp for younger children that features various activities and crafts, and a teen camp for those ages 12 and older that focuses on leadership training and group exercises. Campers attend field trips once a week—such as the circus or the zoo—and trips to a swimming pool two to three times weekly.

2700 YMCA Drive, Pearland 281-485-6805 www.ymcahouston.org/vic-coppinger

Religion

Epiphany Lutheran Ages: 3-10 Cost: TBA Dates: June 12-16

Children are invited to participate in a four-day vacation bible school. Registration lasts until April 23, with options for online registration and in-person sign ups.

5515 Broadway St., Pearland 281-485-7833 www.shiningthelight.org

First United Methodist Church Pearland Ages: second-12th grades Cost: $400, weekly Dates: June 12-16 (vacation Bible school) June  18-23 (Lakeview Summer Camp)

A variety of weekly camps are available, including vacation Bible school and Lakeview Summer Camp—in which campers engage in faith-based activities on over 1,300 acres of land. The overnight camp is held just outside Palestine, Texas.

2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland 281-485-1466 www.fumcpearland.org

The Harbor (formerly known as Friendswood Community Church)  Ages: first-sixth grades Cost: $260, weekly Dates: July 31-Aug. 4

Campers participate in indoor and outdoor activities under the guidance of college-age counselors. Activities include laser tag, archery training, obstacle courses and a fashion show. Scholarships are available.

2821 W. Parkwood Avenue, Friendswood 281-388-3500 www.theharbor.life