Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Tomball and Magnolia area. This list is not comprehensive.

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Tomball

1. Alodia Basketball Academy campers can choose from three options, including total player, shooting and competition with half- and full-day camps. All camps are coed.


Grades: K-8

Dates: May 30-Aug. 10

Cost: $150-$235 (weekly)

DAY SP


8711 Creekside Green Drive, The Woodlands

22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball

281-255-2552

www.alodiacamps.com


2. The new Camp Invention program aims to inspire children’s creativity and build confidence. Children will team up with friends for hands-on science, technology, engineering and math adventures. Activities include pop-up businesses, mini skate parks, invention parties and animatronic robots. Camps are slated for the Tomball and Magnolia areas.

Grades: K-6

Dates: June 6-9 (Magnolia), July 17-21 (Tomball)

Cost: $245 and up


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21206 Telge Road, Tomball

31900 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia

8909 FM 1488, Magnolia

800-968-4332

www.invent.org/local

3. Element Sportsplex has invited several organizations to host weekly basketball camps this summer. Campers will learn basketball skills such as ball handling, shooting, footwork, defense and rebounding.

Ages: 4-13

Dates: May 30-Aug. 11

Cost: $125-$160

DAY SP

12920 Theis Lane, Tomball

281-377-6242

www.elementsportsplex.com

4. At KMR Equestrian Summer Camp, riders of all levels can improve their horsemanship and basic horse care skill and knowledge. Activities include daily rides, crafts and games as well as informational sessions from horse care professionals.

Ages: 7-15

Dates: June 6-July 21 (four sessions)

Cost: $700 ($650 by May 1); $300 deposit

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24706 FM 2978, Tomball

www.kmrequestrian.com

5. Teora Music School is hosting weeklong camps held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every week this summer except for the week of July 4. Campers will have the opportunity to work in a group to prepare and perform a piece of music.

Ages: 7 and older

Dates: June 5-Aug. 11

Cost: $480

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24913 Kuykendahl Road, Stes. C and D, Tomball

832-517-2659

www.teoramusic.com/summercamp

6. Located right next to Tomball’s Jerry Matheson Park, Texas Star Gymnastics will host children for gymnastics, crafts, tennis and playground visits from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. this summer. Campers must bring a lunch with them.

Ages: 4 and older

Dates: May 30-Aug. 14

Cost: $45 (per day)

DAY SP

1230 Ulrich Road, Tomball

281-255-9997

www.texasstargymnastics.net

7. Tomball Kids Club, hosted by the city of Tomball, is offering three camps this summer for school-age children. Alongside receiving a meal, campers will learn about exercise and nutrition, animals, and police and fire safety. Parents are required to stay with children during the camp.

Ages: 5-12

Dates: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11

Cost: Free

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Local Tomball parks

281-290-1003

www.tomballtx.gov/704/tomball-kids-club

Magnolia

8. Black Cat Theater and Academy is hosting a variety of one- and two-week theater camps this summer with campers able to enjoy acting, singing, dancing and improv.

Grades: K-12

Dates: May 30-July 28

Cost: $250-$350

ART DAY

331 Corporate Woods Drive, Ste. A4, Magnolia

281-747-9100

www.blackcattheateracademy.com

9. Discovery School of Invention provides hands-on camps in one-week sessions. Bug Crazy for ages 5-6 teaches children about local insects. Engineering Design for ages 7-10 teaches students about electricity as they design a functioning home. All camps are from 9 a.m.-noon.

Ages: 5-10

Dates: July 10-14, 17-21

Cost: $225 (per session)

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7806 Red Oak Drive, Magnolia

281-939-8139

www.discoverysi.org

10. Friends of Texas Wildlife will host four camp sessions in June, with children attending three days a week from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Campers will learn about local wildlife through hands-on experiences, games and crafts. Each day of the camps will focus on a different type of animal such as reptiles, birds or mammals with campers meeting live animals.

Ages: 7-12

Dates: June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30

Cost: $150

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29816 Dobbin Hufsmith Road, Magnolia

291-881-0677

www.ftwl.org

11. Kiddie Academy in Magnolia hosts a summer camp program with field trips, themed weeks, water play, movie days and special vendors.

Grades: K-5

Dates: May 30-mid-August

Cost: $250 (per week), $125 registration fee

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11767 FM 1488, Magnolia

936-286-3212

www.kiddieacademy.com/academies/magnolia

12. Lazy Acres offers 11 weeks of camp on its 20-acre facility, with each week having a different theme. In the Christian-based environment, campers will get the opportunity to learn more about different topics through fun crafts, activities and games with experienced counselors and staff on-site.

Grades: K-8

Dates: June 30-Aug. 10

Cost: $190-$225 (per week)

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13913 Stagecoach Road, Magnolia

281-356-8152

www.lazyacresevents.com/summercamp

13. Paint & Bubbles Studio offers weekly camps that feature different themes and activities focused on building creativity, artistic skills and self-confidence. The projects campers will have an opportunity to do include painting, drawing, mixed media, fiber arts, sculpting and crafting.

Ages: 4-12

Dates: May 30-July 31

Cost: $125-$345 (varies per camp)

ART DAY

31311 FM 2978, Ste. 107, Magnolia

346-703-2141

www.paintandbubbles.com

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14. Camp Blessing is an American Camp Association-accredited residential Christian summer camp geared for children and young adults with disabilities and their siblings. The fully accessible camp is designed to meet the varying needs of campers diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ministry aims to provide a fun and accepting environment for campers.

Ages: 7 and older

Dates: May 30-Aug. 6

Cost: $1,695 (need-based scholarships offered on a case-by-case basis)

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7227 Camp Blessing Lane, Brenham

281-259-5789

www.campblessing.org

15. Camp Olympia is a private, overnight summer camp located on Lake Livingston in the East Texas Piney Woods that offers one-, two- and three-week camp sessions. Activities held include wakeboarding, golf, horseback riding and a challenge course.

Ages: 6-16

Dates: May 28-Aug. 5

Cost: $2,285 (one week), $4,450 (two weeks), $5,575 (three weeks)

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723 Olympia Drive, Trinity

936-594-2541

www.campolympia.com

16. Carolina Creek Christian Camps offers The Wild Camp for grades K-5, Creekside Camp for grades 5-9, Elevate Camp for grades 9-12 and Family Camp for all ages. Family Camp is free for children age 4 and younger.

Grades: K-12

Dates: May 29-Sept. 5

Cost: $149-$879

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84 Wimberley Lane, Huntsville

936-594-4446

www.carolinacreek.org

17. Cordovan Art School provides creative art camps at four locations in the Houston area. Children can choose from more than 40 themes, including anime, superheroes, fantasy, clay, pottery and video game art. Full- and half-day programs are available, and extended care is also offered.

Ages: 5-16

Dates: May 30- Aug.18

Cost: $270-$570

ART DAY

8000 McBeth Way, Ste. 130, The Woodlands

281-645-6580

www.cordovanartschool.com

18. Geronimo Adventure Park offers three-day summer camps Mondays-Wednesdays. Activities include zip lining, axe throwing, rock wall climbing, crafts, and outdoor games and activities.

Ages: 6-16

Dates: May 29-Aug. 9

Cost: $125 (per day)

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6749 FM 2920, Spring

830-365-5867

www.geronimoadventurepark.com

19. The Woodlands Children’s Museum offers nine weeks of summer workshop sessions. The curriculum features age-appropriate activities in art, theater, culture, science, coding, filmmaking, animations, Roblox, Minecraft and other activities.

Ages: 4-10

Dates: June 5-Aug. 4

Cost: Contact museum for pricing

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4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands

281-465-0955

www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

20. YMCA Camp Cullen immerses its campers in nature throughout their time at the camp. The camp hosts outdoor activities, such as water sports, hiking, equestrian activities and adventure courses.

Ages: 7-17

Dates: June 4-Aug. 6

Cost: $1,195 (per week if enrolled before May), $1,295 (per week if enrolled after May)

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460 Cullen Loop, Ste. A, Trinity

936-594-2274

www.ymcacampcullen.org