This guide is meant to provide families with opportunities for children of all ages to learn a new skill, hone their talents, or participate in outdoor activities this summer.
Katy GT Academy
Ages: 18 months-6 years (preschool program), ages 3-16 (regular camps) Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 (weekly) Cost: $139-$270 (varies by class) The educational facility offers academic camps ranging from one week to four weeks. Academic camps are led by certified teachers and cover math, science, computer software and SAT preparation. Other camps include basketball, ice skating, chess and robotics. 21020 Highland Knolls Drive, Katy 281-646-7360 www.katygtacademy.org/summer_camp
University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown hosts six different summer camps at the Faith West Academy and Community Center. Faith West Academy and Community Center 2225 Porter Road, Katy 713-221-8032 www.uhd.edu/kids www.compucamp2017.com
Engineering Camp
Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 5-July 14 Cost: $249-$295 Students learn the basics of engineering and can choose from six different classes.
CompuCamp
Ages: 10-17 Dates: June 5-July 14 Cost: $285-329 Attendees learn advanced skills about computers, and delve into construction, operating systems and programming.
Science Camp
Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 5-July 14 Cost: $249-$295 Students learn a variety of science skills, including chemistry, electronics and robotics. Various classes focus on constructing robots, droids and drones.
Writing Camp
Ages: 8-16 Dates: June 5-July 14 Cost: $249-$295 Writing camp is designed to help students improve their writing skills, including sentence structure, organization, word choice and finding a voice.
Language Camp
Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 5-July 14 Cost: $249-269 per week Students learn the basics of Spanish and French, including vocabulary, pronunciation, verb conjugation and basic skills.
Summer Academy
Ages: 10-16 Dates: June 5-July 14 Cost: Varies by program ranging from $269 to $695 per session Elementary school and junior high school students choose math or communication classes to have fun and to improve their skills.
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Circle Lake Ranch Horse Camp
Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 (weekly) Cost: $399 (per week) Children receive daily instruction in an introduction to horse riding and ownership. Circle Lake Ranch owns 23 horses selected for their gentle demeanor, and student interns are available to walk alongside beginner horse riders until they feel comfortable enough to ride on their own. Along with learning the basics of horse riding, students rotate through different learning centers that include lessons on horse feeding, putting equipment on horses, washing and grooming and identifying the parts of a horse. Children produce horse-related artwork and participate in a horse show on the last day of camp. 1102 Circle Lake Drive, Katy 281-395-4311 www.circlelakeranch.com
Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center classes
Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 (9 a.m.-noon), 1-4 p.m.) Cost: $210-$425 (per week,) Aug 7-11 (with a 50 percent discount for children of Katy ISD employees) The Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center offers a chance for children to put on theater productions. Camp options also include art and music classes. 2501 S. Mason Road, Ste. 290, Katy 281-829-2787 www.kvpac.org
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School of Rock music camps
Ages: 6 and older (camps vary by age) Dates: June 12-July 28 Cost: $175–$400 per week Children with and without musical experience find out what it is like to be a rock star at School of Rock Katy’s Performance Camps. Beginners spend a week picking up any instrument that appeals to them and learning how to play, while more experienced youth musicians spend an entire week learning to perform and practicing their craft. 3750 S. Mason Road, Ste. 800, Katy 281-769-7010 www.katy.schoolofrock.com
Camp West
Ages: grades K-7 Dates: June 19-23, June 26-June 30, July 10-14 Cost: $250 (per week with extra fees for early drop-off and late pickup) Attendees at camp begin each day with high-energy, interactive performances. There are also worship sessions, games and live character skits. Participants engage in various sports activities, including zip lining, enjoying water slides and swimming. Swimming lessons are also offered for an extra $50 fee. Faith West Academy 2225 Porter Road, Katy 281-391-5683 www.faithwest.org/camps/camp-west
American Robotics Academy
Ages: 6 and older Dates: June 5-July 14 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Cost: $179- $269 At robotics camp, the staff focuses on team building, problem-solving, creativity and fun. Campers attend a full- or half-day camp and work with Lego bricks, axles, gears, beams, wheels, motors and microcomputers. They learn how to design, build and test remote-controlled miniature robots. Faith West Academy 2225 Porter Road, Katy 281-599-7626 www.roboticsacademy.com
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Coder Kids
Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 12- Aug. 14 Cost: $350-$400 At Coder Kids, children will learn how to code games, animation projects, music and stories from scratch through fun activities and programs. The goal of the camp is to help kids develop friendships and critical thinking skills. Best in Class Education Center 3750 S Mason Road, Katy 281-803-9172 www.coder-kids.com
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Nutty Scientists
Ages: 6-11 Dates: (Camp 1) June 13- 17, (Camp 2) Aug 8- 12 (9 a.m.–noon) Cost: $180 (per week) Nutty Scientists Fort Bend summer camps provide children with a safe environment to explore the wonders of science. Each camp contains a different educational theme. At Camp 1, attendees learn about space science with various activities, including astronaut training, rocket science and rover design. In Camp 2, campers discover smart machines, robotics and simple machines. Gideon Learning Center 23122 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 832-280-7915 www.nuttyscientists.com/fortbend/our-programs-events/camps/
Summer Discovery Camps
Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 5-Aug. 25 Cost: $275 to $350 At the Houston Museum District’s Health Museum, children can attend weekly camps that let them study forensic science, organ dissection, healthy eating habits, 3-D printing and robotics among others. Games and activities are also a part of The Health Museum’s Summer Discovery Camp experience. The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston 713-521-1515 www.thehealthmuseum.org/camps
Carolina Creek Christian camps
Ages: grades K-12 Dates: June 4-Aug. 12 Cost: $390 (four-day camps); $780 (six-day camps) Carolina Creek Christian Camps provide a variety of sports and activities. Activities include ropes courses, swimming, a water park, wakeboarding and tubing. 84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville 936-594-4446 www.carolinacreek.org
Discover 252
Ages: grades K-5 Dates: July 17-21 Cost: $250 Campers participate in a variety of activities, including wall climbing, sports, crafts and team-building exercises at this Christian-based camp. St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy 830-620-4263 www.tbarmcamps.org/stpeters
AKA Sports Camp
Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 19 Cost: $175 per week (full day), $125 per week (half day) At its 10,000-square-foot facility with more than 2 acres of outdoor play area, AKA Sports Camp provides an atmosphere where children can participate in arts and crafts, Bible studies, and a variety of sports, including baseball, football, soccer and volleyball. Children also go on four field trips per week. American Kids Athletics 3211 N. Fry Road, Katy 281-492-2411 www.akasportscamp.com
