ACADEMIC
Abacus Brain Gym- 9090 Jollyville Road, Ste. 107
- 512-775-0454
- www.abacusbraingym.com
- AGES: kindergarten–sixth grade
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 23
- COST: $175 (half day), $295 (full day) per week
- Children learn brain training and mental strategies as well as play games.
- Austin International School, 4001 Adelphi Lane
- 512-542-0076
- www.austinlibrary.org
- AGES: third–12th grades
- DATES: July 13–July 31
- COST: $450 for session
- Workshops allow children to work with mentors to explore, experiment, imagine and create new written works for publication. Idea generation, editing and publication are also topics.
- Doss Elementary School, 7005 Northledge Drive; Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive; Tobrary, 7817 Rockwood Lane
- 512-415-4120
- https://austintx.bitsbytesbots.com
- AGES: 6–14
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 14
- COST: $295 (half day) per week
- Courses include movie making, computer game creation, "Minecraft" and robotics.
- Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 3315 El Salido Parkway; Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive
- 512-808-0103
- www.curiouseinstein.com
- AGES: 6–12
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 7
- COST: $235 per week
- The camps include personalized curriculum, including math, science, creative writing, reading and playtime. Each week is themed with topics such as game design, renewable energy, geography, website creation and more.
- Austin Community College Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road
- 512-609-0052
- www.gameworldscamp.com
- AGES: 10–18
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 14
- COST: $500–$600 per week
- Campers learn skills to create their own video games as well as programming, design, audio engineering and art skills.
- 1400 W. Anderson Lane
- 512-916-4775
- www.girlstart.org
- AGES: girls in fourth–eighth grade
- DATES: June 8–July 31
- COST: $300 per week
- Camps focus on science, technology, engineering and math subjects in an informal environment.
- Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane
- 512-740-3024
- www.learningfun101.com
- AGES: Kindergarten–seventh grade
- DATES: June 8–12, Aug. 10–14 and Aug. 17–19
- COST: members: $360–$410 (full week), $215–$265 (half week)
- Students will explore programming with LEGO robotics and engineering, create LEGO structures with LEGO Master Builder Academy and discover the world of technology with LEGO Animation or Story Builder.
- Austin Children's Academy, 12310 N. RM 620; Hope Presbyterian Church, 11512 Olson Drive; Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane
- 512-892-1143
- www.austin.madscience.org
- AGES: 4–12
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $170 (half day), $280 (full day) per week
- Science-themed camps include hands-on educational activities using all five senses to spark imagination and curiosity.
- The Microsoft Store at The Domain, 3309 Esperanza Crossing, Ste. 104
- 512-582-6500
- www.microsoftstore.com/austin, [email protected]
- AGES: 8–13
- DATES: June 2–Aug. 29
- COST: free
- Topics include coding, photography, video game design, movie making and "Minecraft."
- Abel's North, 4001 W. Parmer Lane
- 512-258-4676
- www.moolahu.com
- AGES: 7–16
- DATES: June 22–Aug. 21
- COST: $300 per week, $230 (three days) plus cost of lunch
- Campers will start a business, make real money, learn to use money wisely, and develop leadership and personal accountability skills.
- 10435 Burnet Road, Ste. 108
- 512-588-2359
- www.phoenixaviation.org
- AGES: kindergarten–12th grade
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $350 per week
- Camps focus on hands-on, experiential learning using aviation and technology.
- Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Drive
- www.andersonrobotics.org
- AGES: fifth–12th grade
- DATES: June 20–24, 27–30
- COST: $250 per week, $275 after April 1
- Campers use creative problem-solving and hands-on learning with the Anderson High School Robotics Team.
ARTS & PERFORMANCE
AARC Young Actors Studio theater art camps- Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road
- 512-974-1700
- www.austintexas.gov/aarc
- AGES: 5–12
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 7
- COST: $270–$300 per two-week session
- Campers learn and develop acting and theater production skills while exploring Asian-American history and multiculturalism.
- 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 118
- 512-415-8267
- www.artplusacademy.com
- AGES: 5–17
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 21
- COST: $165 per week plus $25 supply fee
- Young artists will improve drawing and painting skills. Classes are available for different age groups.
- 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107
- 512-983-7022
- www.artamoreaustin.com
- AGES: 2 1/2–16
- DATES: June 9–Aug. 15
- COST: $190 per week
- Camps focus on creativity using art, science and tinkering.
- 13466 Gent Drive
- 512-797-6580
- www.ekcreations.net
- AGES: 6 and older
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 21
- COST: $195 per week
- Campers learn slip-cast ceramics, hand-building, wheel-thrown clay and finishing with glazes.
- Highland Mall, 6001 Airport Blvd.
- 512-850-4677
- www.magiccamp.com
- AGES: 5–12
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $275 one week, $550 two weeks
- Children learn life skills and confidence through magic, juggling and puppets.
- 12687 Research Blvd.
- 512-335-0013
- www.jwsd.net
- AGES: 3–13
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 21
- COST: $200 per week
- Themed dance camps include styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop.
- Dancer's Workshop, 11150 Research Blvd.
- 512-836-5437
- www.kidsactingstudio.com
- AGES: 5–15
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 14
- COST: $325 (full day) per week
- Musical and acting camps include "Frozen," "Annie" and "Tangled."
- 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107
- 512-349-7197
- www.dancersworkshopaustin.com
- AGES: 2–10
- DATES: June 2–Aug. 4
- COST: $185 (half day), $315 (full day) per week
- Dance camps include princess and rock star themes. More experienced dancers should register for summer intensives in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and more.
- 9070 Research Blvd., Ste. 105
- 512-373-2812
- www.lestudiodoor.com
- AGES: 3–18
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 14
- COST: $150 (half day), $250 (full day) per week
- Camps include dance- and ballet-intensive camps for students of all levels
- 13450 Research Blvd., Ste. 229
- 512-695-1694
- www.marmaladeskiesaustin.com
- AGES: kindergarten–eighth grade
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 14
- COST: $180 (half day), $360 (full day) per week
- Hands-on activities include crafting, fine arts, theme-based art projects and 3-D crafting. The week culminates in an art show for parents.
- 1000 Payton Gin Road, Ste. M
- 512-614-2447
- www.paintme-pottery.com
- AGES: 5–18
- DATES: June 8–July 13
- COST: $50 per week
- Campers will learn about clay sculpture and pottery making and participate in other arts and crafts.
- 2525 Anderson Lane, Ste. 138
- 512-670-2360
- www.austin.schoolofrock.com
- AGES: 6–18
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $550 (one week), $1,100 (two weeks)
- Camps use rock 'n roll to teach guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keys, and beginner- to advanced-level camps are available.
- 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 504
- 512-343-7732
- www.solesongsdanceacademy.com
- AGES: 2 1/2–16
- DATES: June 9–Aug. 15
- COST: $175 per week
- Dance camps include styles such as hip-hop, jazz and ballet.
GENERAL CAMPS
Anderson Mill Limited District- 11500 El Salido Parkway
- 512-258-4104
- www.amld.org
- AGES: 5–15
- DATES: June 9–Aug. 15
- COST: $175–$190 (day camp), $240 (adventure camp)
- The day camp includes tennis, volleyball and swim lessons, and the adventure camp involves field trips, such as to Schlitterbahn or Six Flags.
- 4001 Adelphi Lane
- 512-331-7806
- www.austininternationalschool.org
- AGES: 3–6
- DATES: June 8–July 17
- COST: $260 (half day), $580 (full day) for two-week session
- The bilingual camps are in French and Spanish and teach coordination and other healthy habits to keep children growing through dancing, singing and cooking.
- 10321 Boulder Lane
- 512-219-5100
- www.bluebonnetschool.com
- AGES: 5–10
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 20
- COST: $200
- Campers participate in weekly themed camps, such as Nature Explorers, Amazing Artists, Tales of Ancient Egypt, STEM with LEGO and more.
- Various drop-off/pickup locations
- 512-255-3661
- www.campdoublecreek.com
- AGES: 4–14
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $310 per week
- The activity-based day camp includes swimming, team-building games, a variety of sports, and arts and crafts.
- Jump! Gymnastics, 2117 W. Anderson Lane
- 512-593-6226
- www.jumpgymnastics.com
- AGES: 3–12
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $210–$350 per week
- The action-packed, themed-based camps include a variety of activities, such as gymnastics, yoga, arts and crafts, and games.
- Toybrary Austin, 7817 Rockwood Lane
- [email protected]
- AGES: entering kindergarten in fall 2015
- DATES: Aug. 3–7
- COST: $300
- Camps aim to provide engaging, literacy-rich instruction to incoming kindergartners as well as relay to parents personalized feedback, tips and ideas to help at home.
- Arboretum duck pond, 10000 Research Blvd. (drop-off/pickup location)
- 512-658-6285
- www.camponthemove.com
- AGES: 7–14
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 14
- COST: $295–$360 per week
- Campers will travel throughout Austin, San Antonio and Arlington visiting Schlitterbahn, Hawaiian Falls, SeaWorld and GattiTown.
- Wholesome Generation Holistic Schoolhouse, 4001 Burr Oak Lane
- www.wholesomegeneration.org/programs/wholesome-camps
- AGES: 3 1/2-13
- DATES: June 8-July 31
- COST: $350
- Hands-on activities and trips include art, kayaking, hiking, visiting the wildflower center, using herbs and wildflowers to create potions, dance, yoga, capoeira sessions and learning about urban farms and beekeeping.
- 11400 N. MoPac
- 512-241-0233
- www.hpbc.org/quarries
- AGES: first–sixth grade
- DATES: June 1–July 31
- COST: $159–$245 per week
- Each week offers a different theme with a variety of activities related to that theme.
- Little Land Play Gym, 13802 N. US 183, Ste. 107
- 512-827-3601
- www.littlelandplaygym.com
- AGES: 18 months–6 years
- DATES: June–August
- COST: $50–$70 per week
- Summer programs provide an environment for children to play and take part in developmental activities, such as open play, music, art and social skills.
- Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Drive
- 512-401-8119
- www.austintexas.gov/department/pickfair-community-center
- AGES: 5–11
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 21
- COST: $94 (Austin residents), $132 (nonresidents) per week
- Camps involve games, sports and crafts, among other activities, with each week having a different theme.
- Balcones District Park, 12017 Amherst Drive (drop-off/pickup location)
- 512-771-3188
- www.wetwildcamp.com
- AGES: 6–15
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $320 per week
- Activities in the field trip–based day camp include visits to water and amusement parks, swimming, tubing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.
- Multiple locations
- 512-236-9622 www.austinymca.org
- AGES: 4–14
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $165 (members), $200 (nonmembers) per week; $190 (members), $225 (nonmembers) for adventure camp
- Campers will be involved in swimming, field trips, games, crafts and more.
SPORTS
Aim and Focus Karate- 8516 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 100
- 512-257-8552
- www.aimandfocus.com
- AGES: 5–12
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 21
- COST: $175 (existing students), $200 (new students) per week
- The high-energy camp is centered on martial arts with other field trips and activities to improve focus, discipline and self-esteem.
- 9308 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 600
- 512-335-5425
- www.austinkarateacademy.com
- AGES: 5–14
- DATES: July 13–17
- COST: $199 per week
- Campers will develop a sense of integrity and improve skills in areas such as balance, coordination, posture, motor skills and self-defense.
- Multiple locations
- 512-799-8891
- www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com
- AGES: 7–16
- DATES: June 15–Aug. 13
- COST: $220 per week
- The basketball camp for boys and girls includes game competition, intensive drills and lectures.
- 6001 W. Parmer Lane
- 512-219-9930
- www.capgym.com
- AGES: 3–9
- DATES: June 9–Aug. 18
- COST: $90 per week plus a $35 registration fee
- Activities include instructional gymnastics and arts and crafts. The camp meets Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Purple Sage Elementary School, 11801 Tanglebriar Trail; The Quarries Church, 11400 MoPac
- 512-494-6966, ext. 121
- www.cgvictory.org/camps
- AGES: 7–14
- DATES: July 20–25, 27–Aug. 1
- COST: $225 (discounts available through May)
- Children will participate in nonconventional games, rock climbing, dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, tug-of-war and relay races at this camp, which culminates with an obstacle course.
- Cook Elementary School, 1511 Cripple Creek Drive; Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive
- 512-416-7705
- www.challengersports.com
- AGES: 3–11
- DATES: June 22–26, July 27–31
- COST: $117–$176 per week
- British soccer coaches help campers work on foot skills, juggling, tactical practices and daily tournament play, and TetraBrazil camp teaches campers ball control, foot skills and other Brazilian soccer moves.
- Hearts & Paws, 13291 Pond Springs Road
- 512-249-7255
- www.heartsandpaws.com
- AGES: 6–16
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 7
- COST: $295–$395 (one week), $765 (two weeks)
- Campers will train their own dogs or a rescue dog to learn agility, tricks and manners through games.
- One World Karate, 9029 Research Blvd., Ste. 100-B
- 512-791-9327
- www.1worldkarate.com
- AGES: 4–18
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 14
- COST: $95 per week
- Camps are geared for children with autism and Asperger's syndrome and incorporate martial arts to improve skills.
- Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive
- 512-413-8541
- www.leaguelineup.com/mvpbaseball
- AGES: 5–12
- DATES: June 8–11, 15–18
- COST: $165 per week Activities include hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, conditioning and team work.
- Town and Country 9100 Meadowheath Drive
- 805-845-6801
- www.onesoccerschools.com
- AGES: 3–18
- DATES: June 15–19
- COST: $100–$319 (before June 1)
- Camps are offered for children of various ages and skill levels to improve technical and tactical soccer skills.
- Town & Country Optimist Club, 9100 Meadowheath Drive; Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive
- 512-331-0438
- www.tandcsports.org
- AGES: 3–8 (Soccer Shots), third–ninth grades (basketball camps)
- DATES: June 8–July 17
- COST: $150–$190 per week
- Sports camps include boys and girls basketball and Soccer Shots.
- YES! Youth Fitness and Sports Performance, 13530 N. US 183, Ste. 102
- 512-872-4242 www.yesaustintx.com
- AGES: 5 and older
- DATES: June 8–Aug. 6
- COST: $65–$100 per week
- Camps include a focus on interactive games, sports training, developing fitness skills, and a girls-only fitness and sports training camp.
