Summer is in full swing and that means Austin summer camp registrations are open. Camps are a great way for kids to develop independence and leadership skills, while having fun and building lasting friendships. Not to mention it gives you a much-needed mid-summer break. We have compiled a list of several of the best summer camps Austin has to offer!
Kidventure
Summer 2022 Dates: June 6 – August 12
Austin Office Address: 14425 Falcon Head Blvd E-100 Suite E-100 Austin, Texas 78738
Phone: 512-263-8992
Offering both day and overnight summer camps in Austin, each week provides custom, unique adventures aimed to give your kids a wholesome, well-rounded experience. Kidventure offers a wide variety of camp activities designed to help your child build confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth through fun and learning. Activities include art, games and play, exploration, and reflection. Kidventure has even partnered with Texas foster families to provide camp opportunities for kids to attend camp who may not otherwise have the opportunity. With several locations throughout the Austin area, serving ages 3 through 12 years old, there are plenty of options for your camper.
Camp Doublecreek
Summer 2022 Dates: May 31 – August 8
Address: 800 Doublecreek Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78664
Phone: 512-255-3661
To challenge, engage, encourage and inspire children, campers are encouraged to participate in a variety of over 30 classic camp activities such as horseback riding, a climbing wall, swimming, archery, and arts and crafts. Campers can enjoy different theme weeks such as Superhero Week, Back to the Future Week, and Dancing with the Counselor Week. Camp Doublecreek makes it extra easy on parents by providing free transportation to and from camp from several locations throughout the Austin area.
Camp 512
Summer 2022 Dates: June 6 – August 5
Address: 9411 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78733
Phone: 512-680-6721
Camp 512 aims to instill a love of Austin in kids from a young age by introducing them to plenty of fun activities throughout the greater Austin area. Through daily themes and field trips, campers will have the opportunity to dive into Austin’s rich history, cultural diversity, and natural wonders. Your child will visit iconic Austin locations such as McKinney Falls, TDS Exotic Game Ranch, and Barton Springs. With this hands-on approach to exploring Austin, your child is sure to develop a great appreciation for their hometown (or new town).
Squishy Banana Studios
Summer 2022 Dates: June 6 – August 12
Address: 11800 Johnny Weismuller Lane Austin, TX 78748
Phone: 512-256-4662
Have a junior cinephile in your family? Summer camps at Squishy Banana Studios may be a great option for them. Camps are aimed to let your creative child express themselves through film by creating their very own short film from start to finish. Each week campers get to practice being the writer, director, actor, producer, and editor as they create different genres of films. Squishy Banana Studios caters to kids grades Kindergarten through 6th.
Fantastic Magic Camp
Summer 2022 Dates: May 31 – August 12
Address: 7500 Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-988-3045
Using magic, puppetry, ventriloquism, and storytelling, Fantastic Magic Camp uses some of Austin’s best entertainers to instill confidence and life skills in campers ages 6 through 12. Families can enroll their little magicians in one of nine two-week-long summer camps in Austin sessions with the option of two different locations in the Austin area. In addition to learning magic themselves, campers also have the opportunity to attend live magic shows throughout each week.
Camp for All
Summer 2022 Dates: May 26 – August 12
Address: 6301 Rehburg Road Burton, TX 77835
Phone: 979-289-3752
Located in Burton, Texas, just an hour and a half east of Austin, Camp for All is designed to give children with special needs the opportunity to experience camp and nature regardless of their physical challenges. The campground is designed with inclusivity in mind by providing an environment that is free of the barriers these children may experience on a day-to-day basis. Campers have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of activities such as swimming, archery, and disc golf. Camp for All strives to build campers’ confidence by providing hope and reminding them they are not alone.
Camp Champions
Summer 2022 Dates: June 5-August 13
Address: 775 Camp Road Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: 830-598-2571
Resting on the banks of LBJ lake, deep in the Texas Hill Country, is Camp Champions in Marble Falls. Here, campers will have the best week(s) ever participating in water-skiing, zip-lining, rock-climbing, swimming, art, archery, and more. Campers can choose an overnight summer camp session lasting between one to four weeks. Their sleeping arrangements are set up to encourage lasting bonds between campers. Many cabins are even built over water, in forts, or with slides coming down.
All-Star Sports Camp
Summer 2022 Dates: May 30 – August 19
Phone: 512-280-2244 (Austin) & 512-940-4025 (Cedar Park)
As the winner of several best summer camp awards, you can’t go wrong with All-Star Sports Camp. Here, campers will challenge themselves by participating in sports games that encourage sportsmanship, character building, and teamwork. All-Star Sports Camp has a mission to help kids be active, healthy, and happy. Several locations and dates are available throughout the Austin area each offering free lunches and early drop-off or late pickup.
Cordovan Art School
From acrylics to pottery, your child is sure to learn what it takes to create a masterpiece at Cordovan Art School. They teach a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, w
Summer 2022 Dates: May 31 – August 16
From acrylics to pottery, your child is sure to learn what it takes to create a masterpiece at Cordovan Art School. They teach a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, watercolors, paper mache, and more so your camper will develop a deep appreciation for art and the creative process. Students will be amazed at what they learn to create by practicing fundamental techniques. A different art theme is covered each week in full or half-day summer camps around Austin geared towards each level. With over five locations around the greater Austin area, Cordovan Art School serves children ages 5 through 16.
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