Whether you’re seeking to fill your child’s summer schedule with an array of enriching experiences or simply aiming to occupy a week or two, the 2025 Austin Camp Guide is your ultimate resource. Delve into a myriad of options tailored to suit every interest and need, ensuring an unforgettable summer for your child. Explore a diverse selection ranging from immersive art camps sparking creativity to adventurous overnight retreats fostering camaraderie and independence. Your children can dive into the world of technology, hone athletic skills, or express themselves through art, STEM, and more.
All-Star Sports Camp
We promote teamwork and sportsmanship through healthy competition via sports and active games. Teaching children basic skills and game rules allows every child the chance to discover new talents and push themselves to refine their natural abilities. Above all, we want to ensure that every kid has fun exploring a variety of sports while making friends and memories along the way! Full day campers are also provided lunch from amazing local restaurants.
Ages:
5-13 years old
Dates:
Spring Break, March 11-15 / Summer, May 24 – Aug 19
Locations:
Austin: SoccerZone South Austin, 9501 Menchaca Rd
Cedar Park: SoccerZone Lakeline, 920 Old Mill Rd
Cost:
$395/week (full-day); $245/half-week (half-day)
More Information
Phone: South Austin 512-280-2244 / Lakeline 512-940-4025
Email: play@allstarsportscamp.org
Art Camps at Art Garage
The Art Garage camps are a place where your kiddo can explore unique art mediums: ceramics, glass fusion, painting, sculpture, make new friends, and thrive under the care of our amazing art teachers. Each camp has a unique theme, with curated projects that stem from a subject or art medium your artist is already drawn to. We lovingly put together some of the most creative art camps in Austin! Join us this year for favorites like Slumber Party, Art Around the World, Swifties, and Hogwarts, and check out our new curriculum themes: Barbie, Animal Crossing, Star Wars, and Music Fest Art Camp! Camp runs 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with flexible care available 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mom owned and operated in Austin for over 15 summers!
Ages: 6-15 years old
Dates: Both Spring Break and Summer: May 27 – August 15
Locations:
11190 Circle Dr
5501 North Lamar Blvd
Cost: Single Day $95 / Full Week $399
More Information
Phone: 512-852-9900 or 737-330-3289
Email: hello@theartgarageaustin.com
Art Camps at Cordovan Art School
Cordovan Art School has been voted the BEST creative Art Camps in the greater Austin area! Unlock your kids’ imagination in a fun, engaging Art Camp with a variety of weekly themes, and media, including Clay, Pottery Wheel, Watercolor, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Pottery Painting, Mixed Media and more!
Popular themes include: “Island Art with Moana, Lilo & Friends”, “Talk with the Animals” (with visits from live exotic animals!), “Yay Clay”, “Pokemon”, “Pikachu”, “Under the Sea”, “Good vs. Wicked”, “Minecraft & Gamers Guide to Art”, “Canvas and Clay”, “Hidden Clues & Mystery Art”, and more! Full or half day camps with extended care available.
Ages: 5-16 years old
Dates: Spring break: March 17-21 / Summer Camps: May 27 – August 15
Cost: Starting at $299. Prices vary by location for half-day/full-day options. See website for more details.
Locations:
Round Rock: 3810 Gattis School Rd, Suite #108
Cedar Park: 200 Buttercup Blvd, Suite 122
Northwest Austin: 8108 Mesa Dr, Suite B-102
Southwest Austin: 9217 Highway 290 West, Suite 140
Georgetown: 816 South Main St
More Information
Email: Info@cordovanartschool.com
Badgerdog Creative Writing Camp
Badgerdog Creative Writing summer camps fun yet challenging camps provide a space for young writers to immerse themselves in an imaginative writing experience. Camps are intimately-sized and led by Austin’s professional writers.
Our traditional three-week camps include fun exercises in poetry, fiction, and revision. We also offer two-week camps and one-week camps which cover a specific genre such as screenwriting and novel writing.
At the end of the summer, all camp students will have their work published in one of two professionally produced anthologies: ‘Rise’ for elementary-aged writers, and ‘Emerge’ for middle- and high-school writers.
In the fall, Badgerdog hosts a Young Authors Reading & Anthology Launch where selected campers perform their work and celebrate the launch of the anthologies.
Ages: 8-17; rising 3rd to 12th graders
Dates: Session A: June 2 – June 20 / Session B: June 9 – June 27 / Session C: July 7 – July 25
Cost: $400 to $550
Locations:
Griffin School, 5001 Evans Ave
Meridian School, 2555 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock
Parkside Community School, 3207 W Slaughter Ln
Austin International School, 4001 Adelphi Ln
Trinity Episcopal School, 3901 Bee Cave Rd
More Information
Phone: (512) 542-0076
Email: badgerdog@austinlibrary.org
Camp GG: Fortnite Elite Training
Camp GG: Elite Fortnite Training – The Ultimate Gamer’s Experience! Are you ready to level up your Fortnite skills and dominate the competition? Camp GG: Elite Fortnite Training is the ultimate 5-day gaming experience, designed to take you from a casual player to an elite competitor. Whether you’re aiming to out-build, out-edit, or out-strategize your opponents, this camp will teach you everything you need to win more fights, think like a pro, and build unstoppable teamwork skills.
Each morning, you’ll dive into pro-level training, mastering aiming mechanics, building strategies, edit speed, and movement techniques. Through custom drills, Aimlabs training, and game-based coaching, you’ll sharpen your reflexes and improve your decision-making under pressure. Our expert coaches will help you analyze your gameplay, break bad habits, and train like an esports athlete.
But Fortnite isn’t just about mechanics—it’s about strategy and teamwork. You’ll practice clear communication, role delegation, and tournament-level tactics with your squad. Ever wondered how pros rotate late game, manage materials, and make clutch plays? We’ll teach you exactly that.
In the afternoons, it’s time to take the action off-screen with Gellyball, Laser Tag, Urban Air, and more! These activities will sharpen your teamwork, reflexes, and endurance, just like a true competitor. The week builds up to the final Fortnite Tournament, where you’ll put your skills to the test, compete for glory, and celebrate your progress at the Awards Ceremony!
If you love Fortnite and want to train like a champion while having a blast, Camp GG is where you belong! Ready to drop in and prove you’ve got what it takes? Let’s go!
Ages: 9-15 years old
Dates: Summer Camp 1: June 23 – June 27; Camp 2: July 7 – July 11
Cost: $550
Location: NextGen Academy Campus – 13915 US-183
More Information
Email: admissions@nextgenacademy.school
Creator Camp
Creator Camp, as seen on Shark Tank, brings an unforgettable summer experience to Austin! We offer hands-on creative tech programs for kids ages 6–13, designed to spark creativity and teamwork. From filmmaking and animation to YouTube content creation and game development, our camps have something for every aspiring creator. Kids can produce short films with Hollywood-style effects, design custom games in Roblox and Minecraft, or create their own music tracks. Led by experienced instructors, each camp encourages collaboration, innovation, and a love for learning.
Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM, with aftercare available until 4:30 PM for an additional fee. Families can enjoy sibling discounts, bundle deals, and early registration savings to make summer camp even more accessible. Don’t miss this chance for your child to learn cutting-edge skills while having fun in a supportive and exciting environment. Unlimited Camp Access with Summer Pass starting at $999! Reserve your child’s spot today and watch their creativity shine!
Ages: 6-13 years old
Cost: 3-Day Camps (Monday–Wednesday): $238–$266 / 2-Day Camps (Thursday–Friday): $159–$178
Dates: Weekly from June 2 to August 8 with flexible 3-day and 2-day options Visit creatorcamp.org to explore camp details, schedules, and enrollment options.
Locations: Cedar Park, Central Austin, South Austin, Lakeway
More information
Phone: 512-753-5878
Email: support@creatorcamp.org
DIY Studio
Calling all creative Makers! Get ready for the ultimate DIY experience at our summer camps where imagination runs wild and sophisticated crafting comes to life! During our daily craft sessions (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM), kids dive into a world where they’re the designers, makers, and creators of their own amazing projects. This is where friendships form and creativity blooms – every week brings new projects, new techniques, and endless possibilities!
Our maker space is packed with premium tools and materials, including our famous bead bar where kids create everything from friendship bracelets to elevated room decorations.
Summer 2025 Weekly Themes:
Glow & Glam Lab: Beauty Making Boutique (June 2-6 & July 7-11) Create your own skincare and makeup line in our beauty laboratory!
Pop Star Style: In our Craft Era (June 9-13) Unleash your inner star with dazzling DIY accessories and merch!
Style & Stitch Studio: Runway Ready Designs (June 16-20 & July 14-18) Design and craft your own fashion statements!
Messy Maker Studio: Paint, Slime & Marbl (June 23-27) Get gloriously messy with hands-on creative experiments!
Petals & Pigment Lab: Nature’s Color Studio (July 21-25) Transform natural inspiration into blooming wonderful creations!
Dream Room Makeover: Design Your Happy Place (July 28-Aug 1) Create custom decor to transform your space! Sneaks & Style: Back to School Essentials (Aug 4-8) Design your perfect back-to-school accessories and gear!
Whether your child is a DIY enthusiast or just discovering their maker magic, our summer camps are the perfect spot for turning creative dreams into reality. Ready to make this summer unforgettable? Limited spots available!
Ages: Kindergarten – 6th grade
Dates: Summer / June 12 – August 8
Location: Central Austin, 1721 W 35th St
Cost: $450
More Information
Email: Mica@austindiystudio.com
Elite University Summer Camps
Elite University Summer Camp is Austin’s premier summer camp program for ages 5 – 11. The variety of camps that Elite University Summer Camps provides means there is something for everyone! Camp offerings includes: nature camps, stem camps, visual and culinary arts camp, and sports camps. Each program also features fun field trips! With three Austin area locations there is bound to be an Elite U in your neighborhood. Don’t miss out on the best Elite U has to offer. Register online today!
Ages: 5-11 years old
Dates: May 27th – August 8th
Locations:
Camp Lakeway, 3000 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood
Camp Steiner Ranch, 5000 Marshall Ford Rd
Camp West Lake Hills, 3525 Bee Caves Rd
Cost: $325 – $485
More Information:
Phone: 832-350- 6194
Fantastic Magic Camp
Kids ages 5-12 will have a blast at Fantastic Magic Camp! Since 1993, Fantastic Magic Camp has incorporated magic, juggling, puppetry, and a LOT of fun to foster empathy and cooperation while building children’s self-esteem. Our Camp will keep your kids engaged all day – and long after they come home in the afternoon. Our Spring and Summer Camps are fully inclusive day camps that children often cite as the most fun they’ve had at any camp.
We do not foster competition among the campers; instead, we provide them with a safe place to try new things and improve their skills. Campers’ days will be filled with fun, adventure, and discoveries. Each day ends with a show by a professional magician, juggler, or clown.
Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m., with an optional rehearsal time between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
All camps include teaching material – at no additional cost!
Ages: 5-12 years old
Dates: Spring Break, March 17-21 / Summer, June 2 – August 15
Locations: North Central Austin (Crestview) and NE Austin in Pflugerville ISD (Mt Playmore)
Cost: $425 per week
More Information
Phone: 512-988-3045
Email: peter@magiccamp.com
Idea Lab Kids
Celebrating 8 years in Austin! Unleash your child’s creativity and curiosity this summer at the 2025 Idea Lab Summer Camp! Designed for young innovators aged 5-12, our hands-on programs combine the thrill of discovery with the power of imagination. Our award winning STEM Curriculum will keep your kids engaged throughout the summer with awesome projects! From coding and robotics to engineering projects, science experiments, and entrepreneurship, campers will dive into dynamic summer camps led by experienced educators. Every week features a unique theme, ensuring a summer packed with learning, laughter, and memorable experiences.
What to Expect:
● Interactive STEM sessions
● Collaborative projects to build teamwork and problem-solving skills
● Active play activities and gym games to connect with nature and peers
Give your child the gift of exploration and growth this summer in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. Spaces are limited—secure your spot today!
Ages: 5-12 years old
Dates: Spring break and summer camps available
Cost: $445 per week
Locations:
Idea Lab Central, 8620 Burnet Rd
Idea Lab NW, 13642 Research Blvd
Magellan International School, 7501 N Capital of Texas Hwy
More Information
Phone: 512-494-6744
Jump! Gymnastics
Imagine a world where superheroes are real, pirates are friendly, and every little girl is a princess. Grab your passport and join Jeremiah Frog as he embarks on an adventure like no other. Camp Jump! offers week-long, half-day, and full-day opportunities for children to explore their imaginations through a theme-based curriculum featuring gymnastics, art exploration, interactive centers, sports skills, social integration, dramatic play, yoga, music, and dance. Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp 8 times. Come find out why!
Ages: 3-10 years old (must be potty trained)
Dates: Spring break: March 17-20 / Summer: June 2-August 15
Locations:
North Austin: 2117 W. Anderson Ln
The Domain: 10910 Domain Dr, Unit 112
South Austin: 6800 West Gate Blvd, Unit 111
Cost: Full day: $445 / Half Day: $355
Discount: Receive 10% off when registering siblings
More Information
Phone: 512-593-6226
Kidventure Summer Day and Overnight Camp
As a parent, you desire a summer experience for your child that combines fun, safety, and personal growth. At Kidventure Summer Camp, we recognize this aspiration and have dedicated ourselves to crafting such enriching experiences since 1994.
Finding a summer camp that offers both enjoyment and meaningful development can be daunting. Kidventure’s Passport to Adventure 2025 is designed to be your child’s gateway to a summer filled with exploration, learning, and timeless memories. Each week, campers embark on new journeys to thrilling destinations, making new friends and discovering their potential.
With over 30 years of experience, Kidventure provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Our programs are tailored to different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate activities that foster growth and development.
By enrolling your child in Kidventure Summer Camp, you’re providing them with opportunities to engage in diverse activities such as sports, art projects, team-building exercises, and more. These experiences are designed to build self-esteem, develop teamwork skills, and create lasting memories.
Don’t let this summer be just another break. Give your child the opportunity to embark on adventures that build character and create lifelong memories. Enroll now to secure a spot for your child at Kidventure Summer Camp. Let’s make this summer the start of something extraordinary!
Ages: Day Camp: 3-5 years old & 1st-5th grade / Overnight Camp 8 – 16 years old
Dates: Spring Break: March 17-21 / Summer: June 2 – August 8
Cost: Day Camps: $360 Overnight Camps: $1620
Locations:
Camp Lakeway, Camp Rough Hollow, Camp Steiner, Camp Blue House (Westlake), Camp Sweetwater, Camp Round Rock (Avery Ranch)
More Information
Phone: 512-263-8993
Email: Austin@kidventure.com
Neuron Garage
Neuron Garage is a weekly summer and spring break camp where children use a variety of recycled materials to build solutions to weekly themed challenges. Campers cultivate a growth mindset through this hands-on building, collaboration, and meaningful discussions. Our program is designed to teach children that their talents and abilities can be developed through good strategies, hard work, and feedback so that they take on bigger challenges in life and stick with those challenges longer, unlocking their full potential.
Our camp serves children ages 5 -12 from 8:30am – 3:30pm with the option to extend the day until 5:30pm. Campers are divided into groups based on age, and activities are tailored appropriately. Some campers come for just one week, while others experience the benefits of our program all summer long.
Join in the building fun this summer at the Neuron Garage and help your child unlock their full potential!
Ages: 5-12 years old
Dates: Spring Break at North/Central location: March 17 – 21 / Summer Camp Dates: June 2 – August 1
Cost: Spring Break Camp: $400 / Summer Camp: $425
Locations:
North/Central Austin: St. Francis School, 300 E Huntland Dr
South Austin: Wayside Eden Park Academy, 6215 Menchaca Rd
Westlake: Trinity Episcopal School, 3901 Bee Cave Rd
More Information
Email: info@neurongarage.com
Summer Wonders
Summer Wonders at ACE Academy is an exciting, hands-on summer program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in campers of all ages. Since 1999, we’ve provided a fun, challenging, and inclusive experience, led by enthusiastic teachers who bring learning to life.
Located on our picturesque Austin campus, Summer Wonders offers a diverse range of engaging activities in STEM, arts, humanities, and more. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a two-week theater camp, where young performers will develop their acting skills, explore storytelling, and work together to stage a full production of Matilda Jr. at the end of the session! We’re also partnering with Sticky Fingers Cooking to bring delicious, hands-on cooking classes to our campers, helping them build confidence in the kitchen while learning about nutrition and global cuisines.
For gamers and builders, we’re offering Dungeons & Dragons, Minecraft, and LEGO camps, where campers can embark on epic adventures, unleash their creativity, and solve challenges in collaborative, immersive environments.
Whether your child is an aspiring scientist, artist, actor, chef, or adventurer, Summer Wonders provides the perfect space to explore new interests, make friends, and create lasting memories. Join us for an unforgettable summer of discovery and fun!
Ages: 6-17 years old
Dates: Week 1: June 9-13 / Week 2: June 16-20 / Week 3: June 23-27 / Week 4: July 7-11 / Week 5: July 14-18/ Week 6: July 21-25
Cost: $430 per week
Location: 5206 Balcones Dr
More Information
Email: summerwonders@austingifted.org
UTeach Outreach Summer STEM Camps
Registration is now open for all 2025 UTeach Outreach summer camps! We offer a variety of programs that inspire and engage 3rd-12th graders with inquiry-based, hands-on STEM content. All camps are held at UT Austin and give students an opportunity to engage in inquiry-based STEM activities, explore campus, tour research labs, interact with industry professionals, and play sports at Gregory Gym. Camps include the UT PREP Summer STEM Pathway, Chemistry, Research in Life Sciences, Physics & Math, Research & Statistics, and Engineering & CS. Early bird pricing ends March 1st!
Ages: 8-17 years old
Dates: June 2 – August 1
Cost: $599-$2,700
Location: The University of Texas at Austin, 103 W 24th St
More Information
Phone: 512-471-4992
Email: summercamps@uteach.utexas.edu
