Looking for great summer camps for 2025? Whether your kids are into the arts, robotics, sports, or all of the above, there are so many options to explore in the Austin area. Browse the listings below to help you find the best camps for your family.
If you’re looking for after-school (and weekend) activities for your kids this winter and spring, scroll past camps on this page to see our big round-up!
*Header photo via Camp 512
Camps
Many of these are summer camps in the Austin area, though some have holiday and break camps as well. Be sure to check out our Spring Break Camps, Thanksgiving Break Camps, and Winter Break Camps round-ups!
Multi-Subject Camps
Steve & Kate’s
North and South Austin Campuses here
When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s Camp has trusted kids to choose their own activities and plan their own days in real time. Whether campers are designing, building, coding, creating, baking, dancing, playing, eating, sewing, skipping—it’s all on their own schedule. When you empower children to make their own choices and be their own bosses, the children discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity–all while learning to make course corrections and trust themselves as they go. Families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. Get all the info on dates, and locations and sign up here.
High 5 Kids Summer Camp
Lakeway Location
Your kids will love Summer Camp at High 5 Lakeway! Daily activities include bowling, laser tag, an arcade, a Topgolf Swing Suite, and more! Campers are fully supervised by camp counselors and lunch is provided by the High 5 scratch-kitchen! Sign up for one day, one week, or multiple weeks here.
Camp 512
It’s no secret Austin is a great place for kids to grow up, and Camp 512 agrees 100%. This summer camp is designed to get kids in grades K-8 out exploring our lovely city through plenty of exciting field trips and adventures. Each day is a new opportunity to explore something about our hometown.
Elite University Summer Camp
Elite University Summer Camp is Austin’s premier summer camp program for ages 5 – 11. Camp offerings include: nature camps, stem camps, visual and culinary arts camps, 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 here.
More Camps: Apex Kids Camp, Andy Roddick Foundation At-Home Camps, Austin Bouldering Project, Austin Zoo Camp, Austin Waldorf School, Badgerdog Creative Writing Camp, Bright Horizons’ Summer Explorations, Camp Balcones, Camp Young Judea, Club Z, Country Home Learning Center, Courageous Kids Camp, KE Camps, German Free School Sommercamp, Greater Austin YMCA, GIRLS Empowerment Network Camp, Goddard School Lakeway, Hearts & Paws Dog & Kids Camp, High 5 Summer Camp, INIC Preschool Summer Camp, iKids University, INIC Summer Camps, JCamps @ Shalom Austin, LCRA Parks Camps, KE Camps, My Time Kids Academy Summer Camps, Nine Points Chess, Phase Mueller- Best Summer Ever, PARD Summer Camps (City of Austin!) Pine Cove, PEAS’ Seed to Table Summer Camp, Radiant G Camp, Sherwood Forest Summer Camp, St. Stephen’s Summer Camp, Summer at Paragon Prep, Spicewood Country School & Camp, Westlake Chinese Academy, workcastle Summer Camps
STEM Camps
Creator Camp
Creator Camp has been featured on Shark Tank – and got a deal with Barbara Corcoran – and is the fastest-growing Tech Camp in Texas! Aiming to define the next generation’s relationship with creative tech, Creator Camp uses the latest technology and curriculums to give your child a cutting-edge education based on the current technological landscape. There are tons of options for kids 6-13 with themes like YouTube Gamers, 2D Cartoon Animators, Hollywood Filmmakers, and SO many more. Get more info and register here.
Idea Lab
Idea Lab is proudly celebrating 8 amazing years in the Austin community! Join us at our two Austin campuses for a summer filled with hands-on learning, innovation, and fun for kids of all ages. From STEM experiments to creative technology arts, coding, robotics, and culinary adventures, we offer something for every curious mind. Our engaging camps are designed to spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and build lifelong skills in a safe, supportive environment. Thank you, Austin, for trusting us to inspire your kids year after year! Let’s make this summer unforgettable. Spots fill quickly—register now and be part of the celebration! Located in Central (78757) and Northwest Austin (78750). Register here!
More STEM Camps: ClubSci Kidz, Code Galaxy Virtual Camp, CodeWizardsHQ Summer Camps and Classes, iD Tech, Digital Media Tech Camp, Free TRF Camp, Game Worlds, Girlstart, Girls Empowerment Network, Idea Lab, Latinitas: Bilingual Summer Camps, Mad Science of Austin, My Coding Place, My Time Kids, Neuron Garage, UTeach Outreach, UT Computer Science Academies, Tapia STEM Camps
Outdoor & Nature Camps
Earth Native Wilderness School
Three locations: Austin, Georgetown, Bastrop, here
Kids ages 4-16 can join Earth Native Wilderness School Summer Camps for a summer of nature and fun! Their unique outdoor nature camps get kids outside exploring, connecting, and learning, old-school style. Choose from three different locations, as well as day camps and overnight camps. Earth Native taps into a child’s innate passions to inspire learning and outdoor play that leads to adventure and deep long-term connections to the outdoors. Your kids will have a blast!
More Outdoorsy Camps: Austin Sunshine Camps, Austin Zoo Summer Camp, Bear Creek Stables, Camp Balcones, Camp Balcones Springs, Earth Native Wilderness School, Lonestar Stables, McKinney Roughs Nature Park Summer Camps, Rio Vista Farm’s Horseback Riding Camp, Rock About Kids Climbing Camp, Wet & Wild Adventure Camp, YMCA Camp Twin Lakes, YMCA of the Highland Lakes
Sports Camps
Austin Bouldering Project
Westage | Springdale
Summer Camp at Austin Bouldering Project Springdale gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in bouldering fun! Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our ABP instructors leading the way. Kids will learn new aspects of climbing, connect with new friends, and gain confidence on the wall. These 9 AM – 3 PM camps also include crafts, yoga, games, and much more! Register here.
More Sports Camps:
All-Star Sport Camp, American Ninja Warriors Camp, Austin Bouldering Project, Austin Sports Academy, Austin Youth Fitness, Avila Creative Soccer, Brandy Perryman Basketball Camp, Crux Climbing Center, Champions Gymnastics, Chaparral Ice Skating, Colt McCoy Performance Camp, Crossfit Central Kids Camp, Crux Climbing Center, Express Camps at Dell Diamond, Flying Fish Swim Academy, Kula Karate, Hill Country Indoor, Hoop Generation, Ice & Field Camps, Jump Gymnastics, Junior Golf Camp at Butler Pitch & Putt, Kids Elevated, Move Sport Ninja Academy, MPOWR Culture Basketball Camps, RED Arena Horse Camp, Rio Vista Farms, Sky Candy’s Sky Camps, Spirit House Cheer, Sportball, St. Stephens Episcopal School, Summer Soccer Adventure Camp Texas Rowing Center, Texas Ultimate (TTUSC365) Summer Camp, Texas Wake Academy, Topgolf Summer, Academy, Tumble TechWest Austin Youth Association, YMCA of Austin Camps
Arts Camps
Creative Action Summer Camp
At Creative Action’s award-winning summer camps, kids learn creative skills from professional artists and have tons of fun in the process. With three Austin locations and unlimited fun and creativity for kids, Creative Action Summer Camps are perfect for five through eleven-year-olds. Kids can expect both indoor and outdoor fun, and no matter which camp or age group they’re in, each week they’ll experience: waterslides, ice pops, a talent show, a game-a-thon, and a dance party! And bonus? They offer sibling discounts, and a snack is included each day! Click here to register, and receive $25 off through March 1, 2025.
Fantastic Magic Camp
North Central (Crestview) and North East (Mt Playmore).
Kids ages 5-12 will have a blast at Fantastic Magic Camp! Spring Camp is from March 17-21, and Summer Camp has lots of options between June 2 and August 11 (9 am – 4 pm). Since 1993, Fantastic Magic Camp has incorporated magic, juggling, puppetry, circus, a variety of art skills, and a LOT of fun to foster empathy and cooperation while also building children’s self-esteem. Camper’s days will be filled with fun, adventure, and discoveries, and each day ends with either a magician, juggler, clown, puppeteer, ventriloquist, or storyteller. Get more info and register here.
Art Camps at Cordovan Art School
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”, and more! Voted the BEST creative Art Camps in the Austin Area! Ages 5-16 / Full Day or 1/2 Day Camps / Extended Care Available / 5 Studio Locations / Enroll Today! www.cordovanartschool.com.
Art GarageGet ready for a summer full of creativity at The Art Garage! Since 2008, they’ve been an Austin favorite, offering summer art camps where kids ages 6-14 can explore new techniques, make friends, & create amazing artwork. With themes like Fairyland, Studio Ghibli, Barbie, Rainbows, Wings of Fire, these camps offer something for every artist. The Art Garage offers both half-day & full-day summer camp options, making it easy to fit art into your summer plans. Each day, campers will create 2-3 unique projects using materials like canvas, clay, glass fusion, tie-dye, mosaics, & more. The Art Garage’s camps are designed to be fun & engaging while building confidence in a supportive space. Led by degreed artists & certified art educators, their teachers love inspiring creativity. Campers will explore new techniques, experiment with different materials, & take home artwork they are proud of. Join The Art Garage for another summer of art, imagination, & fun!
Zach Theater Camp
Austin | Cedar Park | Round Rock
Unlock your child’s potential through the magic of theatre! Summer enrollment is now open. These programs are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and develop life skills through theatre skills. Let your child start their creative journey with us this summer. They’ll have the chance to explore acting, singing, and dancing, while making new friends and creating unforgettable memories. Scholarships and financial assistance are also available. Register here.
Synergy Dance Studio
3425 Bee Cave Rd. STE C1
Synergy’s Dance Camps are taught by their professional, experienced staff, and dancers are placed in camps according to age and skill level With low staff-to-student ratios, Synergy is the place for dancers to foster new friendships, dance, play games, do crafts, and more. From intensive sessions for ages 7-18 focusing on skill technique and style, to school-age-themed camps (ages 4.5 – 10), to the sweetest preschool mini-camps (ages 3-5), Synergy is a great place to grow as a dancer and enjoy a summer of friendship and more. Get all the info and register here.
More Arts camps: Art Barn ATX, Arte Studio Summer Art Camps in Spanish, Austin Playhouse Theatre Camps, Austin Scottish Rite Theatre, Badgerdog Creative Writing Camp, Balance Dance Studio, Create! Studio, Creative Action, Dance by Carly, Danzversity, Dance Elements Camp, Dancers Workshop Austin, DnD Camp, Faradays Kitchen Store, Georgetown Palace Theater, Hideout Theater Kids & Teen Improv Camps, Kids Acting Studio, Kids’ Yoga and Mindful Art Camp, Little Kitchen Academy Seasonal Camp, Lonestar Dance Camp, Move and Groove Summer Camp, National Children’s Chorus, Paramount Theatre, projectART Wimberley, Saplings ATX, Sky Candy’s Sky Camps, Squishy Banana Studios, Arte Studio Summer Art Camps in Spanish, Synergy Dance Camp, TEXArts Academy, The Dance Spot, Young Chef’s Academy Culinary Camp
More Visual Arts camps: Imagine Arts Academy, Wicked Workshop, Contemporary Austin Art School, The Nest
Music Camps & Classes
Austin Chamber Music Center Summer Workshop
Musicians ages seven through adult can enroll in a vibrant, multi-week chamber music camp, taking place this July! Learn from Austin’s leading musicians and visiting teachers while building your skills and confidence—all while having a blast. The Summer Workshop takes place at the Butler School of Music on the UT campus. Activities include small and large ensemble instruction, music elective classes, masterclasses, interactive presentations, and a formal performance in Bates Recital Hall. Get more info and sign up here.
Camps: Austin Chamber Music Center Summer Workshop, Capital City Guitar Camp, Concordia University Texas: High School Summer Music Camp, Franklin Music Academy, Lone Star Guitar Academy, Mother Falcon Music Lab, Illumine Choirs
Overnight Camps
Camp Olympia
With one, two, and three-week sessions and over 45 activity choices, Camp Olympia offers an exciting overnight camp experience for boys and girls ages 6-16. Campers choose their own adventure with activities ranging from wakeboarding and horseback riding to ropes course and golf.
Camps & Classes: Kidventure, Camp Allen, Camp Courage, Camp Longhorn, YMCA of Central Texas, Camp Mystic
Below are our Top Picks for Classes for Kids for 2025!
Parent and Me Classes
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa® has always been the hot spot for families with babies, winning Do512 Family’s award for Best Place to Go with Babies & Toddlers, Austin Family Magazine’s award for Favorite Family & Child Class, Austin Chronicle’s award for Best of Kids & Family Wildcard, and even 2 Latin Grammy nominations! There’s no comparison when it comes to choosing the best place for you and your baby to sing, dance, and learn Spanish together. Their psychology-based program uses music, American Sign Language, and more to build a community where parents explore mindful parenting and learn about baby’s development. Fall classes open September 9 – check out your options here!
More Classes: Creative Action, Heartsong Music, Little Land Play Gym, Saplings, Tinkergarten, TuneBugz!
Also, check here for Things to Do With Babies and Toddlers in Austin
Sports Classes
Austin Bouldering Project
After-School Clubs at Bouldering Project are all about supporting a love for climbing in a fun and nurturing environment. Clubs are designed to do more than just sharpen climbing abilities – they’re a platform for boosting self-confidence, fostering social connections, and enhancing overall physical well-being. By joining, your child can expect an exciting journey of personal growth and development.
Goldfish Swim School Northwest Hills
Summer fun doesn’t end when the kids go back to school, and there are tons of reasons to stay in swim lessons through fall! Swimming makes for a great after-school activity, and studies show swim lessons help children perform better in the classroom. Your kids will do some serious growing in their swimming skills and water safety, in addition to learning life skills and building confidence.
More Classes: i9 Sports, Archery Training Center, Austin Ninjas, Austin Bouldering Project, Austin Kung Fu Academy, Austin Kenpo Karate, Crux Climbing Center, Champions Gymnastics, Emler Swim School, Flying Fish Swim Academy, Jump Gymnastics, Move Sport Ninja Academy, MPOWR Culture Basketball Classes, Premier Martial Arts of Lakeline, Rio Vista Farms, Parkour @ Tumble Tech, SkyCandy, Tumble Tech Gymnastics and Cheerleading, SportBall – Classes at schools throughout ATX, West Austin Youth Association, Westlake Athletic & Community Center, Yoga and Mindfulness with ATX Yoga Girl, YMCA of Austin
Art & Theater Classes
ZACH Theatre
Enjoy interactive theatre classes for kids and teens! ZACH continues to help young people find courage, creativity, and connection through performing arts. ZACH’s course sessions offer tons of fun choices for students in kindergarten through 12 grade.
More Classes: Art Barn ATX, Art School at Laguna Gloria, Austin Creative Arts Center, Cordovan Art School, Create Process Art Studio, Figment Creative Labs, Girl Space, Hideout Theatre Improv Classes, Kids Acting Studio, The Art Garage, projectART Wimberley, Saplings
Coding and Robotics Classes
My Coding Place
My Coding Place’s goal is to teach problem-solving skills through coding and chess to kids and teens in Austin. Their teachers are coders or chess players and their mission is to expose kids and teens to the art of computer programming and broader STEM topics to learn to think critically. Students will learn to translate logic to code by building cool projects to practice and reinforce concepts through different tools.
More Classes: The Academy of Games, iCode Austin, Idea Lab, StartUp Kids Club, Best Brains Austin, Code Galaxy
Music Classes
Orpheus Academy of Music
Orpheus Academy offers lessons for all ages and skill levels in guitar, piano, violin, singing and voice, and more. Enjoy musical fun and enriching experiences in both Austin and Cedar Park. Orpheus Academy takes the time to interview each potential student to ensure that their music lesson experience is joyful and helps them achieve their personal goals. Schedule your lessons today.
More Classes: Austin Chamber Music Center, Capital Music Center, Eastside Music School, Groundwork Music, Lonestar Guitar Academy, Lonestar School of Music, Mother Falcon Music Lab, School of Rock Austin, Strait Music
Dance Classes
Ballet Austin
Ballet Austin offers classes for new and returning students ages 18 months to 18 years old. With classes from beginner (Level 1) through Intermediate and Advanced, Ballet Austin has something for every student, at every level. Get more information and their current class offerings here.
More Classes: Ballet Austin, Dance By Carly, Dance Discovery, Kids Elevated, Lonestar Dance, Synergy Dance Studio, The Little Gym
Cooking and Baking Classes
Parent and Child Classes at Central Market
A super-fun upcoming class for parents and kids is Central Market’s Sushi Making Basics Class and you can check out more here. Classes are age-appropriate, so please note the information in each class description prior to registration. One adult is required for every 1-2 kids.
More Classes: Bake Austin, Cook, Learn, Grow!, Foodie Kids, Kids Kitchen, Kitchen House Austin, Little Kitchen Academy, Sticky Fingers Cooking
Read our editorial on Cooking Classes for Kids in Austin
Language Classes
Greater Austin YMCA
Language classes at the YMCA are designed for kids ages three and older and offer a fun learning environment with age-appropriate skill building. From an American Sign Language class to Spanish Immersion preschool, you can check out options for your family by getting more info here or emailing info@www.austinymca.org.
More Classes: Austin Spanish Academy, Live The Language, Mariposas Spanish School for Kids
