Summer Camps in the Austin Area: Part 1 of 2
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Austin KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter April 13, 2026 - Part 1 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp newsletter,
and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
Note: So many local camps wanted to participate in this newsletter that we have divided it into Part 1 (for the first half of the alphabet) and Part 2 (second half of the alphabet), which will arrive shortly. —Debra Ross, publisher |
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Summer camps 2026: week by week Week of May 17, 2026 Week of May 24, 2026 Week of May 31, 2026 Week of June 7, 2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21, 2026 Week of June 28,
2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12, 2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 Week of August 2, 2026 Week of August 9, 2026 AWeek of August 16, 2026 Week of August 23,
2026 Week of August 30, 2026 Find summer programs by subject!
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What do you have planned for your kids for Summer?!? Keep them active over the breaks at the BEST camp around!! Full and Half Day options available for ages 5-12. Sign up today
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Apex Kids Camp - where active play meets positive role models and tons of FUN! The Apex All-Star Team are PROFESSIONALS at creating engaging activities and having fun WITH kids all day. Inflatables, Water Day, obstacle course, color powder battle, team games, and intentional leadership development! Two different camp experiences...attend both! Apex Adventure Camp - relays, games, activities, crafts, silliness, and leadership. Apex Sports Camp - basic instruction and drills in several different sports, including basketball, soccer, general speed and agility, and more. Perfect for beginners or advanced! Check out our website for dates and locations!
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ATX KIDS CLUB Summer Camp offers week-long, adventure-filled programs for kids ages 4–13, centered around daily educational field trip experiences across Austin. Campers explore the city through hands-on learning tied to weekly themes, from nature and science to arts and culture. Camp runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with pick-up and drop-off at Brentwood, Garrison, Pease Park, and Bartholomew Park. We maintain a low 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio and offer a sliding scale pricing program open to all families, ensuring every child has access to meaningful summer experiences.
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Training self-defense is like a super power that you can LEARN. Campers will explore awareness, empathy, and using their voices, Krav Maga, and Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Skills learned in this camp come in handy for dealing with dangerous people like bullies or tricky adults. This camp is filled with activities for: physical fitness, self-defense, confidence building, and SUPERPOWERS!
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Austin Film Festival’s Summer Film Camp is back for its 24th year, happening June 1 – July 24, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Austin, with weeklong camps that provide students with the venue, equipment, and instruction they need to create a short film or animation! Morning, afternoon, and day-long sessions are open for students ages 9-18. Young creatives learn the full process of filmmaking, getting them behind the camera and turning their ideas into real movies. Students also participate in inspirational panel discussions with visiting guests. Once camp concludes, all students have the unique opportunity to see their films on the big screen at the annual Summer Film Camp showcase!
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Ballet Austin Academy – Summer Camps & Classes Ages 15 months – 12 years Since 1956, Ballet Austin Academy has inspired young dancers with creativity, movement, and a love for dance. This summer, your child can take center stage in a fun, supportive environment designed to spark imagination and build confidence. Our Summer Children’s Program offers classes and camps for ages 15 months to 12 years. Dancers can start in the Young Children’s Division, a gentle introduction to dance, move to the Pre-Ballet Division for formal ballet prep, or continue in the Elementary Division, where ballet training begins. In Broadway Kids Camp, kids celebrate what makes them unique through song, dance, and a special performance for family and friends.
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Cordovan Art School has been voted the BEST creative Art Camps in the greater Austin area year after year! Get SmART with ART this summer with a variety of media including clay, pottery wheel, watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels, pencil, pottery painting, and more! Popular themes include: "K-Pop Art Explosion", "Toy Story Takeover", "Talk with the Animals" (with visits from live exotic animals!), “Is it Cake or Art", “Artopia! Cartooning & Comics,” and more! Ages 5-16 / Full or 1/2 Day / Extended Care Available / 5 Studio Locations.
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Creator Camp is heading back to Austin for an incredible Summer 2026! As seen on Shark Tank, we bring world-class digital arts education to the ATX creative community. Our weekly camps cover everything from professional filmmaking and YouTube strategy to game design and music production. We provide a space where kids can collaborate, innovate, and master the technology they use every day. With industry-standard equipment and a high-energy atmosphere, it’s the ultimate summer destination for aspiring creators. Join us in Austin this summer and help your child transform from a viewer into a visionary!
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Step into the spotlight this summer at Georgetown Palace Theatre. Choose from five sessions. Each two week session produces a full, large scale show designed by a team of professionals. Shine bright with titles like Annie Kids, Mary Poppins JR, and High School Musical. Camps available for ages 6-18. Space is limited. But, you don't have to wait for summer, you can also join us for our Spring Break Camp Peter Pan Jr. where we produce a full show in just a week. See you at the Palace! For more information, registration or tickets: https://www.georgetownpalace.org/education/
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This summer, Idea Lab STEM Summer Camps marks an incredible milestone — 10 years of inspiring young minds in Austin, TX! As a licensed child care facility, we've built a trusted environment where curiosity thrives and future innovators are born. Continuously recognized as one of Austin's Best Youth STEM Programs, we're proud to have sparked a love of science, technology, engineering, and math in thousands of kids across our community. Whether it's coding, robotics, or hands-on experiments, the adventure never stops. Here's to 10 amazing years — and many more to come. Join us this summer!
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At Inspired Minds Art Center in downtown Buda, kids and teens (5–18) spend summer weeks doing what real artists do: experiment, make a mess, try again, and discover what they’re capable of. Guided by professional artist-educators, campers learn that the process (wild ideas, happy accidents, “wait…that worked!”) is the whole point. Camps fit every age and interest: clay, potter’s wheel, digital art, stained glass, drawing, painting, STEAM, Theatre, culinary arts, and more! Half-day or full-day options; all supplies included; Lunch Connection available. Please visit our website for more information!
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Exciting Martial Arts Summer Camp! Give your child an action-packed summer at Journey Martial Arts! Our Martial Arts Summer Camp is filled with fun, skill-building, and confidence-boosting activities. Kids will train like martial artists, break boards, play games, and make new friends—all in a safe, supportive environment.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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Look in your email NOW for Part 2 of our 2026 camp newsletter for the second half of the alphabet! And think about forwarding these to your friends who might be searching for camp options for their kids. Thank you for being a reader of KidsOutAndAbout.com. Your regularly scheduled weekly newsletter will arrive this Thursday. —Deb |
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