Summer Camps in the Austin Area
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Austin KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter February 16, 2026 |
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!
—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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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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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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Summertime Adventures Await!
Explore, learn, and grow with Camp Balcones - Camp Fire's Summer Camp is Austin’s premier urban nature and science day camp that sparks curiosity and inspires learning in kids ages 6 – 14 years old while preventing summer learning loss. Each week features a nature or science theme in addition to traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, archery, canoeing, crafts, creative expression, and other fun-filled activities.
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Special Summer Camp Sale expires March 31, 2026!* ! 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 / *Supply Fee will be charged for the 4th Camp / Cannot be combined with other offers!
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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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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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This summer, your child won’t just imagine medieval adventures—they’ll live them! Sherwood Forest Summer Camp offers kids a chance to learn everything from archery to blacksmithing or leatherworking to swordplay in Sherwood Forest Faire’s medieval
village. They may even get a chance to help Robin Hood and his Merry Folk defend Sherwood Keep! Ready for an unforgettable summer? Enroll your child today and watch them craft their own legend!
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Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.
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Come join us for an enjoyable and creative dance experience. Synergy Dance Studio offers preschool and school-age camps as well as dance intensives for the more experienced dancer. Themed summer dance camps are limited in size and are grouped by age
and ability. Come dance, sing, paint and party with us!
Space is limited and camps will fill up, so reserve your space today! Click here for details.
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The Swim School of Austin offers program-based lessons to swimmers of all ages and abilities during every season! Whether you’re joining one of our modest sized group classes or learning independently in a private lesson, our upbeat and encouraging
instructors are there to guide you every step of the way. We believe in teaching the importance of water safety and comfortability to ensure our swimmers get the most out of any water-based activity. We aim to teach a multitude of skills such as freestyle, backstroke, and bi-lateral breathing; just to name a few. Come splash with us this summer at The Swim School of Austin!
http://www.swimschoolaustin.com/
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UMLAUF Summer Art Camp is a one-of-a-kind creative adventure designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and confidence in young artists. Campers will dive into the beauty of art and nature through hands-on projects, outdoor exploration, and
playful experimentation inspired by the Garden. Guided by experienced art educators, campers create, collaborate, and discover new ways to express themselves while enjoying a truly unique setting. From sculpture and mixed media to science and nature-based art, each week is a different theme. Let your child make art, make friends, and make memories this summer at the UMLAUF.
Please visit our website for more information.
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