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

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

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Sweet Eats Fall Festival

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
14400 E. State Highway 29, Georgetown

September 19 – November 8; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily

General admission: $16

Enjoy the 4.5 acres of a carefully carved corn-themed maze, Texas-sized pumpkin patch, and 30 different activities that are included with admission. On Friday and Saturday nights in October, the corn maze is open late for the Pitch Black Flashlight Maze. The flashlight maze is included with the price of general admission, so come early to enjoy the festivities, and stay late to experience the maze in the dark!

Harvest the Fall Fun

Sweetberry Farms
1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls

September 19-November 8; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed on Wednesdays, Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission: free but there is a cost for individual activities

Sweetberry Farms is known for its year-round family activities, and fall is no different. Spread out over 60 acres, Sweetberry Farm’s Harvest of Fall Fun offers hayrides, candy corn kid maze, scarecrow stuffing, flower picking, sand art, train rides, bouncer fun, corn maze, pony rides, and pumpkin patch. The Pumpkin Grille is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends in October and serves hot dogs, pb&j, pickles, chips, and drinks. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance. Check their website for updates on conditions.  

Fall Family Fun Days

Crowe’s Nest Farm
10300 Taylor Lane, Manor

Saturdays and Sundays, Oct 3-Nov. 1; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $10; Children (3-12) $8; 2 year-olds $4; Under 2 free

Fall Family Fun Days are a special time at Crow’s Nest Farm. Bring the kids to see farm animals, wildlife, cow milking demonstrations, hayrides, gardens, animal shows, pumpkin patch, homemade food and loaves of bread, crafts, and more. 

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

Barton Hills Farm
1115 FM 969, Bastrop

Weekends, October 3-November 15 

Admission: $16.95 plus tax; Columbus Day weekend $19.95 plus tax; 2 and under free

Family-owned Barton Hills Farm, located in Bastrop, offers fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, biergarten, live music, hayrides, archery, jumping pillow, Texas-sized tree fort, apple cannons, train ride, and more. Replenish your energy at one of the 7 food and drink stands. All transactions are cashless and capacity is limited. Buy tickets online to reserve a spot.

Fall Fun at Elgin Christmas Tree Farm

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
120 Nature’s Way, Elgin

Oct. 3 – Nov. 1, 2020; Monday–Thursday, 10-2; Friday and Saturday 10-5:30; Sunday 12-5:30

Admission: $7 ages 2-99

Includes all activities offered (with social distancing and sanitizing)

Take your family to the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm for a day of fall fun! The farm offers a “crazy” maze, corn maze, duck races, hayride, and more. Pumpkins are available for photo ops, but not for sale.

Texas Pumpkin Fest

10930 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander

Admission: $5 weekdays; $10 weekends

Sept 26 through Oct 31; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy over 5 acres of fall fun with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, face painting, yard games, and more.  Parking is free and food trucks will be onsite. The fest has partnered with Texas Humane Heroes, a no-kill animal adoption center.  

Pumpkin Hunt at Evergreen Farms

Evergreen Farms
242 Monkey Road, Elgin

October 1 – November 1; Monday-Friday 12 – 5 p.m.; Saturday  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday  1 – 5 p.m.

Free admission and parking

Start a new family tradition and hunt for mini pumpkins in the Christmas tree fields. Each ticket includes a wagon ride and two pumpkins. Additional tickets can be purchased for the pumpkin launcher, train rides, bounce track, maze, zip line, and more, at only $3 per activity.  Pumpkins are available for purchase and photo opportunities. 

The Farm offers a 10% discount to all active Military Personnel and First Responders. 

Jersey Barnyard Pumpkin Patch

Jersey Barnyard
3117 State Hwy 159, LaGrange

Last week of September through October

Admission: Free; cost for tours and pumpkins

Choose from a variety of pumpkins, jack o’lanterns, gourds, squash, specialty pumpkins and more. Paint your own pumpkin on Saturdays in October, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Shop for fall decor and plants. Stop by the farm store to purchase grade A raw Jersey milk, grass-fed beef, organic pastured chicken, eggs, and pork.

Fall Days at the Robinson Family Farm

Robinson Family Farm
3780 White Owl Lane, Temple

Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Open Columbus Day 10am-6pm

Admission: $9.95 online; $12.95 at the gate

Take a day trip to Temple to enjoy this picturesque farm that features a pumpkin patch, pumpkin barn, bounce pad, corn maze, corn pit, hayride, fall photo ops, and more (all included in the price of admission). During weekends in late October, you can pick your own sunflower from their beautiful fields. Choose from rows of gorgeous blooms, $3 each. 

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1. Swim at Barton Springs Pool.
2. Dig for dino bones at Champion Park.
3. Take a ride on the train at Cedar Rock Railroad.
4. Visit Sweet Eats Fruit Farm.
5. Take a walk around the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail.
6. Play on the beach at Emma Long Park.
7. Kids eat out for free at one of these restaurants.
8. Pop into Toy Joy and explore the 2ND Street District.
9. Attend the Youth Fishing Derby in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock (March 21st).
10. Visit an Austin Museum.
11. Listen to live music during SXSW at Rock + Read or I Love Schoolhouse Rock So Much shows.
12. Ride on the carnival rides a the Austin Rodeo.
13. Spend the day at the pool at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort.
14. Attend storytime at BookPeople.
15. Take a self-guided tour and buy fresh veggies at Boggy Creek Farm.
16. Snap some photos at one of Austin’s many murals
17. Visit the Central Austin Library and take a photo shoot on the rooftop terrace.
18. Climb the 100+ steps to the top of Mount Bonnell.
19. Visit the Rowing Dock at Lady Bird Lake and rent a kayak or canoe.
20. Stroll through the Zilker Botanical Gardens.
21. Take in the sculptures at UMLAUF Sculpture Gardens.
22. Go horseback riding with Texas Trail Rides.
23. Fly a kite at Zilker Park.
24. Visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park.
25. Explore the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry.
26. Check out the family fun happening at Alamo Drafthouse, Flix Brewhouse or The Moviehouse & Eatery.
27. Grab lunch from a food truck.
28. Design a Dr. Seuss Terrarium at Seuss X Suess West (March 14th & 15th).
29. Explore the Cathedral of Junk.
30. Check out the Museum of the Weird.
31. Hike, explore, splash, and play at McKinney Falls State Park.
32. Take a self-guided tour of the UT Tower.
33. Shop at a local farmer’s market.
34.  Tour the State Capitol.
35. Take in a play at ZACH Theater.
36. Explore your creativity at Thinkery.
37. Ride the Metro Rail to downtown Austin.
38. Take flight with indoor skydiving at iFly.
39. Visit the animals at the Austin Zoo.
40. Find an indoor play place.
41. Ice skate at Chaparral Ice.
42. Roller skate at Playland Skate Center.
43. Challenge the kids to a Nerf War at Dart ‘em Up.
44. Set ‘em up and knock ‘em down at Dart Bowl, Uncle Buck’s, Westgate Lanes, Mel’s Lone Star Lanes or Spare Time.
45. Hit up Pinballz and play some old school arcade games.
46. Cool down with ice cream from Amy’s Ice Creams or Lick Honest Ice Creams.
47. Take the kids GoKart racing.
48. Explore the underground at Inner Space Cavern or Longhorn Caverns.
49. Visit the Animal World and Snake Farm.
50. Explore The Domain.
51. Check out the Austin Music & Arts Festival at Old Settlers Park.
52. Hike the St. Edward’s Park & Greenbelt.
53. Taste the famous Round Rock Donuts.
54. Fly through the air at Zip Lost Pines.
55. Stay cool at the indoor splash pad, Splash Shack.
56. Create something amazing at Cordovan Art Studio, The Art Garage or Cafe Monet.
57. Enjoy dessert on the patio at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters.
58. Find your way out of an Escape Room at The Escape Game or Escapology.
59. Hit the links at Peter Pan Mini Golf, Butler Pitch and Putt or Top Golf.
60. Kids and teens can get crafty at the Austin Public Library.
61. Enjoy a family fun day at Austin’s Park n’ Pizza.
62. Watch a magic show at the Round Rock Public Library (March 19th).
63. Play games, bowl, and rock climb at Main Event.
64. Hit the beach at Lake Pflugerville.
65. Pick some strawberries and flowers at Sweet Berry Farms.
66. Let the kids play at Brentwood Social House.
67. Visit Central Market North Lamar for the playscape and live music (kids eat free on Tuesdays).
68. Explore the natural beauty at Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. 
69. Ride your bikes on the Veloway.
70. Attend Pet Fest at the Pflugerville Public Library (March 18th).
71. Take a ride the Hill Country Flyer.
72. Tour Austin on land and water with Austin Duck Adventures.
73. Check out Blazer Tag Adventure Center with the kids.
74. Visit a fire station. 
75. Volunteer with the family with Generation Serve.
76. Perform a random act of kindness.
77. Hike, bike, and explore the Walnut Creek trail system.
78. Connect to nature, art, and culture at the Waterloo Greenway (formerly Waller Creek).
79. Learn all about the city at the Austin History Center.
80. Make a lemonade stand.
81. Explore the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
82. Head to Brenham and tour the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory.
83. Experience medieval times at Newman’s Castle in Bellville.
84. Catch a live performance and puppet show by Red Yarn in Pease Park.
85. Take a nature walk at one of these tucked away trails.
86. Take your family on a geocaching journey.
87. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with Austin’s Running of the Green.
88. Check out all of the cool toys at Terra Toys.
89. Shop for new furniture while the kids play at IKEA’s Smaland or Living Spaces indoor play space.
90. Step back in time at the Sherwood Forest Faire.
91. Dine out at Hat Creek Burger Company and let the kids play on their playscape.
92. Take a farm tour and feed the baby cows at the Jersey Barnyard in La Grange.
93. Attend Dino Day 2020 at Zilker Botanical Gardens.
94. Buy seeds and plant a spring garden.
95. Watch the airplanes land and take off at the Family Viewing area at ABIA.
96. Get caffeinated at one of these family-friendly coffee shops.
97. Play in the shade at one of these Austin-area parks.
98. Go thrifting for a new spring wardrobe at a local thrift store.
99. Climb to the top of Enchanted Rock.
100. Learn about the old days at Pioneer Farms.
101. Grab a sweet treat from your local bakery.
102. Lunch and play on top of the Whole Foods rooftop downtown.
103. Explore a Texas State Park.
104. Visit the Square in Georgetown.
105. Make tableside s’mores at Halcyon Coffee Bar.
106. Check out the new indoor rock climbing gym at the Crux Fitness Barn.
107. For the teens, play a game of Paintball.
108. Take selfies in front of the “I Love You So Much Mural” at Jo’s Coffee.
109. Take the kids out for sushi at Kura, Austin’s only revolving sushi bar.
110. Kids of all ages love to play at Joanne Land Park in Round Rock.
111. Attend the Spring Festival at Barton Hill Farms.
112. Visit Wildseed Farms to see what’s blooming.
113. Explore Austin’s Art in Public Places.
114. Catch a Day Show at Waterloo Records.
115. Take a stroll down South Congress Avenue.
116. Take the little rock collectors to Nature’s Treasures to find rocks, gemstones, fossils, and more.
117. Attend Art Free For All at the Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria (March 14th).
118. Take in a movie at a local drive-in.
119. Play games and make crafts at PlayMazing in Austin and Round Rock.
120. Cast a line and go fish for a day.

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All-Star Sports Camp

All-Star Sports Camp gives campers the opportunity to learn teamwork and sportsmanship through a variety of fun games & activities including soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, wiffleball, dodgeball, capture the flag, battleship, and board games. Under the guidance of trained coaches, your child will be able to develop their athletic skills, discover new interests, and make lots of friends!

Dates: March 16-20 & June 1 – August 14
Location: South Austin and Cedar Park
Cost: $299 (5 full days), $199 (5 half days)
Website: www.AllStarSportsCamp.org
Contact: info@AllStarSportsCamp.org
Recommended Age: 5-12 years old

Austin Children’s Theater 

Our camps explore the many aspects of theatre and art, all inspired by weekly themes. Campers embark on creative journeys that spark their imaginations. Camps focus on teaching the creative process through games, movement, storyboarding, art projects, music, film, and more. Campers engage in all aspects of the creative process. Each camp culminates with a performance or art gallery installation, leaving the campers with a final work of art to share with family and friends, and great memories that will last a lifetime.

Dates: June – August
Location: Various locations all over Austin
Cost: $295
Website: www.austinchildrenstheater.org/
Contact: info@austinchildrenstheater.org
Recommended Age: 6-10 years old

Austin Scottish Rite Theater 

The 2020 Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps are canceled. 

Austin Scottish Rite Theater’s summer camps offer a week-long exploration of performance topics. At week’s end, campers present a showcase performance on the historic Austin Scottish Rite Theater stage. We offer camps for activities like Acting, Dance, Musical Theater, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Stage Combat!

Dates: June 8 – Aug 7
Location: 207 W 18th St, Austin
Cost: $275 for one-week camps; $550 for two-week camps
Website: www.scottishritetheater.org/education/
Contact: Call 512-472-5436 or email education@scottishritetheater.org
Recommended Age: 6-18 years old

Code Galaxy Summer Camps

Summer & Spring Day Camps at Code Galaxy are the perfect way to get started with coding or dive-in deep on a topic your child loves. Choose from app design, game development, robotics topics, and more.

Dates: Spring Break Camps, March 16-20; Summer Camps, June 1 – August 7
Location: Davenport Village, West Lake Hills, 3801 N. Capital Of Texas Hwy., Bldg D-Ste 130, Austin; Headwaters School (Downtown), 807 Rio Grande St., Austin; 202 North Walton Way, Suite #184, Cedar Park
Cost: $99
Website: www.thecodegalaxy.com
Contact: support@thecodegalaxy.com
Recommended Age: 4-15 years old

Code Ninjas STEM Camps!

Transform your child’s love for technology and video games into an exciting learning adventure. Code Ninjas Camps offer an immersive environment for kids ages 7–14 to explore and develop new skills, gain confidence, and have fun with friends. It’s an unforgettable experience!

Our Austin-Area locations, including North Austin, South Austin, and Cedar Park Summer Camps, including week-long, half-day and full-day options. There’s a STEM Camp for every interest and every budget. As the largest kids coding school in the U.S., with over 340 locations opening nationwide, you can trust us to give your ninja the best experience possible!

Camp topics include Roblox Create, Roblox Royale (NEW IN 2020), Minecraft Create, Minecraft Modding (NEW IN 2020), Program and Play in Python (NEW IN 2020), Drone Coding, Electrical Engineering with Snap Circuits, Game Builders’ Club, Storytelling in Scratch (NEW IN 2020), Hack Attack, Beginning JavaScript, Robotics and Website Building. Act now to save big with early-bird pricing.

Topics, prices, and schedules vary based on location. Visit www.codeninjas.com and find your nearest center to learn more and register!

Dates: Summer Camps: May 25 – August 18 (Dates vary by location.)
Location: (North Austin) 10900 Lakeline Mall Dr., Suite # 100; (South Austin) 9911 Brodie Ln., Ste. 650; (Cedar Park) 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd., Suite 500
Cost: $59–$459; Prices vary by camp date, length, and location
Website: North Austin: https://www.codeninjas.com/camps/tx-austin
South Austin: https://www.codeninjas.com/camps/tx-south-austin
Cedar Park: https://www.codeninjas.com/camps/tx-cedar-park
Contact: North Austin: 512-817-2633 and austintx@codeninjas.com
South Austin: 512-522-0707 and southaustintx@codeninjas.com
Cedar Park: 512-910-5521 and cedarparktx@codeninjas.com
Ages: 7–14 years old
Discount: Register now to save 15% with early-bird discounts!

Cordovan Art School 

Cordovan Art School is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the BEST creative camps in the greater Austin area! This year’s theme says it all: “Party in Your Right Brain!” Blockbuster camps include Talk with the Animals (a camp with LIVE animals, which has sold out 10 years straight), Anime Unleashed, The Art of Hogwarts, Yay Clay, Pokémon, Take an ART-Selfie, and more! A variety of mediums will be used, including watercolors, acrylics, colored pencils, graphite, oil pastels, and pen & ink.

During the summer, Cordovan Art School offers camps for creative kids and teenagers of all skill levels, ages 5-16. In the evenings and during the school year, Cordovan Art studios are filled with art classes for kids, older teens, and adults. Teachers are professional artists who are passionate about art, care about their students, and work together to make the community a better place. Before and aftercare is available. Last year, over 1,500 kids and teens joined Cordovan summer programs. This year YOU can CREATE a masterpiece of your own!

Dates: Spring Break,  March 16 – 20; Summer, May 26 – Aug 19
Location: 8108 Mesa Dr., Suite B-102, Austin; Highway 290 W. Suite #140, Austin; 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd., Suite #122, Cedar Park; 3810 Gattis School Rd., Suite #108, Round Rock; 816 S Main St., Georgetown
Cost: $52 – $509+
Website: https://cordovanartschool.com
Contact: 737-300-1200
Recommended Age: 5-16 years old
Discount: $25 off any full week art camp with code 365Art

Country Home Learning Center

Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Founded in 1982, Country Home Learning Center has earned a reputation in Austin for providing the very best in preschool education and elementary school-age programs. With exceptionally small class sizes and a renowned curriculum, Country Home Learning Center offers exciting and varied educational opportunities for students ages infant through 13 years of age. The extremely popular Summer Camp program also includes all of our regular activities and our Kids’ Choice Special Interest Clubs. Our sprawling campuses offer virtually limitless opportunities for your child to learn, grow, and have fun. Fully-accredited by both AdvancEd and Texas Rising Star, our resources and facilities are sure to keep your kiddos active, excited, and learning with the very best programs and curriculum available. Just stop by for a tour Monday through Friday between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm to see for yourself!

Dates: Spring break & summer
Location: (South Austin) 6900 Escarpment Blvd.; (North Austin) 13120 U.S. Hwy. 183 N.
Cost: $214 per week, plus registration and activity/field trip fees
Website: https://countryhomelearningcenter.com/
Contact: North Austin, 512-331-1441; South Austin, 512-288-8220
Recommended Age: 5 (must have completed kindergarten) –13 years of age. We also offer our regular program for children 6 weeks to 5 years.

Creative Action

Creative Action offers fun, engaging, and exciting summer camps for ages 5 – 11! Led by experienced staff, our camps are offered at three convenient locations in North Central, East, and South Austin and include a variety of themes to choose from all summer long. While in a safe and welcoming environment, we empower campers to envision and create their own films, perform on stage, and explore the visual arts. Each week culminates in a final share where youth showcase their creations for friends and family.

Dates: Summer sessions
Location: (North) Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Old Koenig Ln., Austin; (East) Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 3, Austin; (South) Eden Park Academy, 6215 Manchaca Rd.., Austin
Cost: $600 without financial aid
Website: https://creativeaction.org/programs/after-school-and-camps/summer-camps/
Contact: (512) 442-8773
Recommended Age: 5-11 years old

Crux Crushers Camp

Get ready for the most exciting weeks at Crux Climbing Center! Crux Crushers Camps will provide youth with a safe environment to explore their skills in rock climbing while making new friends and building confidence. On top of it all, campers will participate in yoga, crafts, and fun games!

Dates: Spring Break, March 16-20; Summer, ages 6-9, June 22–26, July 13–17, July 27–31, August 10–14; Ages 9–12, June 15-19, July 6–10, July 20-24, August 3–7
Location: Crux Climbing Center, 121 Pickle Rd., Ste. 100, Austin
Cost: Summer Cost: Ages 6–9, $225 (members) and $275 (non-members); ages 9–12 $300 (members) and $350 (non-members) because of the extra hours.
Website: www.cruxcc.com/crux-crushers-camp
Contact: 512-931-3911 ext. 2
Recommended Age: 6–12 years old

Fantastic Magic Camp

Since 1993 every day at Fantastic Magic Camp has been filled with fun, adventure, and discoveries. We open every weekday at 8 am for the arrival of campers, and the program starts at 9 am sharp. Each day includes classes in magic, juggling, puppetry, and other variety arts, as well as a live magic show by some of Austin’s best professional magicians and clowns. Our day ends at 4 pm, and pick up time is 4–4:30 pm, but for those who wish to stay longer, we offer an optional “Rehearsal Time,” running from 4–6 pm, where campers can practice what they have learned that day with assistance and supervision from our counselors and staff.

Some words from parents:

“This is the only camp that I’ve seen where my child embraced the creative process as well as social activities with confidence.”

“Every year we return to Magic Camp. It’s our first pick for camps and the kids always look forward to their sessions. Positive experience all around!”

“My son is a second-generation camper. I went to the camp as a kid and it defined my childhood. Great activities, exciting atmosphere, and amazing performers. It’s truly the best day camp in Austin.”

Dates: Our Summer Camps for campers 7–12 years old, will run as usual from June 1 to August 14. We have made several adjustments to comply with the CDC and the Governor of Texas rules: the biggest change is that we will limit the number of children at each of our two locations to 25. You can find information about some other precautions on our website. We are still looking forward to providing a fun, nurturing, and safe camp for your children this summer.
Location: 6500 Woodrow Ave.; 7800 Woodrow Ave., Austin
Cost: $325 for our one-week camps, $650 for two-week camps
Website: www.magiccamp.com
Contact: Call (512) 988-3045 or email Peter@magiccamp.com
Recommended Age: 5-12 years old
Discount: Multiple sibling discounts and multiple session discounts, $30 for one-week camps and $60 for two-week camps are automatically applied if applicable! (Only one discount per registration.)

Foodie Kids Cooking Camp

Foodie Kids has been a local favorite for more than 25 years and continues to teach generations of Austin’s budding chefs the skills they need to feel comfortable and excel in the kitchen. Recipes and hands-on culinary curriculum are carefully curated by professionally trained chefs with a passion for teaching kids. Popular themes include Culinary Passport, TV-Trends, Restaurant Classics, Food Allergy Friendly, and Cake Wars which ends the week with a 3-tiered cake decorating competition! At the end of each day, a set of recipes will be sent home along with any food that hasn’t been eaten. Bon Appétit!!

Dates: Spring break & summer
Location: 3818 Far West Blvd., Suite 107, Austin
Cost: $325/week or $65/day for Spring Break
Website: www.foodie-kids.com
Contact: Call 512-346-3333 or email getcooking@foodie-kids.com
Recommended Age: 4-8 year-olds are in the morning from 9 am – 12 pm and 9-15 year-olds are in the afternoons from 1 – 4 pm

Girls Empowerment Network

Girls Empowerment Network’s Summer Camp is a day camp that serves girls in grades entering 3rd-8th. Camp girls participate in fun, interactive workshops during two week-long sessions (one in June and one in July) that are designed to ignite the power in girls and teach them skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable. Girls who join our summer day camp will experience our self-efficacy curriculum, meet new friends, and join in creative activities each week!

Dates: June 15-19 & July 13-17
Location: 901 Trinity St., Austin
Cost: $330
Website: www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org
Contact: claudiaa@girlsempowermentnetwork.org
Recommended Age: Girls entering grades 3rd-8th

Hello World – Computer Science

Hello World’s one-week immersive summer courses are held at academic institutions and technology hubs across Austin, including UT’s Department of Computer Science and Capital Factory. Hello World’s mission is to build autonomous learners who have positive experiences with computer science, approach and solve problems like engineers, and grow true programming and computational capabilities that can be applied to any field. The organization’s alumni have gone on to pursue computer science degrees at institutions including Stanford, MIT, and Rice University. All levels are welcome, including both those that are new to computer science and those with many years of experience. Each program runs Monday-Friday with a shortened day on Saturday, which includes a Student Showcase event.

Students experience personalized learning with a maximum of 6 students per instructor. Instructors are software engineers and computer scientists who are currently leading professionals within the course subject they support.

Dates: June 22-27, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence; July 6-11, iOS Mobile App Development; July 20-25, Game Engineering
Location: UT Department of Computer Science, Capital Factory, Flatiron School
Cost: Early enrollment tuition between $839-$869
Website: www.helloworldstudio.org/summer-program-details
Contact: molly@helloworldstudio.org
Recommended Age: 7-18 years old
Discount: $150 Early Enrollment Discount

Idea Lab Kids

Idea Lab Kids is a STEM Summer Camp Program that has been in the Austin area for the past 5 years. We have excelled in providing unique opportunities to continue STEM learning outside of school hours.

Dates: Spring break & summer
Location: 8620 Burnet Rd., Austin
Cost: $325
Website: www.austin.idealabkids.com
Contact: 512-710-5694
Recommended Age: 5-14 years old

Indigo Play Camps

Indigo Play is an indoor play center with amazing learning and imagination playscapes, open daily.

At Indigo Play Camps, your child will learn about world history and science through crafts, stories, games, music, movement, and more.

Each day we will explore a new country or science theme through interactive and imaginative group activities: create an Egyptian mummy, make Mexican maracas, paint Indian henna, play French Pétanque, and build a space rocket, all while having a blast!

Kids will learn in a safe, secure and clean environment. Our experienced camp leaders are first aid and CPR certified.

Dates: Spring break & summer
Location: Indigo Play, 13530 Research Blvd., Suite 102, Austin
Cost: $275 per week, $75 per day
Website: www.indigoplay.com/camps
Contact: Call 512-269-0097 or email info@indigoplay.com
Recommended Age: 3-10 years old (must be potty-trained)

Jump! Gymnastics

Imagine a world where superheroes are real, pirates are friendly and every little girl is an astronaut. Grab your passport and join Jeremiah Frog as he embarks on an adventure through space and time. Camp Jump! offers 1-week half, full and extended day opportunities for children to explore their imaginations through theme-based curriculum featuring gymnastics, art exploration, interactive centers, social integration, dramatic play, yoga, music, and dance. Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp 4 times. Come find out why!

Dates: Spring Break, March 16-20; Summer, June 1-August 21
Location: 2117 W Anderson Ln. & 6800 West Gate Blvd.
Cost: $245-$395
Website: www.jumpgymnastics.com
Contact: 512-593-6226
Recommended Age: 3-10 years old (must be potty trained)

Kidventure Summer Camp

Amazing Happens..when kids feel loved, when no one feels left out, and each person is valued for who they are. Growth Happens…when given the freedom to take risks, to step outside the usual, and believe that nothing is impossible. Happiness Happens… when fun becomes our guide, when friendships flourish, when character is fostered, and confidence thrives.

We are Kidventure. For over 25 years, our mission has been to help build the lives of our campers through our every action. We do this through the magic of camp.

Kidventure provides summer day camp programs at five outstanding locations around the Austin area for kids ages 3–12, including Westlake, Lakeway, Sweetwater and Steiner Ranch, as well as Overnight Camps for kids ages 8-18.

2020 Dates: June 1 – August 7
Location: Camp Barton Creek, Camp Steiner, Camp Rough Life, Camp Travisso, Camp Lakeway, Camp Lupine Lane, and our Famous Overnight Camps
Cost: Day Camp: $265 / Overnight Camp: $1350-1850
Website:   https://kidventure.com/austin-summer-camp/
Contact: 512-263-8992 or email austin@kidventure.com
Ages: 3–18 years old
Discount: $100 on any overnight summer camp with code “lovecamp” at checkout.

Neuron Garage

Award-winning summer building camp where kids ages 5 to 12 repurpose recycled materials to solve fun, weekly engineering challenges such as building a roller-coaster for a marble or fortifying cardboard castles against invasion. Through the process, campers practice and build CREATIVE THINKING, COLLABORATION, RESILIENCE —and the foundation for a vibrant future. Kids love the hands-on building challenges that keep them learning during the summer.

Neuron Garage has been named the best education program for the past three years by Austin Family Magazine and HappiFamli, as well as being a finalist in the 2019 Austin Chronicle Reader Poll for best summer camp and best STEM enrichment program.

Dates: June 1 – August 14 (weekly sessions) from 8 am – 3 pm with the option to extend the day until 6 pm
Location: 12 Austin Locations (South Austin, South Central, Westlake, Downtown, Hyde Park / Mueller, North Shoal Creek, Tech Ridge, and Cedar Park)
Cost: $390/ week for 8 am to 3 pm, + $75/wk for extended hours 3- 6 pm
Website: www.neurongarage.com.com
Contact: sam.reed@neurongarage.com
Recommended Age: 5-12 years old (divided into two age groups)
Discount: Save $20 per week if you register by February 29th

Orpheus Academy of Music 

Weekly Online Group Classes for Ages 4 to 13
In this unique summer music experience, students will build musicianship skills and connect with other students in fun, interactive activities inspired by our most popular summer camps! Each 45-minute class is tailored to the student’s age and experience level. Students 4 to 5 may also participate in private lessons, though it is not necessary for their enjoyment of summer musicianship classes. Students ages 6 to 13 should also participate in a weekly private lesson. Students age 10 to 13 should have at least two years of experience in music lessons.

Students ages 4 to 7 will:
– Connect with world cultures by learning songs from Brazil, Ghana, and Turkey.Build a foundation in rhythm.
– Explore melody and train their ears.
– Record their own virtual ensemble video that can be shared with family and friends (see an example from Orpheus faculty).
– Perform in a live online recital at the end of the summer.
– Connect with their friends through additional online classes and rehearsals that fit with anyone’s schedule.

Students ages 8 to 13 will:
– Master the major scale and dive deep into rhythm by composing music for a short film of their choosing (see the short films our students worked on last year).
– Build teamwork skills by creating dynamic Broadway scenes. Students can choose to sing, provide accompaniment, or compose their own song.
– Record their own virtual ensemble video that can be shared with family and friends (see an example from Orpheus faculty).
– Perform in a live online recital at the end of the summer.
– Connect with their friends in additional online classes and rehearsals that fit with anyone’s schedule.

Dates: Summer
Locations: Online classes
Cost: $336 + $35 registration fee
Website: www.orpheusacademy.com/summercamps
Contact: (512) 231-8999 or email admin@orpheusacademy.com
Recommended Age: 4-13 years old

SDCTx Summer Design Institutes

SDCTx is offering three virtual Summer Design Institutes through the School of Design and Creative Technologies at the University of Texas at Austin. Each institute is designed and taught by a full-time UT Austin faculty member. High school students have the opportunity to learn about game design, graphic design, and animation from the comfort of their homes. All institutes provide students the unique opportunity to create a portfolio piece as they prepare to apply for college.

Dates: June (Dates vary by camp)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Early Bird: $399 (May 15 deadline); Regular: $449 (deadlines vary by camp)
Website: https://designcreativetech.utexas.edu/extended-education/sdct-summer-institutes
Contact: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e55C0RA2PLFu2m9
Recommended Age: 14-18 years old and/or enrolled in high school

Sherwood Forest Summer Camp

An update on the 2020 camps at Sherwood Forest will be announced on June 1, 2020. 

Sherwood Forest Campers will experience many of the skills and trades of the Medieval era, which means making things with their own hands not drawing a picture on your screen with their fingers!

Disclaimer: Sherwood Forest Summer Camp is fraught with confrontations between Robin and his Merry Folk, the Sheriff and his deputies, and the Fae Folk. It is possible campers may be called on to help Robin defend Sherwood Keep!

Dates: Session I, July 5–11, Session II, July 12–18, Session III, July 19–25; Grown-Up Summer Camp, June 19-21
Location: Sherwood Forest Faire, 1883 Old Hwy. 20, McDade
Cost: $895
Website: https://www.SherwoodForestSummerCamp.com
Contact: Teach@sherwoodforestfaire.com
Recommended Age: 7–16 years old
Discount: $25 off per session when you book by April 30. $50 off for each sibling after the first, when attending together.

Sportball

New in 2020: Backyard Camps! Gather 4-9 kids in your backyard for a weeklong camp. Call or email for additional details and to reserve your week. 

If your goal is to keep a child moving through the summer, you’re in luck! Sportball camps have you covered. Using  Sportball Methodology, children (3+) have a blast while developing their skills for life. Camps consist of three-hour sessions each day and feature advanced skills training and scrimmages of eight different sports; baseball, soccer, golf, hockey, tennis, basketball, football, and volleyball. To keep things interesting and challenging, both the sport and the drill combinations are switched up periodically.

Dates: Spring Break and Summer Camps (May-August)
Location: North/South/Central Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Round Rock
Cost: $180-$250
Website: www.sportball.us
Contact: 512-407-8814 or email austin_info@sportball.us
Recommended Age: 3-10 years old
Discount: 10% off until March 13th

Synergy Dance Studio Summer Dance Camps

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. We offer all levels of training, beginning through pre-professional for ages 3 and up. Our focus is promoting self-discipline, self-respect and most importantly self-confidence. Space is limited and camps will fill up, so reserve your space today.

Dates:
Preschool Camps age 3-5, 9 am – 12 pm
Extended hours available 12-1 pm
Frozen 2: May 26-29 (Tues-Fri)
Minnie’s Boutique: June 1-5
Elsa and Friends: June 22-26
Nick Jr. Party: July 13-17
Frozen 2: July 27-31

School Age Camps age 4.5-10, 10 am – 3 pm
Extended hours available 9 am – 4 pm
Descendants: June 1-5
Pop Star Party: June 15-19
High School Musical: June 22-26
Frozen 2: July 13-17
Kidz Bop: July 20-24
JoJo Siwa: July 27-31

Beginner to Intermediate Dance Intensives age 8-14
Designed for recreational and company dancers level beginner to intermediate.
Ballet/Modern: Beg/Int/Adv July 13-17 1-6 pm
Jazz/ Hip Hop:  August 3-7 10-3 pm

Intermediate to Advanced Dance Intensives age 8-18, 1-6 pm
Previous dance experience is required. Designed for intermediate and advanced dancers
Boot Camp/Stretch: June 22-26
Jazz/Hip Hop: June 1-5
Ballet/Modern: Beg/Int/Adv July 13-17
Drill Team: July 27-31
Locations: 3425 Bee Caves Rd., Suite 107-95
Cost: $190 – $460
Website: www.synergydancestudio.com/summer-dance-camp
Contact: 512-327-4130
Recommended Age: 3.5-18 years old

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes

Experience an Overnight and Day Camp in the heart of Hill Country just minutes from Austin. Camp Twin Lakes is THE popular camp in Cedar Park. The camp is situated on 55 acres of parkland, and it features two lakes, the Wet Willie Water Slide, canoeing, kayaking, swim beach, Aqua Park, pools, archery range, paintball field, sports complex, covered pavilions, and three indoor lodges. Our themed camps have the power to change the course of a summer and help kids develop in positive ways. We provide a safe, supportive and fun environment filled with new activities every day — all in the great outdoors.

Overnight Campers will enjoy three nutritious meals a day, cabins with restrooms, shower, and A/C plus a fantastic covered porch. Overnight Camp Sessions begin on Sunday afternoon and end on Saturday morning. Multiple weeks? Use our weekend stayovers! Campers can disconnect from the virtual world and connect with friends while exploring the nature trails, doing new activities and push their limits all while under the safe and supportive care of our trained counselors.

Dates: Spring Break Day Camp, March 16-20; Summer Overnight Camp, June 3 – July 25; Day Camp, May 26 – August 14
Location: 204 E Little Elm Trl., Cedar Park
Cost: Day camp, $200-$475; Overnight Camp, $384-$749
Website: ymcagwc.org/locations/ymca-camp-twin-lakes/
Contact: camptwinlakes@ymcagwc.org
Recommended Age: Overnight Camp, 6-16 years old; Day Camp, Entering K-9 grades
Discount: $50 off Overnight Camp (FAIRO); $25 off Day Camp (FAIRD)

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Many of the places below have special features including airplane chairs, videos, lollipops, and more to help ease the stress of haircuts for children. The places listed below have come to us highly recommended or we’ve used them ourselves for our kids. Most places recommend that you make an appointment but many also offer walk-in services.

We’ve noted the locations below that offer staff who are trained for sensory-friendly services. Be sure to call these locations ahead of time to schedule an appointment and mention that you need a sensory-friendly time slot.

Birds Barbershop

Birds Barbershop is a one-stop hair salon for the entire family. Mom, dad, brother, sister… make an appointment before you head out and get the entire family’s hair cut. For the little ones with haircut anxiety, most locations have an arcade game to play to pass the time. And for the grownups, sip on a complimentary beer to help pass the time in the chair.

183 at Anderson Mill: 13219 N. Hwy 183
(512) 879-4700

41st & Red River: 905 E. 41st St.
(512) 492-8400

6800 Burnet Rd.
(512) 454-1200

1107 E. 6th St.
(512) 457-0400

Domain NORTHSIDE: 11420 Rock Rose
(512) 610-7600

South Austin: 5000 W. Slaughter Ln.
(512) 758-7800

South Congress: 1902 S. Congress Ave.
(512) 445-0500

2110 S. Lamar Blvd.
(512) 442-8800

Westlake: 3736 Bee Cave Rd.
(512) 582-5100

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

With several locations in the Austin area, this locally owned chain specializes in hair cuts for kids. There’s a playscape for the kids to play on while waiting, special transportation-themed seats, Netflix and video games available, and balloons and lollipops are offered at the end. *Sensory-friendly

Arboretum: 9828 Great Hills Trail
(512) 243-8770

Pflugerville: 1713 FM 685
(512) 304-3575

Round Rock: 2200 E. Palm Valley Blvd.
(512) 953-5100

Sunset Valley: 5400 Brodie Ln.
(512) 358-4040

Crestview Barber Shop

This neighborhood barbershop has been in the same location in the Crestview neighborhood since 1953. Kids are offered a seat on a wooden horse and offered lollipops at the end of the haircutting session.

7113 Woodrow Avenue
(512) 451-2887

The Hair’s Lair

Cuts for toddlers through teens, by appointment only.

1206 W. 38th Street
(512) 374-1700

K.O.A.S. Children’s Hair Salon

This kid-focused salon features special Kiddie chairs with videos, toys, books, and more. Appointments are recommended.

9308 Anderson Mill Rd.
(512) 331-1500

Little Hair Kuts

This salon offers character-themed chairs with videos and games available. The staff is trained to work with children with special needs. Mom and dad cuts are also available. *Sensory-friendly

Round Rock: 1715 S. Mays Dr.
(512) 218-0742

Pigtails and Crewcuts – Cedar Park

This salon, built for children, offers transportation-themed chairs and videos. Kids get to pick out a prize from the packed-with-adventure treasure chest when finished.

Cedar Park: 1890 Ranch Shopping Center, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd.
(512) 259-4353

Premier Cuts

Kids love to sit in the airplane chair for their hair cut. For each first cut, parents receive a lock of hair and a “First Hairbut Flight Certificate” to save as a keepsake.

Round Rock: 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd.
(512) 218-2887

Kyle: 5401 S. FM 1626
(512) 268-5500

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids

Children can sit in a Dodge Charger Police Car, Frozen Jeep, Lightning McQueen Race Car, XBOX Stations or Tween Lounge while watching their favorite cartoons or Netflix. Older kids can play XBox One or PS4 on 40″ screens while getting their haircut. Or just watch their favorite sporting events or music concerts through Satellite TV. *Sensory-friendly

Cedar Park: Lakeline Plaza, 11066 Pecan Park Blvd.
(512) 257-1957

Northwest Hills: 6203 N. Capital of Texas Hwy
(512) 215-8889

Snip-its

Snip-its offers kid-size seats, a play area, and toys are available while waiting, and a special prize from the magic box after their haircuts are finished. A first-time haircut lock of hair and certificate is available as a keepsake. *Sensory-friendly

Southpark Meadows Shopping Center, 9500 S I H – 35 South Building 10
(512) 292-9300

Round Rock: 2711 La Frontera Blvd.
(512) 244-9696

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AquaMermaid

AquaMermaid Austin teaches all ages to swim like mermaids or mermen. They bring the tails and fins to your location or you can go to their location. Enjoy a one hour party or class for fitness, fun or just for the experience.

Cost: $300 for 5 Participants ($30 each additional)
Recommended Age: 7 years old & up
Location: Austin & surrounding areas
Contact: Email Austin@AquaMermaid.com
Discount: 25% off with code ATX365Family

Cordovan Art School and Pottery Parlor

Celebrate your party in a fun and creative way! Cordovan Art School & Pottery Parlor offers ceramic and canvas painting parties for all ages and events; birthdays, scout troops, school trips, and team-building corporate events. Pottery Party attendees select and paint from a wide variety of ceramics. Canvas Themed Parties are a step-by-step acrylic canvas painting session led by a professional artist. Parties include a party room at any of our 5 studios (or we will come to your location!), a dedicated host/professional artist, commemorative plate (ceramic party), hassle-free cleanup, and all the FUN you can handle!

Cost: $224-$284 and up
Recommended Age: All ages
Location(s): ROUND ROCK – 3810 Gattis School Road, Suite #108; CEDAR PARK – 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd. Suite 3122; NORTHWEST AUSTIN – 8108 Mesa Drive Suite B-102; GEORGETOWN – 816 South Main St.; SOUTHWEST AUSTIN – Highway 290 W. Suite #140 (coming soon).
Contact: info@cordovanartschool.com

Dart’em Up

Battle with Nerf blasters at Austin’s only indoor nerf arena! Kids (and adults) will have a blast playing a game of dart tag and then enjoying time in the arcade. Parties include a game of  Dart ’em Up dart tag, a private party room with pizza and drinks, and some time in the arcade.  All Dart ’em Up parties come with a personal party captain! Go to www.dartemup.com to book now.
Cost: Starting at $300
Recommended Age: 5 years old and up
Location: 13776 N US HWY 183, Suite 104, Austin
Contact: 512-735-1919 or email info@dartemup.com

Foodie Kids

Foodie Kids makes planning your child’s birthday party easy! They will work closely with you to customize your child’s perfect cooking and cake decorating event. At a Foodie Kids Party, guests will get to make their own pizzas, sparkly fruit & marshmallow skewers, lemonade punch, and decorate scratch-made jumbo cupcakes. Choose from one of their tried and true themes or one can customize it to your child’s personal interests. Popular themes include Nailed It!, Cupcake Crazy, Rainbow Unicorn, Superhero, Decorate-A-Cake, Italian-Pasta Making, Sushi, etc!

Cost: Starting at $375
Recommended Age: All ages
Location: 3818 Far West Blvd., Suite 107, Austin
Contact: 325-232-9264 or email BonnieJ8813@outlook.com

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Celebrate your child’s special day in a cheerful garden setting, surrounded by the wonder of nature. Party packages include an educational, guided activity, and guests have access to the Wildflower Center’s gardens, trails and natural areas during regular hours on the day of your event. Birthday party availability is on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Cost: Starting at $350
Recommended Age: Designed for children ages 3 to 7 (preschool to second grade)
Location: 4801 La Crosse Ave. Austin
Contact: 512-232-0277 or email birthdays@wildflower.org

Main Event Entertainment

Making birthdays a piece of cake! A perfect party for your gamer? Check. A lane-side feast for your teen? That’s right. A top-your-own pancake party? Oh yeah. With dedicated space to call your own, thrilling games and activities, cheer-worthy food, and your own party host, there’s no other party like a Main Event party.

Cost: Starting at $15.99 per person
Recommended Age: 4-104 years old
Location: 13301 N Hwy 183, Austin
Contact: 512-401-0000 or email aussales@mainevent.com

Mt Playmore

All party packages come with a private room for 90 minutes, a party host dedicated to your party, pizza, soft drinks, and all-day admission for you and your guest. A premier package includes free 30-day membership for the birthday child. The guest of honor receives a two-hour unlimited game card with 2000 tickets, $15 game card per child, free X-2 Motion Simulator ride for all kids, free Lazer Frenzy for all party guests, goodie nags, bottomless popcorn, two slices of pizza and unlimited soft drinks for adults, and two beer tickets for the parents!

Cost: Starting at $219.95
Recommended Age: 2-12 years old
Location: 13609 N IH 35, Bldg., 3, Austin
Contact: 512-989-8886 or events@mtplaymore.com

Playland Skate Center

Playland Skate Center is a place the whole family can enjoy! Mom, dad, best friend and even grandpa can strap on a pair of skates and enjoy the fun! Playland’s party packages are based on the number of guests you’re expecting. Book your party, bring in your own food and decorations, and stay and skate ’til you drop. The tables are reserved for two hours but it’s unlimited hours of skating fun! Expecting a large group? Private parties are also available. Playland Skate Center is your top choice for any party!

Cost: $135-$235
Recommended Age: 5 years and up
Location: 8822 McCann Drive, Austin
Contact: Email stephanie@playlandskatecenter.com

PlayMazing Indoor Play & Party

PlayMazing offers party packages for any size and budget with PRIVATE VIP party rooms and a PARTY COORDINATOR that will take care of everything on-site for a hassle-free experience. Every birthday kiddo will feel like a star with a personalized special dance party on the light-up dance floor!

Cost: Packages start at $175
Recommended Age: 0-10 years old
Location(s): 13450 N. Highway 183, Ste 107, Austin; 1401 S. Interstate 35 Highway #130, Round Rock
Contact: Austin 512-697-8800; Round Rock 737-444-2992

Many families forgo having birthday parties outside of the home. Perhaps reigning in the chaos in the comfort of your own home makes more sense. If that’s the case, these party rental & supply companies can bring fun to your house or a rental location. From bounce houses to obstacle courses, water slides, and pinatas, there’s a wide variety of options to bring the birthday party fun home.

Austin Bounce House Rentals

Orders can be placed online for obstacle courses,  bounce houses, water slides and more.

Austin Metro Moonwalks

Moonwalks, party concessions, backyard games, water slides and more.

Jump Around Party Rentals

Orders can be placed online for obstacle courses, carnival rides, water slides and more.

Jumpolin

Party rental services and custom piñata orders are available through phone reservations and email.

Mr. Brincolin Pinatas

Eco-friendly pinatas made in Austin. They also sell the candy filler and sticks, too.

Raquel’s Party Land

Great selection of pinatas, party decorations, moonwalks, and more.

South Congress Partyland

Moonwalks, tables, chairs and tents, pinatas, and more.

We Bring the Party

Supplying everything needed for a party, from photography packages to audio equipment.

Cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more…. a sweet treat is just what the party needs! Austin-area bakeries produce some amazing cakes, and, if you aren’t up for baking 3 dozen cupcakes for your little whippersnapper, a local bakery is the icing on the cake to make this the best birthday party ever!

Michelle’s Patisserie

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Ste 114
Austin, TX 78750

Nothing Bundt Cakes

North Austin/Arboretum
10225 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
Westlake
2785 Bee Cave Rd.
Austin, TX 78746
South Austin
9600 IH-35 South
Austin, TX 78748
Pflugerville
18616 Limetone Commercial Dr.
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Paige’s Bakehouse (Round Rock)

110 E. Anderson Ave. Ste. 400
Round Rock, TX 78664

Pflour Shop Bakery (Pflugerville)

20205 FM 685
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop

Southside
1905 S. 1st St.
Austin, TX 78704
Eastside 
2406 Manor Rd.
Austin, TX 78722

Sweet Treats Bakery

6705 W Hwy 290 #601
Austin, TX 78735

Sweetness Bakery Austin

3742 Far West Blvd. Ste 106
Austin, TX 78731

Zuchini Kill Bakery

701 E. 53rd St., Suite C
Austin, TX 78751

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The Bouldering Project

The Bouldering Project offers classes, camps, parents’ night out, after school clubs and birthday parties are all available to kids at their two Austin location.

979 Springdale Road, Suite 150, Austin
(512) 645-4633

Mesa Rim Austin

Mesa Rim offers camps, parents’ night out, birthday parties, recreational and competitive climbing teams, and drop-in and guided programs for climbers ages seven and up. 

1205 Sheldon Road, Bldg 3, Austin
(512) 284-9043

Crux Climbing Center

Crux offers camps, parents’ night out, birthday parties, recreational and competitive climbing teams, and lock-ins for groups.

18817 N. Heatherwilde Blvd, Bldg 3, Pflugerville

The Jungle Movement Academy

Three types of rock climbing classes are offered: bouldering, top roping and lead climbing. This location offers, camps, birthday parties, lock-ins, and many more indoor play options. 

2701 Gattis School Rd, Suite C-100, Round Rock

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Texas Farmers Market at Mueller

Sundays, 10am-2pm
Wednesdays 5-8pm

4550 Mueller Blvd.

Listed by the Austin Chronicle as the top farmers market in Austin the last two years, Texas Farmers Market features dozens of local favorites. You can find everything you need to throw a legendary dinner party here. Grab a baguette from Easy Tiger, dried pasta from Gourmet Texas Pasta, olive oil from Texas Hill Country Olive Company, some Texas Gulf shrimp from K&S Seafood, and get those dull knives sharpened by Assured Sharp. It’s a one-stop shop.

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Springdale Farm

755 Springdale Rd.

Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Formed in 2009, this family operated farm in East Austin grows more than 75 vegetables. The indoor farm stand is currently featuring chicken and duck eggs, fennel, and collared greens, plus handmade spa products, like soap, body butter, and scrubs, made right on the farm.

Boggy Creek Farm

3414 Lyons Rd.

Wednesday thru Saturday, 8am – 1pm

Opened in 1992, Boggy Creek is the first urban farm in East Austin. The market stand, in addition to featuring farm-fresh pink beauty radishes, sugar snap peas, and French sorrel, also sells one-of-a-kind products like fermented cowboy kimchi, wild mustang green grape jam, and smoke-dried tomato bean dip, all from Larry’s Commercial Kitchen.

Sustainable Food Center Downtown Market

Saturday 9am-1pm

Republic Square Park

Photos: Jason Neff

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