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C A M P G U I D E
GUIDE
A noncomprehensive list of summer camps in the area
COMPILED BY NICHOLAS CICALE
Parents looking for summer camps for their kids have a number of options to choose from in the Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs areas, including virtual options. Listings are accurate as of press time, but information is subject to change.
Cost: $150 per week 512-593-5393 www.neurongarage.com
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6 Snapology Austin Lego and robotics camps o er programs in which campers use Lego building bricks to explore STEAM and literary concepts while also learning social skills. IP Dates: June 1-Aug. 13 Ages: 4-12 Cost: $250-$395 per week A Circle C Community Center 7817 LaCrosse Ave., Austin B Snapology Austin Discovery Center 1910 Fortview Road, Austin 512-368-9090 www.snapology.com 7 St. Gabriel’s Catholic School will hold its annual summer camps o ering sessions in a variety of areas with subjects and programs varying through the summer. Campers work in the school’s d.lab for Making, a collaborative space that promotes experiential learning with an emphasis on innovation, solution- seeking and collaboration. IP Dates: June 7-Aug. 23 Ages: 3-14 www.sgs-austin.org/summercamp 8 The University of Texas UTeach Outreach camps focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Campers master concepts and virtually explore campus, interact with industry professionals and see research labs. V Dates: June 7-Aug. 6 Ages: 8-16 Cost: $550 512-471-4992 https://outreach.uteach.utexas.edu/camps Cost: $150-$300 per week St. Gabriel’s Catholic School 2500 Wimberly Lane, Austin 512-600-6468
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scheduled to be virtual, and access to Zoom and Google Drive is required. In- person summer camp workshops may be added at a later date. V Dates: June 7-25; June 28-July 2; July 5-9; July 12-30; Aug. 2-6 Ages: Grades 2-12 Cost: $125 for spring break camp, $125-$300 for summer camp 512-542-0076 www.austinlibrary.org 4 Mad Science and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy camps have multiple locations across the Austin area. Programs are designed to include exciting hands-on science and art activities for children as campers become junior scientists or artists and experience a variety of adventures. IP V Dates: June 1-Aug. 13 summer camp Ages: 5-12 Cost: Starts at $18 virtual and $58 in-person per day Multiple locations 512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org, www.austin.imagineartsacademy.com 5 Neuron Garage o ers weekly engineering camps that give children a chance to use recycled materials to build structures such as roller coasters for marbles and cardboard castles while being supervised and led virtually. Neuron Garage is looking at possible options for an in-person camp this summer as well, although representatives said those details are not yet available as of press time. V Dates: June-August Ages: 7-12
ACADEMIC 1 ATX Kids Club o ers its annual mobile camp of educational eld trips with an additional focus on health and tness. Campers are supervised as they explore Austin via Capital Metro transportation services with weekly themes including nature, the arts, Texas and diversity. Financial assistance is available as are extended care options. IP Dates: June 7-Aug. 27 Ages: 4-12 Cost: $375 per week Mobile camp with drop-o and pickup locations around Austin 512-234-5437 www.atxkidsclub.org 2 Austin Eco Bilingual School Spanish immersion camps are based on an adventure book about travels across the world. At the camp, students are “fully immersed” in the Spanish language and are exposed to new phrases and vocabulary through cooking, art, dancing and music. The camp is split into 11 one- week sessions. Part-time and full-time camps are o ered. IP Dates: May 28-Aug.20 Ages: 2-8 Cost: $180-$320 per week Austin Eco Bilingual School 8707 Mountain Crest Drive, Austin 512-299-5731 www.austinbilingualschool.com 3 Badgerdog Creative Writing workshops allow children to work with writers to explore, experiment, imagine and create new written works for publication. Camps are currently
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ARTS&PERFORMANCE 9 Art + Academy o ers programs where young artists can improve their drawing and painting skills. Classes aim CONTINUED ON 18
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SOUTHWEST AUSTIN DRIPPING SPRINGS EDITION • FEBRUARY 2021
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