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C A M P G U I D E GUIDE
A noncomprehensive list of camps in the area
COMPILED BY GLORIE MARTINEZ, MAGGIE QUINLAN, DARCY SPRAGUE & BEN THOMPSON
Families looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs area. This list is not comprehensive.
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AUSTIN 1 All-Star Sports Camp Trained coaches and mentors lead students through soccer, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, board games and other activities at both SoccerZone loca- tions. Each camp ends with a Friday splash day. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 19 Cost: $200 per week for half days, $320 per week for full days SP 9501 Menchaca Road, Austin 512 280 2244 www.allstarsportscamp.org 2 Art + Academy The camp uses small groups and professional teachers to unlock campers’ creativity and take their art skills to the next level. In-person and online options are available. Ages: 5 17 Dates: June 6 Aug. 5 Cost: $179-$330 per week ART 5424 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 110, Austin 512 701 1193 www.artplusacademy.com 3 Art Camps at Cordovan Art The camp o ers over 40 themed camps that creative kids of all skill levels can attend. Mixed-media materials will be used. Camps include half-day and full-day options. Ages: 5 16 Dates: May 31 Aug. 19 Cost: varies by camp ART 9217 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 140, Austin 512 531 9353 www.cordovanartschool.com 4 The Art Garage At this summer camp, students create art projects, including
painting, drawing, clay, tie-dye, pottery, mosaics and more. Camps are in person at the family-owned studio with outside breaks for lunch and snacks. Masks are currently required for students in 2022. Ages: 5 15 Dates: May 30- Aug. 12 Cost: $349-$369 per week ART 11190 Circle Drive, Austin 512 852 9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com 5 Austin Film Festival The 20th annual Summer Film Program o ers hands-on weekly classes and workshops focused on screenwrit- ing, lmmaking, editing, video game writing and more. Ages: 9 18 Dates: June 6 July 29 Cost: $150-$450 per week ART First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity St., Austin 512 478 4795 www.austin lmfestival.com/summer-camps- and-classes 6 ATX Ballers Basketball Camps Coaches will teach the fundamental skills of basketball for campers of all experience levels and lead games and scrimmages. Players are grouped together by age and skill level. Ages: 5 17 Dates: June 6 Aug. 12 Cost: $140-$260 per week SP 1201 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 512 230 8965 www.atxballers.com 7 Austin Waldorf Summer Camps Camp Summergarden o ers activities such as swim- ming, crafts, cooking and story time. Camp Roadrunner for older children features circus
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arts, obstacle courses, cooking, hand crafts and other activities. Ages: 3 5 (Camp Summergarden), 6 12 (Camp Roadrunner)
4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Bldgs. 200 & 300, Austin 512 215 8727 www.balancedancestudios.com/summer 10 The Bee Cave Arts Foundation Summer Camp Expert instructors teach painting, drawing, ceramics and cooking through projects. Every week the camp holds a kids’ art show to display their creations. Ages: 5 14 Dates: May 30 Aug. 8 Cost: $255 half-day, $475 full-day ART 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T125, Austin 949 274 5553 www.beecaveartsfoundationartfulkidsclub. eventbrite.com 11 Camp Bethany The camp teaches children to grow in their faith and build friendships under the guidance of counselors and junior counselors. Campers explore a new theme each week. Ages: 5 years old-6th grade Dates: June 6 Aug. 8 Cost: $205 per child per week R Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin 512 292 8778 www.bethanyaustin.com/camp
Dates: June 13 Aug. 5 Cost: $375 per week ART SP 8700 S. View Road, Austin 512 288 5942 www.austinwaldorf.org
8 Badgerdog Creative Writing Camps Summer camps led by professional writers inspire focus on reading and writing, exercise creativity and help campers make friends. The Austin Library Foundation o ers half- day, three-week workshops in person as well as one- and two-week workshops online. Grades: 3 12 Dates: June 6 June 24, June 13 24, June 20- 24, July 11 29, Aug. 1 5, Aug. 1 12 Cost: $150-$525 per week A+ ART www.austinlibrary.org/creative-writing-camps 9 Balance Dance Studios Campers will spend the summer dancing in classes, half-day and full-day camps, workshops and intensives. Ages: 3 and up Dates: June 6 July 29 Cost: $175-$420 per week ART SP Locations vary 512 542 0076
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