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NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION
VOLUME 17, ISSUE 1 MARCH 2 28, 2023
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FACING THE FALLOUT Winter Storm Mara caused freezing temperatures and ice, which brought down trees and limbs on power lines, leading to widespread power outages and debris for residents, businesses and school districts in the area. 373,000 POWER RESTORATIONS COMPLETED BY AUSTIN ENERGY
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Crews clean up debris from Winter Storm Mara in neighborhoods around Austin on Feb. 10. (Deeda Lovett/Community Impact)
‘Historic’ Winter Storm Mara recovery continues in Austin
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On the morning of Feb. 1, Grace Covenant Church was informed one of the oldest and largest live oak trees on its campus had been destroyed. The discovery was made by a member of the church who was able to leave their home and send a photo of the downed tree. Little did the church know, the fallen oak was only part of the damages to come with several of the trees losing limbs and knocking over decorations in the aftermath of the storm. “We have a very tree- lled cam- pus, which is one of the things we really love about the grounds and facilities at Grace,” Director of Com- munications Kathryn Arnold said. “It de nitely changes the views in the landscape. I’m newer to Grace, but I’m around people who’ve been there for 10 or 15 years and felt like this was BY DARCY SPRAGUE, BEN THOMPSON & GRACE DICKENS
deeply sad—the loss and the change.” On Jan. 31, Winter Storm Mara hit the Austin area, bringing with it at least half an inch of ice, power out- ages, and widespread damages to residents and businesses alike. The ice coated power lines and trees, knocking out electricity to at least 170,000 Austin Energy cus- tomers and thousands of Pedernales Electric Cooperative members. The icy conditions also led to hundreds of car crashes in Central Texas and a boil-water notice in western Travis County. “This storm is ungodly,” said Elton Richards, Austin Energy vice presi- dent of eld operations. “I’ve never seen it in my life. ... I worked in the northern part of Illinois, never saw this level of devastation.” Frustrations from community and City Council members over AE’s CONTINUED ON 24
36,000 DUMP TRUCKS OF DEBRIS IN AUSTIN 97,037 PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MEMBERS AFFECTED
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FAST, DISCREET, DELIVERY in 2 hours or less 8 Ramen Del Barrio , a Japanese Mexican fusion ramen shop, opened inside the food court of Hana World Market on Feb. 15. Located at 1700 Parmer Lane, Ste. 100, 4 Scratch cafe Desilicious began serving traditional South Indian cuisine at 4101 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. C, Austin, on Jan. 26. The cafe uses all organic ingredients and serves a variety of dosas, or pancakes made from rice flour, and idlis, or rice cakes. Customers can also enjoy spicy and savory snacks, such as samosas and dahi baras, or yogurt dumplings. 512-616-1212. Facebook: Desilicious Cafe 5 Family-owned Ivy Foot Spa and Massage at 6301 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 603, Austin, opened in November. The day spa offers a variety of massages, such as Swedish, deep-tissue and hot-stone options. Customers can set appointments with a chiropractor-therapist and certified massage professionals. 512-614-8976. www.ivyrelaxingmassage.com 6 Dollar beauty store Miss A opened Dec. 29 at Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park. With a range of nail care accessories, makeup, and bath and body products, Miss A offers a wide selection of beauty items for less than $2 each. 512-257-7467. www.shopmissa.com 7 Popshelf opened at 12901 N. I-35, Ste. 115, Austin, on Dec. 27. The $5-and-below store carries home decor, health and beauty products, home clean- ing supplies, household and specialty items, arts and crafts, party planning supplies, and toys. The business partners with The Confetti Foundation to provide birthday parties to children who have to spend their birthday in a hospital. 737-304-0683. www.popshelf.com
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NOW OPEN 1 Austin Barbell Club , an athletic gym offering Olympic weightlifting for any skill level, opened at 500 Victor St., Ste. 600, Austin, in November. The 2,000-square- foot space offers 11 training platforms with bars, barbells and strength equip- ment. People can drop in for a free trial lesson and then sign up for weekly or monthly memberships. The business of- fers discounts for students, teachers, first
responders and military personnel. 512-522-7287. www.austinbarbell.com 2 Independent health insurance agency Avila Medicare Solutions opened an office at 1903 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 102, Ce- dar Park, on Feb. 10. The bilingual business provides assistance with transitioning to Medicare and helps customers understand plan options. Owners Grace and Tony Merwin said the goal is to help clients streamline the process, maximize Social
Security benefits and avoid costly Medicare enrollment penalties. 512-520-5957. www.goavila.com 3 Cambria Hotel Uptown , a Choice Hotels brand at 13205 Burnet Road, Austin, opened Feb. 1. The new hotel is part of a mixed-use development in Austin near The Domain in Northwest Austin. It includes 135 rooms, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth-enabled mirrors, a fitness center and a pool. 512-580-2847. www.choicehotels.com/cambria
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Austin, the restaurant is the brainchild of 24-year-old culinary chef Christopher Krin- sky, who opened an underground ramen shop in his family garage. 512-720-1469. www.instagram.com/ramen_del_barrio 9 Teaspoon , a tea bar serving tradition- al boba tea paired with classic American flavors, opened in Arbor Walk at 10515 N. MoPac, Ste. N, Austin, on Feb. 10. The California-based business serves original handcrafted drinks, such as Thai tea, a slow-steeped tea topped with organ- ic cream and boba. The shop also sells seasonal concoctions such as the Summer Flamingo, with freshly blended watermel- on juice layered over passionfruit juice. 10 GBA Team , a civil engineering and architecture firm with locations in Le- ander and Round Rock, will open a third location in Northwest Austin on March 13. The new location at 9601 Amberglen Blvd., Ste. 109, Austin, is under construc- tion. GBA’s primary focus in Texas is civil infrastructure. 512-259-3882. www.gbateam.com RELOCATIONS 11 After 14 years, Japanese-style game center Arcade UFO relocated to 9029 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin, in De- cember. The game center was previously located at 3101 Speedway, Austin, near The University of Texas at Austin. The game center specializes in fighting and music games from Japan and Korea. 512-380-1725. www.arcadeufo.com www.teaspoonlife.com COMING SOON
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Anthology at the Arboretum at 10001 Stonelake Blvd., Austin, will open in June. The senior living community will o er a variety of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments along with areas for community programs. The ve-story community will include 130 assisted-living units with 24 for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. It also will include amenities such as a tness center, a discovery room, a theater, a clubhouse, a salon and barbershop, and dining. Additionally, the facility will o er daily social, cultural and recreational activities, and residents will have access to cuisine supervised Located at 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107, Austin, the studio places students accord- ing to skill and age, and classes are small to give each student one-on-one time. 512-983-7022. www.artamoreaustin.com 15 Sports Clips celebrated its 10th anniversary Feb. 6. Located at 8300 N. RM 620, Bldg. G, Ste. 200, Austin, the hair salon for men and women offers haircuts, steamed towel treatments, and neck and shoulder massages. 512-494-5855. www.haircutmentrailsat620austintx.com 16 Santorini Cafe at 11800 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, celebrated 10 years in busi- ness in January. The coffee and wine bar
by a registered dietitian and prepared by in-house chefs. The senior living facility also will o er a rooftop deck and all-day dining on the fth oor. 737-295-3900 www.anthologyseniorliving.com
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is known for its Greek cuisine with a menu featuring gyros, pizza and lunch plates. The restaurant also has desserts such as baklava and beignets. 512-833-6000. www.santorinicafeatx.com CLOSINGS 17 Austin-based company Daily Juice Cafe officially closed all of its locations Jan. 22, including the north location at 8620 Burnet Road, Austin. The business cited the pandemic, rising food costs, labor costs and rents as reasons for the closure. www.dailyjuicecafe.com
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March & April events
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Attendees can enjoy Hopsquad Brewing Co.’s selection of beers while watching an Arsenal game. Arsenal, a professional football club based in England, will play against Fulham F.C. in the Premier League. 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Free. 2307 Kramer Lane, Austin. 512-351-9654. www.hopsquad.com
Rock and emo band Hawthorne Heights will perform live for free at a concert that will begin on a rooftop at Domain Northside. The concert will then continue to the street level for the remainder of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free. 11801 Domain Blvd., Austin. www.domainnorthside.com
The Ramadan Bazaar will have indoor vendor booths with kid-friendly activities.
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MARCH 04 CLEAN UP A LOCAL PARK Austin Parks Foundation will host My Parks Day, when volunteers can celebrate the day by signing up online ahead of time for a park cleanup in their area. Attendees who sign up can log in their hours and pick up their T-shirts, supply bag and tools March 3 at 1621 Nash Hernandez Sr. Road, Austin. 9 a.m.- noon. Free. www.austinparks.org/impd 10 GO CAMPING Emma Long Metropolitan Park, also known as City Park, will reopen its seasonal pass purchases starting March 10. The park features open spaces, camp sites, boat ramps and a beach-entry swimming area. Daily tickets start at $5 per vehicle and $1 for walking and biking trails; camping tickets start at $20 for premium nonwaterfront space and $25 for waterfront space. 1600 City Park Road, Austin. 512-974-1831. www.austintexas.gov/department/emma- long-metropolitan-park 14 THROUGH 16 SIGN UP KIDS FOR GOLF Kids can attend a spring camp at Top Golf. Kids ages 6-12 can enjoy nonstop
golf and learning at the three-day camp. 8:30 a.m.-noon. $129. Top Golf, 2700 Esperanza Crossing, Austin. www.topgolf.com/us/play/golf-lessons/ spring-academy 18 SWING INTO SPRING Austin Kid’s Directory will host a spring fair at the Austin Sports Center in Cedar Park with information about summer camps, family activities, schools, birthday parties and more from local business owners. In addition to entertainment and giveaways, the event is being held alongside the Fairytale Threads Children’s Consignment event, where parents can shop for kids clothing, toys and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Austin Sports Center, 1420 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park. Eventbrite: Austin Kid’s Directory Fair. 24 THROUGH 26 ATTEND AN INSPIRATIONAL WORKSHOP Unity Church of the Hills will host a weekend workshop with award-winning author and channeler Paul Selig. Attendees will learn techniques to unlock their highest potential and overcome obstacles. Through channeled lectures, attunement, interactive Q&A’s and energy work, Selig plans to guide the attendees on a journey of self-development and alignment. 7-9
p.m. (March 24), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (March 25), 1:30-4 p.m. (March 26). $350-$395. 9905 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. https://seligatx.eventbrite.com 25 DANCE WITH COLOR Attendees can enjoy Indian food, Bollywood dance performances, a live DJ and a dhol player at the Rang Barse Holi Dance. 4-7 p.m. Free (kids age 7 and under), $10 (general admission). Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. Eventbrite: Rang Barse Holi Rain Dance 2023 APRIL 23 CELEBRATE NICU GRADUATES Hand to Hold invites families to Q2 Stadium for a celebration of neonatal intensive care unit “graduates,” or children who have successfully exited the NICU. The event is open to all families and allows graduates to walk the stage. Additionally, the event includes kid- friendly activities, food, live music and more. Headquartered in Northwest Austin, Hand to Hold provides emotional support and resources to families throughout the NICU process. Time TBD. Free. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. 855-424-6428. www.handtohold.org
FEATURED EVENT ENJOY INTERNATIONAL CUISINES North Austin Muslim Community Center will host a Ramadan bazaar at the Aisha mosque March 18. Attendees can enjoy food and gifts for purchase from more than 25 local vendors carrying calligraphy, handmade decorations, Islamic art and Arab sweets. Attendees can also enjoy American cuisine such as burgers, hot dogs and pizzas for the kids. 1-7 p.m. Free entry. North Austin Muslim Community Center 11900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 512-491-7148 www.namcc.org
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Austin celebrates completion of 4.4-mile hike and bike trail An urban trail nearly connecting US 183 to I-35 was com- pleted by Austin Public Works in the beginning of February. Known as the Northern Walnut Creek Trail extension, the 4.4-mile section of trail goes through Walnut Creek Metro- politan Park and connects the Balcones District Park west of MoPac to Oakbrook Drive, west of I-35. Project construction began in October 2021. The Northern Walnut Creek Trail section of the project cost $6.31 million total with $4.86 million from the city’s 2016 mobility bond as well as $1.45 million from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, said Cheyenne Dolin, information specialist for Austin Public Works. The Northern Walnut Creek Trail extension is part of a larger 19-mile urban trail connectivity project connecting neighborhoods and green spaces from Govalle Park in East Austin to Balcones District Park. Trails connecting the northern and southern pieces of Walnut Creek Trail are still in their design phases, and a timeline had not been set for these projects, Dolin said. The public works department will celebrate the opening of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail extension March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with live music and family activities. More details on the urban trail project and upcoming event can be found on the public works website, www.austintexas.gov/department/public-works.
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Austin ISD, Pflugerville ISD & Round Rock ISD
AISD to improve special education training, supports
AISD considers affordable living
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Austin ISD exceeds the state average for special education students meeting expectations. Officials aim to increase this percentage to 60% by 2026.
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AUSTIN ISD On Feb. 13, district officials provided more informa- tion about the affordable housing planned at the Anita Ferrales Coy site, located at 4900 Gonzales St., Austin. AISD Director of Real Estate Jeremy Striffler said although the district will own the land, it will not be the landlord, nor will it col- lect rent. Striffler said the district will prioritize teachers, staff and families for the units, but they would not be reserved exclusively for the district. The next step in the process will be March 9 at the informational and voting sessions of the board of trustees, he said. As for teachers and staff who own their homes but need help, Striffler said the district is looking at other ways to support them beyond just building afford- able rentals.
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AUSTIN ISD Leaders in the district will receive additional training as Austin ISD focuses on improving special education scores. The most recent data shows 26% of special education students in kindergarten through eighth grade met or exceeded grade-level expectations in the 2021-22 school year in AISD. While that is slightly higher than the state average of 24%, district officials said it is not good enough. “This is nowhere near the level of excellence that we need for our stu- dents,” said Dru McGovern-Robinett, assistant superintendent of special education programs. Robinett said district officials must provide the right structure and support to teachers and students
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to reach the district’s goal of 60% exceeding grade-level expectations by 2026 for special education students in grades K-8. Frances Stetson of Stetson & Associates Inc., the educational consulting firm helping the district with special education scores, said there are “districtwide issues and department issues.” “We’ve begun robust efforts to train leaders, including principals, and we’re asking them what needs to be done to address this,” she said. Stetson said 125 leaders in the
district were brought together to seek out solutions and find strategies that enrich instruction while not putting a burden on teachers. “We are launching foundational training that we found, across the country, results in systems changes that improve instructional outcomes for all learners,” Stetson said. “We will train every school in the district by the end of the spring semester.” Stetson said this will result in a common vision and common vocabulary to meet the goals set out by the district.
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RRISD to invest in recruitment, training ROUND ROCK ISD Board members are reallocating roughly $1 million in budget funds for recruiting students, professional development and other student services. Round Rock ISD officials approved the budget amendment Jan. 19. Just over $1 million from Round Rock ISD was approved for student recruitment and staff training. MOVING MONEY BY BROOKE SJOBERG
$797,000: • Professional development • Student recruitment services • Community education classes • Increased Juvenile Justice Alternative Education costs $104,000: to fund campus support for bilingual assessments and AVID program travel $100,000: moved to general services for recruitment Total: $1M
Chief Financial Officer Dennis Cov- ington said some of funds will pay to recruit 424 students back to the district for the 2022-23 school year. The budget amendment included reallocating almost $800,000 to cover professional development, student recruitment services, community education classes and increased Juvenile Justice Alternative Educa- tion costs. The remaining funds will be used for programs, including bilingual assessments and a college prepara- tion course.
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1 At Aim & Focus Karate summer camps, students will practice martial arts through games, activities, eld trips and karate classes . Grades K 5th Dates: June 6 Aug. 12 Cost: $200 (current students), $220 (new students) per week DAY SP 8516 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 100, Austin 512 257 8552 www.aimandfocus.com 2 Coaches and mentors at All-Star Sports Camp at SoccerZone Lakeline teach soccer, basketball, dodgeball, capture the ag, volleyball, board games and other activities. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 29 Aug. 11 (summer) Cost: $70 (for full day),$350 (per week of full days); $45 (for half day)-$225 (for week of half-days) DAY SP 920 Old Mill Road, Cedar Park 512 940 4025 www.allstarsportscamp.org 3 Anderson Mill Limited District sum- mer camps give children the opportunity to swim, play recreational games and express their creativity through a craft each day. Students must have completed kindergarten to be eligible. Ages: 5 11 Dates: June 12 Aug. 11 Cost: $210 (residents), $230 (nonresidents) per week DAY SP 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin
with instruction from experts to increase painting and drawing skills. Ages: 5 17 Dates: June 5 Aug. 11 Cost: $180-$355 per week ART DAY 9308 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 200, Austin 512 812 8070 www.artplusacademy.com 5 Art Amore o ers a variety of camps designed to showcase the artistic side of Austin. Artists will learn new skills and try new mediums either in studios or oth- er creative venues throughout the city. Ages: 5 18 Dates: June 5 Aug. 4 Cost: $350-$850 per week ART DAY 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste. 107, Austin 512 983 7022 www.artamoreaustin.com 6 At ATX Ballers, basketball coaches teach students fundamental basketball skills. Coaches also lead games and scrimmages. All skill levels are welcome. Ages: 5 14 Dates: June 6 Aug. 12 Cost: $160-$300 per week SP Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, Austin 512 230 8965 www.atxballers.com 7 Austin Ninjas’ weeklong camps include ninja course obstacles, games and team-building activities. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 11 Cost: $225 (half day), $375 (full day) per week DAY SP 200 Buttercup Creek, Ste. 107A, Cedar Park 512 953 1000 www.austinninjas.com
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8 The Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camp o ers an opportunity to experience visual and performing arts, culture and history; celebrate Austin’s diversity; and build community through a variety of di erent camps. Ages: 5 15 The dates, times and costs vary by location, and program types are available online. DAY SP www.austintexas.gov/department/ parks-and-recreation 9 Badgerdog Creative Writing camps are led by professional writers and aim to build an appreciation for reading and writing, strengthen literary skills, exer- cise creativity and foster friendships. Ages: 8 17 Dates: June 5 23, July 10 28 Cost: $400-$575 per week A+ DAY Gri n School, 5001 Evans Avenue, Austin 512 542 0076 www.austinlibrary.org/creative-writing-camps 10 Bluebonnet School’s camp will explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, art and math topics. Each session will have a theme, and activities include cooking, working with technolo- gy, sports and art projects. Grades: K 4th
A Bluebonnet School of Canyon Creek, 10321 Boulder Lane, Austin 512 219 5100 B Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park, 3420 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park 512 331 9009 www.bluebonnetschool.com 11 Atthe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Aus- tin Area’s 2023 Great Futures Summer Camp, attendees will explore culture, history and people of the world through academics and arts along with lifestyle, character and leadership activities. Ages: 5 18 Dates: June 6 Aug. 12 Cost: price varies; scholarship opportunities available A+ DAY Various locations in Austin 512 444 7199 www.bgcaustin.org 12 Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp is a four-day camp for boys and girls that focuses on all aspects of basketball: shooting, ball handling, o ense, defense and position breakdown drills. Ages: 7 16 Dates: June 5 Aug. 3 Cost: $260-$285 per week DAY SP
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15 At Challenger International Soccer Camp, participants help students improve their game, make new friends and learn from industry experts. Ages: 3 14 Dates: June 19 23; July 25 29 Cost: $125 (ages 3 5), $195 (half day) per week DAY SP Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive, Austin 512 371 3655 www.challengersports.com 16 Chaparral Ice o ers two summer camps. At Camp Avalanche, campers have daily skating lessons, park play, crafts and a eld trip to Quest ATX wakeboard park. Campers at Camp de Champs im- prove their gure skating skills with two lessons a day, arts and crafts, and o -ice training and gure skating discussions. Ages: 5 13 Dates: May 30 Aug. 11 Cost: $270-$450 per week DAY SP 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 512 252 8500 www.chaparralice.com 17 Club Pup Kids and Dogs summer camp o ers kids and dogs a chance to
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learn alongside each other. Dogs learn agility, and kids learn about their pet to strengthen their relationship. One coun- selor works with ve participants. Ages: 9 16
phoon Texas, bowling, Mt. Playmore and the movies. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 26 Aug. 15 Cost: $170 per week DAY SP 12741 N. US 183, Ste. 200, Austin 512 219 0700 www.zsclubhouse.com
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12129 N. RM 620, Ste. 430, Austin 512 219 1220 www.diveworldaustin.com 24 ESTEAM Learning Labs camps provide children with hands-on opportu- nities to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Programs include Lego robotics, coding, engineer- ing, technology, Lego movie making, teen lmmaking, comic book creation, anima- tion, video production, drones, forensic science and more. Ages: 5 17 Dates: June 5 Aug. 4 Cost: $195-$450 per week A+ DAY A Austin: Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin B Round Rock: 12 Lake Drive, Round Rock 512 740 3024 www.esteamlearninglabs.com/camps 25 Fantastic Magic Camp aims to teach participants life skills and con- dence through magic tricks, juggling and puppets. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 Cost: $390 (one week), $780 (two weeks) ART DAY A 7500 Woodrow Ave., Austin B 13609 N. I 35, Austin 512 988 3045 www.magiccamp.com 26 Game Worlds summer camp attend- ees learn how to build their own video game from game developers. Students bring their vision to life through lessons on programming, design, business, audio and art. By the end of the week, the camper will have created and pitched a video game. Ages: 8 18 Dates: June 5 Aug. 11 Cost: $695 per week A+ DAY 7950 Anderson Square, Ste. 109, Austin 337 519 7790 www.gameworldscamp.com 27 Idea Lab Kids o ers science, tech- nology, engineering, art and math camps on topics ranging from robotics, coding, 3D printing, engineering, Minecraft and more. The camp curriculum includes hands-on activities teaching critical thinking skills and imagination. Ages: 5 13 Dates: May 31 Aug. 12 Cost: $375-$413 per week A+ DAY A 8620 Burnet Road, Ste. 500, Austin B 13642 Research Blvd., Austin 512 494 6744 www.idealabkids.com/locations/austin 28 Each week, JWSD Dance Arts summer camps revolve around a theme, and campers learn a routine, play games and make crafts related to that theme. Themes for 2023 camps include Disney, hip-hop/K-pop and more.
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19 CodeWizardsHQ o ers virtual summer classes as well as a weeklong Minecraft summer camp. Students will learn a variety of coding skills in Scratch, Python, Java, Minecraft and other soft- ware,depending on the program. Ages: 8 18 (classes), 11 18 (camp) Dates: June 5 Aug. 24 Cost: $447 (classes), $399 (camp) per week A+ DAY 800 213 2417 www.codewizardshq.com 20 Art camps at Cordovan Art School are tailored for creative kids of all skill levels. Cordovan o ers more than 50 themed camps using a variety of mixed media, including anime, superheroes, clay, pottery, video and game art. Ages: 5 16 Dates: May 30 Aug. 18 Cost: $270-$570 per week ART DAY 8108 Mesa Drive, Ste. B102, Austin 737 300 1200 www.cordovanartschool.com 21 Country Home Learning Center camps feature arts and crafts, cooking, science experiences, and trips to local wa- ter parks or indoor playgrounds. Themed activities correspond to each camp. Ages: 6 13 Dates: May 29 Aug. 11 Cost: $245 per week DAY SP 13120 N. US 183, Austin 512 331 1441 www.countryhomelearningcenter.com 22 Dancers Workshop o ers both a summer camp and summer dance inten- sives. Summer camp themes are Princess, “Frozen,” “Encanto,” Mermaids and Belle, while dance intensives focus on acrobat- ics, ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and drill prep. Ages: 3 10 (summer camps), grades 1 12 (intensives) Dates: June 5 Aug. 4 Cost: $135-$450 per week ART DAY 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 205, Austin 512 349 7197 www.dancersworkshopaustin.com 23 Dive World Austin o ers a Seal Team Camp and Teen Scuba Camp. The Seal Team Camp teaches kids scuba skills on missions such as wreck diving and navigation in the facility’s heated indoor pool. The Teen Scuba Camp includes ac- tivities in the pool and Lake Travis using the Professional Association of Diving Instructors Open Water diving course, a scuba certi cation that is valid or life. Ages: 8 11 (Austin Seal Team), 12 17 (Teen Scuba Camp) Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 (Austin Seal Team), June 5 July 28 (Teen Scuba Camp) Cost: $650 (Seal Team Camp), $750 (Teen Scuba Camp) per week DAY
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number of hands-on activities. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 11 Cost: $200 450 per week ART DAY Various locations in Northwest Austin 512 892 1143 www.austin.madscience.org
Ages: 4 10 Dates: June and July Cost: $400 per week ART DAY 12593 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin 512 633 6213 www.jwsd.net 29 KidsActing camps teach students how to sing, act and play through perform- ing arts. Summer camps will o er single- and multiple-week camps, which end with performances for friends and family. Ages: 4 18 11150 Research Blvd., Austin B Live Oak Unitarian Church, 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park C Cedar Park Dance Company, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd., Cedar Park 512 836 5437 www.kidsactingstudio.com 30 KidStrong Brain + Body camps focus on brain, physical and social-emo- tional development. Camps reinforce developmental skills, such as con dence, teamwork, physical tness, social skills and good sportsmanship, through a vari- ety of activities. Ages: 4 9 Dates: May 30 Aug. 9 Cost: $250 per week A+ DAY 13776 US 183, Ste. 107, Austin 512 596 4466 www.kidstrong.com/northaustincamps Dates: May 29 Aug. 11 Cost: $385 per week ART DAY A Dancer’s Workshop, 31 Lonestar Elite Technical Clinics are available to recreational, junior and select players looking to continue to develop soccer skills, build social skills and learn the game with experienced sta . No prior experience is necessary. Ages: 4 13
www.austin.imagineartsacademy.com 33 Magic Basketball Camps are de- signed to enhance the game of participants of all skill levels. Professional coaches focus on accurate shooting mechanics, cre- ating o ense, shot selection, skill position work, ball handling, passing and explosive- ness training. Ages: 5 13 Dates: June 12 14 Cost: $135 per camp DAY SP Austin Sports Center, 1420 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park 512 791 9464 www.magicbasketballclub.com 34 Campers at Neuron Garage ’s summer campuse a variety of recycled materials to build solutions to weekly challenges with hands-on collaboration and meaningful discussions. Ages: 5 12
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A Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin B LeafSpring School at Cedar Park, 1651 W. Parmer Lane, Cedar Park 512 593 5393 www.neurongarage.com
35 Quarries Camp features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, such as a gym, a rock wall, a bounce house, art projects, water games and cooking along with eld trips and kayaking. Ages: 6 12 Dates: May 30 July 7 Cost: $70 (per day), $315 (per week) DAY SP 11400 N. MoPac, Austin 512 241 0233 https://quarriesrec.org 36 Sweat Athletics Youth Strength and Conditioning Summer Program o ers students an eight-week introduction to health and wellness. Camp activities are designed to get kids moving and keep them active. Ages: 10 18 Dates: June 6 Aug. 3
Dates: June 5 Aug. 12 Cost: $250 per week DAY SP A Town & Country, 13455 Briarwick Drive, Austin B Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park C Papandrea Fields, 1103 Justin Lane, Austin 512 336 5425 www.lonestar-sc.com
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Cost: $385-$425 per week A+ DAY Meredith Learning Lab 1830 Simond Avenue, Austin 512 469 6201 www.thinkeryaustin.org/camps 40 Triumphant Love Lutheran Church o ers two summer camp options. At Camp Hope, children explore Bible stories through hands-on activities, including worship, snacks, art, science and music, while the Child Development Center Day Camp explores topics such as dinosaurs, crafts, robots, space and fantasy. Ages: 4 11 (Camp Hope), 1 8 (CDC Day Camp) Dates: July 10 21 (Camp Hope), June 1 Aug. 3 (CDC Day Camp) Cost: $350 (Camp Hope), $250 (CDC Day Camp) per week A+ ART DAY 9508 Great Hills Trail, Austin 512 346 5683 www.tllc.org 41 Waterloo Swimming o ers three dif- ferent half-day swim camps, including a swim safety camp; a beginner water polo class; and Sharks and Mermaids camp, which o ers an immersive ocean expe- rience. All camps include swim lessons, recreational swim and age-appropriate structured activities. Ages: 6 12 Dates: June 5 Aug. 3 Cost: $55 (drop-in per day as available), $200 per week DAY SP A 12332 N. RM 620, Austin B 3200 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 512 401 3404 www.waterlooswimming.com
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Dates: May 29 Aug. 11 Cost: $575 per week DAY SP 4829 Switch Willo, Austin 512 920 0554 www.switchwillostable.com
42 YMCA of Austin o ers various camps to choose from with weekly themed curriculums, including games, crafts, team building and science activities. Ages: 4 14 Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 Cost: $230-$330 per week, nancial assis- tance available DAY SP A North Austin YMCA, 1000 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin 512 973 9622 B Northwest Family YMCA, 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin 512 335 9622 C Extend-A Care YMCA, 55 N. I 35, Austin 512 236 9622 www.austinymca.org/camp 43 At Young Rembrandts summer camp, half-day themed drawing, car- tooning and pastels workshops as well as full-day art/cooking programming with CookLearnGrow will be available using a methodology designed to improve perception, visualization and organization
skills. Themes include the culture of Latin America and anime/manga fashionista. Ages: 6 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 11 Cost: $192-$495 ART DAY
A Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin B Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin 512 795 4753
38 Tiger Rock Martial Arts o ers a skills camp, a full-day camp and extended care where campers learn a variety of martial arts and take scheduled eld trips. Ages: 5 12 Dates: June-August Cost: $139-$229 per week DAY SP 12112 N. RM 620, Austin 512 918 8025 www.northaustinmaf.com 39 Thinkery camps use science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts through collaborative games and activities. Camp activities utilize creative problem-solving skills through exploration and a hands-on play-based approach. Grades: pre-K4 through 5th Dates: June 5 Aug. 4
www.youngrembrandts.com/austinwest 44 Summer camps at Zach Theatre teach acting, drama, dance, improvi- sation and musical theater, including some of the most popular musicals and Broadway shows. Ages: 3.5 18 Dates: May 30 Aug. 10 Cost: $275-$320 per week ART DAY Zach Theatre North, 14010 N. US 183, Ste. 540, Austin 512 476 0541 www.zachtheatre.org
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