2023
CAMP GUIDE
GUIDE
A noncomprehensive list of camps in the area
COMPILED BY SHAWN ARRAJJ & MELISSA ENAJE
Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Bellaire, Houston and West University area. This list is not comprehensive.
training. Ages: pre-K-grade 10 Dates: June 5 Aug. 18 Cost: $245-$1,875 depending on camp duration ART DAY SP Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston 713 729 3200 www.erjcchouston.org 8 Kids Robotic Academy This robotics and STEM-focused weekly camp has four skill levels teaching the concepts and skills in build- ing simple to complex robots, with weekly sessions o ering age-appropriate instruction. Ages: 3 12 Dates: spring camp March 13 17, summer camp May 29 Aug. 18 Cost: $450 per week for half-day camps; full- day camps are $599 A+ DAY Kids Robotic Academy, 4007 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. KK, Houston 713 454 7004 www.kidsroboticacademy.com 9 Westbury Christian School Summer camps have tracks in STEM, sports and ne arts. Campers have daily Bible class, track ac- tivities and eld trips to conclude each track.
On Fridays, campers play in splash zones with giant foam bubbles and in atables. Ages: age 3-grade 4 Dates: May 30 July 28 Cost: $750 for three-week tracks ART DAY Westbury Christian School, 10420 Hillcroft St., Houston 713 551 8100 www.westburychristian.org/summer-camps 10 YMCA Discovery Camp The YMCA day camp experience o ers games, sports, swim- ming, arts and crafts, educational activities, and other activities over the course of a week. All participants must have a $25 YMCA Impact Membership before registering for the camp. Ages: 6 7
how to protect them in the wild. Ages: 6 12 Dates: June 5 Aug. 4 Cost: starts at $375 per week; children ages 10 12 $500-$1,000 per week A+ DAY Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston 713 533 6739 www.houstonzoo.org/camp WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE 12 Building Brains The weekly summer camp hosted by the city of West University Place uses Lego and K’nex STEM education kits to build math and science skills. Students will build simple machines and build ne motor skills, problem solving and con dence utilizing an engineering curriculum. Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and drink. Ages: 3 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 4 (ages 3 5), June 5-
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HOUSTON 4 Camp Funtasy Space City Fencing School in Bellaire holds weeklong summer sessions to provide an introduction to the fundamentals and history of the sport, train- ing exercises, and games. Classes for more advanced skill levels are also o ered, including tournament fencing. Ages: 6 and older Dates: June 5 Aug. 18 Cost: $450 per week DAY SP Space City Fencing, 4007 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. EE, Houston 832 778 8745 www.spacecityfencing.com 5 Crossing Borders Two bilingual summer camps teach children a second language with fun and hands-on activities. Languages o ered include Spanish, English, Mandarin and French. Ages: 4 6 Dates: spring break camp March 13 17, sum- mer camp June 5 Aug. 11 (no camp July 4) Cost: Call for pricing A+ DAY Crossing Borders International Preschool,
A+ Academics ART Arts DAY Day SP Sports
BELLAIRE 1 IDEA Lab Kids STEAM-powered week- long camps provide participants with science, engineering, arts, robotics, 3D printing, coding, programming and movie production skills. All camps utilize curriculum that enables campers to learn through inquisitive hands-on activities in math, science and critical thinking. Ages: 5 12 Dates: June 5-end of August Cost: Half- or full-day camps range from $200-$400 A+ DAY IDEA Lab Kids, 5410 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. A, Bellaire 832 993 1213 www.idealabkids.com 2 Main Street Theater Several camp op- tions are o ered this summer at Main Street Theater, including in-person one- and two- week sessions at di ering skill and age levels. Students can create an original play, help produce their own costumes and props, and
sharpen their skills in voice, body and imagina- tion. Camps vary by location but include Rice Village, Bellaire and Midtown options. Ages: age 4-high school Dates: June 12 Aug. 18, no class July 4 Cost: $75-$525 ART DAY Main Street Theater Rice Village, 2540 Times www.mainstreettheater.com/summer-camps 3 Summer Science Camp Campers delve into science and nature-related topics through themed day camps designed with hands-on investigations, active games and inventive crafts, among other activities. Ages: 5 10 Dates: June 5 Aug. 18 Cost: $295-$375 per week DAY Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire 713 667 6550 www.naturediscoverycenter.org/programs Blvd., Houston 713 524 7998
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Kids Robotics Academy
COURTESY HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
COURTESY KIDS ROBOTICS ACADEMY
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston 281 465 0899 www.crossingborderspreschool.com/ programs/camps
the museum or delivered by mail. Ages: 6 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 11 (in-person), June 5-
July 28 (virtual) Cost: $90-$770 A+ DAY
Dates: June 5 Aug. 11 Cost: $180 per week A+ ART DAY SP Weekley Family YMCA 7101 Stella Link Blvd., Houston 713 664 9622 www.ymcahouston.org
6 Houston Museum of Natural Science The weeklong in-person day camps o er a variety of science-based topics with hands-on learning with distinguished teachers, exhibit hall visits, and activities to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. Virtual camp takes place on Zoom and involves an hour of educational engagement every day for one week, live interaction with a museum educator and moderator, and self-guided learning opportunities. The camp is supple- mented with supplies that can be picked up at
Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston 713 639 4659 www.hmns.org/summercamp
Aug. 18 (ages 6 12) Cost: $280-$380 A+ DAY Scout House, 6108 Edloe St., Houston 713 662 7420 www.westutx.gov
7 J Camp The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center o ers camps for children from age 3 through 10th grade, each with age-appropriate activities. Camp types range from sports to dancing to horseback riding. A separate camp is available for counselors in
11 Zoofari Camp Zoofari is an immersive weekly experience with activities tailored to camper’s age. Campers explore the Houston Zoo, visit sta -only areas and make new ani- mal friends while learning about wildlife and
BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 9733 Buffalo Speedway (713) 838-7486
HOLCOMBE 2314 W Holcombe Blvd (713) 669-1722
WESLAYAN 3902 Bissonnet (713) 218-8144
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