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BY ROO MOODY & ARIEL WORTHY
Camp Guide
2026
Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Crossing Borders Crossing Borders is designed to help children of all ages develop their language skills in a fun environment. Type: academic / day Ages: 3-10 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $395-$420 a week • 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston • www.crossingborderspreschool.com/programs/camps J Camps J Camps is a full-day camp experience for kids of all ages, offering traditional camp settings and specialties like art. Cost: $435-$500 per week (members), $521-$770 per week (non-members), Note: Prices vary for multi-week sessions and specialty camps. • Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston • www.erjcchouston.org/summer-camp Camp Zoofari An immersive camp at the Houston Zoo that provides campers a chance to connect with the animals and learn about wildlife conservation. Type: academic / day Type: art / day / sports Grades: preschool to 9th Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Bellaire
Cost: Starts at $410-$1,200 per week • 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston • www.houstonzoo.org/camp
collaborative theater experience with a variety of activities such as creating plays, performing on stage and playing theater games. Type: art / day Ages: 6-12 Dates: July 6-July 31 (Bellaire camps); June 8-Aug. 7 (Rice Village camps) Cost: $350 per week (Bellaire camps); $350 per week or $550 per two weeks (Rice Village camps) • Bellaire Parks & Recreation Center, 7008 5th St., Bellaire (Bellaire camps); MST Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston (Rice Village camps) • www.mainstreettheater.com/summer-camps
cooking school, robotics and 3D printing to art studio, coding and engineering. Type: academic / day Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Cost: $385-$435 per week • 5410 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. A, Bellaire • www.idealabkids.com Language Kids World The immersion camp helps children learn international languages, such as Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese and ASL, through activities, games and cultural surprises. Type: academic / day Ages: 3-10 Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 (Bellaire camp) June 22-Aug. 7 (Museum District camp) Cost: $195-$385 per week • 4417 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire; 4600 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire; 5501 Beechnut St., Houston; 4949 Caroline St., Houston • www.languagekids.com/camps
Bellaire
Kidventure: Camp West U This camp is designed to help children grow more
Camp Paseo Camp Paseo is a day camp tailored to children ages 5-12 that provides a safe, fun and structured program. Type: day camp with activities Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 26-Aug. 7 Cost: $255-$286 (per regular session) • Bellaire Recreation Center, 7008 5th St., Bellaire • www.bellairetx.gov/701/Camps Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp The science- and nature- themed camp will feature hands-on activities, games and art projects. Type: academic / day Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 1-July 17 Cost: $350-$400 per week • Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire • www.naturediscoverycenter.org/programs IDEA Lab Kids A STEAM-powered camp with activities that range from
independent and foster social skills. Type: academic / art / day / sports Grades: entering grades 1-5 Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Cost: $360-$390 per week • 4210 Bellaire Blvd., Houston • www.kidventure.com
Discovery Camp-Weekley Family YMCA YMCA Discover Camp offers campers hands-on STEM activities, outdoor adventures, creative arts and sports. Type: academic / art / day / sports Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 8-July 31, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $200 per week, $45 registration fee • Weekley Family YMCA, 7101 Stella Link Road, Houston • www.ymcahouston.org This list is not comprehensive.
Elite University Summer Camps Elite University Summer Camps specializes in providing nature, sports, culinary and STEM activities for children. Type: academic / art / day / sports Ages: 3-13 Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Cost: $250-$400 per week • Camp Bellaire at Southwest Presbyterian Church, 6033 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire • www.elitesummercamps.com
Houston
Building Brains Building Brains uses LEGO and K’NEX educational kits to build math and science skills. Type: academic / day Ages: 3-12 Dates: May 26-Aug. 7 Cost: $280-$480 per week • Scout House, 6108 Edloe St., Houston • www.westutx.gov/1350/Parks-Recreation
Main Street Theater Main Street Theater camp offers children a
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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