South Central Austin Edition | February 2023

CAMP GUIDE

GUIDE

A noncomprehensive list of camps in the area

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7 Austin Playhouse oers weeklong programs in which campers explore their creativity through theater games and create an original production with the guidance of Austin Playhouse professionals. Grades: rst-sixth Dates: June 5July 28 Cost: $295 per week A+ ART DAY NIGHT SP 405 W. 22nd St., Austin 5124760084 www.austinplayhouse.com/camps 8 Badgerdog Creative Writing campers work with professional writers to explore poetry, ction, nonction and playwriting. All three-week campers will have their work published in an anthology. Grades: third-12th Dates: June 523 and July 1028 Cost: $400-$575 per week A+ DAY www.austinlibrary.org/creative-writing-camp 9 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area will oer the 2022 Great Futures Summer Camp. Attendees will explore culture, history and people of the world through hands-on and age-appropriate science, techology, engi- Locations vary 5125420076

14 Camp Wildower oers campers an immersive experience in nature focused on natural science, technology, engineering, arts and math. It includes hikes, plant labs, nature-based arts and crafts. Grades: second-fth Dates: June 5June 29 Cost: $450-$500 per week DAY 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin 5122320100 www.wildower.org/camp 15 Challenger International Soccer Camp oers participants a chance to improve their soccer skills, make new friends and learn from industry experts. The curriculum was updated in 2022. Ages 314 Dates: June 2024; July 2529 Cost: $120 (tiny tykes); $160 (half day) per week DAY SP 3025 Crosscreek Drive, Austin 5123713655 www.challengersports.com

Families looking for summer camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Central Austin area. This list is not comprehensive.

neering and math; arts; healthy lifestyles; and character and leadership activities. Ages: 518 Dates: June 6Aug. 12 Cost: price varies; scholarship opportunities available DAY Various locations in Austin 5124447199 www.bgcaustin.org 10 Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp is a four-day intense basketball shooting camp mirrored after all the camps Brandy Perryman attended and enjoyed the most as a kid. Ages: 717 Dates: May 31June 1 Cost: $260-$285 per week DAY SP Various Austin-area locations 5127998891 www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com 11 Camp Latinitas will host four camps for girls and nonbinary students in design, entrepreneurship and leadership, health and self-image, and video games. Age: 914 Dates: June 26July 28 Cost: $325 per week A+ ART DAY

1023 Springdale, Bldg. B, Ste. 2C, Austin 5129000304 www.latinitasmagazine.org 12 Camp Jump from Jump Gymnastics oers gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, spe- cial guests, open play and zen time. Camps are available with themes such as robotics, space and Jurassic journey. Ages: 310 Dates: May 30Aug. 11 Cost: $225-$375 per week DAY SP 2117 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 5125936226 www.jump-austin.com 13 Camp ¡Vámonos! oers campers the chance to play with loose parts, bake goods, make arts and crafts, go on outings to the pool and around town using public transit, watch classic movies, play classic board games, and make new friends. Ages: 511

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Austin 1 All Saints' Episcopal Day School has an 8-week summer program packed with hands-on exploration and learning activities for young children. Ages: 36 Dates: May 30July 21 Cost: $600-$695 per two-week sessions DAY 209 West 27th Street, Austin 5124728866 www.allsaintseds.org 2 ATX Ballers Summer Basketball Camp coaches will teach the fundamentals of basketball. All skill levels are accepted, and players are grouped together by age and skill level.

www.atxballers.com 3 ATX Kids Club promotes exploration and self-condence through educational and health-minded urban adventures. Ages: 412 Dates: May 30Aug. 18 Cost: $425 per week A+ O Locations vary; multiple pickup spots available 5122345437 www.atxkidsclub.org 4 Austin Film Festival’s Summer Film Camp oers campers a summer of creativity, collaboration and fun. Camps are hands-on and last one week each with workshops in the arts of screenwriting, lmmaking, editing, stop-motion animation and more. Ages: 918 Dates: June 5July 28 Cost: $200-$450 per week ART DAY 901 Trinity St., Austin 5124784795

ATX Ballers Summer Basketball Camp

Austin Film Festival's Summer Film Camp

COURTESY ATX BALLERS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP

COURTESY AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL'S SUMMER FILM CAMP

6 Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camp oers an opportunity to experience vi- sual and performing arts, culture and history; celebrate Austin’s diversity; and build commu- nity. Camps include playground, therapeutic, nature, recreation and arts. Ages: 515 The dates, times and costs vary by location, and program types are listed on the website. DAY O www.austintexas.gov/department/ parks-and-recreation

www.austinlmfestival.com/ summer-camps-and-classes 5 Austin School of Film oers award-win- ning camps in lm and animation.

Grades: second-12th Dates: May 29Aug. 4 Cost: $395695 per week ART DAY 2200 Tillery St., Austin 5122368877 www.austinlmschool.org

Dates: May 29Aug. 11 Cost: $210 per week A+ ART DAY SP O 6919 Reese Lane, Austin 5127707789 www.campvamonos.com

Grades: pre-K-eighth Dates: June 5Aug. 10 Cost: $160-$300 per week DAY SP 1201 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 5122308965

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