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2010 Houston Area Summer Camps and Activities for Children
A.D. Players Children’s Program (Central Houston) Classes which focus on training students in the theater arts,
rather than rehearsing them. The program strives to give children the tools they
can use in any theater experience they encounter. (713) 439-0181 Ages 5-18
Alley Theatre – Young Performers (Central Houston) All students will participate in age appropriate theatre
games, voice and movement classes and improvisation that will promote creative
development and build confidence. Instruction focuses on ensemble building,
improve techniques, physical and vocal training, acting classes and production
and design. (713) 228-9341 x423 Grades 2-12
www.alleytheatre.org/alley/education_summer_camps_EN.asp
Alliance Fencing Academy – Summer Camp (West Houston) Daily fencing instruction will include indoor sport games,
stretching and coordination exercises, basic and advanced fencing technique and
strategy, footwork, video revenue, bouts with electronic scoring equipment and
more. (713) 301-7934 Ages 7-16
www.alliance-fencing-academy.com
American Red Cross – Summer Training (Central Houston) The Red Cross offers a variety of summer training programs
for youth including swimming and water safety, boating and small craft training,
lifeguarding, first aid and CPR. (713) 526-8300 Ages 11 & up
American Robotics Academy (Katy area) This camp teaches children how to design, build and test
remote controlled miniature robots, while working in teams. Robots will
compete with other robots in the class, in friendly competitions on the last day
of camp. All materials are provided. (281) 599-7626 Ages 6 & up
Annunciation Orthodox School – Summer Camp (Central Houston) This camp offers a full
schedule of activities including art, cooking, sports and even some credit and
review courses.
(713)
470-5608 Ages 3-12
Armand Bayou Nature Center – Eco Camp (South of Houston) Eco Camp is a day camp that offers a variety of exciting
activities and learning opportunities using the Nature Center as a living
laboratory. Some activities may include fishing, seining, canoe rides and more. (281) 474-2551 Ages 4-13
Art League of Houston – Summer Program (Central Houston) Classes offer students an opportunity to develop their
creative talents in a variety of media. (713) 523-9530 Ages 4-11
Basketball Camp (Matt Bullard) (The Woodlands) Fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork, work ethic, discipline
and basketball skills are taught in this basketball camp, which is run by former
Rockets player Matt Bullard. (832) 752-3100 Ages 8 & up
Baseball USA Summer Camp (West Houston) Offers a variety of camps tailored to different areas of the
game. This includes instructional camp for basic baseball instruction,
infield and outfield camps, hitting camps, pitching and catching camp and
Extreme camp. (713) 690-5055 Ages 6-12
Bellaire Parks & Recreation Summer Camp (Central Houston) Camp includes a number of activities including sports, games,
arts and crafts, cooking, a camp newspaper, drama, chess and nature outings. (713) 662-8280 Ages 5012
Robert M. Beren Academy – Summer Camp (Central Houston – Hebrew School) Camp Moshava combines all-star sports, the arts, Jewish
studies and Zionistic programming to provide a great summer for all students. (713) 723-8343 Ages 18 mos. – 10
Biron Gymnastics Summer Camp (West Houston) Camp Lidlewunz for ages 3-4, Camp Comet for ages 5-7 and Camp
Meteor for ages 8 -9 and Camp Astroid for ages 9-12
(281)
497-6666 Ages 3-12
Blackwood Nature Camp (near Hempstead, Texas – approx. 45 minutes from Houston) This camp features natural crafts, adventure games,
self-confidence building and group problem solving skills, in addition to
exploring, swimming, canoeing, carving, nature journaling, storytelling, hiking
and more. (713) 201-7009 Ages 8 & up
Boy Scouts Summer Camp (various locations) Camps are held all over the city and focus upon the Boy
Scouts of America’s ideas and philosophies. (713) 659-8111 Ages 6-12
Brazilian Arts Foundation Summer Camp (Houston Heights) Provides classes in Capoeira, Maculele, music, Portuguese and
samba. (713) 862-3300 Ages
(Burton, Texas - special needs) Camp For All is a unique camp and retreat facility, which
strives to enrich the lives of people with special needs. Activities
include horseback riding, fishing, archery, water activities, team sports, arts
and crafts, and a nature program. (713) 686-5666 Ages 6-18
Camp Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas School - Houston Medical Center area) Field trips, sports, swimming lessons, equestrian camp,
music, crafts, arts and drama are taught at this camp. (713) 791-9977 Ages 5 -14
Chapelwood United Methodist Camp (West Houston) (713) 465-3467 x 160 Ages 5-10
Children’s Technology Workshop/Camp (Clear Lake area) Offering mind-expanding adventures in engineering and
robotics, video game creation, graphic design and visual art. (281) 993-9922 Ages 4-14
Chinese Community Center Summer Camp (West Houston) Camp consists of four days of classroom activities and one
day of field trips focused on cultivating a greater cultural understanding. (713) 271-6100 x110 Ages 6-18
Circle Lake Ranch – Summer Camp (Katy area) This camp is designed to teach horse safety and develop self
confidence as a rider. (281) 395-4311 Ages 6-16
City Art Works Summer Camp (Central/West Houston) Week long art camps that include sculpture, clay,
printmaking, drawing, painting, and other visual art mediums. (713) 681-1331 Ages 5 & up
Clear Lake Arts Alliance – Summer Art Camp (South of Houston) Art classes in a variety of mediums including mixed media.
Drawing, painting, jewelry making, beading and more. (281) 335-7777 Ages 4-16
Crease Ranch Lacrosse & Field Hockey Camps (Central Houston) Fun, fitness and first rate coaching keep players coming to
this camp. The camp strives to help participants exceed their sports goals. (713) 850-0222 x264 Ages 6-18
Creative Writing Workshop (Central Houston) These workshops offer a supportive environment where children
engage in writing stories, poetry, essays and plays, as well as simply reading
for pleasure. (713) 523-3877 Pre-K – grade 12
Crossing Borders – Spanish Immersion Summer Camp (North Houston) This camp is designed to give students high quality second
language instruction. Students will explore the Spanish language with minimal
English language support. (713) 694-9700 Ages 4 & up
Cypress Trails Equestrian Camp (Humble area) This is a camp for serious horse enthusiasts. (281) 446-7232 Ages
Discover Gymnastics (Heights area) This summer program includes 2 hours of gymnastics
instruction each morning and afternoon, as well as arts and crafts, group
activities, open gym time and in-house entertainment every Friday. (713) 680-0045 Ages 3-12
Duchesne Academy Summer Camp (Central Houston – Catholic – all girls) This camp offers a full schedule of activities including art,
cooking, sports and even some credit and review courses. (713) 468-8211 Ages 4 & up
Ensemble Theatre – Young Performers Program (Downtown Houston) This program is designed to help develop self-image and
confidence through training, dance, music and production. (713) 520-0055 Ages 7-17
Esperanza School – Summer Camp (Houston Heights) This camp includes weekly field trips, on-site swimming, arts
and crafts, and theater arts. (713) 868-3276 Ages 4-11
Faith Lutheran Faith Camp (Bellaire area) Days are action packed with Bible stories, arts and crafts,
indoor and outdoor games, songs and more. (713) 664-3048 Ages 5-12
Gerry and Greta's Art Camp Adventures (southwest Houston) A half day themed art camp with an emphasis on exposure to many types of art making materials and methods. (713) 817-0177 Ages 6-11
Girl Scouts – Day Camps (various locations) Camps are held all over the city and focus upon the Girl
Scouts of America’s ideas and philosophies. (713) 292-0269 Ages 5-17
Glassell School of Art (Central Houston – Museum District) Programs offered are based on helping children develop an
appreciation for the arts. (713) 639-7700 Ages 4-18
Grace Presbyterian School – Early Childhood Summer
Program (West Houston) (713) 782-4421 Ages up to age 6
GymTex Gymnastic & Cheerleading Camp (Sugar Land) This camp offers age and level appropriate instruction in
gymnastics, crafts and games. (832) 876-9888 Ages 5 & up
Hermann Park Golf Camp (Central Houston) This camp provides golfing instruction. (713) 526-0077 Ages 5 & up
HITS Theatre (Heights area) Instruction for children in musical theater. Classes include
singing, dancing, acting and auditioning skills, in a rehearsal-based
environment. (713) 861-7408 Ages 6-18
Houston Arboretum Summer Camp (Central Houston) Fun filled week long camps that explore the natural world
through active hands-on indoor and outdoor activities. (713) 681-8433 Ages 5-12
Houston Dynamo Soccer Camp (Central Houston) This camp offers a one-of-a-kind age appropriate and skill
specific curriculum in a fun and friendly environment. (713) 276-7505 Ages 5-12
Houston Grand Opera Camp (Central Houston) This intensive singing program is designed to help students
develop proper vocal and music skills. (713) 546-0230 Ages 8-18
Houston Gymnastics Academy (Central Houston) Days include gymnastics instruction, arts and crafts,
supervised free play, sports-skills games and more. (713)668-6001 Ages 3-11
Houston Metropolitan Dance Center – Summer Program (Downtown Houston) Dance instruction in a variety of disciplines, including
jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap and creative movement. (713) 522-6375 Ages 5 & up
Houston Museum of Natural Science (Central, Sugar Land & The Woodlands) Xplorations Summer Science Adventures includes a wide variety
of classes, including archeology, art, engineering, crime scene investigation,
science, physics, history, chemistry and more. (713) 639-4651 Ages 5-12
Houston SPCA Critter Camp (Central Houston) This camp centers on learning a respect for all animals, to
free them from suffering, abuse and exploitation. (713) 869-7722 x143 Ages 8-14
Houston Texans Youth Football (Central Houston) This program is designed to teach children the fundamentals
of football. Long tackle and flag football clinics are available. (832) 667-3082 Ages 8-14
Invent Now Kids Camp (various locations) This camp focuses on creative problem solving skills that
will encourage future success. (281) 655-4215 Ages 6-12
Italian Cultural Center – Summer Language Program (Central Houston) These classes promote Italian language and culture. (713) 524-4222 Ages 3-12
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (Humble area) Hands-on indoor and
outdoor experiences, games and crafts. 281) 446-8588 Ages 5-12
Jewish Community Center Summer Camp (Central Houston) This camp focuses on social and recreational activities, as
well as Hebrew studies. (713) 551-7208 Ages 2-15
John Cooper School – Summer
Program (The Woodlands) Various programs, including discovery camps, academic
enrichment, adventure, fine arts and recreational activities. (281) 367-0900 x 319 Pre-K – grade 12
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camp (Katy area) Instruction in the performing arts is provided in a nurturing
environment. (281) 829-2787 Ages 3-17
Kicks Indoor Soccer Camp (Central Houston) This camp is designed to teach fundamental soccer skills. All
training is done by certified soccer trainers. There will be special
player appearances and an introduction to fitness and nutrition. (713) 426-1107 Ages 3 & up
Kidventure Day Camps (various locations) Several camps located in
a variety of Houston areas. See website for more information.
(713)
960-8989 Ages 3 & up
Kingwood Language Academy – Summer Immersion
Programs
(Spanish, Chinese & French) (Northeast of Houston) Your children won't want
to miss the opportunity for a week of fun-filled days immersed in Spanish,
Chinese or French culture. In addition to language they will learn about
foods & the arts.
(281) 361-8982 Ages 3-12
www.kingwoodlanguageacademy.com
Kingwood Yoga for Kids (Northeast of Houston) This program is designed
around playful yoga poses, music, games and a discovery of inner peace.
(281)
441-9642 Ages 4-17
L’Alliance Francaise de Houston – Language Camp (Central Houston) This program immerses children in the French language,
allowing them to learn in a natural way through visual, kinetic and auditive
experience. (713) 526-1121 Ages. 4-15
Le Notre Culinary Institute Summer Camp (North of Downtown Houston) Culinary instruction and appreciation is taught in this camp. (713) 692-0077 Ages 13 & up
M2 Sports – Water Ski & Wakeboard Camp (Spring area) A unique camp that teaches the basic techniques in two-skiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating, wakesurfing, kneeboarding and tubing, along with skills in water sports safety. (713) 433-4475 Ages 7-14
Mad Hatter Arts Camp (Houston & The Woodlands) Provides engaging classes for children in arts and science,
music and movement, drama and dance, and culture and creative play. (713) 863-8988 Ages 5-11
Mad Science Summer Camp (Central Houston) The world of science is explored in this camp. (713) 663-7623 Pre-school – grade 6
Main Street Theater Summer Camp (West University) Animalia Wild Adventures is the theme of this year’s summer
camp. This popular performing arts camp will give students instruction in acting
and stagecraft. (713) 524-9196 x 104 Ages 4 & up
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Summer Camp (West Houston) This day camp focuses on
social and recreational activities.
(713)
782-1710 x275 Ages 2 ½ & up
Memorial Park Golf Program (Central Houston) This camp provides golf instruction. (713) 862-4033 x4 Ages 7-14
www.houstontx.gov/municipalgolf/memorial/index.html
Monarch School Summer Program (Central Houston – special needs students) This program serves students with autism, ADD, learning
disabilities, Tourettes’ Syndrome, mood disorders and other neurological
problems. (713) 479-0800 Ages 6 & up
www.monarchschool.org/summer_intro
Museum of Health & Medical Science (Central Houston) This camp provide students with a look into science and
medicine. (713) 521-1515 Ages. 5-13
Nature Discovery Center – Summer Science Camp (Bellaire area) This camp is designed to
keep children active in the study of habitats and humans.
(713) 667-6550 Ages 5-10
New School Summer Program (Heights area) This camp will focus on instruction in reading, math,
construction, technology, horticulture, physical activity and culinary skills. (713) 802-1256 Ages 5-14
Northwest Indoor Soccer Summer Camp (Northwest Houston) Soccer fundamentals in a fun and positive environment. (281) 444-6947
The Parish School – Camp Acorn (Central Houston - special needs students) A camp for special needs students consisting of sports
activities, art, story time and more. (713) 467-4696 Ages 18 mos. – 12
Polar Ice Summer Day Camp Camp Blizzard is an ice skating/hockey camp. (713) 621-1500 Ages 6-14
www.polaricegalleriahouston.com
Rainard School Summer Camp (West Houston) A school for gifted students, the Rainard summer program
offers a variety of instruction including robotics, engineering, fencing,
history, art and more. (713) 647-7246 Ages 5-12
Rice University Summer Camp (Central Houston) This program offers a
variety of camps for kids, including painting, mathematics and creative writing.
(713)
348-4967
Ages Kindergarten – 12th
grade
http://futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/summer_programs.asp
River Oaks Academy Summer Program (Central Houston – program designed specifically for children
with ADD) This program is designed to help enhance self esteem, improve self control and cultivate social skills. (713) 783-7200 Ages 5-15
River Performing & Visual Arts Center – Summer Camp (Central Houston - special needs students) Fine arts summer camp for special needs students. (713) 520-1220 Ages 2-19
Salle Mauro Fencing Academy – Summer Camp (Bellaire/West University area) An exciting camp to introduce students to the world of
fencing. Camp covers the history of fencing, the rules, footwork and hands on
training. (713) 480-1578 Ages 5 & up
Sam Houston Equestrian Center Camp (Central Houston – Hermann Park) This program is designed
to introduce children to all aspects of horse ownership, as well as care,
feeding and training of the animals, as well as the sport of riding.
(713)
433-7669 Ages 7-17
(Central Houston) Montessori learning environment featuring instruction in
areas including academics and the arts. (713) 686-8811 Ages 4 & up
South Main Baptist Church – Summer Camp (Downtown Houston) This day camp focuses on
social and recreational activities.
(713)
529-4167 x 302 Ages 2-11
Southwest Paddle Sports Day Camp (The Woodlands) Camp focuses on teaching students water safety, paddling and
kayaking. (281) 292-5600 Ages 13 & up
Space Center Houston – Summer Camp (Clear Lake area) This camp offers a fun
atmosphere where children can learn about the wonders of space through hands-on
projects and one of a kind space exhibits.
(281)
244-2148 Ages 4-14
St. John’s Episcopal School – Summer Camp (Central Houston) Offers a variety of camps, including writing, theater,
literature, math, fitness and football. (713) 850-0222 Ages 5-18
www.sjs.org/podium/defaut.aspx?t=112578
St. Luke’s United Methodist – Summer Camp (Central Houston) A music theater camp for
various age levels. (713) 402-5122 Ages 6-13
St. Martin’s Episcopal – Summer Camp (Galleria area) This day camp focuses on
social and recreational activities. (713) 985-3834 Ages 4-10
Stars Gymnastics Day Camp (West Houston) Gymnastics camp. (713) 464-1996 Ages 5-12
Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center – Summer Program (Sugar Land) Camps for both hockey instruction and figure skating. (281) 265-7465 Ages 3 & up
TUTS Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre – Camp
Broadway (Central Houston) Children have the
opportunity to study theatre, with classes on singing, dancing, acting and more.
(713)
558-8801 Ages 10-17
University of Houston – Moores School of Music –
Summer Program (South of Downtown Houston) Summer band camp. (713) 743-3303 Ages 5 & up
University of Houston – Summer Programs for Youth &
Teens (South of Downtown Houston) A variety of academic, arts and sports camps are available to
chose from. (713) 743-2255 Kindergarten – grade 12
The Village School – Summer Program (West Houston) Instruction in academics and sports. (281) 496-7900 Ages 3-14
Weather Research Center – Weather Camp (Central Houston – Museum District) An exciting camp for children of all ages. Focused on
learning about the weather from actual meteorologists. (713) 529-3076 Ages 5 & up
West University Place – Camp Colonial (Central Houston) This camp is designed to
provide competitive and leisure focused activities.
(713)
662-5892 Ages 5-10
Wonder Space Computer & Technology Camp (Central Houston) One Week Camps - June -
August Courses include 3D animation, robotics, web design, build-a-computer and game design. 713) 529-2241 Ages 7-17
http://summer.wonder-space.com/houston.php
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