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ACADEMIC & GENERALBAKE AUSTIN SUMMER CAMPS1706 E. 38th 1/2 St.www.bakeaustin.combakeaustin@gmail.comAGES: 8-15DATES: June 20-Aug. 19COST: $275-$325Children of all experience levels learn how to make cupcakes, candy, sugar paste sculptures and other baking skills.

BITS, BYTES & BOTS COMPUTER ADVENTURESO. Henry Middle School, 2610 W. 10th St.512-415-4120http://austintx.bitsbytesbots.comAGES: 6-14DATES: June 6-Aug. 5COST: $295/weekThis technology-focused camp teaches robotics, programming, stop-motion movie-making, game creation and various “Minecraft” modifications.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ CAMPSCovenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Drive; Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.; Norris Conference Center, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 365512-388-9003www.bricks4kidz.com/atxAGES: 5-14DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $139-$179Campers use Lego bricks to build motorized models, play Lego games and create crafts.

CAMPGENGirls Empowerment Network, 4001 Speedway512-808-4044, ext. 106www.girlsempowermentnetwork.orgAGES: Fourth-eighth gradeDATES: June 20-24, July 11-15, 25-29COST: $300Campers participate in interactive workshops during weeklong sessions that are designed to help girls feel more confident as they navigate girlhood.

CREATIVE ACTION SUMMER CAMPSCenter for Creative Action, 2921 E. 17th

St., Bldg. B; First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6800 Woodrow Ave.512-442-8773, ext. 107www.creativeaction.orgAGES: 5-14DATES: June 6-Aug. 5COST: $275-$495Full-day camps encourage creativity, courageousness, critical thinking and confidence in a variety of activities, such as filmmaking, mural-making, writing, podcasting, creating comic books, gardening, cooking, dancing and singing.

LEARNING FUN 101: ROBOTICS WITH LEGO BRICKSJewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane; Toybrary Austin, 7817 Rockwood Lane, Ste. 101512-740-3024www.learningfun101.comAGES: 4-14DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $129-$420Campers explore programming robotics and engineering with Lego educational kits.

MAD SCIENCE OF AUSTIN CAMPBryker Woods Elementary School, 3309 Kerbey Lane; Summit Elementary School, 12207 Brigadoon Lane; St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive512-892-1143www.austin.madscience.orgAGES: 4-12DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $150-$325Campers design and build a variety of hands-on science projects using an inquiry-based technique.

PATRICIA’S TABLE1510 W. 35th St.512-434-9100www.patriciastable.comAGES: 3-14DATES: May 23-Aug. 26COST: $275-$360Games, challenges, crafts and gardening are incorporated into hands-on cooking camps combining culinary techniques, locally grown foods and fresh flavors.

SNAPOLOGY AUSTIN CAMPSCasis Elementary School, 2710 Exposition

Blvd.; Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.; Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive; West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd.512-368-9090http://austin.snapology.comAGES: 4-14DATES: May 31-Aug. 15COST: $135-$180Campers use Lego bricks to learn math, science, technology, engineering, art and literacy concepts.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL1112 W. 31st St.512-299-9861 www.sasaustin.org/summer AGES: 4-18DATES: June 8-26COST: $100-$300St. Andrew’s Episcopal School offers a multi-week camp program with focus areas such as athletics, fine arts, science, math and technology.

SUMMER SPARKZilker Elementary School, 1900 Bluebonnet Lane512-593-5393www.summerspark.comAGES: first-sixth gradeDATES: June 6-Aug. 12COST: $300/weekCampers engage in creative problem-solving challenges such as physical experiments, purposeful tinkering and messy construction.

SUMMER WONDERSACE Academy, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.512-206-4070www.summerwonders.orgAGES: 4-12DATES: June 20-July 1, July11-July 22, July 25-Aug. 5 COST: $475-$775 (rates rise after April 1)Creative, nontraditional classes are taught on a variety of subjects using hands-on teaching strategies that aim to inspire creative thinking.

THINKERY SUMMER CAMPSMeredith Learning Lab, 1830 Simond Ave.512-469-6200www.thinkeryaustin.orgAGES: 0-12

DATES: June 6-Aug. 19 COST: $190-$210 (half day), $325-$360 (full day)Campers expand their problem-solving skills or perform mental and physical challenges to stimulate creativity in weeklong camps.

ARTS & PERFORMANCEAUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER WORKSHOPUniversity of Texas at Austin, Sarah & Ernest Butler School of Music, 2406 Robert Dedman Drive512-454-7562www.austinchambermusic.org/summer-workshopjeni@austinchambermusic.orgAGES: 7-18DATES: July 7-23COST: $495-$900Young musicians play within small ensembles during these workshops instructed by local professional musicians.

AUSTIN CHILDREN’S THEATER616 Lavaca St.512-927-6633www.actpresents.orgAGES: 6-10DATES: June 13-17, 20-24COST: $197.50Campers engage in workshops with local artists while producing theatrical, artistic and musical works.

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL’S SUMMER FILM CAMPSt. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. Eighth St.512-478-4795www.austinfilmfestival.comAGES: 9-18DATES: June 6-July 22COST: $195-$390Camps vary in skill level and focus, including screenwriting, claymation, directing and general filmmaking.

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Whether your child is a math whiz, artist extraordinaire, aspiring filmmaker, rock climber or sports enthusiast, a summer camp is out there for him or her in the Central Austin area. More than 40 different organizations offering summer camps are featured in this year’s edition of the Summer Camp Guide.

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512-323-0633www.austinschooloffashiondesign.comAGES: 8-12DATES: May 30-Aug. 5COST: $180Camps cater to various experience levels in sewing and fashion illustration.

BAND AID SCHOOL OF MUSIC2309 Thornton Road, Ste. E512-730-0592www.bandaidschoolofmusic.comAGES: 4-18DATES: June 6-Aug. 12COST: $235-$549Aspiring musicians can choose from piano, drum, guitar, vocal and rock band classes.

BALLET AUSTIN SUMMER KIDS CAMPSButler Dance Education Center501 W. Third St.512-501-8704www.balletaustin.org/kidscampsAGES: 4-14DATES: June 13-Aug. 19COST: $175–$280Campers can dance, discover, imagine and play in a creative and playful environment. Several camps end with a presentation for parents.

BALLET ARTS OF AUSTIN2007 W. Anderson Lane

512-522-1935www.balletartsaustin.comAGES: 3 and older (includes adults)DATES: June 13-July 1, July 18-28COST: $125-$900Campers train in classical ballet technique and artistry. Curriculum includes pointe, character, Pilates, repertoire and choreography.

DANCE DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMPS2110 White Horse Trail, Ste. A512-419-7611www.dancediscovery.comAGES: 3-11DATES: June 14-Aug. 5COST: $140-$170Musical theater, hip-hop, ballet, jazz and gymastics are performed at camps with themes such as “Frozen,” “Annie” and “The Wizard of Oz.”

DOUGHERTY ARTS CAMP1110 Barton Springs Road512-974-4040www.austintexas.gov/doughertyAGES: 5-12DATES: June 13-Aug. 5COST: $389-$446Camps encourage young artists to discover their imagination through visual and performing arts.

FANTASTIC MAGIC CAMP7500 Woodrow Ave.512-988-3045 • www.magiccamp.com

AGES: 5-12DATES: June 13-Aug. 19COST: $550 for two weeksCampers are taught life skills and confidence through magic. Campers learn how to juggle and use puppets, among other tricks.

FILM KIDS SUMMER CAMPFirst Cumberland Presbyterian Church6800 Woodrow Ave.512-567-0778www.austinfilmkids.orgaustinfilmkids@hotmail.comAGES: fifth-seventh gradeDATES: June 6-Aug. 12 Aug. 1-12COST: $280Campers make several short films and longer, full-scale movies based on their own ideas.

GAME WORLDS SUMMER CAMPAustin Community College Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road512-609-0052www.gameworldscamp.comAGES: 10-18DATES: June 13-Aug. 19COST: $500-$600Campers learn skills to create their own video games as well as programming, design, audio engineering and art skills.

GRIFFIN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP5001 Evans Ave.512-454-5797http://griffinschool.org/arts/summer-camps-2

AGES: sixth-ninth gradeDATES: June 6-July 22COST: $275Campers can play in a rock band with other young musicians, produce a live radio show that will air throughout Austin or make art in various media.

HIDEOUT THEATRE IMPROV SUMMER CAMPS617 Congress Ave.512-443-3688www.hideouttheatre.com/improv-for-kids/summercampAGES: 5-17DATES: June 13-Aug. 12COST: $200-$300Students learn the basics of improv, storytelling and stage acting through games, stories and scene performances.

KIDSACTING CAMPBalance Dance Studios, 4544 S. Lamar Blvd; Center Stage, 2826 Real St.; Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.; Go Dance Studios, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Bldg. 3, Ste. 530; Khabele School Studio, 804 Rio Grande St.; Magellan School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.; Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W. Hwy. 290 512-836-5437www.kidsactingstudio.comAGES: 4-18DATES: June 6-Aug. 26COST: $235 (one week)-$1,295 (four weeks)Multiple camps and locations specialize in

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musicals, acting or full-scale productions. Camps range from one to four weeks in length.

MOVE YOUR TALE— IMPROV FOR YOUTHColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd., ColdTowne Conservatory, 6929 Airport Blvd. Ste. 131512-809-0017 www.moveyourtale.comAGES: 4-18DATES: June 6-Aug. 12COST: $175-$295Camps divided by age range and experience levels allow participants to write and perform improv sketches. Camps, each featuring a different theme, allow campers to improvise characters and stories in comedic performances.

MUSIC CAMPOrpheus Academy of Music, 3918-C Far West Blvd.512-231-8999www.orpheusacademy.comAGES: 4-14DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $300Campers learn percussion, violin, choir singing and guitar in small groups. Activities include building rhythm, pitch and reading music.

PARAMOUNT ACADEMY FOR THE ARTSThe Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave.512-472-5470

www.austintheatre.orgAGES: first-12th gradeDATES: June 6-Aug. 12COST: $400-$600Write, perform or do both in a number of performance-based camps. There are also stand-up comedy and songwriting camps, among other offerings.

SMUDGE STUDIOS500 W. 38th St.512-777-1742www.smudgestudiosaustin.comAGES: 5-11DATES: June 6-Sept. 2COST: $245-$490Programs provide campers with a variety of artistic outlets such as sculpture and mixed media creation.

SUMMER @ AUSTIN PUBLICAustin Public, 1143 N. Western Ave.512-478-8600www.austinfilm.orgAGES: 9-18DATES: June 13-Aug. 5COST: $295-$345Campers learn about film and television techniques while also creating their own projects. There is an opportunity to work with local filmmakers; screen movies; and learn tips on writing and animation.

ZACH THEATRE SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS1510 Toomey Road

512-476-0594, ext. 236www.zachtheatre.orgAGES: 3 1/2-12th gradeDATES: June 6-Aug. 18COST: $195-$310Zach Theatre hosts specialized classes in acting, musical theater and Broadway productions for various skill levels and age ranges.Themes for the acting- and musical-theater-focused camps include Dr. Suess, scene study, “Hairspray” and “Mary Poppins.”

OUTDOORS/ACTIVEAUSTIN SAILBOAT RENTALS SUMMER CAMPLake Austin Walsh Boat Landing, 1600 Scenic Drive512-431-1894http://austinsailboatrentals.comAGES: 8-16DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $375Geared toward beginner and intermediate skill levels, camps feature a certified sailing instructor who teaches campers how to sail or improve their sailing skills.

CAMP FIRE SUMMER CAMPS1605 E. 38th 1/2 St. 512-349-2111www.camp-fire.orgAGES: 5-12DATES: June 13-Aug. 19

COST: $275Campers swim, hike, perform experiments, make crafts and go on weekly local field trips in nature- and science-themed camps.

CHAPARRAL ICE CENTER SUMMER CAMP2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 400512-252-8500, ext. 160www.chaparralice.comAGES: 6-14DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $265Campers take daily ice-skating lessons or take part in a general sports camp with emphases on skating and swimming.

CLIMBING CAMPS512-415-0804www.rock-about.comAGES: 10 and olderDATES: June 6-Aug. 5COST: $399Five-day camps entail rock climbing at various area locations, including the Austin Greenbelt, Reimer’s Ranch and Enchanted Rock.

EXTEND-A-CARE FOR KIDSBarton Hills Elementary School, 2108 Barton Hills Drive; Metz Elementary School, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St. 512-472-9402. www.eackids.org. Twitter: @eacatxAGES: 3-12

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DATES: June 6-Aug. 12COST: $175Weeklong sessions include sports, cooking, games, puzzles, literacy activities, and arts and crafts.

GOLF IN SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMPButler Park Pitch N’ Putt, 201 Lee Barton Drive; West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd.512-767-5566www.golfinschoolsusa.comAGES: 4 1/2-12DATES: June 6-Aug. 12COST: $140-$200Campers learn the skills, rules and etiquette of golf from a skilled trainer through a curriculum intended to make the training fun.

NUNCHAKU AND MONKEY KUNG FUTraditional Martial Arts Academy, 4220 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 400512-535-4404www.traditionalmartialartsacademy.comAGES: 6-12DATES: June 13-17, July 18-22COST: $200-$230Learn monkey kung fu and how to use nunchaku, with all participants receiving a pair of foam nunchaku. No previous experience is necessary.

PROGRESS SCHOOL CAMPS2200 Justin Lane512-680-4559

www.progressschoolaustin.org/ summer_campAGES: 5-12DATES: June 13-24COST: $200Building, gardening, art and science are among the activities in which campers participate. Campers are given the chance make their own choices as to how they spend their time, including options for free play, reading and games.

WET & WILD ADVENTURE CAMP2008 Enfield Road512-771-3188www.wetwildcamp.comAGES: 6-15DATES: June 6- Aug. 19COST: $350Each week of the field trip camp offers a daily stop to a different water park, amusement park or swimming hole, allowing campers to choose the locations that most appeal to them.

WRITING & LANGUAGEBADGERDOG CREATIVE WRITING SUMMER CAMPThe Griffin School, 5001 Evans Ave.; The Khabele School, 801 Rio Grande St.; The Girls’ School of Austin, 2007 McCall Road512-542-0076 • www.austinlibrary.orgAGES: third-12th grade

DATES: June 6-July 1, July 11-29COST: $450Campers write prose and poetry in this three-week creative writing workshop organized by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation.

CAMP VÁMONOS6919 Reese Lane512-453-8382 • www.campvamonos.comAGES: 5-11DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $175-$185Campers play, explore, build, cook, bake, and make arts and crafts while being spoken to in Spanish and English.

‘VAMOS A UN VIAJE AL SAFARI’ SPANISH IMMERSION CAMPAustin Eco Bilingual School North Austin Campus, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 601512-299-5731www.austinbilingualschool.comAGES: 2-11DATES: June 6-Aug. 19COST: $180-$300Campers ranging from Spanish learners to fluent speakers take part in this language immersion camp with activities such as singing, dancing, and arts and crafts.

MAGELLAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CAMPS7130 Chimney Corners, 7938 Great Northern Blvd.512-782-2327www.magellanschool.org,

http://campmagellan.eventbrite.comAGES: 3 years-eighth gradeDATES: June 20-July 2COST: $400-$450Each week campers experience a new nation, its culture and cuisine through Spanish-language immersion.

MARIPOSAS SPANISH SCHOOL FOR KIDS CAMPSHyde Park Montessori, 4108 Avenue H512-653-7369www.mariposasspanish.comAGES: 2 1/2-8DATES: June 6-17COST: $445Campers take part in Cuba-themed camps learning Spanish through outdoor games, story time, cultural activities, cooking, music, dance and art.

YOUNG PEOPLES WORKSHOPS CAMPS8014 Mesa Drive512-401-3174www.ypwkids.comAGES: 3-12DATES: June 1-Aug. 21COST: $221-245In full- and half-day weeklong sessions, campers learn art, math, language, science and technology.

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