Day Camp Camps in Austin
50 camps found in Greater Austin.
Cannons Lacrosse
Summer lacrosse camps for rising 1st–8th graders in the Cedar Park / Leander area. All skill levels welcome with equipment provided—perfect for beginners trying lacrosse for the first time. June 10–13, 2026.
Georgetown Parks - Camp Goodwater
Georgetown Parks & Recreation's flagship summer camp with 10 weekly sessions June 1–August 7. Team sports, games, crafts, swimming, field trips, and special events. Activities vary by age group. Hours 7am–6pm.
City of Leander Parks & Rec - Eco-Explorers
Nature exploration program at Cherry Lawn Park studying local wildlife, animal behavior, and scientific classification. Campers feed, clean, and care for resident animals while learning outdoor skills. Affordable pricing at $30–$80/week based on age group.
MasterSchool Summer Camp
40+ year educational day camp with project-based learning blended with classic camp adventures including swimming, hiking, and problem-solving.
The Championship Debate Group
Debate instruction for middle and high school students focused on building critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills. Programs prepare students for competitive debate while developing skills valuable in academics and beyond.
City of Austin Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Accessible summer camps at 15+ recreation centers citywide for ages 5–15, featuring sports, games, arts & crafts, field trips, and swimming. Financial aid covers up to 50% for qualifying Austin residents — one of the most affordable options in the city.
Urban Air Camp Urbie - Cedar Park
Urban Air's adventure day camp at the Cedar Park location, combining adrenaline-filled activities with Snapology STEAM programming. Build confidence with trampolining, climbing walls, and obstacle courses while developing STEM skills. Snacks and lunches included.
Thinkery Summer Camp
Play-based STEM and maker camp for rising K–5th graders at the Thinkery museum. Weekly themes: Nature, Art, Maker, Storytelling, and Community. Campers build with real tools including Chomp Saws and power cutters. Mueller and Domain (North Austin) locations. $385 members / $425 non-members.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin — Summer Camp
Safe, engaging summer camp at 12 Austin-area locations covering workforce development, arts, sports, STEM, and field trips. Free for Manor ISD, Austin ISD, and HACA students. Sliding-scale fees for other families across Travis and Bastrop counties.
NSD Texas Debate Camp
Intensive two-week residential debate camp at St. Edward's University for middle and high school students. Tracks cover Lincoln-Douglas (LD) and Public Forum (PF) debate with a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Renowned coaches and over $55,000 in need-based scholarships available.
Wild Child Bastrop Summer Camp
Indoor play gym in Bastrop offering multi-activity summer camp for young children ages 3–8, blending ninja fitness training, Spanish class, arts & crafts, storytime, chess, music, and public speaking — a distinctive mix for the youngest campers.
YMCA of Central Texas Adventure Academy
Indoor full-day summer camp at multiple Williamson County elementary school campuses, featuring daily sports, arts, and themed activities. Optional swim lessons and lunch add-ons available. Serves Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock families.
Backbone Adventure Camp – Marble Falls
Adventure-themed city day camp in Marble Falls running 10 weeks through the summer for ages 5–12.
Kidventure Camp – Lakeway
Week-long day camp at the Lakeway Activity Center with varied daily activities including rock climbing, science, and field trips.
Wimberley Parks & Rec Summer Camp
Traditional Wimberley day camp with engaging themed weeks including Olympics, Amazing Animals, Music & Motion, and Superheroes.
KidVenture Austin Summer Camps
Day camp network across 7 Austin-area campuses blending STEM, adventure, social-emotional learning, and outdoor exploration for ages 3–16. Also operates an overnight camp at Camp Echo in Rocksprings for ages 8–12.
Urban Air Camp Urbie - South Austin
Adventure-filled day camp combining trampolining, climbing walls, and obstacle courses with Snapology STEAM activities. Snacks and lunches included all week. Half-day and full-day options with trained staff supervising all activities at the South Austin location.
Lake Travis ISD Summer Squires
All-day summer camp for Lake Travis ISD students with water slides, STEM activities, art projects, and field trips. A convenient full-day option for working families in the Lake Travis community.
Dripping Springs ISD Summer Camps
District-sponsored athletic camps covering baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Multiple age groups and skill levels served throughout the Dripping Springs school district campuses.
Camp Minnehaha – New Braunfels
Traditional New Braunfels city day camp with balanced programming in arts, sports, and nature/science.
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp
Unique overnight camp on 25 acres with a real castle, 35 miles east of Austin. Medieval arts including archery, blacksmithing, swordplay, leatherworking, and horsemanship. Four sessions June 28–July 25, 2026. $1,249/session.
Camp Goodwater – Georgetown
Traditional city day camp in Georgetown offering team sports, group games, crafts, swimming, and field trips for elementary-age children.
Camp Enterprise Austin
40+ year Rotary Club program where high school juniors design real business concepts with entrepreneur mentors. Completely free — all expenses paid.
Moolah U Startup Business Camp
One-week startup camp at Capital Factory where teams create products, pitch to Austin business leaders in a Shark Tank-style competition, and sell for real profit. $375–$475. Weekly sessions June 8–August 10.
Heart O' the Hills Camp
Historic girls' overnight camp with 70+ years of tradition, reopening Summer 2026 in a new location with renewed commitment to its traditions.
Mathnasium Cedar Park Chess Summer Camps
Full-day, week-long chess camps taught by Certified National Master Paul Chaplin at Mathnasium Cedar Park. Five uniquely themed sessions running throughout the summer: Wild Openings, Check & Mate, Brilliancies & Howlers, Turbochess, and Fantastic Finales! Elementary and middle school students.
City of San Marcos – Summer Fun Camp
Traditional San Marcos city day camp with weekly field trip adventures and school-provided lunch throughout summer.
Camp Longhorn
Legendary coed overnight camp on Inks Lake founded in 1939 by Tex Robertson. One of the most storied summer camps in Texas.
City of Hutto Parks & Recreation
Themed week-long summer camps for ages 5–12 with activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, water play, movies, and field trips. Extended hours 7am–6pm Monday–Friday make it a convenient option for working families. Registration opens March 1, 2026.
Austin ISD Camp Heatwave
Austin ISD summer program keeping children active with theme-based curriculum, swim days, and field trips. May 28 through August 8.
Austin Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
City of Austin summer camps across multiple recreation centers with diverse, accessible programming. Free drop-in Summer Playgrounds available with 50% financial aid.
Camp Congress for Youth Austin
Leadership camp introducing elementary and middle school students to the U.S. political system through simulation. Participants choose to run for House, Senate, or presidency, create campaigns, introduce and debate bills in mock Congressional sessions, and participate in a ceremonial bill signing. Builds public speaking and civic literacy skills.
Lake Travis ISD Summer Enrichment Camps
District-run enrichment camps taught by LTISD staff covering robotics, athletics, fine arts, STEM, coding, and cooking. Also offers Summer Squires all-day childcare camp at Bee Cave Elementary with weekly field trips. Bilingual catalog available.
City of Kyle Summer Camp
City of Kyle day camp with exploration-focused field trips to destinations around Kyle, Buda, Austin, and surrounding areas.
City of Hutto Parks & Rec Summer Camp
Traditional Hutto city day camp with weekly themes, arts, sports, water play, and field trips for ages 5–12. Typically fills by early April.
Kidventure Camp – Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs day camp with unique board-game-inspired themes and a character development focus on 25 acres.
Brushy Creek MUD Recreation
Youth programs at Brushy Creek Community Center in Round Rock. Brushy Creek MUD publishes a recreation catalog twice yearly with multiple summer camp options. Check their website or contact for the full 2026 summer schedule.
Camp Twin Lakes YMCA
Full-service camp on 55 acres with water activities, challenge courses, and overnight options. American Camp Association accredited.
Steve & Kate's Camp Austin
Award-winning day camp where kids ages 4–12 choose their own activities each day from a rotating menu of creative offerings.
Pikopye's Town – Lakeway
Themed day camp for ages 4–7 in Lakeway with science and art programming in partnership with Mad Science and Crayola.
Goddard School Leander
Summer program at the Goddard School in Leander combining outdoor play, child-led exploration, and enrichment activities. The 12-week program starting late May provides a structured, stimulating environment for preschool through early elementary-age children.
City of Pflugerville – Summer Pfun Camp
Traditional Pflugerville city day camp with varied weekly themes and field trips for ages 6–15. Registration typically waitlists by early spring.
City of Round Rock – Rockin' R Camp
Traditional city day camp offering sports, games, field trips, and arts & crafts throughout summer in Round Rock.
Lone Star Leadership Academy
Overnight leadership academy for outstanding 3rd–8th graders from Education in Action. Campers explore significant historical and cultural sites across Texas's three largest metro areas while building leadership skills and meaningful friendships with other high-achieving peers. Sunday–Friday residential format.
Kidventure Camps
Full-day camp for ages 3–15 built around confidence, independence, and real growth with structured activities, outdoor play, and mentorship.
Camp Doublecreek
Award-winning day camp operating since 1971 with swimming, climbing, sports, archery, mini golf, paintball, lasertag, and horseback riding.
Camp Mystic
One of Texas's most prestigious girls' overnight camps, founded in 1926 on 725 acres near the Guadalupe River with 90+ years of tradition.
Camp Champions
Co-ed overnight camp founded in 1967 with 50+ daily activities, screen-free environment, and a focus on building leadership, resilience, and lifelong friendships.
UT McCombs Business Summer Program
Free week-long business program at UT McCombs School of Business for high school students. Hands-on workshops covering finance, entrepreneurship, and management taught by UT faculty.
Camp Rio Vista (Boys) & Sierra Vista (Girls)
The oldest overnight camp in the Southwest, founded in 1921. Separate boys (Rio Vista) and girls (Sierra Vista) camps on 1,000 acres of Guadalupe riverfront.