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30 Best Summer Camps in Houston

Spend the summer at one of these fun summer camps near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Gymnastics Academy
Spend the summer at one of these fun summer camps near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Gymnastics Academy
3/19/23 - By Rebecca Matheson Ortiz

Looking for summer camps in Houston? Here's a list of our favorites in each section of the city.

When the sun's out, summer camp is in session! Fill your child's summer break with enriching activities they'll love. From Houston summer camps focusing on everything from nature and the great outdoors to sports, arts, science, and more, this list of our favorite Houston summer camps is sure to have an option that will encourage your child's imagination and creativity while challenging them in fun, exciting ways. Whether your kiddo is a budding musician hoping to improve their skills, wants to learn a new language, or is interested in space, these summer camps in Houston will keep them happy and entertained all summer long.

If you're looking for Houston's coolest summer camps for your kiddos to gain new skills, friends, and confidence, these 30 amazing Houston summer camps for kids have something for everyone. For more summer camp or vacation ideas, check out our comprehensive Houston Summer Camp Guide. And if you'd prefer to search by age, interest, or area, you can browse our full directory of camps.

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Little scientists will love Explorer Camp. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston
Little scientists will love Explorer Camp. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Fun Summer Camps in Southeast Houston

Houston Botanic Garden BotaniCamp

K-5th Grade|Park Place
This plant-centric nature camp for K-5 students features weekly themes that delve into flowers, farms, gardens, insects, waterways, herbs, and more. The curriculum is inquiry- and sensory-driven, so kids can get hands-on for learning opportunities that go beyond simply observing.  READ MORE

Space Center Houston Explorer Camp

4-11|Clear Lake
Explore the world of space exploration and STEM through engaging and interactive activities, challenges, and experiences throughout Space Center Houston.  READ MORE

Kennedy Dance Theatre

4-12|Clear Lake
Kennedy Dance Theater, located in Clear Lake, hosts summer dance camps and intensives that are sure to boost dance skills in everything from tap and jazz to acro and aerial fabric dancing. For younger kiddos, day camps have been available with fun themes like Dancing Through Disney and Level Up (a boys-only option). Intensives in ballet and tap are opened to experienced dancers looking to perfect their art. READ MORE

University of Houston Clear Lake Summer Nature Camp

6-14|Clear Lake
The University of Houston at Clear Lake offers camps for students who wish to learn about science in nature through hands-on activities. Sessions include age appropriate activities including bird watching, nature walks, dip-netting, gardening, flower pressing, and wildlife observation. READ MORE

Armand Bayou Nature Center EcoCamp

4-12|Pasadena
Explore the science of the great outdoors during EcoCamp at Armand Bayou Nature Center. Kids will study wildlife, plants, and entire ecosystems up close through different weekly themes that encourage learning through crafts, games, and nature exploration.  READ MORE
Camp Zoofari has many day camp options in summer 2023. Photo by Stephanie Adams for the Houston Zoo
Camp Zoofari has many day camp options in summer 2023. Photo by Stephanie Adams for the Houston Zoo

Great Summer Camps in Houston's Inner Loop

Crossing Borders International Camps

4+|Rice University
Crossing Borders International Preschool's summer camps offer a fun curriculum for students to learn a second language using songs, games, and vocabulary. Special Friday activities include splash days, movie days, cooking days, and more. READ MORE

Discover Gymnastics

3+|Heights
Discovery Gymnastics serves over 2,000 children through various gymnastics classes and camps. Both competitive and non-competitive classes are offered, as well as parent-child, tumbling specific, rhythmic, and fitness classes, homeschool classes, and special needs classes. You can also book birthday parties or sign up for different camps throughout the year. READ MORE

Artmix Studio

4+|Upper Kirby
Budding artists draw, paint, and sculpt their way through camp as they explore culture, landscape, artists, and artisans. At the end of the camp session each camper will walk away with a special collection of their artwork. In addition to in-person camp options, artmix is also offering virtual camp options.  READ MORE

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Summer Camp

4+|Memorial Park
Explore nature and all it has to offer through one of the Arboretum's week-long day camps. Each week campers dive into a different aspect of nature through interactive indoor and outdoor activities and adventures. Campers must be registered according to the age they will be at the time of the camp. Half day, full day, and after camp options are available. READ MORE

iD Tech Summer Programs in Houston

7-17|Rice University
Coding, app development, robotics, and video game design bring science and innovation to life for kids during iDTech summer camp sessions. This nationwide program is offered at the Rice University campus and offers week-long courses grouped by age and skill level. READ MORE

Houston Zoo Camp Zoofari

6-12|Museum District
The Houston Zoo's annual summer day camp features programs for kids ages 6-12. Age-appropriate activities provide campers with a chance to get up-close and personal with zoo animals while learning about the animals' lives, habitats, health, and more. READ MORE

Houston Museum of Natural Science - Summer Camps

6-12|Downtown & Sugar Land
A summer of education and adventure awaits your child at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Summer camps at HMNS are week-long, hands-on science camps for children ages 6-12, featuring more sensational science than ever before! Camps are held at the main and Sugar Land locations. READ MORE

Alley Theatre

K-8th Grade|Downtown
Alley Theater offers an experience that brings creativity, applause, and new friends to your kids. Children will explore big ideas and questions connected to award-winning children's books as they learn about acting, storytelling, movement, and markerspace. READ MORE
Spend the summer working on a skill. Photo courtesy of HIT Indoor Baseball and Softball Camps
Spend the summer working on a skill. Photo courtesy of HIT Indoor Baseball and Softball Camps

Awesome Summer Camps in West Houston

HIT Indoor Baseball and Softball Camps

6-12|Memorial
HIT Indoor offers a softball and baseball skills summer camp from 9 am to 2 pm, and for kids ages 6-12. Campers are split up by age and ability and learn the essentials of fielding and batting from coaches and high school-age assistants. READ MORE

Bach to Rock

4+|Memorial
With the help of the music pros at Bach to Rock, children of all skill levels will get to play real instruments, put on performances with friends, and unleash their inner rock star. Full- and half-week camps along with half-week and day camps are available for your musical camper. READ MORE

Westbury Christian School Summer Camp

3-10|Westbury
Each week of summer provides a different experience for preschoolers at Westbury Christian School. Sports, Fine Arts, and STEM subjects provide the basis for each weekly theme. Age-appropriate water play, on-campus and virtual field trips, and bible study will also be incorporated into each week. READ MORE

Houston Gymnastics Academy

3-12|Bellaire
At Houston Gymnastics Academy you will find mom and me classes, preschool programs, recreational programs, competitive teams, a tumbling and trampoline team, summer camps, party options, and other program options. Children can begin classes as early as 1 year and progress from recreational gymnastics to competitive gymnastics as they master each level. READ MORE

The Children's Courtyard of Houston - Camp

3+|Jersey Village
Day camps for preschoolers are filled with hands-on activities, interactive projects, special visitors, and more. Kids will explore the world of theater, art, and agriculture while having fun. READ MORE

Houston Elite Cheer

3-13|Spring Branch
Houston Elite Cheer offers a positive, supportive environment and a hands-on approach for your child to reach their full potential. Weekly full- and half-day cheer camps and workshops are available for athletes of all skill levels to work on cheerleading and tumbling skills while building flexibility, team work, and strength.  READ MORE
Try an art camp this summer. Photo courtesy of the Cordovan Art School
Try an art camp this summer. Photo courtesy of the Cordovan Art School

Wow-Worthy Houston Summer Camps for Kids with Multiple Locations across Greater Houston

Language Kids World - Immersion Camps

3-10
Language Kids World connects children to culture through fun, authentic, and meaningful foreign language acquisition programs. Programs provide a fun and nurturing environment that fosters friendship and curiosity for other cultures, and offerings include Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and English immersion camps. Language Kids World offers in-person, virtual, and build-your-own camp options. READ MORE

iKids Camp

3-12
This technology-based camp offers hands-on STEM activities for kids to participate in during the summer. Themed camps provide creative activities while kids explore the basics of building, robotics, LEGO design, and more. Cooking and fine arts camps are also offered. READ MORE

Mad Science of Houston Summer Camp

3-12
Hands-on activities provide campers the opportunity to explore science in a fun and exciting way. Each week of camp explores a different science-related theme and the days are filled with experiments, interactive demonstrations, and take-home projects. Additionally, virtual camp options are available for anyone who wants to take part in the Mad Science summer camp experience from their own home.  READ MORE

Kidventure Summer Day Camps

3-16
Kidventure "Discoverers" (ages 3-5) will spend their days at camp participating in activities that engage their creativity, provide physical outlets, nurture exploration, and provide reflection. Arts and crafts, dress up, playground time, music, yoga, LEGOS, circle time, and weekly special guests are just a few of the things preschoolers can look forward to at Kidventure. All campers must be fully potty trained. READ MORE

La Petite Academy of Houston Summer Camp

3+
Preschoolers and Pre-K students can dive into the world of STEM and theater at the day camps offered at La Petite Academy. Kids will make new friends, take on responsibilities, and learn the importance serving others and cleaning up, all while engaging in interactive projects, honing in on math and science skills, and fine tuning creative skills.  READ MORE

Childtime of Houston Summer Camp

3+
Get curious this summer with hands-on projects, daily activities, and special experiences. Kids will explore science, fitness, agriculture, STEM, zoology, and more during the summer camp experiences at Childtime. READ MORE

Kids Robotic Academy

3.5+
Camps at Kids Robotic Academy combine science, technology, engineering, and math to teach a variety of skills, such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and teamwork. Different types of camp target specific age groups with unique learning objectives and individual experiences. READ MORE

Code Ninjas Summer Coding Camp

5+
At Code Ninjas, kids can pick from multiple camp themes including app development, drone flying, building robotics, video game creation, website coding, and more. Camps teach kids valuable tech skills and encourage learning in an interactive and encouraging way. READ MORE

Space City Fencing Academy

6+
Space City Fencing Academy's recreational fencing summer camps and classes for beginners are unique, athletic, and fun all summer long. Its indoor program features world-class instructors for six-year-olds all the way up to adults who are interested in the exciting world of swordplay. READ MORE

Abrakadoodle - Houston

3-12
From canvas creations to design and history, Abrakadoodle offers a variety of art classes and camps for kids. Classes and camps focus on enhancing creativity, refining skills, and encouraging imagination through the use of different art media.  READ MORE

Cordovan Art School

5-16
Cordovan Art Studio offers a range of art classes, summer camps, school break camps, and birthday party options for artistically inclined kids ages 5 and up. Painting, pottery, sculpture, video game art, and a variety of kids' favorite themes are all available. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Crossing Borders International Preschool & Camps
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
The Children's Courtyard of Copperfield
Code Ninjas Memorial City
Space City Fencing Academy - Houston
Abrakadoodle - West Houston