STEM and History Camps in the Austin Area, plus language and culture
Camps that make you THINK!
The Austin area is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! The following are camps that have elected to be featured on this page, and below it are additional camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware.
If there is a history, science, or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Idea Lab
Discover the excitement at Idea Lab, one of Austin's premier STEM Camps for ages 5-13. With two thriving campuses and multiple satellite locations throughout the Austin area, experience the magic that keeps campers returning each summer!
Our 2019-established Burnet Rd. location boasts three years of full enrollment—secure your spot swiftly. Excitingly, our new NW Austin site at 13642 Research Blvd. opens this summer, ready to welcome joyous campers.
Explore fresh, imaginative STEM themes for an unparalleled summer adventure! Themes include Robotics, Coding, 3D Printing, multiple Engineering and Science focuses, as well as Cooking!
Camp is from 9-3pm with before and after care available, as well as Early Bird Discounts!
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Camp Invention® 2026
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Alpha AI Camp
Alpha SchoolReady to dive into cutting-edge tech? Join us for Alpha AI Camp, where we believe AI is for everyone. Our program, for ages 5-13, includes creating hit songs with AI, thrilling Pokemon AR-ventures, designing tees with AI prompts, and crafting for a virtual reality gallery showcase. It's designed to inspire, educate, and entertain, providing your child with a solid set of skills, fantastic friends, and memories that last a lifetime. Empower your child to explore AI and develop standout skills at Alpha School. Sessions are available from June 24-28, July 8-12, and July 22-26, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, priced at $599 per week.
Girlstart
Sparkle in STEM! Don’t miss Girlstart's nationally-recognized STEM summer camps just for girls entering 4th-8th grades. Campers will design a pop star’s concert experience during World Tour, embark on a tropical STEM adventure in STEM Paradise, and unleash their inner feline fanatic with Curious Cats! Girlstart summer camps include a balance of hands-on STEM activities, relevant technology, collaborative team building, and camp fun. Girlstart's weeklong, full-day STEM camps are $450, and a $55 discount is available until February 29th. All camps are held at the Girlstart STEM Center, located at 1400 W. Anderson Lane in Austin, TX. Visit bit.ly/CTXCamps2025 to learn more and register!
Alpha Space Camp BTX in Boca Chica, TX: Day and Overnight Camps
Ready to explore outer space? Join us at Alpha Space Camp BTX in Boca Chica, Texas, near Starbase HQ, for an interstellar adventure from June 9 to August 11, 2024. This camp invites kids to navigate the mysteries of space and learn about our universe through hands-on experiments, simulations, and interactive learning sessions. Designed to inspire, educate, and entertain, it provides your child with a rock-solid set of skills, fantastic friends, and memories that last a lifetime. Day Camp for ages 3-16 runs 9 AM - 3 PM at $399/week. Overnight Camp for ages 9-16 offers full days and nights at $2999/week.
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Neuron Garage
Neuron Garage is a weekly summer and spring break camp where children use a variety of recycled materials to build solutions to weekly themed challenges. Campers cultivate a growth mindset through this hands-on building, collaboration, and meaningful discussions. Our program is designed to teach children that their talents and abilities can be developed through good strategies, hard work, and feedback so that they take on bigger challenges in life and stick with those challenges longer.
Our program operates 8:30am - 3:30pm, with optional Extended Hours until 5:30. Join in the building fun this summer at the Neuron Garage and help your child unlock their full potential!
Austin’s Premier Tech & Media Camp – Creator Camp Summer 2026
Creator Camp is heading back to Austin for an incredible Summer 2026! As seen on Shark Tank, we bring world-class digital arts education to the ATX creative community. Our weekly camps cover everything from professional filmmaking and YouTube strategy to game design and music production. We provide a space where kids can collaborate, innovate, and master the technology they use every day. With industry-standard equipment and a high-energy atmosphere, it’s the ultimate summer destination for aspiring creators. Join us in Austin this summer and help your child transform from a viewer into a visionary!
