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
Idea Lab Kids Summer Camp is ready for a huge, bounce-back Summer in 2021! We have some of the most unique STEM Camps in Austin! Our primary location at 8620 Burnet Rd is set to host 3 camp themes per week, while our 3 "pop up" camps will host 3-6 weeks each. These are located at the Circle C Community Center, St. Gabriel's Catholic School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School. Our themes this year include Minecraft Coding with Java, Roblox Game Development with Coding, Toy Engineering, 3D Printing, Edible Science, and many more! Age groups are 5-7 and 8-12 years old.
Mad Science
Mad Science & Imagine Arts Academy camp programs are designed with exciting, fun and hands-on science and art activities. Your child will become a junior scientist or artist, having the opportunity to experience a variety of hands-on adventures. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects. Many different themes are available including artblazers, NASA, robots, engineering, spies, yuckology, wild world, invention and more! Ages 5-12. Programs starting in Spring and Summer with prices ranging from $18-325. Virtual with Supplies delivered to your door or In Person Programs!
Summer Camp at Guidepost Montessori Brushy Creek
Don’t put a pause on learning this summer! Combine the magic of Montessori with the fun of summer camp programming with our 'A Montessori Summer' program. This new summer program will support independence and a love of learning with a consistent Montessori environment. Designed to help prevent learning loss as your child engages with academic content during the morning work cycle, the program also includes fun afternoon camp activities that cover a range of topics, from circuitry to game design. For those new to Montessori, this is an excellent option to spend a week or two experiencing the Montessori difference.
In-person camps start the week of May 29 at Guidepost Montessori Brushy Creek. Cost is $300/week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm (optional extended hours of 7:00am-6:00pm available).
Summer camps are open to current Guidepost students and non-students alike! Registration is now open: sign up here to secure your spot. If you have questions, email inquiries@guidepostmontessori.com or call (512) 259-3333. We’re ready to have some fun in summer 2023!
Camp Invention®
The nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program is open for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! The all-new 2023 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators design and build their own mini skate park and customize their mini skateboard; transform a robot into a one-of-a-kind stuffie while exploring genetics; launch their own pop-up business; and more! Early registration discounts are available!
Register using LOCAL25 by 3/30 to save $25 off or LOCAL15 by 5/17 to save $15 off the registration fee. Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/local or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
CodeWizardsHQ Live Online Coding Classes for Kids and Teens
Learn to code this summer from the leader in coding education! CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) coding camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on interactive learning, customizable projects, and highly-rated instructors provide an experience that students love. Minecraft and Roblox coding camps are perfect for gamers interested in coding. Kids build projects in 1-week camps while learning real-world coding. 3-week accelerated classes cover the same content as our structured program but meet more frequently. Students can complete 3 full courses in one summer! Students learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Java. Save $20 with Code KOA20!
IMACS - Institute for Mathematics & Computer Science
Make summer count! At IMACS, we've been combining serious academic benefits with fun and excitement for three decades with our carefully crafted classes and expertly trained instructors. This summer's STEM camp, which is completely online, immerses students in fun-filled academic pursuits: Logic Puzzles, Coding, and university-level classes in Computer Science and Logic for Mathematics. These online classes are fun, interactive, and instructor-led. Weekly sessions run Monday through Friday. In just one week, children substantially explore and expand their intellectual world and develop a confidence rooted in genuine advancement of their reasoning skills. Sign up today to begin giving your child the IMACS Advantage!
Snapology of Cedar Park
Snapology Robotics, Engineering and STEAM CampsSnapology offers a wide variety of STEAM programs kids love! Campers use LEGO® bricks and other materials to create, collaborate, and connect with their peers about STEAM concepts in meaningful ways each day. They have so much fun, children do not even realize they are learning, too! With 80+ programs in the areas of engineering, robotics with coding, animation, themed building, preschool and more, you’re sure to find a camp to match your child’s interests. Help your child discover a love of learning through play in Snapology’s summer camps. Serving the areas of Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown and Northwest Austin.