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!
Camp Invention®
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Club SciKidz
The Best STEM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers over 70+ camps grades Pk-7th. Camp sessions include Robotics, Pokémon, Minecraft, Veterinary Medicine, Stop Motion Animation, Special Effects, Oceanography, Chemistry, Rocketry, American Doll, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), Mini Medical School to name a few! Our camps have 20 make and take projects per week.
Club SciKidz is your gaming headquarters with three different Minecraft Camps, Roblox, and Video Game Creation. We also have the best coding and programming camps using robots such as Kibo, Ozobot, Sphero and of course LEGO Robotics.
Register today and your kids will have the time of their lives!
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 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.
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.
Discover the universe with us! Click here for details.
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!
