Pickfair Youth Summer Camp

Things we will discover and explore are “Not Your Average Job” inspired by the TV show Dirty Jobs, “Not Your Average Food” where we’ll make our own weird (but hopefully tasty) foods, and “Not Your Average Sport” where we’ll talk about extreme sports such as mountain biking and rock climbing. 

This summer at Pickfair Community Center, we'll have tons of games, sports and crafts all summer long! With ten theme weeks that span the summer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Every week we'll have activities that fit our theme, with several special events planned throughout the summer. Also, each week we will leave Pickfair to swim at local City of Austin pools and attend field trips. Between our staff’s experience and all the fun we have planned, our awesome summer program should satisfy both parents and children!
**Online Registration begins March 5 at 10am. 

Not Your Average Summer Camp Themes 2016

Week 1, June 13-17: Not Your Average Friends
Learn about the campers in your group, learn about your counselors and learn about unlikely friendships among animals.

Week 2, June 20-24: Not Your Average Fairytale
This week we’ll talk about stories, fables, and folktales that you have probably never heard... join us this week to learn exciting new stories.

Week 3, June 27-July 1: Not Your Average Animal
Dogs with jobs, a gorilla who raised two kittens, and an octopus that changes colors and shape; we are only getting started. What parts of the animal kingdom are not so average? 

Week 4, July 5-8: Not Your Average Celebration *(No camp on July 3)
We all know what July 4th is Independence Day, but did you know that July 7th is National Chocolate Day? Learn about more celebrations, traditions and holidays that are far from average.

Week 5, July 11-15: Not Your Average Sport
This week we will explore unusual sports from around the world and test our skills at the citywide Keep Austin Playing event.

Week 6, July 18-22: Not Your Average Food
Would you eat a chocolate covered ant? Or a chocolate chip and cricket cookie? What is the most bizarre food you have eaten? Explore cultural foods from around the world that sometimes sound strange.

Week 7, July 25-29: Not Your Average Talent
Aerial acrobats, cup stacking, ice sculpting... Do you have an unusual talent? Join us this week to learn about talents, hobbies, and trades that are not your average.

Week 8, August 1-5: Not Your Average Art
Not all art is hanging on a wall in a museum. Learn and make art that appears in not so average places.

Week 9, August 8-12: Not Your Average Jobs
What would it be like to get paid to help people play? There is a career called Recreation Professional! What other “not your average jobs” are out there for us to be when we grow up?

Week 10, August 5-19: Not Your Average Discovery
Oceans, Outer Space and Dinosaur fossils from long ago; what are some not so average discoveries in our universe?

Parents/Guardians may enroll their child/children in camp by paying a $20 deposit for each week they want their child to attend camp. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the program start date. If the balance is not received by 5:00p on the due date, the child’s space and the $20 deposit* will automatically be forfeited and customers on the waiting list will be contacted. *Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The program fee is refunded in full only if the class is canceled by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.