Check out these awesome Summer Camps in the Katy area! Our editors will update this guide all summer long so your Katy kid won't miss out.
KATY MAGAZINE |APRIL 2019 By Angie Waller and Katy Magazine Editors
Katy kids won't be bored this summer! Whether they love art, science, sports or theatre, we've got a comprehensive list to help Katy parents fill the weeks until school starts again. Our guide includes awesome camps for all age groups to enjoy fun programs and embark on new adventures. Sign up today!
ACADEMIC/STEAM
281-901-1034
3818 Meandering Spring Dr.
Challenge Island themed summer camps are based on popular kids themes like Island Tube Camp, STEAM-warts camp of wizards, spells and potions and many more.
Full day camps begin June 3 and run through August 5.
Club SciKidz 713-589-8958
700 S. Westgreen Blvd.
Held at CrossPoint Community Church
Club SciKidz offers outstanding week-long science and technology day camps with age-appropriate, hands-on, fun science and technology camps. Kids love their themed programs like robotics, programming and apps, video game design, culinary arts and so much more.
Camps begin June 10 and run all summer long.
Ages: 4 - 15
Price: $285 - Full Day
Price: $199 - Half Day - 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Prices vary and Club SciKidz offers multi-camp and sibling discounts.
21020 Highland Knolls Dr.
281-646-7360
Katy GT Academy's summer camps provide entertaining and educational programs to challenge your child’s mind. Campers will explore a variety of activities including cooking, performance, critingal writing, space science and more, high quality and convenient . At Katy GT Academy, your child will discover their talent and interests. They will explore the wonder of nature, visit wild and exotic lands, create object models, become super chefs, and much more. The summer will be the kind of experience your child will remember forever.
Weekly camps from May 28 – August 9
Monday – Friday (with the exception of holidays)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm (before and after care is available)
Academic Camp
Ages 5 - 10 (divided by age groups into different classes)
Junior Camp
Ages: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Fun Camp
June 10 -14, July 1 – 5 and July 22 – 26
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ages 5 and up
ACTING/THEATER
Cincoranchacademyofmusic@gmail.com
Camps and performances will be held at World Theater at 1012 S. Mason Rd.
Cinco Ranch Academy of Music offers elite private music instruction in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, musical theatre audition prep, Texas All-State Choir process, and acting. They specialize in assisting your child through their Katy ISD Fine Arts journey by designing the appropriate training and mentorship. Cinco Ranch Academy of Music offers Summer Musical Theatre Camps, concentrating on: developing the individual artist, building confidence within a nurturing environment, and accelerating skill levels.
Summer Theatre Camps
All camps are open enrollment; students must register and audition for roles.
"FROZEN Jr."
June 10 – June 21
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performances: June 21 and 22
Children’s Academy – Ages: 7 - 10
Junior Academy – Ages: 11 - 13
Senior Academy – Ages: 14 - 18
"MAMA MIA!" July 1-July 12
Monday – Friday9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performances: July 12 and 13
Junior Academy – Ages: 10-13
Senior Academy – Ages: 14 up
Summer Musical Theatre Finale TBA!!
July 15 – July 26
Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performances: July 26 and 27
Junior Academy – Ages: 10 - 13
Senior Academy – Ages: 14 - 18
281-580-4298
20775 Kingsland Blvd.
Off to Neverland camp
Ages: 4 - 13 (campers will be divided by age groups)
Camp runs June 17 - 21
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$175 early bird tuition ends May 1. Tuition prices will then increase to $200.
Camp days are filled with Broadway-themed musical theater workshops focusing on voice, dance, drama, and behind the scenes skills. The program also includes worship, scripture memorization challenges, team-building time, wacky themed days and high-energy competitive games.
1225 W. Grand Pkwy. S.
281-851-4376
"The Aristocats Kids"
Ages: 7-18
Session 1
June 10 - 21
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Performances: June 21 at 7:00 pm and June 22 and 2:00 pm
Session 2
June 1- - 21
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Performances - June 22 at 7:00 pm and June 23 at 2:00 pm
"Sleeping Beauty Kids"
Ages: 7-18
Session 1
July 1 - 12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Performances July 12 at 7:00 pm and July 13 at 2:00 pm
Session 2
July 1 - 12
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Performances July 14 at 7:00 pm and July 14 at 2:00 pm
"Into the Woods"
Ages: 14+
July 22 - August 8
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performances August 9 at 7:00 pm, August 10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
ART
281-665-3272 24210 Westheimer Pkwy.
Katy Art School will have three class offerings each week during the summer.
June 3 - August 1
Classes will run Monday - Thursday
Prices vary by class. Early bird specials are currently available until April 1.
Classes are offered for various age groups, and have been designed for the difficulty and time frame for the age group indicated. All supplies are provided by Katy Art School and included in the price of the class.
281-507-3039
5131 S. Fry, 600
Carson's Art School features 5-day-a-week summer art camps.
Half day: $180 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Full day: $350 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Many students return to these art camps to enrich their artwork and make new friends.
BASKETBALL
Camps are held at Tompkins High School
Bobby Sanders Summer Basketball Camps are for boys and girls who love basketball and really want to improve their skills!
Ages: First through Eighth grades
Three available sessions run July 3 through July 18.
Price: $155
Campers are welcome to sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions. However, campers must be picked up at 11:30 am and then are allowed to return for open shooting at 12:40 pm, prior to the afternoon session.
COOKING
832-913-8726
2004 S. Mason Rd., #2a
Cooking camps offer a high-quality enrichment program, where kids stay engaged with interactive cooking. They peel, chop, whisk, mix and have fun using the children-safe cooking equipment, but most importantly, they learn while having fun! Students cook something different every day and enjoy their creations at the end of class.
Camps are offered every week in the summer June 3 through August 16
Morning sessions: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon sessions: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages: Toddlers 3 - 5, kids 6 - 11 and teens 12 - 18
Cook n Grow offers flexible options with full day or half day, early drop-off, late pick-up, specific days and no registration fee. Kids registered for both sessions get to stay for lunch break from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at no extra charge.
DANCE/GYMNASTICS
281-398-9226 2501 S. Mason Rd.
Day camps
Ages: Kindergarten through sixth grade
Dance and drill prep camp
Ages: Junior high and high school students
281-347-2000
23333 Taswell Dr.
Sports, Gymnastics, Crafts, Open Gym, Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses, Water Slides & Much Much More!
Camp Westwood is for students and non-students
Ages: 4 - 13 (with age-specific activities)
Camp dates: May 28 - 31, June 17 - 21 and July 15 - 19
Mini Camp: $155/$175 August 5 - 9 and August 19 - 23
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
DAY CAMPS/FIELD TRIPS
26440 FM 1093, Richmond
832-930-6307
Weekly camp activities at Acton Academy include swimming at Goldfish Swim School in Katy, art classes with Paint Until You Faint, coding classes with Coder Kids Texas, science experiments with Funtastik Labs and Super Sleuth with Challenge Island.
Weekly camps, Monday – Friday
June 3 – June 28
8:45 am – 3:30 pm
281-391-5683
2225 Porter Rd.
Campers play games, create arts and crafts, explore science, swim, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in safe, happy Christian environment.
Five Sessions are offered from June 10 - July 19
Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Ages: Children entering kindergarten through entering 8th grade. Kindergarten campers will be separated from first to eighth grade campers.
Price: $275 per week
Early drop-off and late stay coverage provided for $35 each week or $65 for both weeks.
10% discount applied If paid in full by April 30.
Goddard School's summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day! They offer a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child. The founding principle of The Goddard School’s curriculum is that children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. Camps run all summer long.
281-693-1999
Held at Westland Baptist Church 1407 W. Grand Pkwy.
Campers enjoy a wide variety of outings and hands-on activities where learning and fun never stops at one of Katy's only NAEYC accredited preschools.
Summer programs have flexible days and hours, and run all summer long.
Multiple Locations in Katy Kids R Kids offers an 11-week Kaleidoscope 360° summer camp series, where kids explore their hidden talents, passions, and interests. Campers experience art and cooking, engineering, community service, and everything in between!
The full-day program can accommodate working parents and runs all summer long for ages five to 12.
Monty Ballard YMCA 281-392-5055
15050 Cinco Park Rd. YMCA’s Camp Cinco offers exciting activities like archery, ropes courses, swimming and more. Located on 200 acres behind Creech Elementary, the camp features sports fields, a basketball pavilion, misting stations, and a brand-new playground.
Weekly themes throughout the summer
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Ages: 6 - 15
Primrose Schools Multiple Locations in Katy The Summer Adventure Club at Primrose are fun-filled, age-appropriate themed camps for ages two through 12 include new adventurers with fun experiences and exciting activities like building robots, creating digital art, taking on engineering challenges and playing sports. Dates are ongoing all summer long and can accommodate working parents' schedules.
FITNESS
832-222-9140
26440 FM 1093, #A-190
Summer camps encourage kids to be active through various games and activities, and learn and participate in multiple fitness routines and sports. Katy Sports and Fitness aims to be role models for the campers and help each child learn new ways to enjoy being physically active and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
May 27 - August 19
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Extended Day Summer Camp 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Prices range from $139- $199
281-394-1986
22564 Franz Rd.
Week-long day camps offer five mornings of fun in an exciting camp environment! Campers learn new ninja skills, play camp games and have lots of FUN!
Weekly camps run May 20 - August 2, Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 6 - 13
Price: $200 per week, $175 for siblings
Camps include instruction in all ninja skills and obstacles like the Warped Wall, Devil Steps, Rock Wall, Ropes, Rings, Hanging Ladder and many more. Campers will end the week by testing their skills in the Ninja Challenge Cup. Every camper will receive a special Ninja camper t-shirt.
FOOTBALL
Katy Youth Football 713-331-1907 This year Katy Youth Football has put together a comprehensive conditioning and tackle football camp to take place over two weeks, with over 16 hours of professional instruction.
Camps are held July 9 - 12 and July 16 - 19
Ages: First through sixth grade
$115 for both weeks if you register before July 1, 2019
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
832-707-5203
1319 Circle Lake Dr.
Campers will develop skills that include French vocabulary and actions, map building, navigation and geography. Children will also craft explorers’ gear and bake survival goods (e.g. French baguette) to embark on their expedition. Children will work indoor and outdoor in a large private one acre property to solve puzzles and find clues to help them in their expeditions.
Camps run weekly from June 24 to August 9.
Full- day pricing ranges from $295 for non-members and $265 for members
Check their website for pricing on half day costs.
Activities will vary weekly without repeating.
Ages 6 - 16
No knowledge of French is required.
HORSES
713-715-9363
10655 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd.
Paloma Trails offers two-hour camps, half-day camps and full-day camps.
June 3 - August 6
Splash Pony Camp - ages: 18 months - 5 years
Unicorn Riding Splash Camp - ages: 3 - 16
Pony Riding Splash Camp - ages: 3 - 6
Horse/Pony Riding Splash Camp Half-day - ages: 5 - 16
Full-day Riding Splash Camp - ages: 7 - 16
MARTIAL ARTS
832-931-7455
1420 Katy Flewellen Rd.
The Black Dragon summer camps include martial arts, guest speakers, field trips, arts and crafts and more. The staff leads lessons to nurture your child’s development and self-worth, with tons of planned activities and lots of Tae Kwon Do.
Camps run weekly May 29 - August 10
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: Kindergarten - fifth grade
Summer camp weekly tuition rates range from $109 - $199, due each Friday for the upcoming week.
832-819-4862
3760 S. Mason Rd.
Each week campers will enjoy games and activities, while developing life-enriching skills of self confidence, respect, self control and friendship. Campers will participate in outdoor sports like soccer, basketball, kickball and much more. Plus they can explore their creative side by trying hip hop dancing, painting, drawing, 3D modeling, exciting science experiments and much more!
Camps run weekly from June 4 - July 20
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (free 7:30 am drop off and free 6:00 pm pick up)
Ages: 5 - 12
MUSIC
The Conservatory of Music 23922 Cinco Village Center Blvd.
832-437-4511 3719 N. Fry Rd.
832-321-3382 The Conservatory of Music will be offering guitar and piano camps this summer.
Camp A - designed for the camper with no experience
Ages: 8 - 12
Camp B
Ages: 13 - 15
Monday through Friday, two hours each day
Camp materials and camp t-shirt are included in the price.
Katy Youth Choir
16190 Cairnway Dr., Houston ("The Lights of Broadway" camp)
1603 Norwalk Dr. ("The Little Mermaid" camp)
"The Lights of Broadway" Show Choir Camp
June 3 – 7
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: 5 - 18 (with three different age categories)
Campers will spend the week singing and dancing to some of Broadway's best show tunes under the direction of KYC’s talented directors and choreographers. They will learn choral music singing, dynamic show choir performance techniques, enjoy outdoor activities, camp games and more.
The campers will present a free "Lights of Broadway" concert Friday, June 7 at 7:30 pm.
Broadway Jr's "The Little Mermaid"
June 17 – 21 and June 24 - 28 (two weeks)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 - 18 (with three different age categories)
Campers will spend two weeks learning how to sing, act and dance, and will create the costumes, props and sets for the final production. Campers will go through the audition process on the fist day and then work together to create every detail of the final performance.
The campers will showcase "The Little Mermaid" on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 pm.
School of Rock
281-769-7010
3750 S. Mason Rd.
School of Rock Katy offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. School of Rock offers a variety of music camps during the summer for all levels.
Weekly camps begin June 10
Camp tuition: $400 for the week
RUGBY
Texas Rugby Kids 832-600-8412
Multiple Locations Texas Rugby Kids offers five fun-filled days of non-contact rugby for boys and girls. Coaches instruct the "little ones" about teamwork, physical activity and coordination. For the "older ruggers," instructors help with skill development, off-season training, agility work and game play.
July 16 - 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 14
Weekly camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm throughout June and July.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
Code Ninjas
2780 FM 1463
281-665-7412
3 different camps and either half day or full day camps to choose from:
Game Builder' Club
Build your very own video games from the ground up, using your artwork combined with the power of coding!
June 3 - 7
June 17 - 21
July 29 - August 2
Beginning Java Script
Master the basics of JavaScript game development in just one week - a real coding challenge for the true Code Ninja!
July 22 - 26
Minecraft Create
Dream up and design your own Minecraft world! Zombies, purple trees, and flying pigs - oh my! (Requires a Minecraft account.)
June 10 - 14
July 8 - 12
July 22 - 26
EEEK! Science Summer Camps
Pine Mill Ranch Clubhouse
26810 Pine Mill Ranch Dr.
614-397-4845
EEEK! Science camps include numerous science-based activities centered around daily themes. Each day, the campers will enjoy a fun science snack that pertains to the day's investigation. They will be able to take home at least one activity or experiment per day, to continue their science fun. In June, campers will receive a lab coat t-shirt. In July, campers will get a personalized REAL lab coat.
June 17 - 20 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am July 8 - 11- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
EEEK! Science Summer Camps
Pine Mill Ranch Clubhouse
26810 Pine Mill Ranch Dr.
614-397-4845
EEEK! Science camps include numerous science-based activities centered around daily themes. Each day, the campers will enjoy a fun science snack that pertains to the day's investigation. They will be able to take home at least one activity or experiment per day, to continue their science fun. In June, campers will receive a lab coat t-shirt. In July, campers will get a personalized REAL lab coat.
June 17 - 20 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am July 8 - 11- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
281-819-6363 615 S. Mason Rd.
Kids will have fun in all three of the awesome and spacious labs, each dedicated to science, arts, and robotics with lots of inspiration and space to be awesome!
Science, Engineering, Robotics and Creative Arts Camps
Ages: 5 - 12
Camps begin May 27 and run through August 5
Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 4:00 p
Club SciKidz 713-589-8958
700 S. Westgreen Blvd.
Held at CrossPoint Community Church
Club SciKidz offers outstanding week-long science and technology day camps with age-appropriate, hands-on, fun science and technology camps. Kids love their themed programs like robotics, programming and apps, video game design, culinary arts and so much more.
Camps begin June 10 and run all summer long.
Ages: 4 - 15
Price: $285 - Full Day
Price: $199 - Half Day - 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Prices vary and Club SciKidz offers multi-camp and sibling discounts.
SOCCER
Katy Youth Soccer Camp 713-907-4907
Katy Park
24927 Morton Ranch Rd. Katy Youth Soccer Camp programs will cover dribbling, moves, passing, shooting and more. Coaches use a positive approach and are British certified.
Camps run July 8 through August 9
Ages: 6 - 16
Week 1: July 8- 12
Week 2: July 22 - 26
Week 3: August 5 - 9
Pro’s Katy Indoor Soccer 832-704-3038
1005 Airline Dr.
Pro’s Katy Indoor Soccer has great summer camp programs. Campers will learn the sport of soccer with training and scrimmages, and play a game or two of dodgeball, while staying cool in their indoor facility.
Weekly camps run May 28 - August 10
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages: 6 -12
Price: $179 per week (check website for discounts)
SPECIAL NEEDS
Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy
281-769-1015
21703 Kingsland Blvd., Suite 100
June 12 - 16: Social Skills Summer Camp
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 24 - 28: Handwriting/Fine Motor Skills Summer Camp
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and will include a 30-minute lunch break (parents are responsible for providing lunch and water to drink).
Price: $375 per week, $50 deposit required to reserve spot
Space is limited, and the camps are already filling up fast!
The Lifelong Learning Center
346-387-6955
1701 East Ave., 1st floor
Specials Needs Summer Camp. 1st Session will be held June 3rd to June 28th and the 2nd Session will be July 8th to August 2nd. Camp is Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Accepting Ages 10-22 (Space is Limited) • Indoor/ Outdoor Activities, • Weekly Field Trips, • Social Skill Building, • Arts and crafts, & Much More
Sports, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Bear Creek Baptist Church
5901 N. Fry Rd.
Bear Creek Baptist Church will host multiple sports camps throughout the summer, from June 17 to August 1. Campers can participate in soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, cheer, dodgeball and more. Email rec@bcstaff.com for dates and pricing.
Katy Sportz Academy
24746 Saddlespur Ln.
281-665-1243
Katy Sportz Academy puts the excitement of recess back into camps! Campers will be divided into age groups to play a variety of traditional sports including soccer, basketball and volleyball. They will also participate in fun playground games like dodgeball, kickball and Capture the Flag. Activities will change from week to week.
Monday - Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Morning Camp)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Full-day Camp)
First – Sixth grades
Camp Dates:
Weekly camps running June 3 through August 2nd
Sports Camp Dates:
June 10-14 - Soccer
June 17-21 - Basketball
June 24 - 28 - Flag Football
July 8 - 12 - Dodgeball
July 15 - 19 - Soccer
Momentum Katy Camp 832-437-9091
5410 Katy Mills Pkwy.
Momentum Indoor Climbing will host several age-appropriate camps that focus on daily climbing instruction, games and activities, with a pizza party on Friday. Campers will conquer new heights, and build a foundation of active play centered around climbing.
Camps run from May 28 - August 9
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 4 - 16
Prices range from $240 - $320
TRACK & FIELD Katy Blazin’ Red Camp 979-218-8604
Held at Katy High School
Registration is now open for the 2019 Katy Blazin’ Red Summer Track Camps.
This track and field camp has two sessions:
Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 27
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 27
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Ages: Children entering high school
Prices vary, check the website for more details.
TENNIS
Katy Tennis Academy 832-434-0205
Camps held at Beckendorff Junior High or Seven Lakes High School Weekly camps cover areas like stroke technique, drills, singles and doubles, match play, serving and more.
Camps usually run through early August.
Beginners, intermediate and advanced players welcome
Ages: 5 - 17
What are some of your favorite Katy area camps? Email Editor@katymagazine.com
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