With temperatures soaring past 100°F, finding the right summer camp in Texas can be a challenge. While sports camps are a staple, families are increasingly seeking enriching alternatives. From wildlife encounters to culinary creativity, The Texas Insider brings you a curated list of camps designed to inspire, educate, and keep kids cool this summer.
🐾 Wildlife & Nature Camps
Friends of Texas Wildlife Summer Day Camp – Session #3
- Dates: June 16–20, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Friends of Texas Wildlife Education Center,
- 29816 Dobbin Hufsmith Rd, Magnolia, TX
- Ages: 7–12
- Cost: $150 per camper
- Details: Campers will learn about native Texas wildlife,
- meet live animals, and participate in fun activities.
- Website: ftwl.orgftwl.org
San Antonio Zoo Summer Camps
- Dates & Themes:
- June 9–13: Research Rangers
- July 7–11: Research Rangers
- June 2–6: Wild Careers
- June 16–20: Wild Careers
- Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location: San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio, TX
- Ages: Varies by camp
- Cost: $330–$390 per session
- Details: Hands-on learning, wildlife encounters, and adventure-filled days focusing on conservation and animal care.
- Website: San Antonio ZooSan Antonio Zoo
Austin Zoo Summer Camps
Dates & Themes:
- June 2–6: Where the Wild Things Live (Ages 6–8)
- June 16–20: Warriors for Wildlife (Ages 6–8)
- June 30–July 4: Backyard Biologists (Ages 6–8)
- July 14–18: If I Built a Zoo (Ages 6–8)
- July 28–August 1: Zoolympics (Ages 6–8)
- Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location: Austin Zoo, Austin, TX
- Cost: $435 per session ($395 for members)
- Details: Interactive camps focusing on animal care, conservation, and zoo operations.
- Website: Austin Zoo
💃 Dance Camps
HTX Kid’s Fest Line Dance Summer Camp
- Date: June 22, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: King’s Banquet Hall, Houston, TX
- Ages: 6–12
- Cost: $25 per child
- Details: A fun-filled day of line dancing, games, and activities designed for kids.
- Website: Eventbrite / Facebook
ADTC ULTIMATE Hill Country TX Dance Camp
- Sessions:
- June 15–21, 2025
- June 22–28, 2025
- June 15–21, 2025
- Location: St. Stephen’s University, Austin, TX
- Ages: 8–17
- Cost: Varies by session
- Details: Overnight dance camp offering classes in contemporary,
- hip hop, jazz, and more, along with traditional camp activities.
- Website: Dance Camp
Jen’s Dance Spot Summer Camps
- Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025 (No camp July 4)
- Time:
- Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: 1242 Austin Highway, Suite 109, San Antonio, TX
- Ages: Varies by camp
- Cost:
- Weekly: $175–$250
- Daily: $35–$50
- Details: Camps in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern dance styles.
- Website: jensdancespot.com
🍰 Baking & Culinary Camps
Everyday Made Easy: Kids Camp (Ages 7–11)
- Date: July 22, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Central Market Cooking School, San Antonio, TX
- Cost: $65 per child
- Details: Kids will learn to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner,
- gaining confidence in the kitchen.
- Website: Central Market
Young Chefs Academy Culinary Camps
- Dates: Various sessions throughout summer 2025
- Time: 3-hour sessions
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Ages: Varies by camp
- Cost: Varies by session
- Details: Hands-on culinary experiences teaching cooking techniques,
- kitchen safety, and recipe creation.
- Website: San Antonio TX
Bake Austin Kids Culinary School
- Dates: Various sessions throughout summer 2025
- Time: Morning and afternoon options
- Location: Austin, TX
- Ages: 7–17
- Cost: Varies by session
- Details: In-person and virtual camps focusing on baking and cooking skills,
- encouraging creativity and confidence in the kitchen.
- Website: summerculinary.com
✈️ Aviation & STEM Camps
2025 Aviation Summer Camp
- Date: June 9, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: War Eagles Air Museum, Santa Teresa, NM
- Ages: 13–18
- Cost: Varies by session
- Details: Weeklong camp with aviation-related and STEM activities,
- including a Discovery Flight Day.
- Website: wareaglesairmuseum.com
PreFlight Aviation Camp
- Dates: June 9–14, 2025
- Location: UTSA ROTC Classroom, San Antonio, TX
- Ages: Varies by camp
- Cost: Varies by session
- Details: Camp focused on aviation training and education for youth.
- Website: preflightcamp.com
Lone Star Flight Museum Summer Camps
- Dates & Themes:
- June 23–27: Aero Derby Dash (Ages 7–9)
- July 28–August 1: Aero Derby Dash (Ages 7–9)
- Location: Houston, TX
- Cost: Varies by session
- Details: Camps offering aviation-themed activities and learning experiences.
- Website: lonestarflight.org
For more information on these camps, including registration deadlines and availability, please visit the respective websites or contact the organizers directly.
