Camps

Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 350 animals across a hundred different species and is a forever home for our rescued animals. Check our website for "Daily Zookeeper Talks" schedule, a map of the zoo, and tips for planning your visit. You can purchase tickets online before you visit!

Zoo memberships and gift certificates are now available. We also offer birthday parties, camps and field trips.

Our outreach programs where we bring the zoo to you can be tailored to fit a variety of age groups and settings. From schools to retirement homes to company events to camps, our programs will both educate and entertain! Each outreach program includes meeting several of our ambassador animals up close and personal! To schedule an educational program visit or to get more information, please email our Education Manager at education@austinzoo.org.

All aboard! There is a train at the zoo that is appropriate for all ages. Train ride tickets must be purchased separately at the Train Depot in the zoo when visiting.

Check our website for special events like our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, a special Fall event "Boo at the Zoo", Saturday Camps, fundraisers and more!

Enjoy the Austin Zoo all year and support our animals and efforts by purchasing an annual membership. Annual pass holders receive unlimited visits for one year from the date of purchase as well as a 10% discount at the Gift Shop, and your guests only pay $11.95 for admission (up to 8 guests) when accompanied by you!

The Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is accredited by ZAA, the Zoological Association of America.

Don't forget to add CREATIVITY to your child's schedule! Enroll in an Art Class at one of 6 Cordovan Art School locations. Classes at Cordovan Art School will explore all media and are for kids, homeschoolers, teens, and adults at all skill levels! Join a class today to learn, make new friends, and grow as an artist or reserve your spot in a school break art camp!

Want to try a class out? Visit our website to sign up for one free trial class!

Our Cedar Park, NW Austin, & SW Austin locations offer walk-in paint your own pottery. Fun for the whole family!

Also be sure to check out our great party packages. We can help you celebrate birthdays and other occasions in a creative way! We have several packages to choose from or work with us to create a custom party or event that is tailored to you. It is also possible to reserve the entire studio for you special event or party.

Six locations in our area: Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, NW Austin, SW Austin, Lago Vista
We create artists! Come visit us.

We combine daily art projects with real-world problem-solving activities for a one-of-a-kind experience. We also offer birthday parties, art camps & after school activities.

At Young Rembrandts we emphasis drawing. Drawing is the fundamental skill of the visual arts that can-and-should be learned by all children. Young Rembrandts teaches the drawing skills children need while developing learning skills that give children an academic advantage in the classroom. We offer enrichment classes, after school classes & camps for ages 4-12!

Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options. Actors will experience a variety of enrichment classes led by performing arts professionals in addition to rehearsing exciting, age-appropriate shows. All sessions culminate in a public performance.

Leap of Joy is all about moving to empower at-risk youth through dance and theater arts, because everyone deserves a chance to dance! Leap of Joy offers dance and theater arts after school and summer camp enrichment programs to children, ages 4 to 14, in under-served schools in Austin. We teach all styles of dance including modern, tap, ballet, creative movement, hip hop, performance and theater arts.

Come join us for an enjoyable and creative dance experience. Synergy Dance Studio offers weekly preschool and school-age camps as well as dance intensives for the more experienced dancer. May 22nd - August 4th. Come dance, sing, paint and party with us. Space is limited and camps will fill up so reserve your space today!

"I believe that children who study the art of dance gain more than just coordination and grace. More importantly they learn positive life lessons. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to pass down the tradition and love for the art that was given to me to the next generation of dancers." -Christine Hayes, Owner/Artistic Director of The Dance Gallery. Offering year round classes & summer camps. Sign up early to get the classes/camps you want!

Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy is Austin’s favorite destination for gaming and the latest in comics, graphic novels, role playing games, CCG’s and more! We are family-friendly, offering very popular summer and school break camps and also game events for kids and for families. With more than three decades of experience, at Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy we are proud to continue to serve our community with a commitment to be the best place to relax and have some fun in the greater Austin area.

What are you doing After School? Offering After School, Summer Camps, Educational Programs and more! Since 1982, Country Home Learning Center has earned a reputation in the Austin child care community for providing the very best in quality education. Our individual classes are age-divided, with exceptionally small class groups. We offer a fully accredited educational program in a first-class facility, where a warm and caring staff utilizes a professional curriculum and the very best in educational toys and equipment. Come by and see why we are the premier Austin preschool of choice!!

The German International School of Texas at Austin Pre-K offers a program for ages 3-5 years. They provide high quality early learning experiences in both, German and English language instruction, to prepare your children to be successful. Children who arrive at Kindergarten prepared to learn perform better throughout school and complete more years of education. Applications are now available at www.germantexans.org. GTHS also offers German Language classes and has been teaching German to all ages since 1995.

My Time Kids is a locally owned, licensed year-round preschool where self esteem, imagination, self-awareness and social bonds are nurtured . The curriculum at My Time Kids is designed to foster a child's innate desire to move, create, explore, pretend, and have FUN learning! We serve children ages 2.5 through 5 in our year round preschool program.

We also offer Summer Day Camp ages 2.5 through 8 that includes themed weeks, in-house field trips and specials guests.

Families love My Time Kids Academy, visit our website to hear what everyone is saying about us or schedule a tour to see for yourself.
Now 2 locations - Bee Cave and Spicewood next to Bee Creek.

Stepping Stone School is a comprehensive early care and education program that profoundly nurtures children and prepares them for lifelong success. Locally owned and nationally accredited, the school includes 16 campuses in the Austin metro area. We teach a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) curriculum that incorporates elements such as touch screens, chess, dance, and dual language immersion to develop the whole child. Voted "Best in Childcare" for 18 years, we are committed to uncompromising standards of excellence and partnership with families to help children learn and grow. Tour our campus today! We also offer school break and summer camps!

The Magic Dragon Preschool offers a year round preschool with high quality education, high academic standards and character building in a caring, bilingual and creative learning environment. They also offer after school care. A 4 Star Texas Rising Star Provider. They have a lovely 3 acre campus with gardens and a playground. Also offering a multicultural summer camp that includes cooking, language, tai chi, caligraphy, brush painting, etiquette, customs and oragami. Schedule a visit and see first-hand all that makes their preschool and camps so special!

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is the perfect place for year-round indoor amusement. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is the perfect place for year-round indoor amusement. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

Jump! Gymnastics is Austin's most fun way to learn gymnastics and more! Join our amazing instructors for Preschool, After School, School Break Camps, Birthday Parties and Gymnastics. Jump! is a fully licensed child care facility led by a masters level teacher and our gymnastics coaches are certified and trained under the USA Gymnastics Training Program. Three locations in Austin area. New location now open at the Domain!

National Elite Gymnastics offers both quality recreational and competitive team gymnastics programs along with summer classes and camps. All recreational classes at NEG focus on safety, fun, and gymnastics. Children enjoy coming to N.E.G. for their weekly scheduled class day and time. Children are grouped by age and ability and we perform evaluations of all students every 4 months to determine growth and skill development. If you are interested in an individual evaluation please call our office to schedule an appointment!

The best proven methodology for Spanish Language acquisition through immersion! Our program's goal is to empower students to use the Spanish language with confidence. Using our proven language immersion program, our classes create an environment where students learn the Spanish language the same way native Spanish speakers do from an early age. We offer year round classes for kids through adults along with fun themed camps.

Bilingual Montessori Education in NW Austin!
AMI Certified Director
Locally Owned
Ages 3 mos to 6 yrs & Afterschool Care
Full/Half Days & Year Round
Monday - Friday 7am-6pm
Come visit and see why we get great parent reviews!

The German International School of Texas at Austin Pre-K offers a program for ages 3-5 years. They provide high quality early learning experiences in both, German and English language instruction, to prepare your children to be successful. Children who arrive at Kindergarten prepared to learn perform better throughout school and complete more years of education. Applications are now available at www.germantexans.org. GTHS also offers German Language classes and has been teaching German to all ages since 1995.

Joy Park Montessori Education Children's House is a Chinese Immersion bilingual Montessori preschool, serving children aged 18 months - 6 years. Authentic Montessori education and structural language learning; highly qualified teachers and joyful bilingual children. Year-round programs and summer camps.

The Magic Dragon Preschool offers a year round preschool with high quality education, high academic standards and character building in a caring, bilingual and creative learning environment. They also offer after school care. A 4 Star Texas Rising Star Provider. They have a lovely 3 acre campus with gardens and a playground. Also offering a multicultural summer camp that includes cooking, language, tai chi, caligraphy, brush painting, etiquette, customs and oragami. Schedule a visit and see first-hand all that makes their preschool and camps so special!

Armstrong Community Music School offers exciting opportunities to learn the joys of music for all ages, from early childhood to adult. ACMS is a licensed Music Together® center, offering both Music Together and Canta y Baila Conmigo. Additionally, we offer the Music for Little Mozarts group piano class for ages 4-6, and private instruction starting at age 5 for select instruments. As a nonprofit organization, it is our core mission to provide excellence in music instruction with a commitment to providing extensive community service

Heartsong Music teaches Music Together, the internationally recognized music and movement program for children from birth through age 7 and the adults who love them. Our mission is to provide the highest quality early childhood music education program for the entire family. We seek to create a community of music-makers by providing excellent teachers, materials, and classroom resources in a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and fun participatory environment that supports and nurtures music development in young children. We offer Music Together Mixed-Age classes (birth to 5), Intergenerational classes (birth to 5), Babies classes (birth to 8 months) and Big Kids classes (5 to 7 year olds). Signup for a free demo class!

Visit our store on Far West Blvd for an excellent selection of high quality gifts. We have kids & toddler clothing, backpacks, napmats, baby items, graduation gifts, candles, towel wraps, luggage, bags of all types, jewelry, wedding gifts, and more...we have something for everyone! And of course, we offer monogramming. Can't make it by the store? Visit our website to shop online. An Austin shoppers' favorite since 1981!

Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 5 -14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way - by playing and building video games they love. Our core promise is, kids have fun, parents see results! We offer classes year round classes and school break and summer camps.

Austin area parents and kids have an IDEA Lab Kids S.T.E.A.M Campus to help build critical-thinking skills and Build Better Brains. Your local IDEA Lab S.T.E.A.M. Campus provides FUN and engaging Birthday Party Experiences, Innovative Camps, Preschool S.T.E.A.M Enrichment Classes, Afterschool programs and more. Online options also available. Reach out to Adam Gockley at austin@idealabkids.com to find out more or visit the website at austin.idealabkids.com.

Mad Science camps, after school programs, parties, and events are designed for exciting, fun, hands-on STEM activities. Your child will become a junior scientist with the opportunity to experience a variety of science adventures. Our instructors are people who are specially trained in our programming, have experience working with children, and have had criminal background checks. Our programs provide all of the supplies your child will need. Check our website or call for details!

Stepping Stone School is a comprehensive early care and education program that profoundly nurtures children and prepares them for lifelong success. Locally owned and nationally accredited, the school includes 16 campuses in the Austin metro area. We teach a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) curriculum that incorporates elements such as touch screens, chess, dance, and dual language immersion to develop the whole child. Voted "Best in Childcare" for 18 years, we are committed to uncompromising standards of excellence and partnership with families to help children learn and grow. Tour our campus today! We also offer school break and summer camps!

Camp Agape is an innovative camp program designed specifically for children and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Our service is available to children between 7 and 12 years of age who are grieving and need support. Camp Agape offers all the fun of a typical summer camp, along with group-therapy activities to assist children with their bereavement process. These activities incorporate the use of art, music, games and play therapies, with the theme of offering true hope for their future. For 2022 Camp is June 26th - 30th.

Children's Therapy Center - Small groups and individual services within a Montessori prepared environment. Family collaboration, community inclusion going out, Montessori elementary program: full-time or part-time, special education, compassionate, trauma-informed ABA, social skills groups, great for homeschool families!

Austin Bouldering Project offers a community-focused space where all ages can explore and grow. With kid-friendly climbing areas, youth and adult programs and a community vibe, it's the perfect spot to connect and have fun in Austin's premier indoor climbing environment.

Lonestar Soccer Club is a 501c3 non-profit full-service youth soccer organization for ages 4 to 19. While offering several programs for all soccer levels, the club prides themselves on also providing an opportunity for kids to enjoy an active lifestyle while developing soccer techniques, a competitive, winning mindset and teaching key life lessons. Learn more by calling 512-336-KICK (5425).

Sportball offers year round programs that encourage kids to stay active with noncompetitive sports instruction for children 16 months to 12 years old. Kids are introduced to 8 popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. School break camps, summer camps and birthday parties also available.

Others "do" lessons, we TEACH Swimming! Two locations: Bee Cave and Cedar Park. Beautiful INDOOR, heated, crystal clear pools. Convenient class times to choose from. Friendly, Professional Teachers who get RESULTS! Once and Twice a Week options available, more if you'd like! Home of the SIX TIME Defending Texas Age Group Swimming Champions! For the more advanced swimmer, we have the best rec team and competitive team options ANYWHERE coached by our Professional USA Swimming Coaches! Start Today!

Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options. Actors will experience a variety of enrichment classes led by performing arts professionals in addition to rehearsing exciting, age-appropriate shows. All sessions culminate in a public performance.

Austin’s favorite and longest-running theater camp for kids is ready to see you take the stage this summer. Join themes from Matilda to The Addams Family (a play!), Encanto to Spider-Verse, Sing 2, Descendants 3, Star Wars, and more... they've got it all. Show Choir camps will perform everyone's favorite pop star's songs in the Swiftly Taylor camp and you can make your own scenes in the Acting for TV and Film camp.

With camps in 18 locations they are just around the corner from home or work!

Looking for a more intensive theatre experience? Newsies JR will be the summer musical production in July/August! This is a 4 week long musical camp running July 10-August 4, with performances August 4-6.