Back-to-School

Back-to-School Guide

CLOTHING, SHOES & SUPPLIES

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...

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Kid to Kid North Austin is locally owned and operated with an ever-changing inventory. We have kid's clothing, toys, books, shoes, baby equipment, strollers, high chairs, pack n plays, new Melissa & Toy toys and art supplies, dance clothes...

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Kid to Kid in south Austin is locally owned and operated with an ever-changing inventory. We are open for shopping with safety measures in place. Take a look at our Facebook page to see some of our inventory and message...

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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...

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DROP-IN CHILDCARE/BABYSITTING/NANNIES

Ashley's Playhouse is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They will love this magical drop-in childcare center, complete with a treehouse, cinema room, loving staff and extended hours. After school pick-up from Anderson Mill and Live Oak...

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Empower Kidz Drop-in is a boutique, drop-in playcare center for children aged 6 weeks to 10 years old. It offers a unique, flexible, hourly playcare solution to Lakeway and the surrounding Hill Country area. Children now have a safe, entertaining...

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EDUCATION

After School Programs

Ashley's Playhouse is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They will love this magical drop-in childcare center, complete with a treehouse, cinema room, loving staff and extended hours. After school pick-up from Anderson Mill and Live Oak...

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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...

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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....

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Welcome to The Children's Center of Austin, providing the finest quality childcare and education for infants through pre-kindergarten, as well as after-school care for kindergarten through 5th grade and summer camp for ages 6-10. The Children's Center of Austin is...

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Preschools & Daycare

Ashley's Playhouse is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They will love this magical drop-in childcare center, complete with a treehouse, cinema room, loving staff and extended hours. After school pick-up from Anderson Mill and Live Oak...

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Challenger School has 3 locations in Austin: Avery Ranch (PS-8,) Round Rock (PS-1) and Spicewood Springs (PK-K.) Their mission is to prepare children to become self-reliant, productive individuals; to teach them to think, speak, and write with clarity, precision,...

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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...

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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...

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Leaps-n-Bounds is a registered childcare and preschool program located in the Northwest Hills community of Austin, Texas.  Our school provides children ages 6 weeks through preschool with a secure, nurturing, and caring environment in which to learn and play. This...

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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,...

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Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center is a half-day, NAC accredited, private preschool program nurturing children from 18 months to 5 years of age. Their year-round program is now open for registration for summer and fall! Schedule a tour and come see why parents love our...

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Since 1997, Paragon Prep has helped students in Preschool - 8th grade think boldly, discover their potential, and lead with the heart of a Knight. Small classes, caring teachers, and hands-on learning ensure every student is known, challenged and supported...

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Spicewood Country School is a 40 year tradition for children ages 2-5 in west and northwest Austin. We offer small classes with balanced activities and many opportunities for creativity and self expression. Open enrollment begins on January 12th. We also...

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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....

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Welcome to The Children's Center of Austin, providing the finest quality childcare and education for infants through pre-kindergarten, as well as after-school care for kindergarten through 5th grade and summer camp for ages 6-10. The Children's Center of Austin is...

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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...

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WAYA Preschool builds its program on the premise that each child is a unique individual with a definite growth and developmental pattern. With a professional and dedicated teaching staff, we encourage children ages 1 to PreK to become secure, independent...

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Private Schools

Challenger School has 3 locations in Austin: Avery Ranch (PS-8,) Round Rock (PS-1) and Spicewood Springs (PK-K.) Their mission is to prepare children to become self-reliant, productive individuals; to teach them to think, speak, and write with clarity, precision,...

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Since 1997, Paragon Prep has helped students in Preschool - 8th grade think boldly, discover their potential, and lead with the heart of a Knight. Small classes, caring teachers, and hands-on learning ensure every student is known, challenged and supported...

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Special Needs

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....

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ENRICHMENT

A non-profit organization, Zach produces a dazzling lineup of nationally recognized plays and musicals, each one crafted to shine a light on stories that are bold, timely, and relevant to Central Texas audiences. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director...

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ENRICHMENT

Animals

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...

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Art

Cordovan Art School has been voted the BEST creative Art Camps in the Austin area for 15 years! Unlock your kids' imagination in a fun, engaging Art Camp with a variety of art media, including Clay, Pottery Wheel, Watercolor, Oils,...

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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.

On-the-go: we provide the instructors, our award-winning curriculum, and all the supplies. Kids explore the visual arts and experiment with science.

Nili's Art and STEM Studio is offering 28 Summer Camps featuring themes such as sculpture, ceramics, wood burning, spray painting, sewing-stitching-embroidery, cake decoration, mixed media, robotics, charcoal, fashion design, sketching, canvas, watercolor and more. These camps are designed to inspire,...

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Dance

Dance Discovery has been training Austin's youth for over 20 years! Not only will your child gain a diverse performing arts education, out instructors will also teach them skills that will last a lifetime: Confidence, Determination, Positivity, Flexibility, Kindness, Teamwork and Leadership!

Award winning all age, all income dance studio and event center. We thrive on helping foster creativity in an environment honed for all developing minds.

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....

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Come join us for an enjoyable and creative dance experience. Synergy Dance Studio offers classes along with weekly preschool and school-age camps as well as dance intensives for the more experienced dancer. Come dance, sing, paint and party with us....

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Gymnastics

Jump! Gymnastics offers a preschool experience that strikes the perfect balance of fun and learning. The Gym-n-Learn program is for children ages 18 months – 36 months with parent participation.

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...

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Martial Arts

Providing martial arts classes that improve health, we strongly focus on a safe environment to promote building life-skills that can be used in all facets of life. No one sits on the "bench." Our programs have helped students of all...

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Music

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...

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Nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, Heartsong Music has been enriching the lives of young learners since 2004. Our Music Together® classes, led by our excellent teachers, help children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds up to 2nd graders—discover...

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Sports

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...

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The PAC hosts Basketball and Volleyball Camps held every week of the Summer for rising 1st through 8th graders. Also offering youth leagues, lessons, court rentals and family memberships.

STEM/Science

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...

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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,...

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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...

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Nili's Art and STEM Studio is offering 28 Summer Camps featuring themes such as sculpture, ceramics, wood burning, spray painting, sewing-stitching-embroidery, cake decoration, mixed media, robotics, charcoal, fashion design, sketching, canvas, watercolor and more. These camps are designed to inspire,...

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The Science Mill is a family destination offering a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages. Through cutting-edge technology-based exhibits, games, and programs, the Science Mill expands students' understanding and appreciation of science in their everyday lives. By igniting their...

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Swim

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...

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Theatre Performance

Austin Playhouse is dedicated to providing opportunities for Austin artists and audiences to celebrate the diversity of the human experience. Austin Playhouse will nourish your mind, delight your spirit and enrich your life through professional productions of classic, contemporary and musical plays.

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....

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A non-profit organization, Zach produces a dazzling lineup of nationally recognized plays and musicals, each one crafted to shine a light on stories that are bold, timely, and relevant to Central Texas audiences. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director...

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Austin’s favorite and longest-running theater camp for kids is ready to see you take the stage this summer. Join themes from Descendants: Rise of Red, Spider-Verse, Moana 2, Star Wars, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, more... they've got it...

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HAIRCUTS/SALONS

Kids Are Our Specialty! Check out our new location where we offer kids haircuts with special kiddie chairs with video to make haircuts special and fun. Schedule an appointment online by visiting www.kaos-kids.com or call or text us...

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Cuts for kids. Chill for parents. Fun for all.

MEDICAL

Austin Public Health offers training in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Kids often go through seasons of emotional storms. Want to be prepared? Take a free youth mental health first aid training class!

At the Cedar Park Comfort Dentistry office of Dr. Rashmi Indrakanti, the health of your teeth is our top priority. Our friendly dental team is dedicated to providing you with personalized, gentle dental care.

There are a lot of myths out there about mental health. Join Integral Care and Travis County in FREE youth mental health first aid training to get the facts and know what to do to weather the emotional storms of adolescence. Register here: integralcare.org/YouthMentalHealth

Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics offers a fun, friendly environment to help your child feel comfortable and confident while building healthy dental habits. Dr. Peggy Chang is a board-certified pediatric dentist, having attended dental school an extra two years...

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The professionals at Round Rock Comfort Dentistry truly understand the importance of great oral hygiene, and their highly trained staff loves watching patients leave happy. It is one of their top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients....

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Public Speaking

A first impression can be the last impression, so why not perfect it? At Lil Voices, we work with children to help boost their confidence with kid-friendly public speaking training that includes games and fun activities.