Spring break is just around the corner, and it’s time to prepare for school-aged children to be on the loose for a week. Check out all the camps and activities available around town to keep your kiddo engaged and busy while you get some work done.
Featured Camps
Snapology
Register for an all day camp and receive $25 off!
Come build super-cool models that use gears, axles and pulleys. Work in teams under guided instruction to build a different model each day. This class is designed so that children of all ages and building abilities can build together.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Amazing Animals – LEGO® Robotics – Ages 7 – 11 – $175
Come build awesome robotic models featuring working motors and sensors! Work in teams under guided instructions to build and program Lego® models. Build a different model each class! Don’t miss out on all the fun! Learning is enhanced through use of laptops, and each class ends with a free play session to promote creativity.
If you need all day care, register for both sessions, pack your kiddo a (nut-free) lunch and we’ll spend some time outside between classes!
GENAustin
Learn New Skills
ZACH Theatre
March 10-14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with extended care available
Fairy Tale Players
Age 5 – Kindergarten
Explore your favorite fairy tales through art projects, creative movement and imaginative play. Then create an original tall tale to share at the end of the week.
Movie Magic
Grades 1-6 | Divided into age-appropriate groups
Action! Rotate through classes in improv, design and acting for the camera and make a short film to share on the last day of camp. Offered in partnership with Film Kids.
| Organization | Location(s) | Ages and Price | Contact Info |
| Capital Gymnastics | Varies – see Contact Info | Age and price vary by location. | Click the Locations tab and call for details about camps offered at each location. |
| YMCA of Austin | Varies – see Contact Info | Ages 5 to 12 – $160/wk for members and $195/wk for non-members | YMCA of Austin |
| Camp Doublecreek | Round Rock | $260/week – contact Camp Doublecreek for ages. | Camp Doublecreek |
| Austin Science and Nature Center | Austin | Camps for 5-6yo, 7-8yo, and 9-11yo. $180-$190/week | ANSC |
| The Art Garage | Austin | Ages 6 & up – $205/week | The Art Garage |
| Mrs. St. John’s Art Camp | Round Rock | Contact the camp for age and price information | Mrs. St. John’s Art Camp |
| Gilbert’s Gazelles Running Camp | Contact Gilbert’s Gazelles for location information | Ages 8-16 – $150/week or $135/week for returning campers | Gilbert’s Gazelles |
| West Austin Athletic Club | West Austin | Ages 5-14 – $290 for full day camp/week and $125 for half-day camp/week | West Austin Athletic Club |
| Lonestar Scool of Music Rock Camp | Austin | Ages 6-10 – $239 plus $30 registration for new members | Lonestar School of Music |
| Dougherty Spring Break Camp & Conference Day Workshops | Austin | Ages 5-12 in classes grouped by small age ranges – $207/week | Dougherty Art Center |
| Austin Tennis Academy Spring Break CampAustin | Austin | Ages 5 & up in classes grouped by small age ranges – contact Austin Tennis Academy for prices | Austin Tennis Academy |
| Badgerdog | Austin | 4th through 12th grade; 3/11 through 3/13; $65/day | Badgerdog Young Writers Camp |
| Mad Science | Austin | Various camps for kids ages 6 through 12; Fees range from $140 to $260/wk | Mad Science Spring Break Camp |
| Platinum Gymnastics | Round Rock | 5 and up; Fees range from $35/day for half-day camp to $250/wk for five days of full-day camp | Platinum Gymnastics Spring Break Camp |
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Mad Science is also offering a full day Wings & Things camp at two locations in Austin Northwest and Southwest. Details and registration are available on our website http://austin.madscience.org or by phone 512-892-1143.
Are there any options available out there for toddler aged (3 1/2 yr olds)? My son’s Montessori is closed for the same week, and I’m hoping to find some kind of programs or activities since I cannot take the full week off work.