It’s almost time for spring break!!! Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD, and Austin ISD all have spring break the week starting March 12th.
Maybe you are all set…you have the kids scheduled for camps and activities, or you know what kind of adventure you will have each day, or maybe you like to fly by the seat of your pants. Or maybe something has come up and now you’re scrambling. Or, maybe you just plain forgot that spring break was coming….in 11 days!
Wherever you are in the planning stages, LiveMom has compiled a list of camps, drop-in care centers, and other activities to help plan out your kids’ spring break.
DISCLAIMER : The spring break camp availability information contained below is accurate as of close of business on Wednesday, February 29th. Please contact the camps you are interested in to get current availability and pricing information.
Spring Break Camps
| Camp | Area of Town | Openings | Contact Information |
| Austin Rock Gym | NorthSouth | Both locations have openings for kids 6 and up. The North gym has one spot left for kids between 4 and 6. The South gym has four spots left for kids between 4 and 6. | 416-9299 Also, click the North and South links in the Area of Town section for additional contact Information. |
| ZACH Theatre Camps | Downtown Austin | There is space for kids between 5 and 7 | ZACH Theatre Camps |
| Austin Children’s Museum | Downtown Austin | There are two spots left in the half day camp for kids who are between 4 and 6. There are 10 spots left in the full day camp for kids who are between 7 and 10. | 472-2499 Austin Children’s Museum Camp 2012 |
| Camp Double Creek | Round Rock | There are spots available for kids between 4 and 14.Register online…if you get an error stating camp is full/registration is not complete, send an email to the address listed on the contact page. Camp Double Creek has expanded their camp capacity, but their Web site does not yet reflect this. | 255-3661 Camp Double Creek |
| YMCA | Northwest, Dripping Springs, East Communities, Boone Elementary, Hays | There is space in all branches listed. | 236-9622 YMCA of Austin click Locations to navigate to web pages for each branch. |
| Austin Tinkering School | East Austin | Two spots left | Austin Tinkering School – Working Big Austin Tinkering School on Facebook |
| Capital Gymnastics – Avery Ranch | Cedar Park | There is space left for each day of camp | 259-9995 Capital Gymnastics – Avery Ranch |
| Capital Gymnastics – Highland Park | Pflugerville | There is space left on Monday and Friday (you can enroll your child in this camp by the day). | 251-2439 Capital Gymnastics – Highland Park |
| Capital Gymnastics – McNeil | NW Austin | There is no space left. | 219-9930 Capital Gymnastics – McNeil |
| My Gym | South, near Brodie Oaks | Possibly space leftThe center did not return my call requesting to know if any space is left, I got an email from the center today giving all the details about the camp and providing a link to RSVP for it. | 444-6496 My Gym Spring Camp RSVP |
Drop-In Childcare
| Center | Area of Town | Details | Contact Information |
| Wanna Play Playcare – NW Austin | NW Austin | This center is offering special rates for spring break, though they are not offering any themed activities or camps. This center reaches capacity quickly during spring break. You can register ahead of time and reserve space. | 258-7529 Wanna Play Playcare – NW Austin |
| Wanna Play Playcare – Round Rock | Round Rock | This center is offering special rates for spring break, though they are not offering any themed activities or camps. This center reaches capacity quickly during spring break. You can register ahead of time and reserve space. | 341-7529 Wanna Play Playcare – NW Austin |
| Kid Space | NW Austin | This center is not offering specials that are particular to spring break, but they do discount the hourly price of care when you buy care in blocks of time. This center reaches capacity quickly during spring break. You can register ahead of time and reserve space. | 918-2562 Kid Space Austin |
| Clubhouse for Kids | South Austin | This center is not offering specials that are particular to spring break. Their pricing for spring break is the same other days. They offer a discount for siblings. This center reaches capacity quickly during spring break. You can register ahead of time and reserve space. | 892-2582 Clubhouse for Kids |
Activities and Fun Stuff to do Around Town
| Event/Activity | Details | Contact Information |
| Zoos | The Austin Zoo is a great place to take the family for an adventure. Check out the new primate house or go and meet Mic and Nic in their new surroundings.The Capital of Texas Zoo also is a great place to take the family. This zoo is a bit different from the Austin Zoo and offers more interactive opportunities. | Austin ZooCapital of Texas Zoo |
| Museums | There are many museums in the Austin area. Some are more kid friendly than others, so check out all the specifics before you head out. | Austin Area Museums |
| Parks | Whether you want to hike or check out playgrounds around town, there is plenty for you to do with your family. | List of State Parks in the Austin areaPlayground Search Tool |
| SXSW | SXSW is chock full of fun things to do, see, and listen to! Much of what’s offered is targeted to adults, but there are many shows and activities to do with kids, too. | Our very own Nicole has created a fantastic pin board of all kinds of family-friendly SXSW activities. Check it out on Pinterest. |
| Austin Rodeo | It’s a busy time in Austin!! Not only is it time for SXSW, but it’s also time for the rodeo! There’s a ton of family-friendly stuff to do at the rodeo from pony rides to visiting the petting zoo to being a farmer for a day to riding all the rides at the carnival. | Check out the Events page for more information about family-friendly events at the Austin Rodeo. |
Wow, Lori! Awesome list!
Great to know there are still so many options!