Camp Pawsome (Houston Humane Society)
Houston, TX

Camp Pawsome is an animal-focused day camp for children ages 7-12. Since 2001, we have offered a unique blend of fun activities, hands-on learning, and valuable life lessons centered around compassion, empathy, and responsible pet ownership.

Merriwood Ranch Summer Riding Camp
Garland, TX

Merriwood Ranch offers Summer Horseback Riding Camp for girls ages 6-14 in Garland, TX (just NE of Dallas). Riders build lifelong friendships, learn English horseback riding skills and are educated on proper equine care.

American Robotics Academy - Summer Camps
Houston, TX
Other

At Robotics camp students develop an understanding of "how things work" through hands-on activities that demonstrate the principles of simple and motorized machines. They gain experience with design and problem solving through the use of gears, motors, wheels and axles, pulleys, and remote control devices. Working in teams, students learn a variety of ways to design a robot to do the things they want it to do.

Camp Kiowa at Lone Oak Ranch
Gainesville, TX

Camp Kiowa at Lone Oak Ranch is a traditional summer camp lasting for seven days and six nights. Offering a variety of activities that provide your camper with in-depth exploration and new experiences. Counselors work directly with campers to allow each child to excel and discover other passions. Our encouraging environment provides children the opportunity to build character, self- confidence, independence, and strong relationships.

Texas Arts Project (TAP)
Austin, TX

A weeklong musical theatre intensive where students ages 9-18 join an immersive experience in the world of musical theatre, where every moment is a step towards a future in the arts. Set on the 400-acre campus of St. Stephen's School in the scenic Texas Hill Country in Austin, Texas, the experience is unique and inspiring to all students who attend.

Stevens Ranch on the Brazos
Nemo, TX

Stevens Ranch is a Girl Scout camp that provides a progressive equine program for girls entering the 4th - 12th grades.

Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Sign Language and English Immersion Summer Camps by Language Kids World
Houston, TX
Other

Your child can learn another language, we can help! Make the most out of this summer and give your child the gift of another language and culture with our fun and innovative immersion camps! All our native-speaking teachers have been trained in language teaching methods and are experts in language learning fun! June - August. Multiple locations and schedules. Payment plans are available.

Texas Shakespeare Festival Acting Workshop
Kilgore, TX

This workshop is geared to young actors who would like the training and insight of professional actors.

B*Tru Arts Summer Programs
Austin, TX

Island Adventure, Broadway Stars Jr. , Broadway Stars, Choreography Exploration

Camp Stewart for Boys
Hunt, TX

The oldest camp continuously operated summer camp in the southwest focusing on character development and skill mastery. Welcoming boys 6 to 16 years of age.

Vantage Point Farm Holiday Horse Camp
Tomball, TX

Four fabulously fun days of Holiday Time with the horses! Holiday Horse Camp is a world filled with equine delight in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. What a wonderful Christmas gift!

Laity Lodge Youth Camp
Leakey, TX

Laity Lodge Youth Camp is an interdenominational Christian youth camp which focuses on spontaneity, fun, and relationships to show kids the best two weeks of their lives while sharing with them the Gospel message and love of Jesus Christ.

Club Scientific Dallas
Dallas, TX

20 science day camps offering everything from Video Game Creation, Robotics and Veterinary Medicine.

Camp Olympia
Trinity, TX

Camp Olympia is dedicated to having fun together, helping people grow in body, mind and spirit. Individualized scheduling of 40 activities, 1:4 counselor-camper ratio, air-conditioned cabins and ACA accredited. Join us this summer!

Lone Star School of Music
Austin, TX

Kids will learn from professional Austin musicians how to put a band together, how to write songs, how to get gigs and a whole lot more! A minimum of six months private instruction on their instruments is required.

Music & Movement of Arlington
Arlington, TX

The Music Together® classes are designed for babies and children ages 0-4 years. Activities include singing, playing instruments, and exploring rhythm and movement.

Kickapoo Kamp for Girls
Kerrville, TX

For over 95 years, generations of families have enjoyed the traditions and shared the memories of their summers spent at Kickapoo Kamp. Limiting our enrollment to around 110 campers, ages 7 to 17, allows us to emphasize the family atmosphere we feel is so important.

Taekwondo Summer Camp Round Rock
Round Rock, TX

There will be many daily activities — Taekwondo classes, movies, bowling, swimming, games plus a whole lot of fun!

Jeff Isler Summer Golf Camp
Southlake, TX

Junior Golf camp to learn the fundamentals of golf in an positive, encouraging enviroment

SunCrest Farm
Manor, TX

SunCrest Farm offers one of the best all-horse camps in the Austin area. The program leader has over 30 years of riding and instruction experience. Small enrollment ensures more personalized instruction in a positive learning environment.




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TX Directory Overview

Texas camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Texas % of Dir.
Total Listings1195.4%
Day Camps845.9%
Resident Camps554.7%
Family Camps174.6%
Travel Camps41.5%
Coed Camps944.9%
All-Girls Camps227.2%
All-Boys Camps168.8%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $7516 - 1692%
ResidentUnder $100 - $1,5517 - 1756%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Texas within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program4638.7%4.2%
Academic Camps1916.0%7.3%
Family Camps1714.3%4.6%
Horseback Riding Camps1613.4%6.8%
Science Camps1411.8%7.5%


General Notes About Camps in the State of Texas

Texas has a hot, sunny climate that makes it perfect for outdoor summer camps. The state experiences hot summers, with temperatures often exceeding 90°F, making it ideal for water sports, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The Gulf Coast offers a more humid climate, perfect for beachside camps, while the hill country and mountainous areas provide cooler, dry air. This diverse climate allows Texas to offer camps that cater to a variety of interests, from adventure to arts and sports.

Texas is known for its vast geography, which includes everything from mountains and deserts to coastal plains. The state's diverse landscape offers a variety of camps in different regions: the Hill Country for hiking and adventure camps, Dallas and Austin for arts and tech camps, and the Gulf Coast for water-based camps like sailing and surfing. The Big Bend National Park offers a remote, nature-filled environment for kids to explore the wild beauty of West Texas.

Texas boasts several unique ecosystems, from the desert in the west to the wetlands along the Gulf Coast. Many camps in Texas focus on ecology and environmental education, offering hands-on experiences for kids to learn about conservation, wildlife, and ecosystems. Campers can participate in activities like bird watching, environmental stewardship projects, and wildlife tracking, learning about the state's diverse flora and fauna while engaging with nature in a meaningful way.