Summer Camps in Texas
As one of the first stops in the American frontier, where the stars at night are big and bright, Texas was practically made for camping. The Old West spirit lives on in its scenery and values today, but the Lone Star State has also grown into a hotbed of cultural diversity, creative expression, and technical innovation.
The history, geography, and endlessly varied learning opportunities make Texas an ideal setting for summer camp. Read on to learn more about the many different options for summer camps for kids and teens in Texas.
The Texas Landscape
Texas is the largest of the contiguous United States, covering an expanse that includes a broad array of geographical features and environments. With the West Texas plains, the beaches along the Gulf Coast, the many lakes and rivers, and Hill Country, different summer camps throughout Texas can specialize in all kinds of outdoor activities, from hiking and wilderness trips to kayaking and sailing.
Texas is just as renowned for its urban centers as its open skies. Three of the country’s ten most populated cities call Texas home (Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas), and its capital, Austin, is a hub for musicians, filmmakers, and tech startups. Kids with an interest in computers, engineering, and the creative arts will love attending camp near one of these Southwestern metropolises.
Camp Programs
You’ll find the best Texas summer camp for your family in our directory, no matter what your needs and preferences are. If you’re local, your children can split time between staying and home and participating in day camp activities, but they’ll get the fullest experience at one of the many overnight summer camps in Texas. Residential camps also give travelers the opportunity to explore the state.
There are Catholic, Christian, and other religious camps in Texas for families who wish to add faith-based instruction to their summer activities. If your kids are involved with an organization, such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or 4-H, they can attend a related camp to bond with new members of their community.
Search for Texas Summer Camps
Scroll through our directory to learn more about the numerous summer camps operating in Texas this year. Clicking on an entry will take you to the camp’s website, where you can learn more about the program, the activities available, and its exact location. The counselors look forward to saying howdy when the season starts!
Texas 4-H Center
Coed residential camp, ages 9-13
Brownwood
Established in 1975
The Texas 4-H Conference Center is located conveniently in Central Texas on scenic Lake Brownwood. We conduct overnight 4-H Camping programs in the summer. These programs are open to everyone and provides a safe, outdoor hands on educational environment allowing children to learn life skills essential for their development. Your child will have a blast living with peers, working together and learning new skills under the direction of our professional ...read more
Camp Balcones Springs
Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-18
Marble Falls, Texas
Established in 1993
At Camp Balcones Springs, we want our campers to thrive and grow to reach their full potential. At CBS, we know the needs of today's youth, and we understand the culture in which they live. Therefore, we aim to create a place where heroes of character and faith abound, where hugs and laughs and good times are constant, where self-confidence grows with each new experience, where friendships flourish and where campers are safe to be themselves.
Camp ...read more
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls, ages 5-18
Locations Nationwide, United States
Established in 2000
The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.
The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection ...read more
American Dance Training Camp
Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
AZ, CA, CO, IL, MD, NC, TX, VT, WI
Established in 2002
Hey girls ages 8 - 17! What are YOU doing this summer? You're invited to spend a week (or two or more!) with us at American Dance Training Camps - the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp!
At ADTC, you can share your love of dance, adventure, sun & summer fun with new friends and America's greatest dance teachers. In addition to core classes in contemporary, hip hop and jazz, campers choose between ballet, tap or world dance ...read more
1-on-1 Online Private Lessons
Coed Day Camp, ages 7-19
Held Online
Established in 1999
Kids and teens teens unlock their brilliance with personalized 1-on-1 tutoring. Guided by elite Tech Rockstars from universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU, students gain confidence, have fun, and advance their skills fast.
Live, one-on-one remote instruction customized to students' interests, skill levels, and goals. Sessions are led by subject-matter experts - who serve as mentors as much as they do teachers - and are ...read more
adidas Tennis Camps
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 5-18
Locations Nationwide, United States
Established in 2001
The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!
Our Camp Directors are among the best coaches and pros in ...read more
Virtual Summer Tech Camps
Coed Day Camp, ages 10-15
Online Camp
Established in 1999
Virtual Tech Camps: Learn from home. Right now. Virtual Tech Camps are the perfect way to sharpen your STEM skills and bond with new friends, all online from the comfort of home. With the highest quality remote instruction on the planet, you'll unlock your brilliance and create an exciting project. -Structured, weeklong sessions available now in multiple time zones (5 consecutive days, Monday-Friday) -The hottest curriculum in Python, Java, ...read more
Camp Peniel, Inc.
Separate summer camps for boys, girls & coed, summer day camps, and fall & spring family camps
Marble Falls, Texas
Established in 1946
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Texas hill country, Camp Peniel, is an independent, nonprofit, Christian Camp, committed to encouraging campers to meet God face-to-face through faith in Jesus Christ. We offer awesome, action packed summer camps as well as weekend camps for all ages throughout the year. Fall and Spring weekend retreats are held for a variety of ages: High School, Middle School, Seniors, Singles, Mother-Daughter, Father-Son, ...read more
Hunters Chase Farms Equestrian Camp
Boys and Girls Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 5-17
Wimberley, Texas
Established in 1988
Do you want your "horse crazy" child to spend their summer outdoors , with the main focus being based on learning to ride and care for the horse? Improving their equestrian skills in the arena, relaxing on a trail ride through the Texas Hill Country, splashing around in our beautiful in-ground swimming pool surrounded by giant oak trees, hanging out with his/her friends under the shade of a big elm tree, eating their sack lunch or maybe ...read more
Online Teen Academies from iD Tech
Pre-college, intensive, two-week programming camps for ages 13-18
Held in CA, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, WA.
Established in 1999
Live, online classes powered by top universities and tech leaders. Kids and teens can earn a portfolio-building tech certification and have a blast while learning! Join us for serious fun!
Upon successful completion of each summer/spring break camp and class, a certificate or transcript will be granted to participants. Certifications and transcripts are ideal for future high school, college, and internship applications. With stackable ...read more
Joe Machnik's No. 1 Soccer Camps
Coed Residential Camp, ages 5-18
25 Locations Nationwide
Established in 1977
The No.1 Soccer Camps offers specialized training for the field player as well as the goalkeeper. The No.1 Soccer Camps were founded by a professional and World Cup Coach Joe Machnik, "the father of American goalkeeper education". The No.1 Soccer Camps is the trusted leader in producing quality soccer players since its inception in 1977. Our soccer camp programs are built on the backbone of over 45 years of proven training techniques, ...read more
NRA Whittington Adventure Camp
Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 13-17
Raton, New Mexico
Established in 1988
How would you like to experience some of the wildest country left in the West, learning to hunt, shoot, camp, and sharpen your outdoor skills? This is exactly what the NRA Whittington Adventure Camp offers; a chance for young men and women to learn about firearms and experience the thrill of tracking and stalking big game, all under the guidance of the most skilled firearms instructors and outdoor specialists in the nation. There is no summer ...read more
Breakthrough Basketball Skill Development Camp
Coed Day Camp
Locations Across the US & Canada
Established in 2006
Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill based camps that focus on not only bettering a players skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athletes mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Our camps will provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivalled. Our coaches passion is reflected ...read more
Camp Invention
Coed Day Camp, ages 5-12
Locations Nationwide
Established in 1990
Spark your kid's creativity and build their confidence with our all-new program, Wonder! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations and provide an awesome summer experience. They'll design a skate park made for rad tricks, create a walking, talking robotic stuffie, build a pop-up shop to launch their own dream business and invent a party ...read more
Capitol Debate Summer Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
15 locations nationwide
Established in 2001
Discover Capitol Debate Summer Camps, the premier destination for kids aged 11-17 to excel in public speaking and debate. Established in 2006, we've been transforming young speakers into confident leaders. Hosted on prestigious college campuses, our camps give your child a glimpse of college life, whether they're residential or commuting. Our expert instructors tailor their coaching to each student, ensuring personalized growth at every ...read more
Camp Summit
Residential Camp for People with Special Needs, ages 6-22
Paradise, TX
Established in 1947
Camp Summit is a "sleep away" camp for children and adults with disabilities ages 6-99. We offer weeklong camp sessions during spring break, summer and fall months as well as weekend sessions and respite days. Campers are offered a wide variety of traditional camp activities in our barrier-free environment all of which are adapted for our campers' abilities and not limited to their disabilities. Our campers may be developmentally ...read more
PGC Basketball Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 10-18
Over 155 camps. 30 states. 2 countries
Established in 1992
PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls from 4th through 12th grade and college. PGC teaches players to become leaders both on and off the court, and to think the game at a college and pro level. Each summer, over 15,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball 5-day/4-night camp or Point Guard Prep day camp. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions ...read more
Kickapoo Kamp for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Kerrville, Texas
Established in 1925
For 90 years, generations of families have enjoyed traditions and shared memories of their summers spent at Kickapoo Kamp. Limiting our enrollment to 110 campers, ages 7-17, allows us to emphasize the "family" atmosphere we feel is so important. Kickapoo offers a fun environment that helps to build self-confidence, self-awareness and self-acceptance. Our counselors are wholesome role models who share common values and are dedicated to ...read more
iD Tech Camps
Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs, ages 6-18
Held at 75+ campuses nationwide
Established in 1999
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that's made us the world's #1 tech camp for 23+ years!
At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7–18 unleash their creativity with the hottest courses in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. Find the program that ...read more
Texas 4-H Center
Coed residential camp, ages 9-13
Brownwood
Established in 1975
The Texas 4-H Conference Center is located conveniently in Central Texas on scenic Lake Brownwood. We conduct overnight 4-H Camping programs in the summer. These programs are open to everyone and provides a safe, outdoor hands on educational environment allowing children to learn life skills essential for their development. Your child will have a blast living with peers, working together and learning new skills under the direction of our professional ...read more