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City of Houston Summer Enrichment Program
Ages 6-13 | Multiple Houston locations
The City of Houston hosts 10-week day-camp style programs throughout the summer at 53 different local community centers that allow kids to participate in sporting activities, fun fitness, nature exploration, recycling projects, arts and crafts, nutrition, bird watching, and more. Visit the website here.
YMCA Summer Day Camp
Ages 5-15 | Multiple Houston locations
Offered at locations around the Houston area, YMCA Summer Day Camp allows your child to get out and get active. Activities may include sports and outdoor games, creative and performing arts, archery, engineering, and nature exploration. Visit the website here.
Camp Hope
Kindergarten-6th Grade | Cypress
Children ages kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to dive into week-long camps that explore the Bible and its stories through read-alouds, games, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and worship. Camps are adult-mentored and student-led. Visit the website here.
Camp Quillian
Ages 5-12; Teen Camp 13-14 | Westchase
Camp Quillian offers both half and full-day options and boasts a gymnasium, two swimming pools for both lessons and water polo, an indoor climbing wall, game rooms, athletic fields, and a playground that campers can enjoy each day. Programs include indoor and outdoor sports, enrichment classes, arts and crafts, special events, guest speakers, games, VBS, and more. Visit the website here.
The Little Gym Summer Camp
Ages 3-12 | Multiple Houston locations
Kids can enjoy the air-conditioned comforts of The Little Gym's indoor activity center when they enroll in the summer camp programs. Camp days include arts and crafts, games, and more, and each camp session boasts a different theme to cater to different interests. Visit the website here.
Camp Clear Lake
Ages 6-11 | Clear Lake
Each week-long camp session through the Clear Lake Community Association features a unique theme. Daily activities include games, crafts, art, science projects, singing, sports, and swimming. Visit the website here.
San Jacinto College Summer Camps
Ages 5-18 | Multiple Houston locations
At each of the San Jacinto College campuses, campers can choose from a variety of topics to explore during summer camp including STEM, keyboarding, career development, and theater. Depending on the activity chosen, the camp costs vary, with some free camp options available. Visit the website here.
Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids Camps
Ages 3-13 | Multiple Houston locations
With up to 12 different science themes to select from, kids touch on an array of topics through hands-on science activities including rockets, glowing volcanoes, reactions, fossils & minerals, polymers, ice-cream science, forensic science, edible molecules, physics, planets, microbiology and much more. Visit the website here.
MECA Sunburst Arts Summer Program
Ages 5-15 | East End
The Sunburst Summer Arts Program is an 8-week summer arts camp that implements a unique arts and education curriculum. The course addresses summer learning loss with an emphasis in Numeracy, Literacy, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Additionally, the syllabus focuses on the importance of multiculturalism in everyday life. Visit the website here.
Sunny Dayz Camp
Ages 6-12 | Multiple The Woodlands locations
The Woodlands Township provides a full season of fun, field trips, friends, swimming, STEM, and more. Visit the website here.
Pearland Parks and Recreation Camp KIA
Ages 6-10| Pearland
Kids participate in an active, carefree, safe, and supportive summer experience. Camp KIA (Kids In Action) is designed for kids who are seeking a well-rounded camp experience. Each camp session will include one field trip scheduled per week. Visit the website here.
Salvation Army Houston
Ages 7-12| Multiple Locations
The Salvation Army's camp program’s goal is to provide every child we serve the opportunity to have an exceptional and affordable summer learning experience. The camp is not just about fun, but also about helping kids fight summer learning loss and food insecurity, all in a safe, nurturing environment. Visit the website here.