With summer around the corner, there are several camps set to take place in and around Bellaire, Meyerland and West University Place areas. Check them out below.
This list is not comprehensive.
Bellaire
Camp Paseo
Camp Paseo is a day camp tailored to children ages 5-12 that provides a safe, fun and structured program.
Type: day camp with activities
Ages: 5-12
Dates: May 26-Aug. 7
Cost: $255-$286 (per regular session)
Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp
The science- and nature- themed camp will feature hands-on activities, games and art projects.
Type: academic / day
Ages: 5-10
Dates: June 1-July 17
Cost: $350-$400 per week
IDEA Lab Kids
A STEAM-powered camp with activities that range from cooking school, robotics and 3D printing to art studio, coding and engineering.
Type: academic / day
Ages: 3-12
Dates: June 8-Aug. 7
Cost: $385-$435 per week
Language Kids World
The immersion camp helps children learn international languages, such as Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese and ASL, through activities, games and cultural surprises.
Type: academic / day
Ages: 3-10
Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 (Bellaire camp) June 22-Aug. 7 (Museum District camp)
Cost: $195-$385 per week
4417 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire; 4600 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire; 5501 Beechnut St., Houston; 4949 Caroline St., Houstonwww.languagekids.com/camps
At Language Kids World summer camp, children can learn Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French and English language and culture. (Courtesy Language Kids World via Facebook)Main Street Theater
Main Street Theater camp offers children a collaborative theater experience with a variety of activities such as creating plays, performing on stage and playing theater games.
Type: art / day
Ages: 6-12
Dates: July 6-July 31 (Bellaire camps); June 8-Aug. 7 (Rice Village camps)
Cost: $350 per week (Bellaire camps); $350 per week or $550 per two weeks (Rice Village camps)
Elite University Summer Camps
Elite University Summer Camps specializes in providing nature, sports, culinary and STEM activities for children.
Type: academic / art / day / sports
Ages: 3-13
Dates: June 8-Aug. 7
Cost: $250-$400 per week
Houston
Building Brains
Building Brains uses LEGO and K’NEX educational kits to build math and science skills.
Type: academic / day
Ages: 3-12
Dates: May 26-Aug. 7
Cost: $280-$480 per week
Crossing Borders
Crossing Borders is designed to help children of all ages develop their language skills in a fun environment.
Type: academic / day
Ages: 3-10
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $395-$420 a week
At Crossing Borders, children can learn language immersion and cultural exploration. (Courtesy Crossing Borders via Facebook)
J Camps
J Camps is a full-day camp experience for kids of all ages, offering traditional camp settings and specialties like art.
Type: art / day / sports
Grades: preschool to 9th
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: $435-$500 per week (members), $521-$770 per week (non-members), Note: Prices vary for multi-week sessions and specialty camps.
Camp Zoofari
An immersive camp at the Houston Zoo that provides campers a chance to connect with the animals and learn about wildlife conservation.
Type: academic / day
Ages: 6-12
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7
Cost: Starts at $410-$1,200 per week
Kidventure: Camp West U
This camp is designed to help children grow more independent and foster social skills.
Type: academic / art / day / sports
Grades: entering grades 1-5
Dates: June 8-Aug. 7
Cost: $360-$390 per week
Discovery Camp-Weekley Family YMCA
YMCA Discover Camp offers campers hands-on STEM activities, outdoor adventures, creative arts and sports.
Type: academic / art / day / sports
Ages: 5-11
Dates: June 8-July 31, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $200 per week, $45 registration fee