Area Summer Camp Guide



Time to get those kids registered for a Summer Camp! With a lot of help from MOPS San Marcos, together we came up with a list of Summer Camps going on around the area:

SAN MARCOS:

Texas State Athletic Camps:
Texas State athletics hosts summer camps in basketball, football, softball, soccer, Strutters/dance and volleyball. Click here for more information and to register.

Fitness University Summer Camp: Texas State University
A week-long, fitnessed based health camp that teaches children about healthy life habits.
Ages 6-12
Session 1: June 18-22
Session 2: July 23-27
Click here for registration and contact info.

SMHS Junior Cheer Camp:
Monday June 4th-8th 2012
8a-12p (SMHS Cheer/Dance Studio)
Friday-Performance at 12pm
Ages 5-12 boys and girls (entering K-7th in the Fall)
Early registration is $45 per child forward to Christy Bergen-SMHS Booster
Club Treasurer 1010 Billy Bluff Trail. San Marcos TX 78666
$50 per child day of starting at 7:30am

2012 Diamond Line Jr. Dance Camp
June 11-14
8a-Noon at SMHS Dance Studio
Ages 5-11
Cost is $50 and includes 4 days of activities, dance instruction and snacks.
Registration forms are available here.
Registration begins at 7:30am on the first day of camp at the SMHS Dance Studio
Come see your dance at the SHOW OFFS at 11:30am on the last day of camp
Summer campers will be invited back for practice in the Fall to perform at an SMHS Football game on Little Rattler Night.
For more info please call 512-393-6307

Quail Creek Multi-Sports Summer Camp
Campers will enjoy four days of instructed golf and tennis, along with supervised swimming plus a number of other activities. July 31-Aug 3, Click here for more information.

San Marcos Total Wellness Program
A comprehensive wellness program that offers a variety of programs and services designed to meet the health, weight loss, fitness, and/orathletic goals of children. For more info, click here.

Pinnacle Cheer
Pinnacle offers intense but fun tumble camps, every summer. Tumble camps involve eight hours of tumbling-intensive drills, excercises and games. Registration for summer camps begins in April and will continue throughout the summer.

2012 Summer Camp Dates:
June 18 — 20
June 25 - 27
July 23 - 25
August 6 - 8
Must be 8 or older
8:00AM-4:00PM Cost: $85/week

Athletes should bring drinks, snacks and a sack lunch.
Call (512)782-8240 or (210)543-9900 x118 for more information.

Texas State Swim Lessons:
Texas State has several June and July sessions to fit your schedule. Click here to view the calendar and get more information.

CFPO-PAL San Marcos Football & Cheer Camp
Date: July 17-19
Time: 6-8pm
Place: Peyton Fields in San Marcos
Camp Fee: $20 for Football & Cheerleaders
Ages: 6-12

Nature Center Outdoor Kids Camp
Outdoor Kids Camp pairs environmental education with recreation activities and lots of fun! Activities will be at the Nature Center, the Rio Vista Pool, Playscape and city parks. For Ages 4-6 (half day), 5-8 (full day), & 9-12 (full day). You must register to attend this program. Please register on line or at the Parks and Recreation Office and be ready to show your child's birth certificate when you register. Your child will need to bring his or her own lunch every day. Children should be dressed for going outdoors. Please apply sunscreen in the morning and send a refillable water bottle if desired. Full day campers will need to bring a swimsuit and towel as we will be visiting Rio Vista Pool in the afternoons. Label all items with your child's name and refrain from sending additional items.

Ages 9-12: July 9-13 8a-5p
Ages 4-6: July 16-20 8a-1p
Ages 5-8: July 23-27 8a-1p
For registration information click here.


Art Camp:
Experience art in its many forms! Papier-mache, painting, printmaking, and more! Have fun and be creative!
For children 7-11
Classes led by experienced art teachers: Joan Nagel, Jessica Botello, Amy Hall

See contact info below for more information about session dates
9am-12pm
Classes held at the First Presbyterian Church
410 W. Hutchison St., San Marcos

Enrollment is limited, register early!
$120 per session;
$50 deposit will hold your child's place
Contact Joan Nagel at 512-392-6636, 512-665-6636 or email joannagel@yahoo.com

Mad Science Summer Camp
Mad Science is offering 2 of its week-long summer camps at DeZevala Elementary in San Marcos this summer.

Camp No. 8- Spy Academy:
ages 6-12
June 18-22
9a-3p
Become a Mad Science secret spy and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection, forensics and classified information. Go undercover and decode messages from other agents usuing your top secret clearance. Join the Mad Science Bureau of Investigation and sniff out forgeries and counterfeits.

Camp No. 2- Moving with Science
ages 6-12
July 23-27
9a-3p
Discover how things move with science. Take apart pellets to see what an owl cannot digest! View the world through a camera obscura. Join a team of camper engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes and pyramids. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, and simple machines. Make your own sidewalk chalk, crystal gardens and chromatography-dyed T-shirt!
For more info visit the Mad Science website.

Summer Enrichment Program
For children entering 1st-3rd grade, June 11-July 20, 7:30a-6pm at the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos. There will be swimming, field trips, sports, crafts, and much more! For more info click here.

Play and Inquiry Summer Workshop:
Ages 3-10
Registration has begun for the Early Childhood Play and Inquiry Workshop, an annual enrichment camp for children ages 3-10 years. Offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University and under the direction of Dr. Dianne Pape, Dr. Tim Kinard and Teresa Zapp, the camp will be held at Hernandez Elementary School. As always, this program promises to be a wonderful time for all, as the university's education students guide children's activities in art, music, woodworking, science, language arts, sand and water, and much more!

The children's schedule will be Monday-Thursday mornings, from 8:30-11:30 beginning Monday, June 11th and ending on Thursday, June 28th. The fee for this year's Summer Program is as follows:

Tuition for 1 child in the family $90.00
Tuition for 2 children in the family $165.00
Tuition for 3 children in the family $240.00


Those interested in registering children should contact Diane Osborne at: do11@txstate.edu or 512-245-3680.2012.

2012 Autism Summer Camp
The clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support (CARES) Autism Summer Camp provides children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) access to quality summer camp experiences, ensuring their safety and enjoyment while being sensitive to each child's unique abilities. Trained camp counselors will incorporate therapeutic and educational goals into recreational activities and provide supportive and nurturing interactions and instruction. Each session runs Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with weekly sessions beginning on July 9th and the last weekly session beginning on July 30th. The summer camps are for children ages 5 to 11 years old and will be held at Crockett Elementary School.
FOR REGISTRATION, QUESTIONS, GIFTS AND/OR DONATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Ting Liu, PhD, Director
Department of Health and Human Performance
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX 78666 512.245.8259
tingliu@txstate.edu

Kids Kollege: Texas State University:
Kid's Kollege is a project of the Texas State University School of Art & Design-it is open to children between the ages of 6 and 12 years of age. Children will be participating in a variety of  exciting activities such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, photo related projects and much more! Click here for contact information and dates.

Debate: Senior High
The Debate Camp is a two week camp for senior high school students. Students will live on campus at Texas State University-San Marcos. Please call the Debate Office at (512) 245-2331 for more information. Click here for a brochure and registration form.

2012 Play and Inquiry Summer Workshop: Ages 3-10
Registration has begun for the Early Childhood Play and Inquiry Workshop, an annual enrichment camp for children ages 3-10 years. Offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University and under the direction of Dr. Dianne Pape, Dr. Tim Kinard and Teresa Zapp, the camp will be held at Hernandez Elementary School again this year. As always, this program promises to be a wonderful time for all, as the university's education students guide children's activities in art, music, woodworking, science, language arts, sand and water, and much more!

The children's schedule will be Monday-Thursday mornings, from 8:30-11:30 beginning Monday, June 11th and ending on Thursday, June 28th. The fee for this year's Summer Program is as follows:

Tuition for 1 child in the family $90.00

Tuition for 2 children in the family $165.00

Tuition for 3 children in the family $240.00

Those interested in registering children should contact Diane Osborne at: do11@txstate.edu or 512-245-3680.

Young Writers' Camp
For students ages 6-18, day camps meet in July at Texas State University-San Marcos or at the Round Rock campus. Camps at the San Marcos campus will be held July 2-13, 2012; ages 6-10, elementary, meet in the mornings; while ages 11-13, middle school, and 14-18, high school, meet in the afternoons. For more information about the various camps, please contact Diane Osborne at 512-245-3680 or e-mail:
do11@txstate.edu.

Theatre Camps
Fourth Annual Children's Summer Theatre Camp will take place August 13-24, 2012 this year. Camp is for students ages 6-15. Older students will be in a separate group. Each group will prepare a full musical that will be performed on the last day of camp. Students spend their days working on singing, dancing and acting as they prepare their hour long production. Camp takes place from 9-3 M-F, students are provided one snack and drink during the day but they need to bring a sack lunch. Early and late care will be made available for a small additional fee. Summer theatre camp is a wonderful experience for all involved and a great way for students to make new friends, improve their self esteem and so much more, all while learning all the great fun things about theatre. Cost $295 for registrants prior to July 15th, $315 after July 15th. Price includes costume, final day pizza, and DVD copy of the show. Limited scholarships will be available. Camp is directed by Tracy Goodwin, Master's Degree in Child Drama, member of the Theatre Department adjunct teaching staff.

LEGO Engineering Camps: San Marcos, New Braunfels, Wimberley
Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals. Click hereClick here
Click Click here for dates in San Marcos and Wimberley. Click here for dates in New Braunfels.

Young Songwriter's Camp
June 18-23
9a-12p
Cheatam Street Warehouse
Sponsored by Central Texas Writing Project and Cheatam Street Foundation
Call 512-353-3777 to register.

J&R Gymnastics Summer Camps: San Marcos and New Braunfels
J&R will be having several camps that your child will love. Click here to view the camps and registration info.

BUDA/KYLE

Olympic Hills Gymnastics
Open to members and non-members ages 5 -12. Offered Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 6 pm all summer long! Enroll for a week, a day or even a half-day! Campers will enjoy gymnastics, field trips, swimming (at the Buda gym), arts/crafts, weekly themes, games and more! Cost is only $190 per week and INCLUDES field trips (siblings are only $165). Daily rate is $40 (plus field trip if applicable), while a half-day is $25.  Click here for registration info.

NEW BRAUNFELS
Preschool Sports Camps

Little Athletes-Variety
Ages: 3-5
$25
June 4-25, July 9-30, August 6-27: Mon., 6:15-7:15pm
At the Landa Rec Center
Young athletes will be introduced to 4 different sports: T-ball, basketball, tumbling and soccer. Develop skills and play games!

Little Athletes-Preschool
Ages: 3-5
FREE
June 4-8, June 25-29, July 16-20, August 6-10: Mon-Fri 1-3pm
At the Westside Community Center
Young athletes will be introduced to 4 different sports: T-ball, basketball, tumbling and soccer.

Tennis for Tots
Constant activity, colorful teaching aides, exercises and fun games helps keeps children stimulated and focused during the introduction to the game of tennis. Class taught by local tennis coach Andrew Goudge.
Ages: 3-5
$35
Saturdays 10-10:45am, June 9-30, July 7-28, August 4-25
Location: Prince Solms Tennis Courts

Little Athletes-T-ball
This class will enhance and develop basic catching, throwing, hitting and base running skills and expand the knowledge of the game.
Ages: 3-5
$25
Saturdays 9-9:45am, June 9-30, July 7-28, August 5-28
Landa Rec Center

Little Athletes- Basketball
Class will focus on the most basic fundamentals of basketball.
Ages: 3-5
$25
Saturdays 10-10:45am, June 9-30, July 7-28, August 4-25
Landa Rec Center

Little Athletes-Soccer
Class will focus on the basic soccer skills.
Ages 3-5
$25
Saturdays 10-10:45am, June 9-30, July 7-28, August 4-25
Landa Rec Center

*Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 830-221-4370 for registration info or click here.

Summer Youth Sports Camp

Sports Unlimited Camp
Participants will enjoy a wide variety of sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, Tennis, and Gymnastics
Ages: 5-12
$60
Mon-Fri 9am-Noon
July 4-8, July 9-13, July 23-27
Fredericksburg Fields

Hoop it Up Basketball Camp
Ages: 5-12
FREE
Mon-Fri 1-4pm
June 11-15, July 9-13
Westside Community Center

Homerun Hitters Baseball Camp
Ages: 5-12
$60
Mon-Fri 9a-Noon
June 18-22, July 9-13, July 30-Aug 3
Frederickburg Fields

Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball Camp
Ages: 5-12
$60
Mon-Fri 9a-Noon
June 11-15
Landa Park Sand Volleyball Courts

1 & 10 Football Camp
Ages: 5-12
$60
Mon-Fri 9a-Noon
July 30-Aug 3, Aug 13-17
HEB Soccer Complex

Youth Cheer Camp
Ages 5-14
$20
Mon-Wed, 6:30-8:30p
June 4-6
NBHS Practice Field

*Contact the New Braunfels Park and Recreation Department at 830-221-4370 or click here for more information*

Comal CISD Camps
Click here  for registration information for Art Camps, LEGO, Magic Camps, Cheer Camps and more!
Need to get your little one into swimming lessons? Check these out!

New Braunfels YMCA Day Camps
There are several opportunities for the entire family this summer at the YMCA in New Braunfels! Athletic camps, swim lessons, social events and much more! For a complete schedule and more information click here.

Texas Ski Ranch
Action Sports & More - Camp TSR offers a fun, encouraging atmosphere for kids to pursue action sports in a safe, supportive environment. Beginners to advanced riders ages 5 - 17 will have a blast sampling skate park and water sport activities with TSR’s customized camp sessions. Based on your child’s aspirations (skating, skiing, wakeboarding and more!), sessions and teams will be assigned to accommodate wake and skate interests. Kids will learn the techniques to take new skills home to play and pursue as well as make lasting memories with new friends. Our experienced counselors and professional athletes provide a fun and motivating environment for campers to sharpen their physical and mental skills - while having a great time doing it! Our camps are open to riders of all skill levels. Absolutely no experience required, just interest in the sport! Click here for more details.
Spring Loaded Trampoline Park at TSR will also be holding camps. Call 830.237.7039 for more information.

John Newcombe Country Club Day Camps
Located in the beautiful Hill Country of New Braunfels, Texas, at the BRAND NEW John Newcombe Country Club, we will offer 10 weekly day camp sessions during the 2012 summer camp season. Family is paramount to our founder, partner, and namesake, tennis legend John Newcombe, and families know how important an active and rewarding summer should be for their kids. That's why the John Newcombe Country Club has partnered with Club Operator, Cliff Drysdale Tennis. Cliff Drysdale Tennis founded by tennis industry legend and ESPN commentator Cliff Drysdale, is the leading tennis club and sports camp management company in the US. Click here for information on the camps available.

T Bar M Camps
T Bar M has several options for the entire family this summer. Click here to check out the camps available.

Deer Creek Adventure Camp
For ages 7-16, for camp schedule check out their website.

Summer Explorer's Camp
Ages 12-14, July 16th-20th & 23rd-27th. Check out the camp flyer here.

McKenna Children's Museum
From learning how to be a superhero to learning how to be a magician, McKenna Children's Museum has several amazing day camps planned this summer. Check them out here.

New Braunfels CFPO Football & Cheer Camp
June 4th-6th
6:30p-8:30p
Ages 5-14yrs
Register at the Parks and Recreation Office or here online.
Registration fee is $85 or $100 after June 1st. Cheerleading and flag football registration is $50.

WIMBERLEY

Shakespearience: A Shakespeare Day Camp for Kids
Ages: 5 to 11
Dates: June 4-15, 2012
Days/Times: Mondays-Fridays, 9:00-3:00 p.m. (two weeks)
Why: Making Shakespeare accessible and fun for children
How: Campers will be working and playing with familiar stories (often Disney) that are actually based on the plays of William Shakespeare, creating their own versions of the stories, all the time becoming more familiar with Shakespeare. They will be writing their own scripts, creating basic costuming and set elements, and performing for friends and family at the end of camp. Campers will also be learning about Elizabethan life, including dance, etiquette, sword fighting (with foam swords), and more.

Snacks: Nutritious snacks will be provided daily. Campers will need to bring sack lunches.
Tuition and Fees: $300.00
Contact: Call the EmilyAnn Theatre at 512-847-6969

Rocky River Ranch
No boys allowed! Several camps for young girls ages 7-14. Click here to find out more.
2012 Youth Football and Cheerleading
Register your little one for football or cheerleading today! Click here for online registration and info about the program.
John Knox Ranch Day Camps
John Knox Ranch offers 6 sessions of day camp for campers ages 4 - 11. Closely supervised day campers take advantage of the unique facilities and activities at the ranch. They do arts and crafts, swim in the pool, sing, play games, go on hikes, canoe, and learn about God's love. For more info visit their website here.

LEGO Engineering Camp
Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals. Click here for dates and info for Wimberley. Click hereClick here

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