KATY MAGAZINE, KATY TX
April 19, 2024
By Natalie Cook Clark
Updated all summer long!
Hey Katy parents and kids! It's here! Katy Magazine's guide to a fun summer with some of our favorite Katy Area camps, plus many more at the end! Get ready for an endless summer of fun and activities at some of these local camps that have something for everyone. Have a blast trying TV acting, movies, volleyball, art, cheer, animation, steam, science, martial arts, dance, or even Spanish! Katy Magazine has got you covered with options for every kind of Katy kid.
ACTING CAMPS
SPOTLIGHT ACTING ACADEMY
The Villagio Town Center
22764 Westheimer Pkwy, Suite 410, Katy, TX 77450
832-913-6884
Classes grouped by:
Spotlight Acting Academy has super fun, educational classes in Acting for TV/Film and Filmmaking.
ACTING ON CAMERA: Students learn to break down scripts and develop real, genuine characters, and act on camera. They also get plenty of opportunity to practice their skills, audition for roles, and more.
FILMMAKING: Students learn the entire filmmaking process while writing, shooting and editing their very own short film using student actors. Excellent hands-on programs!
Summer camps and classes start June 3rd and run throughout the Summer. Half Day and Full Day options Summer camps and classes start June 3rd and run throughout the Summer. Half Day and Full Day options
ART CAMPS
1627 S. Fry Road Katy, TX 281-720-6540
Full Day, Half Day
Extended Hours are 7:30 am -6 pm
Camps run May 28-August 18
Ages: 5-16 years
Call for pricing
Cordovan Art School is known for their outstanding summer camps and this year's theme is Crazy for Creativity. They offer over 40 themed camps: Live Animals, Video Game Art, Super Heros & Villains, Fantasy Art, Space Art, Pets, Pokemon, Sea Life, Anime, Technology, and more! Experience mixed media, chalk, pencil, pastels, watercolors, acrylic, paper mache, technology, clay, and pottery! Visit their site for camp specials and promotions.
25920 Westheimer Pkwy. Katy TX 77450 281-769-2961
Camps start June 5 and run all summer
Daily and weekly camps
10 am-2 pm
Ages: 6 & up
All levels welcome
$60/day or discounted to $275/week
Pinot's Palette offers fun, affordable kids art camps in June & July Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm. Each day features a super cool painting project in the morning, a break for lunch, then a unique craft project in the afternoon. Fun themes include cute critters, outer space week, sports week, moons and fairies, Harry Potter, and more. All camps are led by professional artists specializing in children's art education. Limited to 30 students.
BASKETBALL CAMPS
The Academy Basketball
Camps held at In the Zone (24726 Saddlespur Ln, Katy, TX 77494)
281-751-6839
Camps Begin May 28th through End of Summer
Boys & Girls - 2nd through 8th Grade
No prior experience required.
Summer camps at The Academy focus on FUNdamentals such as ball handling skills, shooting & passing, and defensive strategies. Kids are encouraged to learn new skills, build a competitive spirit, and make new friends through friendly competitions and games. They offer half-day and full-day sessions and many camp options to meet everyone's schedule and budget.
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COOKING CAMPS
1806 Avenue D, Suite 102, Katy, TX 77493
832-913-3957
June 3-6 - Teen Asian Camp (12-17 years old)
June 17-20 - Teen European Camp (12-17 years old)
July 22-25 - Kids Eurpoean Camp (9-13 years old)
Cooking Camps run Monday through Thursday 9am – 12pm (includes lunch)
Give your junior culinary masters the experience of a lifetime at Flavors on Fire's Summer Camps. These camps are for serious junior chefs who want to take their skills to the next level. Each camp day, students learn unique techniques, flavors, and presentations of signature dishes for a variety of cuisines. Camps are small sized (8 student max), fully hands-on, and include use of stove, grills, pizza oven and all kitchen tools. Medium difficulty level. $349 + tax per camper.
DANCE CAMPS & CLASSES
22760 Westheimer Pkwy ( Villagio Town Center) 77450 Katy TX 281-693-1232
Camps and classes start June 3 and run all summer
Ages 2-18 (Age appropriate groupings)
Connolly Dance Arts offers something for everyone this summer! This year, they are offering Barbie Camp, Princess Camp, and classes like Little Leapers and Darlin' Dancers. They are also offering various classes, workshops and intensives in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Leaps and Turns, Hip Hop, Dudes That Dance, and much more. Connolly Dance Arts is an award-winning dance studio with a longstanding reputation in Katy for training top dancers in the community Beginners to advanced welcome!
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
22570 Franz Rd. Katy TX 77493 281-215-3442
Camps run June 5 - August 4
Ages: 3-11
Katy Gymnastics and Sports Performance is hosting half days camps all summer long for $159/wk. Kids stay active and cool in KGSP’s extra large facility with four types of camps to choose from and some water play and summer fun experiences too.
Sports Camps
Combines soccer, basketball, football, strength training, conditioning, speed and agility
Gymnastics Camps
Tumbling, beam, bars, trampoline, strength & more
Cheer Camps
Jumps chants, cheer stunts tumbling crafts, pep rally & more
Day Camps
Group games, obstacle courses, water fun, trampoline & more
MARTIAL ARTS CAMPS
26440 Farm to Market 1093, Richmond, TX 77406 832-913-9982
Camps run June 3-August 7
Ages: 7-11
$175/week
Next Level Jiu Jitsu is an award-winning studio where students have fun while learning self-defense, self-discipline, strength, confidence, integrity, and fitness! They offer safe, outstanding age-appropriate camps for ages 5 & up. Owner Ted Stickel holds a 5th degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and promotes a positive, family atmosphere where students advance at their own level.
MOVIES & MEDIA CAMPS
5501 3rd St. Katy TX 77493
Camps start in June
2-5 day courses
8:30 am – 3: 30 pm
Ages: 6-13
Camps start at $159
The fastest growing creative-tech camp in Texas is based in Katy, and is back for 2024! Students ages 6-13 learn how to create Movies with Special Effects, Green Screen Effects, Claymation, Lego Animation, Sound Effects and more! Students will come home each day with a new film, video or animation that they created, learning from industry level instructors and utilizing new and emerging video technologies. At the end of the week, a Mock Oscars event. Each camper gets a free T-shirt & Goody Bag.
RECREATIONAL FULL DAY CAMPS
Camps run all summer
K-5th grade
Full Day Weekly Camps with Extended Hours
Contact school for pricing
Several Katy locations.
Primrose Schools' Summer Adventure Club has fun, hands-on themed weeks such as Mystery Island, Junior Robotics, Science of Cooking, On the Ball, Medieval Times, Art Smarts, Blast Off and more. These themed weekly adventures allow school age kids to learn about engineering, experiences, art, and discover the fun in playing while learning. Primrose was proud to be named one of the Top 10 Preschools in Katy.
West Cinco Ranch
26900 Cinco Ranch Blvd. 281-347-1212
WoodCreek Rerserve
1249 FM 1463 281-371-0099
Cinco Ranch
1540 Peek Rd. 281-693-7711
Kelliwood
2401 Westgreen Blvd. 281-828-1600
North Mason Creek
21480 Park Row Blvd. 281-492-7400
27107 Fulshear Bend Dr. Fulshear, TX
336-527-0800
Camp WOW runs all summer long
Ages 5-12
Full Day, Part Day Weekly Camps with Extended Hours
Children of America’s Camp WOW offers Park Field Trips, Summer Science Fair, Water Play, plus fun themed weeks all summer long like Sports Extravaganza Week, STEM Week, Cooking Week, and more. COA’s summer camp program provides fun-filled adventures where kids can have fun, make friends and stimulate their minds in a safe, nurturing environment. Ask about their early bird Summer Camp rate!
SPANISH CAMPS
2944 S Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
832-430-3936
M-F: 7:30 am -6:00 pm
Ages 3-8, full and part-time options
Spanish Schoolhouse Katy offers summer fun and language learning with exciting themes like Seaside Adventures, Summer Games 2024, Boots and Bandanas, and It’s Fiesta Time! Each camp is a unique interactive way to explore the Spanish language and Latin culture.
Campers will enjoy hands-on activities like science, music, dancing, cooking, and even competitions! They will learn fun facts, dig into themed art projects, and get to experience an adventure without leaving town. Programs are designed to encourage curiosity while introducing a second language to set them up for success early on Enrollment for 2024 Summer Camps is now open and limited.
STEAM CAMPS
Two locations:
Church of the Holy Apostles - COTHA 1225 W Grand Pkwy S, Katy, TX 77494
Katy First United Methodist Church - 5601 5th St, Katy, TX, 77493
346-667-6564
Camps run all summer long
Ages: Pre-K through 7th grade
(Half-day camps for ages 4-5)
Extended hours if needed
Claim your Early Bird discounts
Club Scikidz has outstanding weekly Steam Summer Camp offers featuring 31 different themes including Astronomy, Meteorology, Sea Adventures, Climate Change, Veterinary Medicine, Robotics, Marvel Stop Motion Animation, Rocketry, American Doll, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), Pokemon Professors, Medicine and Surgery to name a few. Each day campers start off the day with a spectacular science demonstration and then rotate through four classes which incorporate science, technology, art, and an exciting outdoor component. Pre-camp and post camp hours are also available.
Outstanding Gaming Camps Too! Club SciKidz is your gaming headquarters with three different Minecraft Camps, ROBLOX, and Video Game Factory. It also offers best coding and programming camps such as Kibo, Ozobot, Sphero and of course LEGO Robotics.
Funtastik Labs
615 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 281-819-6363
Ages 5-11
Morning, afternoon and full day options
Camps run May 28-August 9
Kids love Funtastik Labs awesome themed Steam Camps for ages 5-11 with all materials provided. Kids can choose from 11 week long themes like Robotics, Crazy Chemistry, Slime Wars, Candyland Artisans and more. Activities are hands-on and instructor led. Choose from morning camp, afternoon camp, full day camp. Facility has 4000 sf of kid friendly spaces where kids use beakers, graduated cylinders, easels, robotics kits, & more. (All materials and equipment is provided.)
VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
TEXAS FLAMES VOLLEYBALL
Texas Flames Volleyball
New Facility! 17711 Clay Rd.
713-825-0820
Camps start June 4 & run 10 weeks
2- hour sessions of high quality volleyball training
Club Prep (Ages 4th to 6th grade)
Jr. High Prep (Ages 7th to 8th grade)
Beginners Academy (Ages K - 4th grade)
Includes Practice Shirt
Texas Flames offers high quality volleyball training with low player to coach ratios and highly seasoned Volleyball coaches. Players will focus on learning all the volleyball skills and techniques needed to become well-rounded volleyball players. They offer Club Prep programs for girls entering 4th to 6th grade, Jr. High Prep for girls entering 7th to 8th grade and an excellent Beginners’ Academy program for girls entering Kindergarten to 4th grade. Texas Flames Volleyball welcomes beginners & up. Register early to make easy installment payments!
MORE AWESOME KATY SUMMER CAMPS!
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Camps for boys & girls through 8th grade. Kids learn ball handling skills, shooting & passing, and defensive strategies. Campers are encouraged to learn new skills, build a competitive spirit, and make new friends through friendly competitions and games. They offer half-day and full-day sessions to fit everyone's schedule and budget. Beginners welcome
Adrenaline Athletics
Fun, full-day, themed weekly camps for age 6-12, including Disney, Sports, Carnival and more. Mostly indoors
Fun hands-on camps for kids ages 2-6. Camps start in June and run from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Cinco Ranch Baseball Camp
The Cinco Ranch High School Baseball team will host a Summer Baseball Camp for 1st graders through incoming 8th graders. The camp will be June 3-6th at the Cinco Ranch Baseball field 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. The camp is $150. For more information and to register, email cincobaseballcamp22@gmail.com
COA's Camp WOW offers Park Field Trips, Summer Science Fair, Water Play, plus fun themed weeks all summer long like Sports Extravaganza Week, STEM Week, Cooking Week, and more. COA’s summer camps provide fun-filled adventures where kids have fun, make friends and stimulate their minds in a safe environment. Full Day, Part Day Weekly Camps with Extended Hours. Ages 5-12.
Club Scikidz has outstanding weekly Steam Summer Camp offers featuring 31 different themes including Astronomy, Meteorology, Sea Adventures, Veterinary Medicine, Robotics, Marvel Stop Motion Animation, Rocketry, Wizarding World, Pokemon Professors, Medicine and Surgery, etc. . Each day campers start off the day with a spectacular science demonstration and then rotate through four classes which incorporate science, technology, art, and an exciting outdoor component. Pre-and post camp hours too.
Campers become game builders and learn computer science while unlocking their understanding of digital modeling processes and much more. Full and half day camps are offered for ages 7-14.
Offering Barbie Camp, Princess Camp, and classes like Little Leapers and Darlin' Dancers, as well as various classes, workshops and intensives in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Leaps and Turns, Hip Hop, and more. Connolly Dance Arts is an award-winning dance studio with a longstanding reputation in Katy for training top dancers in the community Beginners to advanced welcome!
Learn from many different art themed camps in full and half days camps happening all summer long! Fun themes range from fantasy, super heroes, space, and more as students learn to work in varying techniques.
Ages 6-13 learn to create movies with special effects, green screen effects, claymation and Lego Animation, Sound Effects and more! Students will come home each day with a new film, video or animation that they created, learning from industry level instructors and utilizing new and emerging video technologies. Campers get T-shirt & Goody Bag. Choose 2-5 day sessions.
Outstanding cooking camps are for serious junior chefs, ages 9-17 who’d like to take their cooking to the next level. Learn unique techniques, flavors and presentations of signature dishes for a variety of cuisines. Camps are small size (8 student max), fully hands-on (including use of stove, grills, pizza oven and all kitchen tools) and at a medium difficulty level. $349 + tax per camper. Camps run Monday through Thursday 9 am -12 pm.
Themed Steam Camps for ages 5-11 with all materials provided. Kids can choose from 11 week long themes like Robotics, Crazy Chemistry, Slime Wars, Candyland Artisans and more. Activities are hands-on and instructor led. Choose from morning camp, afternoon camp, full day camp. Facility has 4000 sf of kid friendly spaces where kids use beakers, graduated cylinders, easels, robotics kits, & more. (All materials and equipment is provided.) Morning, half day, and full day options.
Enjoy fun camps multiple weeks throughout the summer at Katy Mills. Camps are offered for girls 2nd grade- 5th grade.
Camps for ages 3-11 start June 5 and run half days 9:30-12:00. Four camps to choose from. Sports Camp, Gymnastics Camp, Cheer Camp, or Daycamp.
Enjoy a variety of summer camps. Choose to focus on baseball or fitness to let your athlete be introduced to a variety of sports and fitness routines.
Children 4-9 years old can participate in a 5-day 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. summer camp program that focuses on Steam education and growing independent minds.
Next Level Jiu Jitsu is an award-winning studio where students have fun while learning self-defense, self-discipline, strength, confidence, integrity, and fitness! They offer safe, outstanding age-appropriate camps for ages 5 & up. Owner Ted Stickel holds a 5th degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and promotes a positive, family atmosphere where students advance at their own level.
Students age 6-16 can enjoy half or full day summer camp programs. Learn to ride and take care of horses. All levels are welcome.
Pinot's Palette offers fun, affordable kids art camps in June & July Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm. Each day features a super cool painting project in the morning, a break for lunch, then a unique craft project in the afternoon. Fun themes include cute critters, outer space week, sports week, moons and fairies, Harry Potter, and more. All camps are led by professional artists specializing in children's art education. Limited to 30 students.
Primrose Schools' Summer Adventure Club is a Katy favorite for ages K-5th grade. They offer fun, hands-on themed weeks such as Mystery Island, Junior Robotics, Science of Cooking, Art Smarts, Blast Off and many STEM topics. Ages K-5th grade; Primrose is ideal for working parents offering full day weekly camps with extended hours. Primrose was proud to be named one of the Top 10 Preschools in Katy.
Learn drills, techniques, and more to grow your soccer skills.
Practice your gymnastics and dance skills in half bay or full day camps. Add lunch for $30 a week.
Learn robotics and coding through a fun and interactive camp!
Young musicians can enjoy a variety of music camps and workshops perfect for any skill level who want to write music, play guitar, bass, drums, and more
Offering summer fun and language learning for ages 3-8 with exciting themes like Seaside Adventures, Summer Games 2024, Boots and Bandanas, and It’s Fiesta Time! Each camp is a unique interactive way to explore the Spanish language and Latin culture. Plus, hands-on activities like science, music, dancing, cooking, and even competitions! Programs are designed to encourage curiosity while introducing a second language.
Immerse your child in the Spanish language as they have fun at camp!
Spotlight Acting Academy at the Villagio Town Center in Katy offers fun and educational classes for ages 8-18 in Acting for TV/Film and Filmmaking. In their Acting Classes, students learn to break down scripts and develop real, genuine characters and much more. Camps and classes start June 3rd and run through the summer with half day and full day options.
Texas Flames offers high quality volleyball training with low player to coach ratios and highly seasoned Volleyball coaches for beginners to advanced, ages K-8th grade. Programs include Club Prep, Junior High Prep, and Beginners Academy. Players will focus on learning all the volleyball skills and techniques needed to become well-rounded volleyball players. Practice shirt included.
Enjoy games, projects, outings, plus the life enriching skills of self-confidence, respect, and self-control. Summer camps engage kids in martial arts, sports, tumbling, arts and crafts, and more!
Mini Camps for ages 4-13 held at various weeks starting in June. Sports, gymnastics, crafts, open gym, obstacle coursre and more.
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