KATY MAGAZINE |JULY 2019 By Angie Waller and Katy Magazine Editors
CAMPS, CAMPS, AND MORE CAMPS! Whether your Katy kiddos love art, science, sports or theater, there is sure to be a terrific summer camp to keep fun and learning alive this summer. See our comprehensive Katy Summer Camp Guide and register today!
ACADEMIC/STEAM
832-474-1013
15950 Park Row Dr.
Kids can learn French and have fun this summer at Lycee International School's summer camps.
Now - August 16
7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Extended care is available until 6:00 pm for an additional fee.)
Camps are divided into ages, Pre-K - Kindergarten, 1st - 3rd grade and 4th grade and up.
The weekly themes and fun activities will include sports, board games, math, STEM activities, play time, music and movement, arts and crafts, theme projects, languages and science!
281-819-6363 615 S. Mason Rd.
Science, Engineering, Robotics and Creative Arts Camps
Ages: 5 - 12
Camps run now through August 5
Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Choose from 10 awesome camp themes held in furnished and equipped labs designed to inspire kids:
· Wizards of Science · Mission to Mars · Fashion Design Camp
· The Artist's Workshop · Superhero & Fairy Tale Challenges · Beginner Robotics
· Welcome to Megopolis · Makers Space · Learn to Play Chess · Funtastik Leaders Squad
21020 Highland Knolls Dr.
281-646-7360
Katy GT Academy's summer camps provide entertaining and educational programs to challenge your child’s mind. Campers will explore a variety of activities including cooking, performance, critical writing, space science and more.
Weekly camps from now to August 9
Monday – Friday (with the exception of holidays)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm (before and after care is available)
Academic Camp
Ages 5 - 10 (divided by age groups into different classes)
Junior Camp
Ages: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Fun Camp
July 1 – 5 and July 22 – 26
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ages 5 and up
Nutty Scientists Fort Bend
6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln.
832-280-7915
Ages: 6 - 10
This STEAM-based camp is all about experimenting and learning the science behind how beauty products are made. Campers try fun hands-on chemistry activities, develop critical thinking skills, and take home some sweet-smelling beauty products every day! They will make soap, natural perfumes, lip balms, bath bombs and more. Summer learning has never been this fragrant and fun!
ACTING/THEATER
Cincoranchacademyofmusic@gmail.com
Camps and performances will be held at World Theater at 1012 S. Mason Rd.
Cinco Ranch Academy of Music offers elite private music instruction in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, musical theatre audition prep, Texas All-State Choir process, and acting. They specialize in assisting your child through their Katy ISD Fine Arts journey by designing the appropriate training and mentorship. Cinco Ranch Academy of Music offers Summer Musical Theatre Camps, concentrating on: developing the individual artist, building confidence within a nurturing environment, and accelerating skill levels.
Summer Theatre Camp
Camps is open enrollment; students must register and audition for roles.
"Heathers," the High School Edition
July 15 – July 26
Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performances: July 26 and 27
Junior Academy – Ages: 10 - 13
Senior Academy – Ages: 14 - 18
281-829-2287
25202 Springwood Lake Dr.
Summer acting camps available for students
July 22 - 26 - Puppet Pandemonium
August 5- 9 - Playhouse-Fantasy Worlds
Ages: 5 - 15
Choose from either half day or full day camps.
Prices range from $150-$250.
1225 W. Grand Pkwy. S.
281-851-4376
"Into the Woods"
Ages: 14+
July 22 - August 8
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performances August 9 at 7:00 pm, August 10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
ART
281-769-2961
25920 Westheimer Pkwy.
Little Brushes Camp*
10:00 am- 2:00 pm
July 15 - 19: How Does Your Garden Grow?
July 22 - 26: Just Keep Swimming!
Ages 6 - 12 (Can Drop off with signed Permission Form, recommended for children who have completed kindergarten.)
Fee: $200 for the week or $50 per day, or $30 for painting only (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Little Brushes offers a fun-filled atmosphere where your young artists can have a blast creating their own masterpieces. The camp will be lead by professional artists who specialize in children's art education. All art supplies, aprons and canvases are provided. Come one day or every day of the week - everyday day a new painting will be featured. Please bring a sack lunch, beverage and snack of choice. Limited to 24 seats.
*Use code PAINTONLY19 to take $20 off the full-day camp.
281-507-3039
5131 S. Fry, 600
Carson's Art School features 5-day-a-week summer art camps.
Half day: $180 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Full day: $350 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Many students return to these art camps to enrich their artwork and make new friends.
BASKETBALL
Camps are held at Tompkins High School
Bobby Sanders Summer Basketball Camps are for boys and girls who love basketball and really want to improve their skills!
Ages: First through Eighth grades
Three available sessions run July 3 through July 18.
Price: $155
Campers are welcome to sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions. However, campers must be picked up at 11:30 am and then are allowed to return for open shooting at 12:40 pm, prior to the afternoon session.
DANCE/Gymnastics
281-398-9226 2501 S. Mason Rd.
Day camps
Ages: Kindergarten through sixth grade
Dance and drill prep camp
Ages: Junior high and high school students
281-347-2000
23333 Taswell Dr.
Sports, gymnastics, crafts, Open Gym, obstacle courses, bounce houses, water slides and much, much more!
Camp Westwood is for students and non-students
Ages: 4 - 13 (with age-specific activities)
Camp dates: July 15 - 19
Mini Camp: $155/$175 August 5 - 9 and August 19 - 23
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
281-215-3442
22570 Franz Rd.
Sports, gymnastics, crafts, Open Gym, obstacle courses, bounce houses, water slides, movies, games, educational experiments and more.
Weekly camps: Now - August 2nd
832-623-4365
2300 South Mason Rd.
July 9, 10, and 11
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: 5 - 18, Beginning through advanced
Summer Dance Intensive
Dancers will take classes in the style of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theatre, and leaps and turns with the talented Pointe of Grace staff and guest teachers!
July 13
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Disney's Aladdin
Students will take a class, learn choreography, and have a Q & A with the cast members of the Broadway tour of Aladdin! Pointe of Grace Dance Studio has the privilege of working with Stage Door Workshops; which gives them premier access to in studio Master Classes with the cast members of Broadway shows while they are on tour at the Hobby Center.
July 16 & 17
9:00 am - 11:30 am (Ages 3 - 5)
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Ages 5 - 8)
Frozen Dance Camp with Anna, Elsa, and the Pointe of Grace staff!
Your dancer will take a tap dance class, learn a tap routine, make crafts, have a snack time, story time, and get a special princess makeover!
July 25
9:00 am - 11:30 am (Ages 3 - 5)
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (age 5 - 8)
A Practically Perfect Tea Party with Mary Poppins and the Pointe of Grace staff!
Your dancer will take a jazz dance class, make crafts, have a snack time, story time, and get a special makeover!
August 6 & 7
9:00 am - 11:30 am (Ages 3 - 5)
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Ages 5 - 8)
Royal Princess Dance Camp with Cinderella, Belle, and the Pointe of Grace staff! Your dancer will take a ballet dance class, learn a ballet routine, make crafts, have a snack time, story time, and get a special princess makeover.
281-237-3100
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
Junior Pacesetter Summer Camp
August 6, 7, & 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (each day)
Ages: Boys and girls, Pre-K through 8th grade
The campers spend the morning with the Pacesetters, get a snack, do a craft and learn a dance that they will perform for their parents at pickup on the last day of the camp.
346-307-7450
25551 Kingsland Blvd.
Summer Dance Camp
July 15 - 19
Bring your kiddos for some dancing, stomping, leaping fun! Spaces are limited.
DAY CAMpS/FIELD TRIPS
281-391-5683
2225 Porter Rd.
Campers play games, create arts and crafts, explore science, swim, and learn to appreciate the outdoors in safe, happy Christian environment.
Five Sessions are offered from now until July 19
Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Ages: Children entering kindergarten through entering 8th grade. Kindergarten campers will be separated from first to eighth grade campers.
Price: $275 per week
Early drop-off and late stay coverage provided for $35 each week or $65 for both weeks.
Camp West facilities include a great sports complex with a double gymnasium, a rock wall, two ball fields, sand volleyball courts and swimming lakes.
281-693-1999
Held at Westland Baptist Church 1407 W. Grand Pkwy.
Campers enjoy a wide variety of outings and hands-on activities where learning and fun never stops at one of Katy's only NAEYC accredited preschools.
Summer programs have flexible days and hours, and camps run all summer long.
Multiple Locations in Katy
Ages: 5 - 12
Kids R Kids offers an 11-week Kaleidoscope 360° summer camp series, where kids explore their hidden talents, passions, and interests. Campers experience art and cooking, engineering, community service, and everything in between!
The full-day program can accommodate working parents and runs all summer long.
Ages:
Pre-K to kindergarten
1st grade to 3rd grade
4th grade & Up
Primrose Schools Multiple Locations in Katy The Summer Adventure Club at Primrose are fun-filled, age-appropriate themed camps for ages two through 12 include new adventurers with fun experiences and exciting activities like building robots, creating digital art, taking on engineering challenges and playing sports. Dates are ongoing all summer long and can accommodate working parents' schedules.
FITNESS
832-222-9140
26440 FM 1093, #A-190
Summer camps encourage kids to be active through various games and activities, and learn and participate in multiple fitness routines and sports. Katy Sports and Fitness aims to be role models for the campers and help each child learn new ways to enjoy being physically active and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
Camps run through August 19
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Extended Day Summer Camp 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Prices range from $139- $199
281-394-1986
22564 Franz Rd.
Week-long day camps offer five mornings of fun in an exciting camp environment! Campers learn new ninja skills, play camp games and have lots of FUN!
Weekly camps run through August 2, Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 6 - 13
Price: $200 per week, $175 for siblings
Camps include instruction in all ninja skills and obstacles like the Warped Wall, Devil Steps, Rock Wall, Ropes, Rings, Hanging Ladder and many more. Campers will end the week by testing their skills in the Ninja Challenge Cup. Every camper will receive a special Ninja camper t-shirt.
FOOTBALL
Katy Youth Football 713-331-1907 This year Katy Youth Football has put together a comprehensive conditioning and tackle football camp to take place over two weeks, with over 16 hours of professional instruction.
Camps are held July 9 - 12 and July 16 - 19
Ages: First through sixth grade
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
832-707-5203
1319 Circle Lake Dr.
Campers will develop skills that include French vocabulary and actions, map building, navigation and geography. Children will also craft explorers’ gear and bake survival goods (e.g. French baguette) to embark on their expedition. Children will work indoor and outdoor in a large private one acre property to solve puzzles and find clues to help them in their expeditions.
Camps run weekly from now until August 9.
Full- day pricing ranges from $295 for non-members and $265 for members
Check their website for pricing on half day costs.
Activities will vary weekly without repeating.
Ages 6 - 16
No knowledge of French is required.
HORSES
713-715-9363
10655 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd.
Paloma Trails offers two-hour camps, half-day camps and full-day camps.
Camps run through August 6
Splash Pony Camp - ages: 18 months - 5 years
Unicorn Riding Splash Camp - ages: 3 - 16
Pony Riding Splash Camp - ages: 3 - 6
Horse/Pony Riding Splash Camp Half-day - ages: 5 - 16
Full-day Riding Splash Camp - ages: 7 - 16
MARTIAL ARTS
832-931-7455
1420 Katy Flewellen Rd.
The Black Dragon summer camps include martial arts, guest speakers, field trips, arts and crafts and more. The staff leads lessons to nurture your child’s development and self-worth, with tons of planned activities and lots of Tae Kwon Do.
Camps run weekly through August 10
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: Kindergarten - fifth grade
Summer camp weekly tuition rates range from $109 - $199, due each Friday for the upcoming week.
832-819-4862
3760 S. Mason Rd.
Each week campers will enjoy games and activities, while developing life-enriching skills of self confidence, respect, self control and friendship. Campers will participate in outdoor sports like soccer, basketball, kickball and much more. Plus they can explore their creative side by trying hip hop dancing, painting, drawing, 3D modeling, exciting science experiments and much more!
Camps run weekly from now - July 20
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (free 7:30 am drop off and free 6:00 pm pick up)
Ages: 5 - 12
713-231-3934
1115 S Mason Rd.
July 1 - 26
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Curriculum will include: anti-bullying concepts, fundamental kickboxing skills, fundamental jiu jitsu skills, physical conditioning, and coordination games and fun.
MUSIC
The Conservatory of Music 23922 Cinco Village Center Blvd.
832-437-4511 3719 N. Fry Rd.
832-321-3382 The Conservatory of Music will be offering guitar and piano camps this summer.
Camp A - designed for the camper with no experience
Ages: 8 - 12
Camp B
Ages: 13 - 15
Monday through Friday, two hours each day
Camp materials and camp t-shirt are included in the price.
281-769-7010
3750 S. Mason Rd.
School of Rock Katy offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. School of Rock offers a variety of music camps during the summer for all levels.
Camp tuition: $400 for the week
RUGBY
Texas Rugby Kids 832-600-8412
Multiple Locations Texas Rugby Kids offers five fun-filled days of non-contact rugby for boys and girls. Coaches instruct the "little ones" about teamwork, physical activity and coordination. For the "older ruggers," instructors help with skill development, off-season training, agility work and game play.
July 16 - 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 14
Weekly camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm throughout June and July.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
281-819-6363 615 S. Mason Rd.
Kids will have fun in all three of the awesome and spacious labs, each dedicated to science, arts, and robotics with lots of inspiration and space to be awesome!
Science, Engineering, Robotics and Creative Arts Camps
Ages: 5 - 12
Camps run through August 5
Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
281-455-6973
5443 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd.
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cotton Sports Ranch weekly camps are packed with all kinds of activities and fun. Concessions will be available for snacks and candy. Includes a camp t-shirt.
2780 FM 1463
281-665-7412
3 different camps and either half-day or full-day camps to choose from:
Game Builder' Club
Build your very own video games from the ground up, using your artwork combined with the power of coding!
July 29 - August 2
Beginning Java Script
Master the basics of JavaScript game development in just one week - a real coding challenge for the true Code Ninja!
July 22 - 26
Minecraft Create
Dream up and design your own Minecraft world! Zombies, purple trees, and flying pigs - oh my! (Requires a Minecraft account)
July 8 - 12
July 22 - 26
SOCCER
Katy Youth Soccer Camp 713-907-4907
Katy Park
24927 Morton Ranch Rd. Katy Youth Soccer Camp programs will cover dribbling, moves, passing, shooting and more. Coaches use a positive approach and are British certified.
Camps run July 8 through August 9
Ages: 6 - 16
Week 1: July 8- 12
Week 2: July 22 - 26
Week 3: August 5 - 9
Pro’s Katy Indoor Soccer 832-704-3038
1005 Airline Dr.
Pro’s Katy Indoor Soccer has great summer camp programs. Campers will learn the sport of soccer with training and scrimmages, and play a game or two of dodgeball, while staying cool in their indoor facility.
Weekly camps run through August 10
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages: 6 -12
Price: $179 per week (check website for discounts)
SPECIAL NEEDS
281-769-1015
21703 Kingsland Blvd., Suite 100
July 24 - 28: Handwriting/Fine Motor Skills Summer Camp
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and will include a 30-minute lunch break (parents are responsible for providing lunch and water to drink).
Price: $375 per week, $50 deposit required to reserve spot
Space is limited, and the camps are already filling up fast!
346-387-6955
1701 East Ave., 1st floor
Specials Needs Summer Camp
July 8 - August 2
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Ages 10-22 (space is limited)
• Indoor/outdoor activities • Weekly field trips • Social skills building • Arts and crafts
Sports, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
5901 N. Fry Rd.
Camps run now - August 1
Bear Creek Baptist Church will host multiple sports camps throughout the summer. Campers can participate in soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, cheer, dodgeball and more.
Email rec@bcstaff.com for dates and pricing.
832-222-9140
26440 FM 1093, #A-190
Katy Sports and Fitness will host multiple camps throughout the summer for all sports. Campers will play various games and activities, learn and participate in multiple fitness routines as well as sports. The instructors aim to be role models for the campers and teach each child new ways to enjoy being physically active and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
Camps run now - August 19
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Extended-day Summer Camp 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Prices range from $139 - $199
24746 Saddlespur Ln.
281-665-1243
Katy Sportz Academy puts the excitement of recess back into camps! Campers will be divided into age groups to play a variety of traditional sports including soccer, basketball and volleyball. They will also participate in fun playground games like dodgeball, kickball and Capture the Flag. Activities will change from week to week.
Monday - Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Morning Camp)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Full-day Camp)
First – Sixth grades
Camp Dates:
Weekly camps running through August 2
Sports Camp Dates:
July 8 - 12 - Dodgeball
July 15 - 19 - Soccer
Momentum Katy Camp 832-437-9091
5410 Katy Mills Pkwy.
Momentum Indoor Climbing will host several age-appropriate camps that focus on daily climbing instruction, games and activities, with a pizza party on Friday. Campers will conquer new heights, and build a foundation of active play centered around climbing.
Camps run now - August 9
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 4 - 16
Prices range from $240 - $320
TENNIS
Katy Tennis Academy 832-434-0205
Camps held at Beckendorff Junior High or Seven Lakes High School Weekly camps cover areas like stroke technique, drills, singles and doubles, match play, serving and more.
Camps usually run through early August.
Beginners, intermediate and advanced players welcome
Ages: 5 - 17
Volleyball
713-624-0250
22558 Franz Rd.
Make this summer one that your child will remember, enroll them in The Volleyball School Camp for weekly fun activities including learning how to play volleyball. This 4-day camp will teach the fundamentals of volleyball using proven techniques for each skill and quickly advancing to game application. Campers will be grouped according to ability and experience.
What are some of your favorite Katy area camps? Email Editor@katymagazine.com