Summer Film Camp
hosted by Austin Film Festival
Returning for its 7th year, the Austin Film Festival's Young Filmmakers Program presents Summer Film Camp! Ages 9-17 can experience a variety of filmmaking and screenwriting workshops - led by accomplished filmmakers and writers! This camps takes place June 15-August 7, 2009 at McCallum High School.

Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Camp
hosted by Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc.
Summer workshops are led by Austin's best writers: award-winning poets, novelists, playwrights, and essayists. Students write poetry and prose, and learn to revise and edit their work for publication. The camp culminates in the publication of a beautiful, library-quality anthology and two public readings, the second followed by a book signing with campers.

Camp Wired
hosted by Camp Wired
Camp Wired was voted the Number 1 place to learn computers by Austin Family Magazine! Some of our classes are RPG , Toon-a-mation, Digital Art, Hollywood Beats, Digital Beats, Game Craze Web Programmers, Jr. Photographers, RPGjr, Girls Got Game, Jr. Animators, Comical Adventures. It's camp for your Brain!

Creative Writing Summer
hosted by Jim Fabris, Writing Coach
The workshops will spark young writer's imaginations with group activities, individual writing time, and sharing time.

Digital Media Academy "The Summer Computer Camp for Teens"
hosted by Digital Media Academy
DMA is ideal for teens wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of highly-accomplished professionals. Held on-campus at UT Austin. Courses include 3D Game Creation with 3ds Max, Digital Filmmaking, and Game Modding & more.

Digital Media Adventures "The Summer Computer Camp for Kids"< br /> hosted by Digital Media Academy
DMA is ideal for kids wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment i ndustry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of highly-accomplished professionals. Courses include Game Creation, Robotics, Filmmaking, and Web Design with Flash.

Girlstart Summer Camps
hosted by Girlstart
Week-long summer day camps in math, science, and technology just for girls in the 4th-8th grades, and NOW 9th graders too! This summer campers will scrub in at Girlstart's own ER, broadcast breaking news, unmask the mysteries of science and more!

iD Tech Camps: Hands-On Tech Fun!
hosted by internalDrive
Check out America's #1 Tech Camps! Ages 7-17 create video games, websites with Flash, robots, movies, 3D animation, C++/Java programs & more. Over 50 prestigious universities in 23 states and Spain, including UT Austin, Southern Methodist University, UT San Antonio, U of Houston, Stanford University and UCLA. Also, several special Teen Programs and Ultimate Gaming Weekends. Save with code WD39.

Mad Science Camp
hosted by Mad Science
Mad Science camps are designed for exciting fun hands-on science activities. Your child will become a junior scientist for the week, having the opportunity to experience a variety of science adventures. Register now; Pay later!

Abacus BRAIN GYM
hosted by Abacus Brain Gym LLC
A brain exercise like no other, help your child build a mighty mind during his/her critical formative years. Achieve strong memory, deep concentration, relax mental awareness, self confidence, creative imagination, better learning skills and whole brain power.

Abrakadoodle Art Camps!
hosted by Abrakadoodle Art Education
Abrakadoodle Art Camps are for kids aged 3-14 (potty trained!) who want to have fun getting their hands on a wide array of materials. We paint, sculpt, draw, print and lots, lots more, all while learning through a process art technique about Master and Contemporary Artists.

ACT Summer Camps
hosted by Austin Children's Theater
This summer ACT camps will explore six aspects of theatre each inspired by a weekly theme. Campers will embark on a creative journey into the realm of theatre using each theme to spark the imagination. They collaborate in a group setting with students of a similar age. Each weekly camp culminates with a final performance.

All You Need is Art & Magical Mystery Tour Arts & Crafts Camps
hosted by Marmalade Skies
Each week is something new: mosaics, paper crafting, room decor, jewelry making, needle crafting, sculpture, and much more! Visit our website for details.

Joyce Willett School of Dance Summer Camps
hosted by Joyce Willett School of Dance 12687 Research Blvd
Camps will include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Muscial Theatre, Gymnastics, Hip-hop, Vocal and performance skills, arts and crafts and dance related games. Camp will end with a show for the parents on Fridays.

KidzArt Art Camps
hosted by KidzArt
For a fun-filled week of KidzArt Camp, young artists will create fabulous drawings and fun art projects throughout the week. Students explore fun new mediums and track their artistic journeys in his/her own sketchbook journal and portfolio. Their GRAND ART EXHIBIT at the week's end is certain to thrill you and your kids! Visit website for more information on the different camp themes!

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Passport to Spanish
hosted by Futura Language Professionals
One week to visit five countries! Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador and Puerto Rico. The children are given a passport to be stamped as they visit each country and learn about traditions, literature, music, art and of course food! The goal is to provide cultural knowledge as well as travel related vocabulary. Open to grades K-5

Sound of Learning Music Recording Camp
hosted by Life Changers
Our goal is to educate and equip students for a career in the music industry. We provide safe summer and after-school programming experiences that develop the whole student through leadership, communication, meaningful relationships, and professional trainings. Students will write, record, and perform original music. Students will also learn important music business basics.

AISD Camp Heatwave
hosted by Austin Independent School District
Camp Heatwave is more than a fun day camp - it is a summer program designed to keep your children involved, creatively challenged, physically active and safe during their time off from school.

Austin Children's Choir Summer Camp
hosted by Austin Children's Choir
A week of fun for children who love to sing! There will be lots of singing as the children prepare for a concert at the end of camp week plus music games, arts & crafts and a talent show.

Austin Summer Camp
hosted by I Want 2 Help
We would like to offer a low-cost, affordable summer camp option to working families. 100% of the proceeds will go back into other programs featured on the site as well as go towards the necessary supplies needed for this program.

Austin Waldorf School Summer Programs
hosted by Austin Waldorf School
For nine years, we have offered a diverse selection of programs for campers of all ages. Themes and activities are carefully selected for age appropriate appeal. From theatre to basketball, painting to swimming, we strive to provide something for everyone.

Ballroom and Latin Bootcamp for Kids
hosted by Ballroom and Latin Dancing for Kids
Austin's first annual Ballroom and Latin Bootcamp for kids! We will be covering some of the most popular Ballroom and Latin dances around, including the Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Swing, Tango and Waltz. The lessons to be taught include self esteem, confidence, poise, etiquette, respect, courtesy, teamwork, social awareness and diversity.

Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures
hosted by Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures
Fun technology education programs for children ages 6-16. Engage in exciting camps in Robotics using the Lego Mindstorm NXT robots, Computer Game Creation, Stop Motion Movie Making, Anime and 3D Game Design.

Camp on the Move
hosted by Camp on the Move
Camp on the Move is Austin's only Field Trip based camp. We travel to new and exciting places each day by Charter Bus.

Camp Republic of Texas
hosted by French Legation Museum
Travel back in time at the French Legation Museum! Enjoy summer days at the oldest home in Austin. Daily activities give a taste of life during the Republic of Texas era. Fun events and educational activities include cooking, music, crafts and more. Please call for more information.

Express Yourself
hosted by Theatre Action Project
Tap into your creativity and learn how to share your thoughts, dreams, fears and feelings with the world! Singing, dancing, drumming, art, writing, puppet making, all geared to self-expression.

Extend-A-Care for Kids
hosted by Extend-A-Care for Kids
If you are looking for a camp that will keep your child physically active and engaged in learning activities, then we have the camp for you. Each week we offer a variety of arts & crafts, science & cooking projects, and painting based on entertaining themes which coincide with children's literature books. Activities also include swimming, field trips, specialty sports, Born To Run and more!

Gifted Kids Network
Social Networking for Gifted and Talented Students. Participate in summer enrichment from the comfort of your own home. Students access these enrichment programs from their home computer. Classes take place through a private student network that is secure and safe. Students should have PC compatible computers with high speed internet access.

iD Tech Camps
Contact Donna Pianka at donna@internaldrive.com or call 1-888-709-8324
Create digital movies, websites, video games, robots and more! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-17 at 60 universities in 26 states, including UT Austin. Teen programs include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and iD Programming Academy. www.internalDrive.com or 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Code: TX39. Dates: 6/7/2009 to 8/21/2009

Junior Ranger Program
hosted by McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a 4 day Junior Ranger adventure at McKinney Falls State Park. The program will foster environmental stewardship while enjoying what the Texas outdoors has to offer. We will explore the four elements of the Junior Ranger program: wildlife, service, archeology, and naturalist as well as outdoor activities such as archery, fishing, crafts, outdoor cooking, swimming, and much more.

Kids Make TV Camp
hosted by channelAustin
channelAustin (PACT) offers 3 different one-week summer camps for elementary, middle & high school students. Get real life hands-on experience using digital camcorders, computer editing, & professional broadcast equipment to create your very own TV show. channelAustin's TV Guides will help you produce, direct, write, & edit music videos, talk shows, short movies, or reality TV.

Kidventure Summer Day Camp
hosted by Kidventure
For 14 years Kidventure has provided the most dynamic summer camps for Texas children. All Adult Team, low ratios, and unique age appropriate curriculum help make Kidventure the best choice for families and children.

Lone Star Leadership Academy
Each summer, Education in Action offers the Lone Star Leadership Academy program to outstanding Texas 5th-8th graders. Participants travel to Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin or Houston/Galveston to develop leadership skills and experience what they are learning in school through visits to significant Texas sites.

Longhorn Music Camp High School Band Camp
A wide variety of options for musically talented individuals. Experience life on a university campus.

Playmakers!!
hosted by Theatre Action Project
Make an original play in just one week! Costumes, sets, props, puppets, music, songs, acting, dancing and fun! Performance on last day for family and friends!

Summer Institute for the Gifted at UT-Austin
Contact Christine Olive at sig.info@giftedstudy.com or call 866-303-4744
SIG provides academically advanced students with an interesting and challenging educational experience. The program combines remarkable academic courses with cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. Our program provides students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests. It also provides them with the opportunity to engage with other students who have similar abilities and interests. Residential and commuter options. Dates: 7/12/2009 to 8/1/2009.

Summer Wonders
Contact Karen Langdon, M.Ed. at klangdon@AustinGifted.org or call 512-206-4070
Summer Wonders is a nonresidential, full or half-day program that allows students to explore diverse subjects in a challenging, creative environment through an integrative, hands-on non-traditional approach. While topics are academic in nature, they are presented in a fun, creative manner that inspires critical thinking and enables students to solve problems and effect discovery. Content areas include but are not limited to science, math, art, drama, social studies, literature and economics. The program is non-profit with some scholarships offered. Extended care (3:00 PM - 5;30 PM) is available by special arrangement. Dates: 6/15/2009 to 7/17/2009

Sun Dragon's Summer Camp for Girls ages 6-14
hosted by Sun Dragon Martial Arts and Self Defense
Don't miss Sun Dragon's Summer Camp. Girls will learn: Seido Karate, age-appropriate self defense, art and culture from origami to sushi, respect, leadership, power, and other themes. No experience necessary, but prior training welcome.

The Magic Camp
hosted by The Kent Cummins Magic Camp
The Kent Cummins Magic Camp is a fully-inclusive summer day camp that uses the fascination and fun of juggling, puppetry, and magic to raise self-esteem in elementary-aged children.

The Quarries
hosted by Hyde Park Baptist Church
Theme based camps with a fun activities and a positive message for all campers. Snacks, a hot lunch, and drinks provided.

TRES Amigos Summer Camp
hosted by TRES Amigos Summer Camp
Lunch provided. Spanish, Art, Math, Science, Yoga, Classes offered. Low Ratios.

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