Best Houston Summer Camps

JUNE - AUGUST, 2026

Kids ages 4-11 can experience Space Center Houston (photos above) firsthand with hands-on learning experiences in engineering, science, and technology. The Explorer camps are divided by age group to give each child age-appropriate lessons and fun. Check them out here.

Photos: Courtesy of Space Center Houston

JUNE 8 - JULY 31, 2026

Ages: 7-17

iD Tech camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun! Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors in coding, game dev, robotics, 3D printing, and more—while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and other activities. With energetic instructors recruited from elite universities like Stanford and NYU, campers transform ideas into reality through hands-on learning, campus exploration, and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. 

JUNE 9 - AUGUST 8, 2025

Ages: 5-11

At BotaniCamp, kids dive into nature through hands-on fun at the Houston Botanic Garden. With plant-based crafts, games, and interactive lessons on trees, wildlife, and gardening, every day offers a new way to connect with the natural world. Daily snacks are provided—just pack a lunch and get ready to grow, explore, and play!

Photo: Courtesy of Houston Botanic Garden

JUNE 2 - JULY 30, 2025

Ages: 6 -13

Reimagine screen time and register your creative kiddo into Creator Camp at St. Stephen's Episcopal School. Creator Camp teaches animation, video content creation, filmmaking, game design, and music production - all with no prior experience required. iPads are available to rent or you can bring your own.

JUNE 2 - AUGUST 1, 2025

Ages: 4-12

Steve & Kate’s Camp at The Branch School gives kids the freedom to design their day with hands-on activities like animation, coding, baking, sewing, and more. With flexible day passes, included meals, and extended hours, it’s a fun and low-stress option for busy families.

Photo: Courtesy of Steve and Kate’s Camp

JUNE 2 - AUGUST 8, 2025

Ages: 5-13

Memorial Indoor Soccer Academy Summer Camp keeps kids active and learning all summer with fun, skill-building soccer sessions indoors. Campers work on passing, shooting, and dribbling, with plenty of time for games, dodgeball, and mini-tournaments. Lunch is included for full-day campers.

Ages: High school

Ages: 3-14

The Glassell Junior Class  offers inspiring summer programs for young artists of all levels, providing hands-on classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, and  more, encouraging kids to explore their creativity in a fun, supportive setting. For teens looking to take their skills further, The Glassell Emerging Artists program offers college-level instruction across a range of media, along with the chance to build a strong portfolio and even earn college credit. Both programs make use of MFAH’s incredible collections, giving students a chance to learn in an environment full of inspiration.

Photo: Courtesy of The Glassell School of Art

JUNE 13 - JULY 29, 2025

Ages: 6-8

Storybook Dance Theater Camps in Houston offer kids a fun and creative way to explore dance, music, drama, and circus arts each summer. With weekly themed sessions and hands-on activities, campers grow their performance skills and confidence, capped off with a showcase for friends and family at the end of each week. It's a lively, arts-focused camp experience perfect for young performers.

Photo: Courtesy of Hunter Dance Center

JUNE 9 - AUGUST 15, 2025

Ages: 5-13

Campers at Discovery Camps will dive into adventures like dissecting real animal organs, exploring veterinary science, and performing simulated surgeries while exploring medical sciences and the wonders of the human body. Each day is packed with health-themed interactive activities and behind-the-scenes exploration of the museum’s exhibits.

Photo courtesy of The Health Museum

JULY 7 – AUGUST 15, 2025

Ages: Kindergarten – 5th grade
This summer, curiosity takes root at Eat This! Summer Camps, where kids dig into the legacy of the Three Sisters Garden—an age-old Native American tradition that shows how corn, beans, and squash grow stronger together. At Hope Farms, a vibrant 7-acre green space tucked inside the city, campers explore how food connects us to culture, nature, and community. With every harvest, bite, and hands-on project, they’ll grow confidence, healthy habits, and a love for learning. Give them a summer full of meaning—sign up while spots last.

JULY 7 - 25, 2025

Ages 9-14,

Gordon Education is hosting two hands-on filmmaking camps for ages 9–14 at St. Stephen’s Montessori. Kids 9–12 can jump into the world of movie-making during Narrative Fiction Camp, July 7–11. Teens 12–14 can dive into real-life stories at Documentary Filmmaking Camp, July 14–25. From writing and filming to editing and screening, campers learn it all—no experience needed. Scholarships available.

JUNE 22 - 26, 2026

Barça Academy, the official academy of FC Barcelona in the US, will host the FC Barcelona Soccer Camp in Houston from June 22 to 26, 2026. The camp will take place at the British International School (2203 N Westgreen Blvd, Katy, TX 77449), running from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This soccer camp offers 5 days of training with official FC Barcelona coaches. Players will learn the same successful methodology that players such as Leo Messi, Sergio Busquets, Lamine Yamal, and Xavi Hernández emerged from. Participants will receive an FC Barcelona Soccer Camp certified diploma upon completion of the camp. Several prizes and awards will be given to certain players who excel throughout the week. Boys and girls born between 2009 and 2020 are invited to participate to unlock their soccer potential. Don’t miss this opportunity! Use the code FCBVISITHOUSTON50 for a $50 off on your registration. Register here.

Photo by Boigues Films.