Find a 2023 summer camp in Corpus Christi for your kid
As the school year winds down, it's time to start planning for summer camps. Here's a roundup of summer camps for all ages around the Corpus Christi area, from music and drama to sports and science. There's sure to be a camp your kid will love.
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MUSIC, FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
The Fine Art of Summer Camp
Location: Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.; one session at Garcia Arts & Education Center, 2021 Agnes St.
Age group: Completed kindergarten to 12 years old
Dates/times: June 5 through Aug. 4; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Precare and aftercare available.
Cost: $225 per session for AMST members (household or higher), $250 nonmembers. $35 precare and $45 aftercare. Sibling discount and scholarships available.
Details: The Art Museum of South Texas, an affiliate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, hosts 10 different sessions of visual and performing arts camps for children ages K5-12 throughout the summer. Campers are instructed in a variety of visual and performing arts activities such as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, pantomime, improvisation and musical theater. On the final day of each camp, an exhibition of the work produced and a public performance is held for families and friends.
Information: 361-825-3504 | http://www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org/the-fine-art-of-summer-camp/
Young People's Theatre Camp at Harbor Playhouse
Location: Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. Chaparral St.
Age group: 6-15 years old
Dates/times: June 5 through July 14; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $175 per camper per session
Details: Each session this year will be a one-week session where children ages 6-15 can create, produce and perform their very own musical right on the Harbor Playhouse main stage! Throughout the day campers will build acting, dance and voice skills, and characterization alongside team leadership, ensemble work, creative growth and friendships that will continue throughout their lives. Each group will learn one musical number to both sing and dance to, along with one group number that the entire camp will learn to close the show. Musical numbers are chosen by camp staff and are tied into the script based on either the scenes written or theme of that particular camp.
Information: 361-882-5500 | https://www.harborplayhouse.com/yptcsummercamp
Young Actors Summer Camp at Aurora Arts Theatre
Location: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road
Age group: 8-15 years old
Dates/times: June 5 through Aug. 4; sessions are two weeks. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $315 per camper per session before April 1, $365 after April 1
Details: Aurora Arts Theatre’s Young Actors Summer Camp is waiting for you to come experience the magic of theatre! AAT’s two-week day camps will guide campers ages 8-15 through elements of theatre that will further their love of theatre while enhancing communication, commitment and problem-solving skills.
Information: 361-851-9700 | https://www.auroraartstheatre.com/summercamp
Camp on the Coast theater camp
Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Age group: High school students
Dates/times: June 18-30
Cost: $1,100 for commuters and $1,400 for resident campers
Details: The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi summer theatre workshop, Camp on the Coast, is a two-week residential camp designed for high school students seeking a highly intensive and creative theatre experience. Participants will rehearse and perform in a one-act play directed by one of five highly successful theatre educators. Students interested in performance will study acting, voice and movement in morning classes taught by TAMU-CC Theatre faculty. Returning campers will take a three-hour master class in acting and movement. Technical theater students will attend classes in design; participate in the creation of each production’s sets, lighting and costumes; and serve as crew for the shows.
Information: https://www.tamucc.edu/camps/
Del Mar College All-State Choir Camp
Location: Del Mar College, Ayers Street and Baldwin Boulevard
Age group: Ninth to 12th grade
Dates/times: June 20-23 (small school) and June 26-29 (large school)
Cost: $120 tuition; $25 for music packets
Details: High school singers! Come to the Gulf Coast in Corpus Christi to prepare the 2023-24 TMEA audition music during an intense but fun-filled summer camp. A packed schedule of sectional and full choir rehearsals, diction lessons, beginning and advance sight-reading sessions and vocal pedagogy sessions will be led by an experienced staff of music educators.
Information: 361-698-1214 | https://www.delmar.edu/offices/music/choir-camp.html
Del Mar College Summer Orchestra Program
Location: Del Mar College, Ayers Street and Baldwin Boulevard
Age group: High school
Dates/times: June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 23
Cost: $45
Details: High school-aged string players — including violin, viola, cello and bass — are invited to play during the DMC Chamber Orchestra's annual summer concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, in Wolfe Recital Hall located in the Fine Arts Center Music Building on Del Mar College's East Campus on Ayers Street. Rehearsals are scheduled 7-9 p.m. Thursday evenings in June.
Information: 361-698-1223 | https://www.delmar.edu/offices/music/orchestra-camp.html
Del Mar College Viking Summer Band Camp
Location: Del Mar College, Ayers Street and Baldwin Boulevard
Age group: Sixth to 12th grade
Dates/times: June 12-15; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $150
Details: The Viking Band Camp is open to all students grades six through 12 who have at least one year of playing experience on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Students will experience making music with Del Mar Colleges world class faculty members, as well as many distinguished music educators from around the area. The daily schedule will include band rehearsals, as well as fun activities such as Viking Movie Day, Ice Cream Social and Dance, and Band Olympics!
Information: 361-698-1211 | https://www.delmar.edu/offices/music/band-camp.html
Islander Band Camp
Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Age group: Middle school through high school
Dates/times: June 12-16; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; concert at 3 p.m. Friday, June 16
Cost: $350 for commuters, $550 for resident campers
Details: The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Band Camps offer middle school, junior high and high school students the opportunity to come to the "Island University" and experience island life in a relaxed atmosphere. The camp is open to all high school and middle school students with at least one year of experience on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Students will experience music-making with TAMUCC faculty and other outstanding music artists and educators. Classes include group lessons, sectionals, full ensemble rehearsals and a variety of music electives. Students will also enjoy activities each day, including games and recitals.
Information: https://www.tamucc.edu/camps/
Play Out Loud Music Studio music camps
Location: Play Out Loud Music Studio, 4821 Cain Drive, Unit C
Age group: 4 years and older
Dates/times: June and July; dates and times vary based on camp
Cost: $150-$190 per week, depending on camp
Details: Play Out Loud Music Studio offers a variety of music-themed camps for beginners and non-beginners. There’s Piano Boot Camp (beginner and non-beginner), Piano Safari Discovery Camp (for beginners ages 4-6), Musical S.T.E.M. Piano Camp (ages 6-12), Let's Go To the Movies! (ages 7 and older), plus Ultimate Keyboard Rock Band Camp. Check online for detailed camp descriptions, dates and cost per camp.
Information: 361-446-0163 | www.playoutloudmusic.com/summer-camps-workshops
EDUCATIONAL & GENERAL INTEREST
After Hour Kid Power Summer Camps
Location: Kolda Elementary, 3730 Rodd Field Road; Club Estates Elementary, 5222 Merganser Drive; Calk Wilson Elementary, 3925 Fort Worth St.; Calallen Magee Elementary, 4201 Calallen Drive
Age group: 5-13 years old
Dates/times: June 12 through July 21; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $99 per week per child at CCISD sites; $89 per week per child at Calallen ISD site
Details: This fun enrichment camps program operates annually in June and July for youth ages 5-13. It features a variety of activities such as swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, guest speakers and field trips. The curriculum is designed for children to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends and discover new interests. Qualifying sites will be provided with lunch and an afternoon snack. We understand that finding a summer camp that is right for your child, schedule and budget can be a challenge. This camp is the answer for parents! Tuition assistance is available for qualified participants.
Information: 361-826-3499 | https://www.cctexas.com/after-hour-kid-power-program
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Summer Camp
Location: Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 N. Chaparral St.
Age group: 5-11 years old
Dates/times: June 5-July 28; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (Before and after care available 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for extra fee)
Cost: $270 per camper per session for members; $300 per camper per session for nonmembers.
Details: Join us this summer for adventure, excitement and tons of fun at our Wonderful World of Science Summer Camp! Kids ages 5-11 can participate in eight themed weeks of all-new, STEM based activities at the museum. Camp divides its campers into three groups, according to age. Groups have no more than 20 campers. Camp themes are Space, Chemistry, CSI, Engineering, Jurassic Journey, Biology, Oceans and Space.
Information: 361-826-4667 | https://www.ccmuseum.com/summercamp2023/
YMCA Summer Camp
Location: YMCA of the Coastal Bend, 417 S. Upper Broadway
Age group: 4-12 years old
Dates/times: May 30 through Aug. 4; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $130 per week for members; $160 per week for nonmembers
Details: YMCA Summer Camp is the perfect solution for affordable, quality childcare or to chase summer boredom away! Your child will enjoy daily swimming, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, gym time, snacks, special presentations from guest speakers and activities while engaging in a safe, fun atmosphere with peers, all while being cared for by CPR-certified staff. Summer lunch program provided by CCISD June 12 through July 21; camper will need to bring lunch outside of these dates.
Information: 361-882-1741 | https://ymca-cc.org/
Del Mar College Vikings Kids Camp
Location: Del Mar Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples St.
Age Group: Third through eighth graders (limited camps for ninth through 12th graders)
Dates/Times: June 4 through July 13; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $75 for one-week session
Details: Students in third through eighth grades have a fun opportunity to explore new academic areas, upgrade basic skills, create special interests, meet new friends and participate in a structured, informative, non-pressured academic environment. As Del Mar College’s youngest students, Vikings Kids Camp participants can choose from a variety of courses related to math, Spanish, party planning, reading, keyboarding and a youth culinary camp for high school students (9th-12th grades), among many other topics. Classes are offered during one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon or 1 to 4 p.m. for students entering grades third through fifth and for those entering grades sixth through eighth.
Information: 361-698-2122 | ce@delmar.edu
Young Authors’ Camp
Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Age group: Elementary through high school
Dates/times: June 20-30, morning and afternoon sessions available
Cost: $200 per session, late registration (after June 1) $225
Details: The camps are designed to provide student authors (elementary through high school) with opportunities to expand their interest in writing and to experience writing as a fun and creative opportunity for self-expression and communication with others. This annual Young Authors' Camp will include a variety of writing activities such as nature walks and visits with poets and artists. Each author will receive camp material, a T-shirt and a camp anthology. The camp staff consists of a team of university professors, elementary school teachers and university students.
Information: 361-825-3151 | https://writingcamps.tamucc.edu/
Writers' Island Workshop 2023
Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Age group: Grades 9-12
Dates/times: June 20 to June 30 (two sessions); 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Cost: $200 per session, late registration (after June 1) $225
Details: The workshop is designed to provide high school writers with opportunities to expand their interest in writing and to experience a professional style writer's workshop. This annual Writers' Island Workshop will include a variety of writing activities as well as visits with poets and artists and nature walks. Each author will receive camp material and a T-shirt. The camp staff consists of a team of university professors, high school teachers and university students.
Information: 361-825-3151 | https://writingcamps.tamucc.edu/
Camp Invention at Flour Bluff
Location: Flour Bluff Intermediate School, 377 Hustlin Hornet Drive, and Windsor Park Elementary, 4525 S. Alameda St.
Age group: Students entering K-sixth grade
Dates/times: June 5-9 (Wonder Camp) and July 10-14 (Forward Camp); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Cost: $230 per child
Details: Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure with Wonder Camp through Camp Invention. All-new, hands-on challenges will spark their curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM fun with opportunities to imagine, plan, experiment and create. Then in July, join Fast Forward Camp, where your child will become a Robotic Pet Vet using tools, circuitry, biology and physiology to take apart and diagnose puppy problems. Then in Mod My Mini Mansion your child will dream up and design their very own futuristic smart home filled with gadgets, LEDs and technology. Finally, campers will launch into the future with their very own Optibot — a small self-driving bot that senses change in light.
Information: https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention
Camp Invention at Windsor Park
Location: Windsor Park Elementary, 4525 S. Alameda St.
Age group: Students entering first through fifth grade
Dates/times: June 6-9; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
Cost: $230 per child
Details: Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! All-new, hands-on challenges will spark their curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM fun with opportunities to imagine, plan, experiment and create.
Information: https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention
STEM Summer Institute
Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Age Group: High school (11th and 12th graders) and middle school (sixth through ninth graders)
Dates/Times: June 12-16; 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday (middle schoolers) and July 10-14; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (high schoolers)
Cost: $50 for middle school camp, $100 for high school camp
Details: The STEM Summer Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers summer programs for middle school and high school students. Young students will be exposed to the engineering and computing sciences fields through engaging hands-on activities presented by university faculty and student mentors. This year’s camp is Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Information: https://www.tamucc.edu/science/summercamp.php
Read to Lead Preschool Camp
Location: La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche St
Age Group: Preschool age kids
Dates/Times: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13
Cost: Free, preregistration required
Details: Presented by United Way of the Coastal Bend's Success by 6, the City of Corpus Christi, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's College of Education and Human Development, the Read to Lead Preschool Camps support families with preschool children by providing school readiness activities. Using small group story time with related activities, children engage in a variety of culturally diverse experiences that enhance their literacy, math, and science concepts. Each child receives a free book for continued reading and exploration at home. Families are encouraged to participate with their children and take part in a short presentation afterward to learn how they can support early learning at home through everyday routines.
Information: 361-882-2529| https://www.uwcb.org/sb6-read
St. Luke’s UMC Vacation Bible School
Location: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3151 Reid Drive
Age Group: 3 to 12 years old
Dates/Times: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday July 17 through Friday, July 21
Cost: Free, registration required
Details: Get ready for a fun-filled week of adventure at Twist and Turns Vacation Bible School! Designed for children ages 3-12, this VBS include exciting activities such as crafts, music, games, and Bible lessons. Experienced and enthusiastic staff will guide your child through a journey of learning and discovery. At Twist and Turns Vacation Bible School, your child will have the opportunity to explore the twists and turns of life and faith through engaging activities and meaningful lessons. This is an in-person event, so be sure to dress comfortably.
Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twist-and-turns-vacation-bible-school-tickets-647412316667
S.P.A.R.K. Program
Location: Lindale Recreation Center, 3133 Swantner St and Oso Recreation Center, 1111 Bernice Drive (afternoon session only)
Age Group: 6-16 years old
Dates/Times: June 5 through July 28; 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.(Lindale only) and 12:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $25 per child per week; scholarships available
Details: Every summer the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department offers this program for ages of 6-16. Youth will be engaged all summer long in our recreation centers' S.P.A.R.K. program — from playing pool, foosball, air-hockey, board games, and arcade games to getting creative with arts and crafts, tournaments, as well as outdoor sports and play, guest speakers, field trips, and so much more. Morning and afternoon sessions are available to select from. A snack will be provided during each session. Participants must be signed in daily by an adult. Registration opens Tuesday, May 2 and is first-come, first-served.
Information: 361-826-3472 | https://www.cctexas.com/recreation-centers
TWTeen Leadership Camp
Location: YWCA of Corpus Christi, 4601 Corona Drive
Age Group: 5th and 6th grade girls (do not need to be a YWTeen)
Dates/Times: June 5 – July 27; 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
Cost: No cost for enrollment, but registration is required
Details: The YWTeens Leadership Camps are dynamic, three or four-day workshops designed to teach group dynamics, leadership skills and multi-cultural communication skills. Camp participants get to visit with a variety of guest speakers and community leaders during the workshop. Many of the guest speakers have overcome the same obstacles that today’s young girls face, and they enjoy sharing their stories.
Information: 361-857-5661 ext. 106 | https://www.ywcacc.org/what-we-do/ywteen/leadership-camp/
Camp Easy Breathers
Location: Camp Aranzazu, 5420 Farm-to-Market Road 1781, Rockport
Age group: 7-14 years old
Dates/times: June 12-15
Cost: Free to attend through sponsors
Details: Sponsored by Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Camp Easy Breathers is a summer camp for children with asthma. It is designed to provide physical and social experiences that are fun while increasing the child’s understanding of his/her asthma. The children will be guided to manage their asthma so that they can fully enjoy all camp activities. This experience is designed to give the children a better understanding of asthma that will benefit them even after camp is over. Deadline for registration is noon Wednesday, May 31.
Information: 361-694-4580 | http://www.driscollchildrens.org/specialty/pulmonology/camp-easy-breathers
ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Sports Camps
Location: (Varies by camp) Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Pkwy.; Cabaniss Sports Complex, 3061 Saratoga Blvd.; and Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard St.
Age Group: 6 to 18 years olds
Dates/Times: June 7 through July 27
Cost: $70 per camp per child
Details: The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department presents the 2023 Summer Sports camps. Featuring basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and cheer, these camps will introduce children to the basic skills of the various sports and instruct them on how to play each game.
Information: 361-826-3588 | https://www.cctexas.com/sports
Summer camp at Corpus Christi Family Martial Arts Academy
Location: Corpus Christi Family Martial Arts Academy, 4037 Saratoga Blvd., Suite A
Age group: 5-13 years old
Dates/times: June 5 to Aug. 4 (no camp week of July 4); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Friday; early drop-off (7:30 a.m.) and late pickup (6 p.m.) available for extra fee.
Cost: $215 per week; $50 deposit per week (applied to cost of camp)
Details: Corpus Christi Family Martial Arts Academy hosts eight fun and action-packed weeks of summer camp. Each week has a different theme that your kids will love. Karate kid games, spectacular martial arts moves — much like they’ve seen in cartoons and movies, lots of laughs and a memorable good time for all. Space is limited and the camps fill up fast, so register your child today before all the spaces are full!
Information: 361-334-2460 | http://corpuschristimartialarts.com/summer-camps/
Islander Sports Camps
Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive
Age group: Elementary to high school
Dates/times: June through August
Cost: varies by camp
Details: This summer Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold a series of Islander Sports Camps. Featured sports are baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer. Camps will be held at various times throughout the summer.
Information: https://www.tamucc.edu/camps/
Texas Surf Camps
Location: Bob Hall Pier in Padre Balli Park (Corpus Christi) and Horace Caldwell Pier in IB Magee Beach Park (Port Aransas)
Age group: 6 years and older
Dates/times: June through August; full day is 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., half-day is 8:45-11:30 a.m., Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $350 per week (full day) or $220 per week (half-day). Lunch $6 per day or $25 for week (Port Aransas only).
Details: Texas Surf Camps has been teaching surfing through summer camps for 19 years, with the primary focus on surfing instruction and practice in a safe environment. Their goal to provide each camper with the confidence and knowledge to continue the great sport of surfing on his or her own after camp is over. We also teach ocean education and awareness through fun, hands-on games and activities and presentations from organizations such as Surfrider Foundation. No surfing experience required, but MUST have basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the ocean.
Information: 361-749-6956 | https://www.texassurfcamps.com/
Todd Dodge annual 2023 Football Camp
Location: Gregory-Portland High School, 4601 Wildcat Drive, Portland
Age group: Fifth through 12th graders
Dates/times: July 10-12; 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday
Cost: $200 per player; discount for G-P students
Details: Coach Todd Dodge opens his 31st year of coaching summer mini-camps at Gregory-Portland High School. This is a specialty camp with an eye to developing the next generation of championship level quarterbacks and skill position athletes. Campers can expect to be challenged and improve mentally, emotionally and physically — ensuring they are ready to step on the field with an advantage over the competition.
Information: https://www.todddodgefootballcamps.com/
All Things Soccer Summer Camp
Location: Bill Witt Soccer Complex, 6869 Yorktown Blvd.
Age group: 6-14 years old
Dates/times: July 17-20; 6:15-8:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Cost: $130
Details: The objective at All Things Soccer Camps is to create a fun and learning environment where players can express themselves freely on the soccer field. You will experience a program full of fun activities and positive coaching that will help enhance individual skills, confidence, teamwork and perseverance. Each day will focus on a different fundamental skill necessary to play the game of soccer. Through fun games and activities, each player will learn to improve on each skill. Each activity will be age appropriate to ensure every player gains from their camp experience.
Information: http://www.atsoccer.org/soccer-camps/
Wee Ballers Soccer Camp
Location: Bill Witt Soccer Complex, 6869 Yorktown Blvd.
Age Group: 3-5 years old
Dates/Times: July 17-20; 5-5:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Cost: $80 per participant
Details: All Things Soccer is excited to offer the Wee Ballers summer soccer camp. This will follow age-appropriate curriculum currently used within the preschool soccer programs. This camp introduces the basics of soccer through fun activities and games that each player can relate to.
Information: http://www.atsoccer.org/soccer-camps/
Corpus Christi FC Academy Summer Soccer Camps
Location: Bridgeway Church soccer field, 3202 Rodd Field Road
Age group: 4-19 years old
Dates/Times: June 1-30; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (ages 4-9 years old) and 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (ages 10-19 years old)
Cost: $235 for ages 4-9 years old and $295 for ages 10-19 years old
Details: Corpus Christi FC Academy offers three soccer summer camps in 2023. The Technical Summer Camp, designed specifically for players 4-9 years old, is perfect for beginners and young soccer players and offers introductory focus coordination and technique in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Campers ages 10 to 19 years old can join either the Advanced Technical and Tactical Camp or the Goal-Keeping Camp, which pushes them to improve their physical performance, individual technical ability, and tactical understanding of their position.
Information: https://ccfcacademy.com/summer-camp/
Modern American Cheer Summer Camp
Location: Modern American Cheer, 2042 State Highway 286
Age group: 5-12 years old
Dates/times: July 10-14; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $175 per child, extended hours available for extra fee
Details: MAC Summer Camp is back for 2023! This year Modern American Cheer is excited to announce a circus theme for camp. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn the basics of cheer, team building and just flat-out have fun. A performance will be held on the last day of camp for family and friends. The kids will also be able to enjoy one day filled with circus-themed games.
Information: 361-452-4712 | https://maccheer.com/summer-camps-1
Junior Golf Camps at Lozano Golf Course
Location: Lozano Golf Center, 4401 Old Brownsville Road
Age Group: 4-18 years old (ages 4-8 may only attend half-day sessions)
Dates/Times: Sessions available from June 13 through Aug. 3; 9 a.m. to noon (half day) or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (full day)
Cost: $135 (half day, per session); $270 (full day, per session)
Details: The Lozano Junior Golf Program is a three-day golf camp, with an objective to teach students the fundamentals of golf from the short game to the full swing. The coaches use games and fun contests throughout each camp to make learning fun! Students are put into groups based on their age and skill levels to make it fair and fun. Students learn quickly and have fun while they do.
Information: 361-826-8016 | https://www.lozanogolfcenter.com/instruction/junior-golf-academy
South Texas All-Star Basketball Camp
Location: Incarnate Word Academy, 2920 S. Alameda St., and First Baptist Church Recreation Center, 3115 Ocean Drive
Age group: Kids entering grades one to 12
Dates/times: June 5-9; June 26-30; and July 10-14; 8 a.m. to noon (morning camp), 1-5 p.m. (afternoon camp), or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (day camp)
Cost: $160 per camper morning or afternoon session (morning and afternoon camp does not include meal); $290 per camper all-day session
Details: The South Texas All-Star Basketball Camp has built a 35-year reputation of excellent supervision, organization and skill development. They provide campers with an experienced and fun coaching staff, an atmosphere that encourages learning and competition, and a motivation to continue to work on their basketball skills all while experiencing a great camp week with friends.
Information: 361-739-2251 | https://www.stxathletics.com/
NATURE
Feathers & Scales at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: 6-8 years old
Dates/times: June 5-9; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $125/week members, $150/week nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. grant.
Details: Explore the world of our native birds and parrot friends at the gardens! Learn about bird eggs, nests, feathers, plus basic birding skills, go on trail walks and make science models. Led by Education and Animal Care staff and trained volunteers, camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | http://www.stxbot.org/
Snakes & Friends at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: 9-13 years old
Dates/times: June 12-16; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $125/week members, $150/week nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant.
Details: Campers interact with non-venomous snakes, lizards and turtles, supervised by Animal Care staff. Camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | http://www.stxbot.org/
Nature Buddies, New Friends at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: 6-8 years old
Dates/times: June 26-30; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $125/week members, $150/week nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant.
Details: Campers explore birds, reptiles, tiny critters and plants and conduct fun nature investigations using binoculars, cameras, other science tools. Camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | http://www.stxbot.org/
Tiny Critters at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: 6-8 years old
Dates/times: June 19-23; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $125/week members, $150/week nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant.
Details: Campers explore digging, crawling, flying insects and other tiny creatures using science lab tools. Led by Education and Animal Care staff and trained volunteers, camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | http://www.stxbot.org/
Nature Shutterbugs at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: 9-13 years old
Dates/times: July 10-14; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $150/week member and nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant.
Details: Campers use cameras and various artistic techniques to capture nature images. Cameras available or bring your own. Led by Education and Animal Care staff and trained volunteers, camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | https://stxbot.org/
Mammal Camp at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: 9-13 years old
Dates/times: July 10-14; 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Cost: $150/week member and nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant.
Details: Campers investigate the world of mammals through habitat walks, rescue animal interaction, hands-on models, outdoor art and guest speakers. Led by Education and Animal Care staff and trained volunteers, camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | https://stxbot.org/
Girl Scout Adventures at Botanical Gardens
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Age group: Daisy/Brownie/Junior Girl Scouts
Dates/times: July 17-21; 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday
Cost: $125/week members, $150/week nonmembers. Prepaid registration required. Several need-basedscholarships available through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant.
Details: Girl Scouts at Daisy/Brownie/Junior levels explore trails, birds, reptiles, gardens and butterflies, while earning Nature Adventure patches for each topic. Led by Education and Animal Care staff and trained volunteers, camps are limited to 20 campers per session. Activities include daily investigations with science lab tools, nature models and journaling. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks are provided.
Information: 361-852-2100 | https://stxbot.org/
Youth Odyssey Leadership Summer Camps
Location: TBA
Age Group: 10 to 17 years old
Dates/Times: July 31 through Aug. 4; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Overnight camps also available June 25 through July 28)
Cost: Contact Youth Odyssey at 361-444-5420 for pricing
Details: Come learn about your impact on your local community with Youth Odyssey day camp! Together, youth will learn how to cook with fresh ingredients, the ins and outs of running a farm, and where their food really comes from. Campers will go horseback riding, visit farms, and participate in cooking lessons. Overnight camps at Lake Corpus Christi, Enchanted Rock, South Llano River, and Sabine National Forest also available during June and July.
Information: https://youthodyssey.com/leadership-camps/
UTMSI Summer Science Camps 2023
Location: University of Texas Marine Science Institute, 750 Channel View Drive, Port Aransas
Age group: Third through eighth graders
Dates/times: June 5-30; 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $125 per week ($100 for June 20-23 camp); sibling discount available
Details: UT Summer Science is an exciting, inquiry-based learning experience for students entering third through eighth grade. Throughout the week, participants will be immersed in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) engagements that take them outside of the classroom and into the field and laboratory. Each Summer Science session is co-facilitated by a scientist from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute and a program educator and provides participants with the opportunity to gain new skills, make new friends, build a deeper appreciation for the natural environment and discover what it truly means to be a scientist.
Information: 361-749-3153 | https://utmsi.utexas.edu/visit/summer-science/port-aransas-texas
Summer Camps at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve
Location: Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve, 2446 N. Oso Parkway
Age group: 5-10 years old and 11-15 years old
Dates/times: June and July; 9 a.m. to noon (8:30 a.m. to noon for teen camp) Mondays through Fridays
Cost: $99 per week
Details: The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites children to join the Oso Preserve staff for a wild summer and observe science outdoors. During these half-day, weekly camps, youth will explore nature and participate in interactive hands-on activities and exploration. For the 5- to 10-year-olds, campers will experience fun mornings of exploring the preserve out on our nature trails, using equipment like binoculars and microscopes, complete nature crafts, activities, games and more. For the 11- to 15-year-olds group, campers will take daily field trips to explore a preserve, kayak, tour a facility that rehabilitates marine turtles and birds, and go on a research vessel to explore the Corpus Christi Bay.
Information: 361-826-3311 | http://www.osopreserve.com/
OTHER SUMMER ACTIVITIES
2023 Dive-In movies at Hurricane Alley
Location: Hurricane Alley Waterpark, 702 E. Port Ave.
Age group: Movies range in genres and ratings, parental discretion advised
Dates/times: Movies begin at sunset, Tuesdays June 6 through Aug. 8
Cost: $20 admission on weekdays.; season pass holders free
Details: Watch a movie on the big screen while floating in Hurricane Alley’s wave pool. Movie titles are “Top Gun: Maverick” (June 6); “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (June 13); “A Dog’s Purpose” (June 20); “Spirit: Untamed” (June 27); “Coco” (July 4); “Bernie the Dolphin” (July 11); “Jurassic Park III” (July 18); “Luca” (July 25); “Cruella” (Aug. 1); and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (Aug. 8). Titles and times subject to change without notice.
Information: 361-883-9283 | https://www.hacctx.com/events
Want to add a camp? Send the information to calendars@caller.com.
Allison Ehrlich writes about things to do in South Texas and has a weekly Throwback Thursday column on local history.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Find a 2023 summer camp in Corpus Christi for your kid
