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FFPS Philosophy and History:Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer

(FFPS) was founded in the Spring of 1986 by Jack Hendrie and several parents in Katy to estab-lish a more positive environment for youth to play soccer. FFPS developed a system where kids could play and enjoy the sport without over demanding parents taking the fun away. FFPS designed a format of 5 aside soccer for more ball conctact, an equal play and play all the positions format with a unique “Equal Substitution System” and balanced teams for more fairness, and extensive parent training to ensure that it would be always positive. The first season in 1986 in Katy saw 150 players play and in 2012 there were 2,000 players in Katy playing in FFPS. In 1995, FFPS decided to expand beyond Katy. FFPS now has 21 new programs for a total of 16,000 players, and 25,000 players are expected by 2018.

About Fun:FFPS uses a 5-a-side soccer

format (5 players per side) which allows every player to get the ball many more times which makes it more fun and the kids learn faster. Lots of action, means lots of fun and great exercise for the kids, too!

About Fairness:

FFPS welcomes everyone; all girls and boys from ages 4 to 18, FFPS includes Special Needs kids on regular teams, and FFPS provides financial scholarships to anyone who needs one. Thus, “Everyone Plays” in FFPS. FFPS has co-ed teams so girls and boys learn to play as a team together. Every player plays equal time and every position each game. FFPS uses a specially designed “Equal Substitution System” to

guarantee this. Also, FFPS has no tryouts or all-star teams and all teams are balanced to optimize a Fun, Fair, Positive soccer experience. FFPS uses a unique technology to “balance” every team, so that the teams are well-matched for action on the field and at the goal.

About Being Positive:

Both coaches are allowed on the field to use positive coaching and provide a safe environment by enforcing the rules with the proper discretion in a cooper-ative way. FFPS standards are very high for coaches as well as parents. FFPS does not allow any derogatory comments or per-sistent yelling that would belittle, distract or embarrass players. FFPS asks parents to encourage not criticize the players! Better yet, to relax, to enjoy, and to “Let the kids play!” After all it’s for their fun!! Parents are asked to use the words like, Go, Good, Great, or Nice at the beginning of a sentence or phrase and they will always be a positive parent. i.e. Good Kick! Good Dribble! Nice Shot! Go Tigers!

Community Involvement:

FFPS believes that it is important to be involved in the community. FFPS works with schools to help ‘At Risk’ kids get into our program. Through FFPS, parents become more engaged which can be key to building self-esteem in youth. FFPS works with schools to ensure fields are well-kept. FFPS provides financial scholarships to anyone in Houston and the surrounding area who needs it. Our philosophy is “Everyone Plays”.

Full Uniform and Trophy:Every player gets a top-notch

full uniform including a jersey, shorts and socks to start everyone off on the right foot (or left if you’re a lefty). At the end of the season, every player receives a really cool trophy that shows how valuable they are and serves as a reminder of their FFPS experience. Because at Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer, every player counts!

No Travel - All Games Played Locally:

Traveling for games all over town can be exhausting - that’s one reason why FFPS Saturday games are played right in the local area. FFPS has 22 locations all around Houston. And because FFPS plays at local schools or parks, you build relationships with people in your neighbor-hood. Stronger community means more friends for kids - and for parents too - a truly family activity!

Convenient Practices - Once Per Week:

FFPS knows life is busy and we aim to respect the busy schedules of families, especially those with larger families and

various commitments. That’s why teams practice only once per week. Hooray! Plus, seeing your teammates for practice during the week builds stronger relationships ON and OFF the field.

FFPS Programs:Spring 2013 Soccer Season:

FFPS has a spring season coming soon with eight games. There is one practice per week. Saturday games begin April 13 and

end June 1. All games are played locally (for a location near you go to www.FFPS.org). Every player receives a full uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) and trophy. The fee is currently $104 but goes to $109 March 19. For more information please go to www.FFPS.org “Season”, then select “Spring” or call 800-828-7529 (PLAY) or Jack at 713-907-4907.

Summer Camps with UK International:

FFPS has a summer camps at 15 locations in the Houston area all summer conducted by UK Interna-tional. UK International had 45,000 campers participate last summer in the U.S., 500 campers from FFPS . The camps are each one week long. The camps are designed to be fun with learning soccer at the same time. All the coaches are certified and all are British. Every camper receives a free soccer ball and t-shirt. The fee is currently $109 but there is a $25 discount from Feb. 15 to Feb. 28. Also, if you sign up 28 days before the camp you receive a Replica Jersey (valued at $30). For more information please go to www.FFPS.org “Season”, then select “Summer” or call 800-828-7529 (PLAY) or Jack at 713-907-4907.

We ensure maximum of fun, fairness, self-esteem building, success and a positive experience in which positive behavior and positive values can be realized for every player.

Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer is Making Youth Sports Fun Again!

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Kidventure:Making Camp Meaningful Since 1994Since 1994, Kidventure

has been providing the finest Summer Day Camps and Overnight Camps in Texas. Their summer programs are active and purposeful and their curriculum designed to inspire the ‘whole child’ through a variety of activities including athletics, art, science, team building and much more. Their goal, however; remains to simply help grow happy, healthy and confident kids. No other camp program combines a more well trained and experienced staff, low ratios, character- building curriculum, and safe environment.

Serving Your Entire Family

From three through 15 years old, you will find a Kidventure Day Camp program designed for each age child.

• Discover (ages 3-5)• Explore (entering 1st grade-age 12)• Leads (entering 6th grade-9th grade)• Voyager (special needs camp entering 1st grade-age 12)

2013 Day Camp: The Recipe for Big Time Fun

1. Take one amazing and super fun camp theme.

2. Smash it together with another completely different, but equally awesome camp theme.

3. Mix both together by hand or in a blender.

4. Pour mixture over your head and enjoy!

Welcome to our Summer

Mashup 2013, where your magination gets to run wild and your sense of adventure leads the way.

Cowboys go surfing, dinosaurs go to outer space, disco invades medieval England and gross has its own Olympic Games! Believe it and be fully prepared for a summer with all the right ingredients for fun and memories.

Registration for Day Camp Begins February 5, 2013.

• Camp for kids ages 3-15. • Choose from 12 Camp-

sites in the Greater Houston Area (Listed at the bottom of page).

• There will be 10 weeks of camp from June 10 - August 16, 2012. Pick the weeks you want!

• Each week is Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre Camp and Post Camp are also available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Age-appropriate groups and an all-adult team of dynamic, positive role models.

• To register and learn much more, visit kidventure.com or

call us at 713-960-8989. Spaces are limited and fill fast.

Going on a Kidventure Overnight Camp: The Adventure of a Lifetime

In addition to our Day Camp Programs, Kidventure provides two unique and memorable overnight programs, Safari and Echo. Safari provides one week or two week sessions for campers ages 8-13 in Hunt, Texas where kids learn important life lessons through adventure, teamwork and pure fun!

Echo was designed to give our older camper the chance to be a part of an adventure that focuses on outdoor challenges, leadership and community service. This ten day camp held near Rocksprings, Texas

is one that your child will remember for the rest of their life. Registration for all overnight programs has begun and available online now. Spaces are limited.

We are Here for You As a parent, you

might be a little too old to attend camp with us, but we are here to serve the entire family.

Please let us know what we can do to answer all your questions and assist you with camp. There are several ways to learn more about Kidventure including:

1. Website: kidventure.com2. Our Facebook Page: facebook.com/kidventure 3. Call us: 713.960.89894. Or Attend an Upcoming Camp Night or Online Webinar

Houston Summer Day Camp Sites for 2013

Camp St. Thomas More, Camp Awty, Camp St. Marks, Camp Sienna, Camp St. Theresa, Camp West University, Camp FCC, Camp Ascension, Camp St. Paul’s, Camp Pearland, Camp Westland, Camp St. Vincent de Paul

So muchmore than summer camp!

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camp guide : special adver t is ing sec t ion

In an effort to help children become self-confident, courteous and

deliberately considerate of others, we’ve created six themed programs to offer children ages 5-9 years old. This summer, our Manners Mice, Max and Mindy, invite your child to join in the fun in the Mannerific

Tree House learning about sportsmanship, how to be

and do their best always, setting goals and facing challenges, how to

be good sports, win or lose, being team players, dealing with feelings, what majority rules means…plus much more! Daily lunch or snack times provide the opportunity to review table etiquette as well. This summer’s program is being offered at the West University Rec Center, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and at our new location, The Pinkies Up Spot! Enroll now! – Character, it’s what we do when no one is looking!

Up in the Tree House Manners Camp 2013


If you love to perform for family and friends then The Grand’s Summer Theatre is the camp for you! Led by actors/directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre as well as The Grand’s camp staff, camp will consist of daily rehearsals and direction on acting, singing and technical theatre, as well as theatre crafts and activities and will be held in Galveston at The Grand 1894 Opera House

on Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 2013. The Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long residency program presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre and The Grand and culminates in a full performance of “The Secret Garden” on Friday, July 26th at 7pm on The Grand’s stage. The performance is open to the public and family and friends are invited to attend. The Grand’s Summer Theatre Camp is open to students age 7-16 and will be in session from 12:30-5:30pm each day. The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Missoula Children’s Theatre travels the United States and the world with week-long residencies of musical adaptations. For more information on The Grand’s Summer Camp, please visit www.thegrand.com/SummerCamp.asp or call 800.821.1894.

Knights from Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “The Frog Prince” (July, 2012)

Summer Theatre Camp at the Grand 1894 Opera House!Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 2013 – Galveston Island

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Lantern Creek Combines Arts, Outdoor Funto Develop Creativity, Confidence

Changing a tire, staging an original production of “Peter Pan” and picking organic toma-toes ay not sound like typical summer camp activities — and that’s exactly how the found-ers of Camp Lantern Creek intended it.

At Lantern Creek, a camp for girls ages 7-17 in Montgom-ery (just north of Conroe), they have thrown out the traditional rules for what summer camp “should” be and developed unexpected, wide-ranging activities with a common theme: fostering creative thinking and self-confidence in girls.

“We’re trying to nurture modern-day Renaissance girls who feel they can do anything –

or at least have the chance to try every bit of it for themselves,” says Elizabeth Gates, Lantern Creek co-founder.

With a full theater stage and art studio, Lantern Creek has a strong emphasis on the arts through classes that include drama, singing, painting and textile arts. Yet the outdoors play an important role as well, with a garden, ropes course, pool, lake and multi-story water slide. A camper might spend part of her morning making pop art, the other half in a canoe, and the afternoon in

“Rosie’s Riveters,” a class designed to teach girls how to use realworld tools.

Equally important as the diverse day-time classes are the evening programs and cabin life.

Whether it’s a costume party focused on women heroes or cabin laundry night, girls are meant to have fun (and gain a strong sense of confidence and community along the way).

“We think of Lantern Creek as place where a girl can be completely herself. She’s not afraid to sing loud or play hard or get dirty. That kind of fun fearlessness is our greatest measure of success,” says Lantern Creek co-founder Sunni Markowitz.

Camp Lantern Creek is offering two two-week and one one-week session this summer, as well as a mother-daughter weekend in April. For details, visit camplanterncreek.com.

by Kate Donaho

Light up your girl’s summer at Camp Lantern Creek



Mad Science camps offer a daily combination of in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities, and hands-on applications of the scientific principles presented.Your child will be able touch,

see, hear, smell and taste what science is really all about.We use simple, real world science techniques that allow even

the youngest of campers to enjoy our learning environment.Campers create, build and assemble a variety of take-home

projects while exploring how science affects the world around us.Children have so much fun that they forget they’re learning!


Awaken Your Spirit in the Piney WoodsCamp Allen is a ministry

of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and has been a vibrant, successful camping program for 92 years. We are located in the heart of the Texas Piney woods on 1,100 beautiful acres just one hour northwest of Houston. Every summer 1,800 campers drive through our gates and

experience a life changing week full of laughter, excitement, and fellowship.Each weekly session is led by a priest or youth minister dedicated to

enriching the lives of young people. These Session Directors are assisted by an energetic staff that is passionate about leadership through service and is devoted to being an attentive caretaker for each of our campers. Every camper will have the opportunity to participate in many different activities, such as: horseback riding, archery, nature hikes, swimming, canoeing, Blobbing, The Iceberg, arts & crafts, environmental education, Bedlam (messy games), high and low challenge course, basketball, disc golf, a rockin’ dance, and more!

Camp Allen operates within the framework of four core values: Spiritual Growth, Positive Identity, Safety, and Fun. These values are a representation of who we are and why, as a summer camp, we exist. We strive to provide a unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

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The Mad Science ExperienceSummer Camps with Mad Science are the Best!



Animals • Animals • Animals

There is no better summer camp for the animal lover! We have over 100 different kinds of animals, all of them are handled and cared for by our campers, including; monkeys, sloth, kangaroo, Llamas, miniature horses, puppies, kittens, rabbits, hedgehog and many more. With over 100 camp activities, campers are sure to find fun and excitement. Our Activities include; Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine, Zip-lines, Climbing Walls, Archery, Riflery, Pottery, Crafts, Crime Science and Survival Skills. Spend a week and build a lifetime of memories. Transportation is available from the St. Louis Airport.

Animal Camp at Cub Creek Science Camp


West U Baptist / Crosspoint ChurchEvery summer, KidStuff Children’s Ministry of West U Baptist and Crosspoint Church is active and alive with multiple camp offerings! We kick the summer off June 10-14 with Vacation Bible School. This year the theme Colossal Coaster World and our focus is Facing Fear & Trusting God! After VBS is our fabulous and fun Super Summer Stuff (SSS) Day Camp. SSS runs for 6 weeks, June 17-August 2. You can sign up for one or all six! We fun themes and field trips, it’s always a blast. Our Summer Stock Kids Musical this year is The Star Factor with weekly rehearsals and performance on July 12. And we finish the summer strong with

Pine Cove Base Camp August 12-16 at our Crosspoint Campus and Echo Fine Arts Theater Camp August 5-9! Join us this summer! Go to www.wubc.org for more information.

Join us this summer at KidStuff Children’s Ministry!

Cub Creek has over 100 different kinds of animals to care for!

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Girl Scout Camp gives all girls the opportunity to grow and explore in safe, natural surroundings close to home

Few things are as memorable for a girl as going away to camp for the summer. While she may not remember exactly how this rite of passage made her more responsible and independent, or how it gave her an appreciation for nature, she’ll know it did. And she’ll remember sleeping under the stars, making s’mores around the fire and singing silly camp songs in the warm breeze for years to come.

The camp experience is critical to the development of the well-rounded child. Girl Scout camp offers girls an opportunity to enjoy just being girls in a safe, social setting without the distractions of

modern day life. Girls can connect with others without smart phones. They can play sports outside instead of on TV. And instead of learning life’s sometimes harsh lessons, they can

learn how to prevent them and cope − away from boys and the social pressures of school.

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council has a summer camp program at three sites close to home− Camp Agnes Arnold and Camp Misty Meadows in Conroe and Camp Casa Mare in Seabrook. All are accredited by the American Camp Association. Here, every girl can make new friends, explore the world around

her and discover her potential. In addition, camp helps youth

reduce stress, learn new skills and engage in a more active lifestyle through hikes, exercise, swimming

and play. Our children need this now more than ever to combat rising obesity rates and diminishing opportunities for outdoor play in safe environments.

Childhood and adolescence is a time of great change, and with social and economic stressors affecting children more and more each day, there is a growing need for the camp experience and the sense of community and achievement it gives each child. Girl Scout resident camp programs offer girls that and more, year after year.

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! All girls are welcome. Visit www.gssjc.org/residentcamp to find out more.

Girl Scout camp offers girls an opportunity to enjoy just being girls in a safe, social setting without the distractions of modern day life.

by Connie Chavez



Sea Safari Camp I:Dates: 3/11-3/15; 6/10-6/14; 7/8-7/12; 7/29-8/2Sea Safari Camp II:Dates: 6/17-6/21; 7/15-7/19; 8/5-8/9Price: Currently $265.00 plus tax (summer rates may change)Age: 6yrs-12yrs Day & Time: Monday-Friday; 9:00am-5:00pmDescription: An animal a day or even habitats…keeps you learning and wanting to play. Our Educators & Animal Residents will explore the lives of sharks, rays, octopuses, felines and parrots. We will play games, make crafts and participate in many activities to see what makes these animals unique and able to live where we do. Explor-Oceans Camp:Dates: 6/24-6/28; 7/22-7/26; 8/12-8/16Price: TBA • Age: 9yrs-13yrsDescription: Try to keep yourself steady this summer on shaky ground. Learn about earthquakes, volcanoes and tectonic effects on the Earth’s surface and animal habitats. Explore through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, crafts and games.

Explore at Downtown Aquarium


Make This Summer Rock!High Voltage Rock Camp lets your kids unleash their inner rock star. Our unique week long program offers students from ages 9-16 the opportunity to join a band and write an original song while at the same time improving on the instrument of their choice. Students can choose to focus on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals and study with some of Houston’s best musicians. Whether your child is just starting out or an experienced player our talented staff of professional musicians and accredited music educators will give your child all of the tools they need to write an original song, create their own parts, play with a band, and become a better musician in a fun and encouraging

environment. This is High Voltage Rock Camp...a camp for kids who want to play real instruments and make real music. This summer, camp is going to rock! Sign up now at www.highvotagerockcamp.comand like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/highvoltagerockcamp. If you have any questions about our camp please call Mike Thomas at (832) 419-9333 or Michael Marker at (713) 446-3704 or email us at [email protected].

High Voltage Rock Camp lets your kids unleash their inner rock star.

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Explore the sea at the Downtown Aquarium!



Do you want to explore some of the most unique and interesting summer camp alternatives to the typical sports camp? How about learning chess from professional, experienced, chess coaches. Active Learning (thu USA Chess) is one of the largest chess organizations in the country. Their chess camps have been operating for 17 summers in cities all over the country and teach children aged 5-16 of all levels- from beginners to tournament players. Studies have shown that children who are active chess players develop skills that help then with concentration, reading, math, and other academic skills.

Or how about learning to program a video game? At the Active Learning Gamebuilder Video Game Creation Camps children create a unique, one of kind game using Gamemaker software. Children are taught the basics of how real game designers program games. At the end of this truly instructive one week camp, the children actually get to play their game and continue to build more levels, build new games, and play the games of others in the camp.

These camps provide a week of fun learning where children use their minds while doing things they enjoy. Students can select full or half day options-making these camps great summer activities where children learn without feeling like they are in school!

Learn Chess/Build a Video Game: Creative Summer Camp Options

Learn chess from a professional!

Learn to program a video game!



Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge at iD Tech Camps! Since 1999 over 150,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone and Android apps, video games, programs with C++ and Java, websites, movies, 3D models,

robots, and more. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight summer camps held at 60+ prestigious universities nationwide.

Students engage in personalized curriculum with a small group of peers (8:1 ratio) to optimize learning and social experiences. Many iD alumni have gone on to do something BIG! They’ve done impressive things like sell their iPhone apps to raise money for college, create websites for local businesses, and write programming books. Accredited Continuing Education Units are available to help build a portfolio for college. Also, for 2-wks ages 13-18 immerse in specialized, pre-college, overnight summer programs at iD Gaming Academy (held at TCU and the University of Texas at Austin), iD Programming Academy (held at the University of Texas at Austin), and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography).

Visit internalDrive.com for more information and to register online. Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interests.

iD Tech Camps & iD Teen Academies

Learn how to build Apps!


The Emery/Weiner School Sports Camp

The Emery/Weiner School is proud to offer several athletics camps this summer! Whether you’re interested in basketball, football or volleyball, we have the camp for you! Our athletic camps are open to students from grades 5 to 12. We cover everything from basic drills to complicated plays, and everything in between. Campers will have access to our grass football field, weight room, locker room, gymnasium and sport court. Our coaches have a proven track record of excellence, including football coach Adrian Adams taking the EWS team to the state championship game, and bringing home the trophy for four straight years, and our volleyball coach Lauren Cowan coaching our girls varsity team to their first-ever district championship and state play-off berth.

Current EWS volleyball players assist the girls volleyball camp in teaching basic and advanced skills.



The Tutoring Center of Houston (http://houston.tutoringcenter.com/) and BRICKS 4 KIDZ® (http://www.bricks4kidz.com/) are teaming up to bring you weekly fun and educational summer camps. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® camps are a high-energy, fast-paced setting where kids discover, explore, invent, and create. The three-hour day camps provide children the opportunity to take a simple model, add their own imagination, and test the limits of their creativity. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® teachers provided the raw materials for your child’s imagination to create with model plans, games, and many other activities. Every week has a unique theme tailored to your child’s age to explore and discover with LEGO®. These camps can help your child explore science, technology, engineering and math concepts in a social, non-competitive atmosphere. Each class provides guided practice as well as plenty of free play time to really explore and create. Classes are limited, so register today.

Summer Camps Featuring LEGO®


Yorkshire Academy’s Summer Program18 months – 6th grade (Based on Fall/2013)Half Day/Full Day/Full-time Care Available

Yorkshire Academy’s Summer Program offers weekly academic and enrichment camps for elementary, and weekly theme-based and enrichment for younger students. The academic camps solidify the skills your child learned during the school year and ensure they have an ‘edge’ when

they start the fall term. Theme-based Camps for our younger

campers are designed to introduce interesting topics to ourstudents. They will hear stories, sing songs & make crafts relating to each camp’s theme, all while enjoying a safe and nurturing environment.

Over 30 weekly enrichment camps will be offered, such as Robotics, KidFit, Spanish, Building Brains, Art, Engineering, Tennis, Ceramics, Golf and many more.

Academic and theme-based camps can be combined with enrichment camps,

which make for a very flexible program! Whether you join us for one week or the whole summer, we promise you will learn and have fun! Registration open online March 1st – www.yorkshireacademy.com.

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The Emery/Weiner School Theater camp is open to young people entering 5th – 9th grades. Led by a professional theater staff, this two-week camp will focus on acting, singing and dance skills, and will culminate in a fully staged Broadway-style musical- complete with professional costumes, sets and lights! If you’ve been bitten by the acting bug, or just want to try something new, this camp is a great opportunity to learn – or improve – your skills on a big-time stage in our proscenium 500-seat Becker Theater. Camp students will run both end-of-camp productions from start to finish from in front of, and behind the scenes.

The Emery/Weiner School Theater Camp

EWS Theater Camp participants will put on a full-scale Broadway-style musical production at the end of the two-week camp.


Join Arboretum naturalist teachers for week-long nature camps this summer! Children experience nature firsthand in our 155-acre nature sanctuary and have fun exploring the natu-ral world with hands-on, engaging activities both indoors and outdoors. Each week includes crafts, hikes, interaction with live animal

species, and the opportunity to discover the secrets of Houston’s urban wilderness.

Themes vary throughout the summer and include: City Critters – become the family expert on ecology with an urban twist; Living on the Edge – explore endangered and threatened species; World Beneath Your Feet – what exactly lives and moves in the ground underneath us?; Eye on the Sky – a chance to learn about the natural and manmade wonders of the sky; and Fun in the Sun – partici-pate in outdoor adventures including kayaking, fishing, and geocaching.

Summer campers exploring at the pond.

Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterSummer CampsJune 10-August 16 • Ages 5-12



YMCA Camps provide your child with the opportunity to find new talents, gain independence and make lasting friendships and memories.

• Day Camp is a fun and happy place for your child to enjoy the summer break. Their days will be filled with swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, sports and much more.

•n Teen Camp is packed with exciting trips so your teen won’t feel like they are in a day camp, but like they are hanging out with friends.

• Specialty and Sports Camps allow your child to focus on an activity for an entire session. Science, dance, filmmaking, cooking, art and more are taught in Specialty Camp. Sports Camps include soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, cheer and martial arts.

• YMCA Camp Cullen offers the premier overnight camping experience in the Houston area. Nestled among the pines on 530 acres along the shores of Lake Livingston,

Camp Cullen features new cabins with air conditioning and restrooms, a new dining hall and new program sites. Activities range from horseback riding to water sports and target sports.

Space is limited per session to ensure the highest quality experience for your child. Register today to guarantee the session of your choice.

Go to ymcahouston.org for more information.

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It’s a Summer of Leaders

In today’s world, many consider our country to be experiencing a severe leadership crisis. Each year more schools are emphasizing the importance of leadership and technologically driven skills- particularly at a young age- when the mind is the most susceptible to learning new subjects. In the wake of booming technology and the societal trend of ecologically friendly living, what is going to prepare our young minds for the rapidly changing, ever growing need for expertise in these fields?

Young Leaders Campus (YLC) is establishing the new benchmark in childhood education. It is a revolutionary child enrichment and development facility created on the notion of transforming the educational industry by introducing today’s children to “globally-focused, technologically driven and ecologically friendly” subjects. Designed to meet the individual’s needs, Young Leaders Campus incorporates all the fundamental principles of leadership in every class, thereby promoting direction and leadership in each student. Offering classes on varying subjects from cooking and dance to science and art, YLC is certainly not lacking in originality.

There are currently two Young Leaders Campus locations in Texas, one of which recently opened its doors in Cypress, Texas in January of 2013. The location in Cypress will be very much like the Champions at Vin-

tage Park location. Zafar Amin, president and CEO of Young Leaders explains, “The Cypress facility will get the same great service and outstanding programs as Vintage Park. One way to look at it is if you go to Vintage Park, it’s like going to Disneyland and if you go to Cypress it’s like going to Disney World.” No matter the location of Young Leaders, you can expect to receive the best service and innovative programs. These locations are the first of many. Construction has already begun on a new facility in Sugarland, which will function as a full-day preschool.

Every summer parents are presented with the predicament of finding activities for their children during the long summer months. From June 10th to August 23rd, Young Leaders Campus will be a

Summer of Leaders. The facility will launch a program for children ages 4-12 years old. While most camps take place during the duration of the summer with a singular theme, the camps at YLC will last one week and contain differing and creative themes for each week. During the summer months, it is important to keep children engaged and actively learning. At Young Leaders Campus, parents can be certain that not only will their children be thoroughly entertained through-out the day, but physically and mentally stimulated as well by learning subjects related to global awareness, historical exploration and much more. A few of the themes that will be offered this summer are Culinary Arts, Dig Dinosaurs, Inventor’s Workshop,

Mummies and Mysteries, Houston’s Habitat Heroes, and many more. From dinosaurs to dance, Young Leaders Campus has something for everyone. Parents and kids alike will be delighted with the appropriate blend of fun and learning at these camps.

“The mission of Young Leaders Campus is to be one of the world’s leading producers

and providers of early childhood education and enrichment programs. Using our proprietary programs and specially designed facilities to differentiate our content services, we seek to develop the

most creative, innovate, and enriching experiences for children.”*

Young Leaders Campus is a company that is enthusiastic about and dedicated to early childhood education. Every class, camp and program at Young Leaders Campus will provide students with a well-balanced, educational and enriching experience with a unique global approach. The objective at YLC is to go above and beyond what superior childcare and enrichment programming should be. As a parent, ask yourself, where can you find a facility that is both enriching in experience and enjoyable for the kids? Look no further, for Young Leaders Campus will go above and beyond to meet every family’s wants and needs.

*www.ylcampus.com/ philosophy.htm

by Kathryn Jones Herron

The camps and programs at Young Leaders will provide students with a well-balanced, educational and enriching experience.

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Summer Discovery Camps at The Health Museum run June 10 - August 23. Favorite camps like Lil’ Chefs Academy and Mini Med School are back. And look for brand new

camps Beyond the Finish Line and Camp Cardiac! These week-long camps for ages 5 – 13 meet 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. They are designed for kids with an interest in biology, health, medicine or general science.

In addition to activities at the museum, many camps also incorporate field trips such as visits to The Texas Medical Center, other museums and more. Campers also visit the museum’s exhibits and hear from speakers who give a personal account of what it is like to work in their field.

Family level and higher members receive a discount on camps. All camps include lunch daily. For camp descriptions, registration and other offers, visit thehealthmuseum.org/camps.

Register Your Children for Hands-On Science Camps

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Camp at John Cooper SchoolThe John Cooper School

Summer Program continues to offer a wide variety of camps and classes for grades Pre-K to 12th. If you are looking for a fun camp with a variety of activities, then the Discovery

Camp is the one for you. There is one 3-week session starting June 10-28. The theme for the session is beach fun. It includes science, art, sports and games, centers and cooking. Kids are divided by grade levels and every class has a teacher from Cooper or CISD system. All camps also have counselors who assist the teachers with the activities. Camp times are 8:30am–3pm with before and after care available.

If you want something more individual/short term, the Adventure camps is the way to go! There are Animations, Web Page design, Art and Quick fitness, Babysitting, Painting and Cupcake decorating. If that’s not what you are looking for then check out all the Robotic camps we have running throughout the 4 weeks of the summer Program. We also have tennis and Tao Kwon Do for campers before and after Discovery camp.

You want the kids to have fun, but if you want them to do some academic enrichment too, we have reading writing and math for the younger ones. Study skills, grammar, critical thinking, and writing are available for middle and upper school levels not to mention math enrichment like pre-algebra, intro to algebra, and geometry. To preview the catalog and register online go to www.johncooper.org >oncampus >summer programs >JCS Summer 2013.

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How will you know which camp is the best fit for your child? There are a number of factors to consider, including cost, distance, session lengths and hours, staff expertise and ratio to campers, age range, facilities and philosophy. Among the most important questions to ask, however, are whether the camp will have activities that appeal to your child, and how comfortable you both are with the camp environment. When it’s the right one, kids have a great time and come home with many happy memories. Check out our summer camp directory for a comprehensive guide to camps available here in Houston, as well as throughout Texas and the nation.

Yorkshire Academy

Division of girls and boys with each week being a different theme and karate, dance, swim classes included!

Type of Camp: Day, Local, All Boy, All Girl, Adventure, Arts, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-10 years Season: Jun10-Aug23 Sessions: Full-day Times: 7:30a-5:30p Tuition: $250 per week

Absolutely, Positively, Kids! 4115 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004

713-533-0480

Our mission at American Robotics Academy is to excite, inspire and motivate young people about the fun, importance and impact of robotics technology in today’s world.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Academic, Special Needs, Lego Robotics Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5+ Camp Dates: June 10-August 23 Sessions: Half-day & Full-day Times: 9am-Noon,1pm-4pm or 9am-4pm Tuition: $185 half-day / $330 full day

American Robotics Academy

19414 Indian Grass Katy, TX 77449 281-599-7626

www.roboticsacademy.com

Explore art, culture, and history at Asia Society Texas Center’s first Summer Camp! Each day will be a new adventure to a different Asian country! Deadline for registration: Monday, May 6.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Academic, Adventure Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-13 Season: June11-14 Sessions: Half-day • Times: 8:30a-Noon Tuition: Early bird rate of $200 per child until March 11; $250 thereafter

Asia Society Texas Center Summer Camp 1370 Southmore Boulevard.

Houston, TX 77004 713-496-9901

www.AsiaSociety.org/Texas

Camp Cho-Yeh exists to build relationships and impact lives in a Christ-centered environment. We firmly believe that camps are uniquely capable of impacting lives for Christ.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Co-ed, Adventure, Christian Denomination: Christian Ages/Grades: Ages 6-16 Season: Jun9-Aug17 Sessions: Full-day Times: n/a Tuition: $815/one week, $1475/two weeks

Camp Cho-Yeh 2200 South Washington Ave

Livingston, TX 77351 936-328-3200

www.cho-yeh.org

Summer camps that transform fun into life-changing lessons through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and biblical truth.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Co-ed, Adventure Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Grades: 1st-12th Season: Jun-Aug Sessions: Call Times: n/a Tuition: Call

Camp Eagle 6424 Hackberry Rd

Rocksprings, TX 78880 830-683-3536

www.campeagle.org

Teaches science & math with LEGO educational kits. Our hands on camps build confidence and critical thinking skills. Our motorized projects include Dog Bot, Powercar, Crawler and Rollercoasters.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Academic, Educational/Math & Science Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: 3-12 years Season: All summer Sessions: Half-day & Full-day Times: 9-12, 1-4, 9-4 Tuition: Call or check website

Building Brains LEGO Engineering 16321 Smith St. Ste.100

Houston, TX 77040 888-55-BUILD (713-204-0770)

www.buildingbrains.biz

Students work together towards a showcase performance in a fun and friendly atmo-sphere. Each camper will gain confidence and build their acting skills while learning from professionals.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Theater Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-18 Season: Call Sessions: Call Times: Call Tuition: Call

A.D. Players Theater Arts Academy Summer

Acting Camp 2613 Saint Street

Houston TX 77027 713-439-0181 x107

www.adplayers.org/taa

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Field Trips, Floor Games, Arts and Crafts, Specialties, Swimming, Trampolines. Early and Late Care Available.

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-12 Season: Jun10-Aug23 Sessions: Full-day Times: 9a-3:30p Tuition: 1st week $240, 2 or more Discounted

Camp ImaGYMnation 1322 Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77077

281-497-6666 www.birongym.com

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Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during week long summer prgrams led by local educators. Elementary students work in teams to solve real-world challenges.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Academic Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Entering grades 1-6 Season: June 3- August 2 Sessions: Full-day • Times: 9am-3:30pm Tuition: $220-$255 depending on location, discounts available

Camp Invention Various Locations

800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org

Exciting traditions & proven camp programs since 1921. Safe, wholesome fun filled learning experiences for all. Located in the Texas hill Country near Hunt.

Type of Camp: Overnight, All Boy, All Girl Denomination: Non-Denomination / Christian Ages/Grades: Ages 6-16 Season: Jun9-Aug3 Sessions: n/a • Times: n/a Tuition: 1 wk - $1450, 2 wks - $2450, 4 wks - $3950

Camps Rio Vista and Sierra Vista

175 Rio Vista Rd Ingram, TX 78025

830-367-5353 www.vistacamps.com

Overnight Christian camp committed to sharing the love of Christ through a variety of sports & activities.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Out-of-town, Co-ed, Sports Denomination: Christian Ages/Grades: Ages 5-18 Season: Jun30-Aug4 Sessions: n/a • Times: n/a Tuition: $375 for 3 nights or $650 for 6 nights

Carolina Creek Christian Camps 84 Wimberly Lane

Huntsville, TX 77320 936-594-4446

www.carolinacreek.org

Dive into the world of technology this summer at Camp Katy. From game design to movie making, we have something for your geek!

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Academic, Arts Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 8-17 Season: Jun10-Aug30 Sessions: Full-day Times: 7a-6p Tuition: $175-$495/week

Camp Katy Technology Camps

6193 Highway Blvd Ste 209 Katy, TX 77494 281-397-3770

www.campkaty.com

Camp Olympia is the premier overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. Conveniently located about 100 miles northeast of Houston. Established in 1968.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Co-ed, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-16 Season: Jun9-Jun22, Jun23-Jul13, Jul14-Aug3, Aug4-Aug17 Sessions: Full-day • Times: 2 wk & 3 wk terms Tuition: 2 week sessions: $2975; 3 week sessions: $3985

Camp Olympia 723 Olympia Drive Trinity, TX 75862

936-594-2541 www.campolympia.com

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Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Sports, Soccer Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 3-16 Season: Summer 2013 Sessions: Half-day & Full-day Times: Varies Tuition: See website

Challenger Sports, British Soccer Camps

Over 30 Locations Across Houston! 4403 Mancuaca Road, Ste C

Austin, TX 78745 512-416-7706

www.challengersports.com

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For kids who love animals and all you future veterinarians! Have fun with lessons, crafts and games, and best of all, interact with shelter animals.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Animal fun & education Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Kids who have completed 2nd grade - 8th grade Season: Jun10-Aug16 Sessions: Full-day • Times: 9a-3p Tuition: Early Bird through 4/30 - $275. Beg. 5/1 - $295

Houston SPCA Critter Camp

Houston SPCA Annex @ 7007 Old Katy Road Houston, TX 77024 713-869-7722 x 143

www.houstonspca.org

Kidcamp Camps create a caring, inclusive and friendly environment where each child receives individual attention and is able to explore talents and interests.

Type of Camp: Day, Well-rounded Denomination: All Ages/Grades: Ages 3-13 Season: Jun10-Aug16 Sessions: Full-day Times: 9a-3p +optional Before & After Care Tuition: $150

Kidcam Summer Camp - Garden Oaks

901 Sue Barnett Houston, TX 77018

713-466-8665 www.kidcamcamps.com

HFAC camps feature dancing, singing, acting and unique performance opportunities in musicals, dramas, and comedies - especially designed for young performers.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Arts Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Grades 1-12 Season: Jun10-Aug24 Sessions: Full-day • Times: Call Tuition: $5-6 per hour ($195 for 1-week camps & $575 for 3-week camps)

HFAC Actors Academy Summer

Performing Arts Camp 10760 Grant Road Houton, TX 77070

281-685-2623 www.houstonfac.com

CSA now located in friendly Bellaire. Art supplies, snacks, lunches always included; promoting creativity & art education, art club, exhibitions, field trips.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Academic, Arts Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: 6-13 years old Season: May30-Aug30 Sessions: Half-day & Full-day • Times: 10:30a-3:30p Tuition: Starting $20/lesson, $60/day, $200/week

Childrens Summer Art Camp

6900 South Rice Blvd. Bellaire, TX 77401

713-527-0523 www.hannahbacol buschgallery.com

Using robotics, engineering, video game programming, and other digital devices, TechStars by Computer Explorers has programs to fit any camp’s need! Our programs fun hands-on experiences that enhance kids’ learning and helps them reach their full potential.

Computer Explorers

12715 Telge Road Cypress, TX, 77377

832-562-0388 www.computerexplorers.com


Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competivive chess.

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-15 Season: Jun-Aug, See website and/or ad Sessions: Weekly Times: Full-day & Half-day Tuition: See website

Chess Camps Various locations across Houston.

See ad on page 32 for locations.

www.chesscamp.com

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Enjoy half or full days of fun and activity at Discover Gymnastics’ Summer Camp! Sports, games, crafts and in-house entertainment included!

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: 3-14 for day camp, 14-18 for teen camp Season: Jun7-Aug23 Sessions: Half-day & Full-day • Times: 8a-5p Tuition: $300/week of full days (pro-rated for less days)

Discover Gymnastics

747 N. Shepherd Dr. #400 Houston, TX 77007

www.discovergymnastics.com

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Elite Music & Fine Arts provides fun, safe, quality fine arts camps. Our camps include a variety of activities such as: art, choir, piano, dance and music!

Type of Camp: Day, Arts Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-17 Season: Jun10-Aug23 Sessions: Full-day Times: 7a-6p Tuition: $175-$220 per week

Elite Music & Fine Arts Summer Camp

832-477-5555 www.elitemusicfinearts.com

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Type of Camp: Day Denomination: Jewish (not exclusive) Ages/Grades: 2-13 years old Season: Call • Sessions: 3 sessions Times: 7a.m. – 6p.m. • Tuition: Varies

Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community

Center Camps 5601 S. Braeswood Houston, TX 77071

713-729-3200 www.erjcchouston.org

Work hands-on with animals cared for by Houston Humane Society and enjoy workshops, games, and crafts. Register before June 1st for discounts. Camp sessions limited to the first 22 kids for each session.

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-13 (12-15 teen week)Season: Summer • Sessions: 8 sessions, Full-day Times: 9:30a-3p, early drop off available for a fee Tuition: $275/week

Houston Humane Society’s Companion Camp 14700 Almeda Road Houston, TX 77053

713-433-6421

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Campers will design, develop and create a one of a kind video game with all of the special effects such as running, jumping, blasting, and enemy stomping! All this while teaching programming skills and encouraging creativity!

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 8-15 Season: Jun-Aug; See website or ad Sessions: Weekly • Times: Full-day, Half-day Tuition: See website

Game Builders Various locations across Houston.

See ad on page 32 for locations.

www.chesscamp.com

www.gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm

Camps range from Fashion Design, Game Development, Magic Treehouse Adventures, Pirates, Candy Factory, Flight School, Top Chef Camp and many more. Rock your grey matter!

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 4-14 Season: Weekly camps starts June 10th and runs for 10 weeks Tuition: $145/half day $195 - 245 full day

IDEA Lab Kids & Project IDEA

Various locations around Houston - see website for

more details! 713-463-5062

www.IDEALabKids@ gmail.com

www.Projectideakids.com

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Discover all the fun and unforgettable hands-on experiments in our camps this summer! Build your own robot in our Red Hot Robots camp, grow crystals in the Chemistry Mystery camp and discover the science behind being a sleuth in our Secret Agent Lab camp!

Type of Camp: Day, Local Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 3-12 Season: Summer Sessions: See website • Times: See website Tuition: See website

This summer, let your child become a science superstar, construction whiz kid, splash sports expert, time traveling scientist, and garden-growing green thumb! Spring Break camps offered too!

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-12 Season: Spring Break & Summer Camps Sessions: See website Times: See Website Tuition: See website

KinderCare Learning Center

The Woodlands: Forest Crossing 281-296-2966

The Woodlands: Capstone Circle 936-321-1330

Cypress: Louetta 281-379-1062 www.kindercare.com

A performing arts playground where imaginations are sparked as students collaborate to create original theater and dance pieces. Opportunities for HS students also available.

Type of Camp: Day, Co-ed, Arts Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 4-14 Season: All Summer Sessions: Half-day & Full-day Times: Call Tuition: Call

Main Street Theater

4617 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 713-524-9196 x 104

www.MainStreetTheater.com

Mad Science Over 20 Locations!

6300 Westpark #500 Houston, TX 77057

713-663-7623 www.madscienceofhouston.com


Our SUMMER FUN CAMPS include Bowling FUNdamentals, Arcade Video Game Play, Laser Tag, 1.5 hours Bowling Play, Bowling Shoes and Socks, Lunch & more! Camps taught by Main Event Staff and fully supervised.

Type of Camp: Day • Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-15 years Season: Jun10-Jun14, Jul8-Jul10, Jul29-Aug2, Aug12-Aug16 • Sessions: Call • Times: 9:30a-1p Tuition: Tuition: $19.95/day, or $89.95/week and SAVE!!

Main Event Summer Fun Camps

STAFFORD 713-598-7184 WEBSTER 281-332-4500

KATY 281-394-4800 THE WOODLANDS

281-355-5511 www.mainevent.com

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Type of Camp: Day • Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Infants to 5th grade Season: Jun3-Aug23 Sessions: Call • Times: 6:30a-6:30p Tuition: $145 weekly (early bird); $155 regular tuition for PreK-5th, Infants-4yr rates differ

Kingdom Kids Learning Center 1315 S. Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77077

281-493-3700 www.kingdomkidsonline.com

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Our themed half day camps offer parents the flexibility to register for one day, one week or all summer. Daily lesson plans include gymnastics, sports, games and arts & crafts, keeping kids active all summer long.

Type of Camp: Local Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: 3-8 years Season: Call Sessions: Half-day • Times: Call Tuition: Varies by location

The Little Gym 10 Houston Area Locations

888-854-2955 www.thelittlegymoftexas.com

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At SeaWorld Camp students aren’t just observing marine life; they are apart of it. Campers go behind the scenes, interact with animals and make friends to last a lifetime.

Type of Camp: Day, Overnight, Co-ed, Academic Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Day Camp: 3-12 year olds; Resident Camp: 5th-12th grade Season: Jun-Aug • Sessions: Full-day Times: Varies Tuition: $150-$235; Resident Camp: $850-$1400

SeaWorld Camp 10500 SeaWorld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251

210-523-3608 www.seaworld.com

SCDS is dedicated to the care and education of young children in a Christian environment. Wonderful outdoor play area allows for fun splash days, annual mud bowl & more! Teachers create a supportive, caring environment for children to learn, grow and thrive.

Type of Camp: Day, Local Denomination: Christian Ages/Grades: Infants-5 Season: Summer Sessions: Half-day & Full-day • Times: 7a-6p Tuition: Call

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Day School

1656 Blalock Houston, TX 77080

713-465-6035 www.stchristophers-houston.org

Our hands-on interactive camps engage children in active and instructional ways. Each week includes off-site field trips, pool/splash days, library time, computer lab, art and lots of fun!

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed Denomination: Lutheran Ages/Grades: Ages 4-12 Season: Jun3-Aug9 Sessions: Full-day Times: 7a-6p Tuition: $75 Registration; M-F :$160; MWF: $110; TTH: $80

St. Mark Summer Camp

1515 Hillendahl Houston, TX 77055

www.gostmark.org/camp


Learn more about the game of hockey! Log quality rink time, & receive instruction from qualified staff alongside Major League Roller Hockey Houston Venom team and/or coaches. All skill levels welcome!

Type of Camp: Day, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-16 Season: Jun 3-6, 17-20, 24-28 / Jul 8-11, 15-19, 22-26 / Aug 5-8 Sessions: Call • Times: 10a-3p Tuition: $225

Roller Hockey Summer Camp

221 Barren Springs Drive Houston, TX 77090

713-667-0006 www.houston

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Hands on marine adventure camps at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Marine biology, marine science, oceanography and more!

Type of Camp: Day, Overnight, Co-ed, Academic, Adventure, Marine-oriented (ocean) Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 6-18 Season: Jun-Aug Sessions: Call • Times: Call Tuition: overnight camps $850-$2,100

Sea Camp - Texas A&M University

at Galveston P.O. Box 1675

Galveston, TX 77553 409-740-4525

www.tamug.edu/seacamp

Action packed week of exciting adventurous fun! Tubing, rafting, paintball, Schlitterbahn, camp-out, rock climbing, high ropes, swimming and much more.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Out-of-town, Co-ed, Adventure Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 9-16 Season: Jun9-15, Jun23-29, Jun30-Jul6, Jul28-Aug3, Aug4-10 Sessions: n/a • Times: n/a Tuition: $750

Newk’s Adventure Camp 325 Mission Valley Rd.

New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-625-9105

www.texasadventurecamp.net

Pine Cove Christian Camps - With six youth camps, three family camps, and several day camps across Texas, we are sure to have something for you.

Type of Camp: Day, Overnight, Local, Co-ed, Adventure, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: All ages Season: Summer Sessions: Call • Times: n/a Tuition: $979 for overnight youth; $236 for day camp

Pine Cove 15791 CR 1113 Tyler, TX 75703 877-474-6326

www.pinecove.com

Riaising the Bar provides quality, innovative summer day camp instruction and activities for kids who thrive in a lively environment. All classes are taught by experienced, certified educators!

Type of Camp: Day, Co-ed, Academic, Arts Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-14 Season: Jun-Aug Sessions: Half-day & Full-day • Times: 9a-4p Tuition: $170-$200 per class

Raising the Bar Emerson Unitarian Church

1900 Bering Dr. Houston, TX 77057

832-661-5407 www.raisingthebarcc.com

Horseback riding intensive camp located on a 26,000 acre ranch in northern Arizona. Activities include paintball, roping, mountaineering, hiking, swimming, and more.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Out-of-town, Co-ed, Academic, Adventure, Arts, Sports, Horseback riding Denomination: n/a • Ages/Grades: Ages 9-14 Season: Jun16-30, Jun30-Jul14, Jul14-28 Sessions: n/a • Times: n/a Tuition: Prices range from $1800-$6000

Orme School Camp HC 63 Box 3040 Mayer, AZ 86333 847-436-7984

www.ormecamp.org

Apprentices in the Powerhouse program choose a discipline (acting, directing, writing) and then work alongside some of the country’s leading and emerging theater practitioners for six weeks.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Out-of-town, Co-ed, Arts, Theater Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages: 17 through college age Season: Jun14-Jul28 Sessions: Full-day • Times: n/a Tuition: $5000 (includes room in a dorm & daily breakfast & dinner)

Powerhouse Theater Training Program at

Vassar College Box 225, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue

Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 845-437-5902

www.powerhouse.vassar.edu

Three and four year-olds can explore animal behavior inside the Aquarium or Rainforest Pyramid. They will play games, make crafts, and enjoy interactive stories with a themed snack.

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 3-4 Season: Feb9, Feb23, Mar16, Mar30, Apr13 Sessions: Half-day • Times: 9a-11a Tuition: $20 ($17 for those with an Annual Membership)

Moody Gardens Preschool Kids Camp

One Hope Boulevard Galveston, TX 77554

800-582-4673 www.moodygardens.org

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Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Adventure, Arts, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: PreK – 8th grade Season: Jun 4-29 and Jul 2-27 Sessions: Full-day Times: 9:00-3:30 extended care available Tuition: Call

Redd School Summer Camp 4820 Strack Road

Houston, Texas 77069 281-440-1106

www.reddschool.com

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TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre offers audition and non-audition technique-driven classes in singing, dancing, and acting for ages 4-18 and adults. Enroll Today at TUTS.COM/HSMT!

Type of Camp: See website Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 4-18 and Adults Season: See website Sessions: See website Times: See website Tuition: See website

TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical

Theatre 800 Bagby St., Suite 200

Houston, TX 77008 713-558-8801

TUTS.COM/HSMTArts

There’s no shortage of excitement and fun! Each day is filled with a variety of activities including science, outdoor sports, dancing, archery, arts & crafts and more.

Type of Camp: Day, Co-ed, Academic, Arts, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 3-12 (Grades PS-5th) Season: Jun3-28 Sessions: Half-day & Full-day • Times: 9a-3:30p Tuition: $275 per week (discounts available)

The Village School Summer Camp

13077 Westella Houston, TX 77077

281-496-7900 www.thevillageschool.com

S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N camp directory 2013Explore technology, engineering and math through robotics, LEGOs, eTextiles, Arduino, 3D printing, stop animation and other techniques. We also provide theme camps around amusement rides, contraptions, future world and more.

Type of Camp: Day, All-Girl, Co-ed, Academic, Sports, Evening for teens Denomination: Non-denominational Ages/Grades: Ages 4-18 • Season: Jun7-Aug23 Sessions: Full-day • Times: 9a-3:30p Tuition: $250/wk on average, some camps vary based on days attended or technology used

Techno Chaos (Meeting the Challenge with Play and Robotics)

7320 Hwy 90A, Suite 210 Sugar Land, TX 77478

281-410-1768 http://techno-chaos.com

Still Water Sports Camp is an over night, Christ-centered, sports, adventure and leadership camp open to anyone ages 8-18.

Type of Camp: Overnight, Out-of-town, All Boy, All Girl, Co-ed, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 8-18 Season: Jun9-Jul25 (weekly/5 day) Sessions: n/a • Times: n/a Tuition: $295-$595

Still Water Sports Camp PO Box 1885

Bourne, TX 78006 888-361-2631

www.StillWaterSportsCamp.com

Tech It Out is a high tech robotics camp where kids and teens learn how to build and program a robot of their own design in small teams.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, All Boy, All Girl, Co-ed, Academic, STEM Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-17 Season: Jun-Aug Sessions: Full-day • Times: 9a-3p Tuition: $225-$325

Tech It Out - Robotics 10 Locations across Greater

Houston (Aldine, Alief, Cypress, Heights, Humble, Katy, Kingwood, Pearland,

Spring, and Sugarland) 281-773-4664

www.BotShopRocks.com

At T Bar M Camps, home of the Christ-centered Adventure, we present Jesus Christ, teach His ways, and represent Him through an exciting, enthusiastic, and encouraging camp experience.

Type of Camp: Day, Overnight, Out-of-town, Co-ed, Adventure, Sports Denomination: Non-denominational Ages/Grades: Ages 5-17 Season: Jun2-Aug10 Sessions: Full-day • Times: n/a Tuition: $900/wk for Camp Travis and Sports Camp. $250/wk for Day Camp

T Bar M Camps 2549 HWY 46 W

New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-620-4263

www.tbarmcamps.org


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For over fifty years, Windsor Mountain has created fun and meaningful summer experiences for young people. We invite you to experience the magic!

Type of Camp: Overnight, Out-of-town, Co-ed, Adventure, Arts, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-13 Summer Camp, 12-18 Travel Season: See websites Sessions: n/a • Times: n/a Tuition: See websites

Windsor Mountain Summer Camp

1 World Way Windsor, NH 03244

603-478-3166 www.windsormountain.org

www.windsormountain travel.org

Y Day Camp is a fun and happy place for your child to enjoy their school break. Kids have the opportunity to find new talents, try new activities, gain independence and make lasting friendships and memories.

Type of Camp: Day Denomination: Non-denominational Ages/Grades: Ages 5 - 15 Season: Spring Break, and Summer Sessions: 12 • Times: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuition: Varies by location. Contact your local Y for details.

YMCA Day Camp More than 35 locations

throughout the Houston area. 713-659-5566

ymcahouston.org

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Come alive this summer at Western Academy! Our camps for boys will provide a wonderful opportunity for your son to engage in an adventurous summer.

Type of Camp: See website. Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-14 (boys only) Season: See website Sessions: See website Times: See website Tuition: See website

Western Academy 1511 Butlercrest

Houston TX 77080 713-461-7000

www.westernacademy.net

We specialize in custom camps built to fit your vacation schedule.

Type of Camp: Day, Out-of-Town, Surf School & Camp Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5 and up (Must be capable swimmer) Season: Call Sessions: n/a Times: 9am-5pm 7 days a week Tuition: $25-$30 an hour. Two hour minimum

Wave Masters Surf School

7008 N. Atlantic Ave Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

321-543-WAVE(9283) www wavemasters

surfschool.com

Learn to Wakeboard/Waterski without a boat. Boys and Girls ages 7-17, from never been on a board to wanting to improve their skills.

Type of Camp: Day, Local, Co-ed, Sports Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 7-17 Season: Jun11-Aug15; Except 4th of July week Sessions: Full-day Times: Tues, Wed, Thurs Tuition: $450 per week

Wake Nation Wakeboard/

Waterski Camp 4411 County Rd 418 Rosharon, TX 77583

281-431-4444 www.wakenationhouston.com


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Type of Camp: Day Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 6-17 Season: See website Sessions: Full-day • Times: See website Tuition: $719

Wonder Space Computer &

Technology Camp 2900 Wesleyan #545 Houston, TX 77027

713-529-2241 www.wstechcamp.com

Young Picassos concentrates on helping children gain skills, knowledge and confidence needed to create healthy personal expressions through various creativity projects that include painting, drawing, sculpting & more!

Type of Camp: Day, Arts, Co-ed Denomination: n/a Ages/Grades: Ages 5-10 Season: Mar11-Mar15 Sessions: Half-day Times: 9a-12p Mon-Fri Tuition: $70/day or $325 for all week

Young Picassos Houston Spring

Art Camp 2650 Fountain View, Ste 333

Houston, TX 77057 713-364-9214

www.youngpicassos houston.com

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