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Camps are a safe place to practice social skills.

It might be awkward or uncomfortable for your child during those first few hours of camp when they don’t know a single soul. After all, stepping into a new social environment can be challenging. But the ability to comfortably communicate with new people is a life skill that all kids need, and a camp is a great place to practice! Camps also provide kids an opportunity to form friendships with a whole new group of peers they might never have met otherwise.

Camps give kids a much-needed technology break.

No matter how old your child is, they could probably benefit from a screen hiatus, especially during the summer months. Spending time outdoors, learning a new skill, having fun, and forming new friendships is good for the body and soul!

Sending kids to camp is beneficial for you, too.

Driving away from your child(ren) on the first day might be a little gut-wrenching. But entrusting your kids to someone else for a while can be truly beneficial. Maybe it will free up time for some overdue self-care, or give you and

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your partner time to reconnect. Maybe it will provide an opportunity to hit the reset button with your tween or teen. After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder! Parenting is tough work, so don’t feel guilty if you enjoy this time to yourself. Chances are, your kids are having a blast without you!

Your child’s experience as a camper could help land a summer job in the future.

Camps are staffed by amazing counselors who provide kids with all kinds of good, clean fun. Most of these counselors were campers once, too. Now they get to help a new set of youngsters make unforgettable summer memories, all while sharpening their own teamwork and leadership skills. Your child might have that same opportunity one day. What great way to spend a summer!

Camp is just plain fun.

So many adults have fond memories from their days spent at camp, and kids who have been to camp often say it’s a favorite part of their summer. Odds are, your kids are going to love it! And for that reason alone, it’s worth sending them to camp.

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Camp Honey Creek 401 Honey Creek W. Camp@camphoneycreek.com www.camphoneycreek.com Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Camp Honey Creek for Girls is committed to helping girls of all ages develop into well-rounded individuals with good moral character, strong values and high selfesteem.

iD Tech Held at 150 Prestigious Campus Locations 1-888-709-8324 www.iDTech.com iD Tech is the world leader in STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999. Summer programs for ages 7-19 are held at 150 prestigious campuses including Stanford, NYU, HKU, and Imperial College London. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and design. Visit iDTech.com.

Camp La Jita Utopia, TX (on the Sabinal River) 210-349-2404 or 800-580-7247 www.girlscouts-swtx.org Ages 7-18 Sports, horseback riding, canoeing, dance, crafts, backpacking, swimming, archery, photography, etc. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Please visit our website for more information.

Camp Sierra Vista for Girls 175 Rio Vista Road, Ingram, TX, 78025 830-367-5353 sierravista.dir@gmail.com www.vistacamps.com Small, private, traditional camp in the Texas Hill Country. A summer tradition of fun, friends, exciting activities, lifelong memories and life-changing experiences. Make forever friends while having the time or your life.

Heart of the Hills Camp for Girls Hunt, TX 78024 830-238-4650 info@hohcamp.com www.hohcamp.com Ages: 6-16 • Liberating all-girls atmosphere, Guadalupe River, air-conditioned. Family style dining. Worldwide enrollment, personable! Fun, instructionoriented, doing the right thing; more than 40 activities. Family owned, operated.

Rocky River Ranch P.O. Box 109 • Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-2513 www.rockyriverranch.com Girls ages 7 -14 enjoy the experience of a lifetime at Rocky River Ranch. Located in the heart of the beautiful Texas hill country in Wimberley, Rocky River Ranch has been operating as a private summer camp for girls since 1953. We are a residential summer camp offering three different session lengths and a wide variety of activities.

Boys’ Camps

Camp Mondamin for Boys P.O. Box 8, Tuxedo, NC 28784 800-688-5789 mondamin@mondamin.com www.mondamin.com Ages 7 - 12 • Aug. 5 - Aug. 18 - August Camp is a two-week session designed to introduce campers to the program at Mondamin. The time allows for great friendships and experiences such as independence and working toward goals. We will touch on all our

Camp Rio Vista for Boys 175 Rio Vista Road, Ingram, TX, 78025 830-367-5353 www.vistacamps.com Ages 6-16 A Texas Summer tradition since 1921. Beautiful facilities, fun-filled program, exciting activities and dedicated staff provide a memorable learning environment for your son. We emphasize fun, confidence and success!

Camp Stewart for Boys Hunt, TX 78024 830-238-4670 www.campstewart.com Ages 6-16 • Camp Stewart for Boys is a privately owned, Christian-oriented, non-denominational camp for boys ages six to sixteen. We are located in the heart of the famed Texas Hill Country, near headwaters of the Guadalupe River.

Texas Catholic Boys Camp – Camp Tecaboca Mountain Home, TX 5045 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025 830-866-3425 office@tecaboca.com www.tecaboca.com A boy’s camp offering horseback riding, archery, canoeing, swimming, and bead craft, with morning prayer and evening campfire stories. Co-ed Camps

Camp Balcones Springs 104 Balcones Springs Drive, Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-693-CAMP info@campbalconessprings.com www.campiscool.com A premier Christian sports and outdoor camp dedicated to building quality relationships through spiritual impact and fun. Features air-conditioned cabins with a 4:1 counselor to camper ration.

Deer Creek Camp Medina, Texas 78055 830-589-7123 www.deercreekcamp.com Deer Creek Camp, located in Medina, Texas, is a Christian Adventure Camp where we capture both the stunning outdoors and a Christ-centered community. From swimming in the Medina River to riding down the longest tandem zip line in Texas. Come see for yourself why Deer Creek Camp is The Place to Be.

His Hill Ranch Camp Overnight & Day Camp Comfort, TX 78103 830-995-3388 camp@hishill.org www.hishill.org His Hill Ranch Camp is a Christian, non-denominational overnight & day camp offering 1 week sessions through the summer for children 8 - 18 years old. His Hill is a wonderful place for young people to be taught about Jesus Christ from God’s Word while having fun in the outdoor life of the Hill Country.

Mo-Ranch Summer Camp 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024 800-460-4401 ext. 250 or 253 www.summercamp.MoRanch.org Ages 8 – 15 • We are a co-ed, residential camp located within one of the Hill Country’s most beautiful conference centers; the Presbyterian MoRanch Assembly. Located along the Guadalupe River, Mo-Ranch sits on almost 500 acres of gorgeous Hill Country property. We offer a wide range of traditional camp activities including archery, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and rock climbing. T Bar M Camps and Retreats New Braunfels 830-620-4263 www.tbarmcamps.org Camp is one of the most lasting, rewarding experiences parents can give their children. It builds self-esteem, gives kids a sense of independence and allows them to take a breather from the day-to-day. Over 10,000 people experience T Bar M Christ-centered Adventure every year. Come see what It’s all about.

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes 204 E. Little Elm Trl Cedar Park 78613 512-257-0709 camptwinlakes.ymcagwc.org YMCA Camp Twin Lakes offers week-long overnight and mini overnight summer camp just north of Austin. Join the YMCA for 6 weeks of Full Overnight Camp in 2017. Kids ages 8-16y/o. New Cabins have bathrooms and A/C, experienced counselors, nutritious meals & new friends. All the activities you love and a whole lot more! Conveniently located in Cedar Park.

Special Needs

Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children Burnet, TX 214-674-1205 info@campagapetexas.org www.campagapetexas.org Ages 7-12 • Camp Agape’s Children Summer Session will be held August 5th-8th at Forest Glen Camps, $50 application fee that is refunded at the end of camp. Camp Agape is a non-denominational, Christian-based program that supports children and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The trained staff and volunteers are committed to sharing the belief that through Christ there is HOPE, and will provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to heal from the pain of grief.

Charis Hills Camp Ingram, TX 888-681-2173 info@charishills.org www.charishills.org Ages 7 – 18 •Charis Hills is a Christian Summer Camp specifically designed to help kids with learning differences (ADHD, LD, ED and Asperger’s) find success. Our focus is on building self-confidence, social skills and independence.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Bits, Bytes and Bots Multiple Locations 210-745-8123 www.BBBofSA.com Join us for our summer of technology and fun. We offer morning and afternoon week-long summer camps in Robotics, Video Game Creation, Stop Motion Movie Magic, Makey Engineering, & Coding in Minecraft®. Kids have a blast while learning crucial skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math). Come Learn With Us.

Camp Einstein Various Locations in San Antonio 972-333-7371 www.CampEinstein.org We believe you learn the best when having fun! Our exciting STEM classes are designed to spark creativity and learning through hands-on activities! From CSI Forensics to Green Engineering we offer many enriching camps for all ages. Come join the fun this summer.

Camp Humane San Antonio Humane Society 4804 Fredricksburg Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78229 education@SAhumane.org SAhumane.org/summercamp Is your child interested in learning about the animals who live at home and out in the wild? Let them spend a week this summer with the animals the San Antonio Humane Society’s Camp Humane! It’s a great opportunity for your child to receive a unique learning experience about the humane treatment and care of domestic and wild animals. Attendees will participate in workshops, crafts, games, service projects, animal expert presentations, and hands-on animal experiences. Five sessions will take place this summer and registration is limited, so be sure to register your child soon to save a seat for this fun-filled educational experience.

Camp Invention 800-968-4332 Invent.org/camp Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will team up to play hybrid hover ball games, tackle environmental challenges and become confident entrepreneurs designing the next great invention! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities building collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).

Camp Metro for Girls Sally Cheever Girl Scout Center 5622 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78237 210-349-2404 www.girlscouts-swtx.org/camp The premier summer camp for girls to develop her G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) potential. Girls will explore other countries, travel through space and learn survival skills. Only $175 per week. Meals and before & aftercare are offered. You don’t need to be a Girl Scout to join the fun!

Camp MSSA The Montessori School of San Anton 17722 Rogers Ranch Pkwy, SATX 78258 210-492-3553 http://montessorisa.org/program/afterschool-and-summer-programs MSSA Summer Camp features classes for art, sports, coding, games, and more. MSSA’s full-day camp is available to children ages 4 (3 if student is enrolled at MSSA) through 12. Camp hours are 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Camps running weekly from.

Country Home Learning Center 8 locations in San Antonio 210-687-1002 www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Join us for an INCREDIBLE Summer Camp Experience! *Kinder – 13 years *Child Approved Special Events *Fun-filled days with activities every child enjoys *Kids’ Choice Special Interest Clubs *Exciting Weekly Field Trips.

Crystal Sea Drama Company Summer Fun Camp Crystal Sea Drama Company Fine Arts Studio 8414 Speedway Dr. 210-849-0934 www.crystalseadrama.org Join us for a great time this summer as we explore various areas in theatre at Theatrical Thursdays in June, July and August include Improvisation, Drama as Ministry - Get Sketchy, Project Costume, Field Trips. Two week Camps are July 15 – 27: Tech Camp - Dream it! Build it and Drama and Dessert 2019 – Mystery Theatre. Call for details.

Dorothy Keck Dancers 1532 Austin Hwy. SATX 78218 210-829-8489 www.dorothykeckdancers.com Join us for a fun-filled summer dance camp! Learn different dance styles and create themed crafts in each two or three day camp. Each camp has a unique theme such as Moana, Mermaid, Olaf, Trolls or Diva; find one to fit your child’s interests! Camps range from 4-10 years old.

iD Tech Camps Multiple San Antonio locations 1-888-709-8324 www.iDTech.com Camps are held at Trinity, St. Edward’s, Rice, University of Houston, and more. Inspired by hip, tech-savvy instructors, ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and meet friends with similar interests. Also in Texas: Alexa Café (all-girls, ages 10- 15) and 2-week, pre-college Teen Academies for ages 13-18.

Jump Rope Express 210-269-0725 coachbobby7755@gmail.com www.coachbobbysports.com Throughout its 19 year existence, JR Express has trained thousands of kids all across the U.S. The “fun factor” is the foundation of all the games, activities, drills and challenges that are taught. It is what makes the classes so appealing to kids and keeps them looking forward to every class. The program emphasizes progressive mastery of specific jump rope skills that will get your kids in top form. It increases speed, agility, strength, endurance, stamina, balance, timing and hand-eye-foot coordination. It is also a great tool to help boost your child’s confidence while encouraging self-expression, self-discipline, diligence, and fulfillment. In addition, working together as a group helps foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and the spirit of camaraderie.

Jumping Dragons Performance Team 210-269-0725 Coachbobby7755@gmail.com www.coachbobbysports.com Calling all Jump Rope Enthusiasts! We are very pleased to announce that the Elite Jumping Dragons Performance Team is looking for members. The team consists of jumpers in elementary and middle school

Mad Science of San Antonio Multiple Locations 210-651-1143 sanantonio.madscience.org Mad Science camps are designed with exciting, fun and hands-on science activities. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects. 9 different camp themes are available including robots, rockets, spy academy, camp eureka, grossology and more! Mad Science has camp locations all over town. Register now: Pay Later!

Summer Camps and Workshops Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Drive Pecan Hall Room 101 San Antonio, TX 78251 210-486-4428 www.alamo.edu/nvc/youth/parents NVC Community Education is a great place to learn! Their K-12 programs are committed to the development of STEM-based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), as well as, arts and environmental education. They take pride in offering these high-quality programs that help students reach their full potential.

San Antonio Botanical Garden Summer Camp 555 Funston Place 210-536-1400 Sabot.org Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden this summer with STEAM-based camps focused on handson exploration, nature-inspired art, ecology and botany. From Eco-Explorers to Little Gardeners and CHEF camps, the Botanical Garden inspires budding naturalists, scientists, botanists, artists and chefs to dig deeper into the world of plants and fun.

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San Antonio College Summer Camps Alamo.edu/sac/summer-camps! San Antonio College offers a wide range of affordable summer camps for elementary, middle, and high school students—including an American Sign Language Music Camp a Television Production camp, and even several Space camps! Learn more about all our camps and register today at alamo.edu/sac/ summer-camps!

SeaWorld Camp SeaWorld San Antoni0 San Antonio 78251 210-523-3608 www.SeaWorldSanAntonio.com/ Education SeaWorld San Antonio provides residential and day camp programs that allow campers to explore how we care for the animals in our park and around the world through fun and educational activities, amazing animal shows, and up-close animal encounters!

St. Anthony Catholic School 205 W. Huisache Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 210-732-8801 Our summer camps offer weekly themes that engage children with readiness skills through hands-on activities. It’s a well-balanced curriculum promoting intellectual, emotional, and social development. With special guest speakers, field trips, summer BBQ, and swimming, your child will want to come back every year. Space is limited, call today.

The Clowvazar Academy Summer School Program 12746 Cimarron Path #20 210-690-4800 www.clowvazar.com The Clowvazar Academy holds academic camps in June, July and August from 9AM to2PM with the option to extend the day to 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Visit us online for pricing details.

The DoSeum 2800 Broadway 210-212-4453 thedoseum.org Keep the learning and fun going all summer long with The DoSeum’s summer camps! Your child can engage in large-scale collaborative art pieces, challenging hands-on STEM investigations, and more—all taking place in our indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Whether your child is a future painter, engineer, or a combination of the two, The DoSeum offers a wide variety of programs for kids ages 3-11. The Little Gym of Stone Oak 20711 Wilderness Oak, Ste. 106 San Antonio 78258 210-481-5452 www.thelittlegym.com/ sanantoniostoneoaktx/ The Little Gym of North San Antonio 12730 NW Military Highway, Suite 106 San Antonio 78231 210-545-3770 www.thelittlegym.com/ NSanAntonioTX School’s Out, Fun’s In! Combining physical activity, gymnastics, games, Lego-building, and crafts! Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours that will focus on serious fun! Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged. We will help your child beat the heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Please call us to book your child’s spot before it’s too late!

The Little Gym of Stone Oak 20711 Wilderness Oak, Ste. 106 San Antonio 78258 210-481-5452 www.thelittlegym.com/ sanantoniostoneoaktx/ The Little Gym of North San Antonio 12730 NW Military Highway, Suite 106 San Antonio 78231 210-545-3770 www.thelittlegym.com/ NSanAntonioTX School’s Out, Fun’s In! Combining physical activity, gymnastics, games, Lego-building, and crafts! Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours that will focus on serious fun! Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged. We will help your child beat the heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Please call us to book your child’s spot before it’s too late!

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The Little Gym of North San Antonio 12730 NW Military Highway, Suite 106 San Antonio 78231 210-545-3770 www.thelittlegym.com/ NSanAntonioTX School’s Out, Fun’s In! Combining physical activity, gymnastics, games, Lego-building, and crafts! Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours that will focus on serious fun! Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged. We will help your child beat the heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Please call us to book your child’s spot before it’s too late!

University of the Incarnate Word Cardinal Soccer Camps 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209 210-841-7396 https://uiwcardinals.com Cardinal Summer Soccer Camps are designed to provide a fun learning environment for all players from all levels of youth Soccer. The focus is on developing technical skills in challenging exercises whilst allowing the campers the opportunity to express themselves in competitive games. There are 4 core topics that we will focus on to help develop the core principles needed to become a successful soccer player.

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Summer Day Camp Multiple Locations 210-924-2277 ymcasatx.org/summer YMCA camp programs offer youth an opportunity to meet new friends and discover new interests. Activities vary by location but include field trips, crafts, swimming, sports and more. Camp is an excellent way to ensure kids stay engaged socially, physically, and academically throughout the summer. Financial assistance is available.

Zoo Camp San Antonio Zoo 210-734-7184 Ex. 1501 www.sazoo.org Zoo Camp is the wildest camp in town! Week long camps for Kinder – 8th grade begin May 26 and end the week of August 14. Registration opens February 15. Get outside and play!

The Clowvazar Academy (210) 690-4800 12746 Cimarron Path, #120 www.clowvazar.com Each summer The Clowvazar Academy opens three summer sessions in June, July and August for students with Anxiety, High Functioning Autism or other related learning differences. We accept students from Kindergarten to High School. Limited seats are available. Visit us online for tuition information and requirements.

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