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SCIENCE ADVENTURES
Multiple locations
888-458-1812
www.scienceadventures.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: Grades 1–6 • Season: Summer
Sessions: 5 Days per topic • Times: Full and Half Days • Tuition: Call
Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments,
innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.
Each topic runs for five days. Multi-session discounts are available. Visit www.scienceadventures.com or call 1-
888-458-1812 to enroll!
SEA CAMP – TEXAS A&M
UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553; 409-740-4525
www.tamug.edu/seacamp
Type: Overnight & Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: Overnight 10–18;
Day 6–11 • Season: June – July • Sessions: Weekly • Times: N/A
Tuition: Overnight $775 – $850; Day $110
Sea Camp is a weeklong adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments. Founded
in 1986, Sea Camp at Texas A&M University at Galveston has opened up the world of marine biology to over
12,500 campers.
SMALLER SCHOLARS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
1685 S. Dairy Ashford • Houston, TX 77077; 281-558-3515
14455 Grisby Road • Houston, TX 77079; 281-556-8505
www.smallerscholars.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: PreK–6th • Season: June – July
Sessions: 2 • Times: 6:45 am – 6:30 pm • Tuition: Available online
“Tune In…to the Sizzling Sounds of Summer” as the children join in fun activities and games of the musical eras
of “Juke Box Rock,” “Hip Hop Groove” and “Boogie Woogie” plus fun water play, exciting field trips and interesting
visitors. Our Montessori teachers will continue to hone the children’s reading, language and math skills while
discovering the exciting world of popular music eras.
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON DAY CAMPS
1601 Nasa Parkway
Houston, TX 77058; 281-244-2148 or 281-244-2131
www.spacecenter.org/daycamps.html
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 4–14 • Season: March 17–22
Sessions: Daily or Weekly • Times: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm • Tuition: Varies, $50-$325
Give your child some “space” over Spring Break! Space Center Houston is offering exciting day and weeklong
camps the week of March 17-22 for young astronauts ages 4-14. Campers will learn in a fun and unique
environment where they can explore the wonders of space through hands-on activities and one-of-a-kind space
exhibits. Registration begins 1/28/08.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
420 Sugar Creek Blvd. @ Sugar Creek Country Club
Sugar Land, TX; 281-793-5895
www.princepianists.privatemusiclessions.net
www.princemusicians.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 5-18 • Season: July 7 – August 1
Sessions: Weekly • Times: 9:00 am – Noon, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuition: Varies
This camp inspires children to enjoy and appreciate a variety of quality music. Beginning to advanced children
learn or review compositions and techniques on piano and keyboard, music theory, ear training, and more.
Camp provides group and private sessions in different settings of the music centers: rhythmic movement with
percussions, music theory games, listening, solo, duet and ensemble performances.
WONDER-SPACE
2211 Norfolk Ste 980
Houston, TX; 713-529-2241
www.summerwonder-space.com
Type: Overnight • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 7 – 17
Season: June 2nd – Aug 22nd • Sessions: 12 • Times: Full Day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm,
Extended Day 7:00 am – 6:00 pm • Tuition: $595 Week
“Find Space for your mind to Wonder” this summer! Explore high-tech topics such as game design,
programming, animation, and many more in a fun, and creative environment. Learn from counselors from
prestigious universities and create projects with other tech-savvy campers. Choose from 12 different one week
sessions and 12 different courses. Check out our website for the most up to date schedule and information.
YMCA CAMP CULLEN
460 Cullen Loop Ste A
Trinity, TX 75862; 936-594-2274
www.ymcacampcullen.org
Type: Overnight/Co-Ed • Non-Denominational • Ages: 8–16 • Season: June 8 – Aug 9
Sessions: 1 or 2 Weeks • Times: Call • Tuition: $545 1-Week, $999 2-Weeks
On 530 acres along the shores of Lake Livingston. Water sports, horseback riding, climbing on the ropes
course, nature, drama & so much more. Campers also gather as a cabin group each day where they play, learn
and bond together while participating in fun activities like campfires and scavenger hunts.
YMCA CAMP PINE TREE
709 Riley Fuzzel Rd
Spring, TX 77373; 281-353-6229
www.ymcacamppinetree.org
Type: Overnight/Co-Ed • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 5–10
Season: June 8 – Aug 8 • Sessions: Mini-Camp (3 day/2 nights) or 1 Week
Times: Call • Tuition: $284 (Mini-Camp), $411 (1-Week)
Designed for young or first-time campers. We offer many ways for both the parent & child to feel comfortable.
Understanding that this is possibly a child’s first time away from home, we believe that safety is our first priority &
fun will follow! We focus on building camper’s independence and self-confidence.
YMCA HAMMAN RANCH
5825C FM 470
Bandera, TX 78003; 830-796-7449
www.ymcahammanranch.org
Type: Overnight/Co-Ed • Non-Denominational • Ages: 10–16 • Season: June 8 – Aug 16
Sessions: 1 or 2 Weeks • Times: Call • Tuition: $524 1-Week, $957 2-Weeks
Our goal is to create an environment that challenges teens to take risks & build relationships. Atmosphere
supported by our 5 core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility & faith. High ropes challenge course,
cave explorations, swimming & canoeing, horseback riding, rappelling & rock climbing and adventure trips.
YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON DAY CAMP
25 locations throughout Houston
713-659-5566 to find closest YMCA
www.ymcahouston.org
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages: 5–12 • Season: Summer
Sessions: Weekly/Before and After Camp Care available • Time: Call • Tuition: Varies per YMCA
Focuses on fun for kids in a safe environment. Offers a variety of imaginative activities that nurture their spirits,
challenge their minds & strengthen their bodies. Age appropriate activities including values development,
enrichment activities, physical fitness & field trips.
YORKSHIRE ACADEMY
14120 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079; 281-531-6088
www.yorkshireacademy.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 18 mos–12 years
Season: June & July 8 • Sessions: Four 2-Week Sessions • Time: Varies • Tuition: Call
Yorkshire Academy Summer Program provides quality choices for children 18 months – 6th grade. Younger
students are offered fun and educational theme-based camps, and elementary students are offered a wonderful
array of academics in a relaxed, but structured environment which includes math, reading, social studies, art &
computer. Before & Aftercare is offered beginning @ 7:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Complete summer program is
available online 3/1/08.
Multiple locations
888-458-1812
www.scienceadventures.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: Grades 1–6 • Season: Summer
Sessions: 5 Days per topic • Times: Full and Half Days • Tuition: Call
Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments,
innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.
Each topic runs for five days. Multi-session discounts are available. Visit www.scienceadventures.com or call 1-
888-458-1812 to enroll!
SEA CAMP – TEXAS A&M
UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553; 409-740-4525
www.tamug.edu/seacamp
Type: Overnight & Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: Overnight 10–18;
Day 6–11 • Season: June – July • Sessions: Weekly • Times: N/A
Tuition: Overnight $775 – $850; Day $110
Sea Camp is a weeklong adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments. Founded
in 1986, Sea Camp at Texas A&M University at Galveston has opened up the world of marine biology to over
12,500 campers.
SMALLER SCHOLARS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
1685 S. Dairy Ashford • Houston, TX 77077; 281-558-3515
14455 Grisby Road • Houston, TX 77079; 281-556-8505
www.smallerscholars.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: PreK–6th • Season: June – July
Sessions: 2 • Times: 6:45 am – 6:30 pm • Tuition: Available online
“Tune In…to the Sizzling Sounds of Summer” as the children join in fun activities and games of the musical eras
of “Juke Box Rock,” “Hip Hop Groove” and “Boogie Woogie” plus fun water play, exciting field trips and interesting
visitors. Our Montessori teachers will continue to hone the children’s reading, language and math skills while
discovering the exciting world of popular music eras.
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON DAY CAMPS
1601 Nasa Parkway
Houston, TX 77058; 281-244-2148 or 281-244-2131
www.spacecenter.org/daycamps.html
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 4–14 • Season: March 17–22
Sessions: Daily or Weekly • Times: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm • Tuition: Varies, $50-$325
Give your child some “space” over Spring Break! Space Center Houston is offering exciting day and weeklong
camps the week of March 17-22 for young astronauts ages 4-14. Campers will learn in a fun and unique
environment where they can explore the wonders of space through hands-on activities and one-of-a-kind space
exhibits. Registration begins 1/28/08.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
420 Sugar Creek Blvd. @ Sugar Creek Country Club
Sugar Land, TX; 281-793-5895
www.princepianists.privatemusiclessions.net
www.princemusicians.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 5-18 • Season: July 7 – August 1
Sessions: Weekly • Times: 9:00 am – Noon, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuition: Varies
This camp inspires children to enjoy and appreciate a variety of quality music. Beginning to advanced children
learn or review compositions and techniques on piano and keyboard, music theory, ear training, and more.
Camp provides group and private sessions in different settings of the music centers: rhythmic movement with
percussions, music theory games, listening, solo, duet and ensemble performances.
WONDER-SPACE
2211 Norfolk Ste 980
Houston, TX; 713-529-2241
www.summerwonder-space.com
Type: Overnight • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 7 – 17
Season: June 2nd – Aug 22nd • Sessions: 12 • Times: Full Day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm,
Extended Day 7:00 am – 6:00 pm • Tuition: $595 Week
“Find Space for your mind to Wonder” this summer! Explore high-tech topics such as game design,
programming, animation, and many more in a fun, and creative environment. Learn from counselors from
prestigious universities and create projects with other tech-savvy campers. Choose from 12 different one week
sessions and 12 different courses. Check out our website for the most up to date schedule and information.
YMCA CAMP CULLEN
460 Cullen Loop Ste A
Trinity, TX 75862; 936-594-2274
www.ymcacampcullen.org
Type: Overnight/Co-Ed • Non-Denominational • Ages: 8–16 • Season: June 8 – Aug 9
Sessions: 1 or 2 Weeks • Times: Call • Tuition: $545 1-Week, $999 2-Weeks
On 530 acres along the shores of Lake Livingston. Water sports, horseback riding, climbing on the ropes
course, nature, drama & so much more. Campers also gather as a cabin group each day where they play, learn
and bond together while participating in fun activities like campfires and scavenger hunts.
YMCA CAMP PINE TREE
709 Riley Fuzzel Rd
Spring, TX 77373; 281-353-6229
www.ymcacamppinetree.org
Type: Overnight/Co-Ed • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 5–10
Season: June 8 – Aug 8 • Sessions: Mini-Camp (3 day/2 nights) or 1 Week
Times: Call • Tuition: $284 (Mini-Camp), $411 (1-Week)
Designed for young or first-time campers. We offer many ways for both the parent & child to feel comfortable.
Understanding that this is possibly a child’s first time away from home, we believe that safety is our first priority &
fun will follow! We focus on building camper’s independence and self-confidence.
YMCA HAMMAN RANCH
5825C FM 470
Bandera, TX 78003; 830-796-7449
www.ymcahammanranch.org
Type: Overnight/Co-Ed • Non-Denominational • Ages: 10–16 • Season: June 8 – Aug 16
Sessions: 1 or 2 Weeks • Times: Call • Tuition: $524 1-Week, $957 2-Weeks
Our goal is to create an environment that challenges teens to take risks & build relationships. Atmosphere
supported by our 5 core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility & faith. High ropes challenge course,
cave explorations, swimming & canoeing, horseback riding, rappelling & rock climbing and adventure trips.
YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON DAY CAMP
25 locations throughout Houston
713-659-5566 to find closest YMCA
www.ymcahouston.org
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages: 5–12 • Season: Summer
Sessions: Weekly/Before and After Camp Care available • Time: Call • Tuition: Varies per YMCA
Focuses on fun for kids in a safe environment. Offers a variety of imaginative activities that nurture their spirits,
challenge their minds & strengthen their bodies. Age appropriate activities including values development,
enrichment activities, physical fitness & field trips.
YORKSHIRE ACADEMY
14120 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079; 281-531-6088
www.yorkshireacademy.com
Type: Day • Non-Denominational • Ages/Grades: 18 mos–12 years
Season: June & July 8 • Sessions: Four 2-Week Sessions • Time: Varies • Tuition: Call
Yorkshire Academy Summer Program provides quality choices for children 18 months – 6th grade. Younger
students are offered fun and educational theme-based camps, and elementary students are offered a wonderful
array of academics in a relaxed, but structured environment which includes math, reading, social studies, art &
computer. Before & Aftercare is offered beginning @ 7:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Complete summer program is
available online 3/1/08.