Ah, summer—the season of sunshine, pool days, and an endless chorus of "I’m bored!" While kids dream of water balloon fights and staying up past bedtime, parents face the challenge of keeping them entertained, engaged, and out of the snack cabinet every five minutes.
That’s where summer camps come to the rescue! Whether your child is a budding scientist, an aspiring athlete, a creative artist, or an outdoor adventurer, North Houston, Spring, Humble, Atascocita and surrounding areas offer fantastic camp options to match every interest. Not only will your kids have an unforgettable experience, but you’ll also enjoy a little extra breathing room (and maybe even drink your coffee while it’s still hot!).
Summer camps do more than just fill up your child’s schedule—they provide opportunities for social growth, skill-building, and new experiences. Plus, let’s be honest: having someone else entertain your energetic kiddo for a few hours (or days) is a much-needed parenting break.
Top Benefits of Summer Camps:
With so many options, choosing the right summer camp can feel overwhelming. Here are some key factors to consider:
Whether your child wants to explore nature, learn new skills, or just have fun with friends, there’s a perfect summer camp nearby. From local recreation centers to specialty programs, the greater North Houston area offers a variety of enriching experiences. Our 2025 Summer Camp Guide, is where we’ll highlight some of the best camps in North Houston, Spring, Humble, and surrounding areas!
✅ Plan Early – Popular camps fill up fast! Secure your spot before the waitlist blues hit.
✅ Coordinate with Friends – Carpooling and familiar faces can make camp even more fun.
✅ Label Everything – Because lost water bottles and missing towels are inevitable.
✅ Prep for Texas Heat – Pack sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water!
✅ Follow the Camp’s Packing List – Trust us, they include those reminders for a reason.
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Summer camp isn’t just for kids—it’s a lifesaver for parents looking for structure, enrichment, and a little peace and quiet. So grab your calendar, rally your parent friends, and start planning a summer filled with adventure, learning, and a little time for yourself, too.
Check Out the Macaroni Kid Greater North Houston's 2025 Summer Camp Guide! Because a great summer starts with the right plan—and maybe a popsicle or two.
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Sponsored Armored Sports
Discover interactive summer sports camps at Armored Sports. We serve all of Houston, TX, and the surrounding areas. Our camps provide the perfect blend of sports instruction, character development, and faith-based learning. Armored Sports is a Christ-centered sports camp for kids ages 3.5-12 years old. Our company derives from Ephesians 6:10-20, in which Paul emphasizes putting on the full armor of God. Each day, campers will participate in a variety of sports actives while also enjoying daily Bible lessons and memory verses. We believe in creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where kids can broth both athletically and spiritually. We also offer birthday parties and parents' night out programs. Join us this summer.
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Sponsored Code Ninjas
Unlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
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Sponsored Sports International Football Camps - Train with NFL Pros
Are you ready for some football?
Sports International Academies offers Overnight and Day Football Camps in the Winter and Summer months. Camps are staffed with elite college and high school coaches along with current and former NFL players from your favorite team.
Camps are for players ages 7-18. Players will be placed in their respective age group and broken down by position, ability and skill level. An unforgettable experience to be shared with teammates or to make lifelong friends! You WILL go back to your team as a better player.
Read MoreExperience the thrill of making music together! In our small-group camp (limited to 5 participants), students will develop rhythm, balance, and performance skills through hands-on coaching, ensemble play, and personalized instruction. Whether a beginner or experienced musician, campers will explore. instrumentation, arrangement, and live performance -- ending the week playing full songs with confidence!
24913 Kuykendahl Rd Suites C&D, Tomball, TX Read More
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreAlodia Basketball Academy has the longest running (since 2008!), most well-respected, and highest-rated Houston Youth basketball camps in Tomball, Cypress, The Woodlands, Klein, Spring, Magnolia, and surrounding areas inviting children to experience quality basketball camps led by trusted, dedicated, and certified coaches.
Our Camp offers the perfect blend of fun and fitness, ensuring your children have an exciting and active day. Kids can enjoy gymnastics, play a variety of games, and engage in team-building and problem-solving activities designed to keep them entertained and learning. Whether it’s summer, spring, fall, Thanksgiving, or winter break, our camps are tailored to provide a memorable experience. Plus, we offer convenient sessions twice a day for ages 3-14, ensuring flexibility for your schedule.
WHY BELOVED and BEYOND?
There are 1,000’s of young people who have special needs that have no place that they feel they belong. Where all people can believe they are beloved and belong- created with beauty and blessing. Where everyone has the opportunity to be celebrated and be exactly who God designed them to be. Where you can Be love to others, Be loved by others, and know God calls you Beloved.
Rosebud, TX Read MoreOur vision is to share the love of Christ with children and young adults who have special needs and disabilities through a Christ-centered camp program.
Camp Blessing makes an iconic experience–summer camp–available to campers whose challenges prevent their participation elsewhere. We are a residential Christian summer camp offering love, acceptance and fun to children and young adults with special needs and their siblings. We believe that our campers, regardless of ability level, should have all of the fun summer camp has to offer. 7227 Camp Blessing Ln., Brenham, TX Read MoreGymnastics Activity & Ninja Summer Camps Let your children soar to new heights with our summer camps! Our activity camps are a perfect way to get your children active and having fun over the summer.
Each of these weeks will be filled with exciting activities such as open gym, splash days, games, and challenges. You don’t want to miss out!
4 Locations: The Woodlands/Magnolia, Tomball, Cypress, Houston
ANYONE & EVERYONE ages 4 and up (must be completely potty trained) are welcome.
The Woodlands, TX Read MoreCAMP OLYMPIA is a private, overnight Texas summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-16 offering one-week, two-week, and three-week camp sessions.
723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, TX Read MoreAt Camp Zoofari, we provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience for children at the Houston Zoo. Guided by our passionate camp staff, we transform the Zoo into a dynamic classroom where each day offers unique opportunities for campers to connect with our animals and the dedicated individuals working to save them. Our mission is to inspire and shape the wildlife-saving identities of our campers, foster a deep appreciation for nature, and maintain a commitment to conservation.
Carolina Creek overnight summer camp isn’t a Vacation Bible School away from home. It’s a summer camp for kids, offering a wide range of exciting activities and events connecting fun and faith. We seek to provide a supportive environment that inspires your child to challenge themselves in high adventure activities like a climbing wall and zip lines as well as water sports like wakeboarding and tubing. They’ll also experience impactful worship, thoughtful teaching, creative dramas and engaging small group discussions to help them take the next step in their faith journey.
Ages: Completed K-12th
84 Wimberly Lane , Huntsville, TX Read MoreA variety of Single, Series and Multi Day Hands on Cookin' Classes from a Classically trained Chef. Always lots of food to bring home or enjoy in class pending theme!
15818 Mueschke Road, Cypress, TX Read MoreHi! Welcome to St. James where we nurture the whole child, spirit, body, and mind. This summer we will start by cooking up some fun in God's word. We will end the summer by stomping through a dinosaur study. We have lots of fun throughout like water days, snow cones, obstacle courses, and fun loving teachers! Ages 6 weeks- 5th grade
The Woodlands, TX Read MoreVoted the "Best Art Camps in Houston"! Select from fun, creative, themes for weekly art adventures! Ages 5-16 / Half-Day or Full-Day / Extended Care Available / 5 Houston Locations: Katy, Spring, Sugar Land, Atascocita, The Woodlands
18455 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Suite 130,, Humble, TX Read MoreVoted the "Best Art Camps in Houston"! Select from fun, creative, themes for weekly art adventures! Ages 5-16 / Half-Day or Full-Day / Extended Care Available / 5 Houston Locations: Katy, Spring, Sugar Land, Atascocita, The Woodlands
Spring, TX Read MoreThe Official FCBarcelona Soccer Camp Houston offers the unique and exciting opportunity to experience specialized soccer training through an official partnership with the world's most successful soccer team.
The Woodlands, TX Read MoreFINS is passionate about safety and results! Overcome fear of water, become a stronger swimmer, and perfect your skills with our structured, individualized lesson system for all levels of swim experience. We believe in the ART of Swimming and that drowning is preventable. At FINS, short for Fun IN Swimming, the love of swimming flows through generations, with a deep commitment to keeping swimmers safe and confident in the water. From humble beginnings, FINS has grown into a family-owned business that offers a fun and affordable place to learn, practice, and perfect swimming skills for all ages. We specialize in private swim lessons and provide individualized instruction to help each swimmer reach their full potential. With seven convenient locations, including our newest facilities in The Woodlands and FINS at Fleet, we proudly serve swimmers of all levels, from infants to adults. Whether you’re just starting or aiming for competitive excellence, FINS is here to support your journey in the water.
Spring, TX Read MoreUnleash Curiosity and Adventure: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers and Scientists through Hands-on Learning and Exploration
This isn’t your average summer camp. Against the backdrop of real dinosaur fossils, chemistry in action and a world-class institution, kids can experience a summer of education and adventure. Geared for kids ages 6-12, Summer Camps at HMNS use fun, hands-on learning and distinguished teachers to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. A wide range of topics from physics and coding to paleontology and forensic science are explored.
Join i9 Sports Summer Camps in Houston for an action-packed experience that kids love! Our camps focus on fun, skill development, and teamwork through a variety of sports like soccer, basketball, flag football, and more. Led by experienced coaches in a positive, no-pressure environment, our camps are perfect for kids of all skill levels. Register now to make this summer unforgettable! Multiple Locations
28408 Sweetgum Rd , Magnolia, TX Read MoreOur Ultimate Summer Camp includes Soccer, Baseball, Basketball skills and exclusive activities such as Water Day, Glow in the Dark Soccer, Nerf Wars and Xbox Kinect competitions. Multiple locations serving Kingwood, Humble, Atasocita, Spring, Conroe and The Woodlands
Humble, TX Read MoreSpanish, Mandarin Chinese, French & English immersion camps. Innovative & fun, themes each week. Native-speaker teachers. Preschool & school-age kids. Before & after care at some locations. We offer summer camps at 7 different locations.
Houston, TX Read MoreSpanish, Mandarin Chinese, French & English immersion camps. Innovative & fun, themes each week. Native-speaker teachers. Preschool & school-age kids. Before & after care at some locations. We offer summer camps at 7 different locations.
Houston, TX Read MoreLearnToBot is an innovative robotics and coding program designed to make children "future-ready" by teaching them foundational and advanced skills in programming, electronics, and robotics. It offers hands-on experiences for kids aged 6 to 18, using tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Scratch, and Python to build projects such as RC cars, video games, robotic cranes, and more.
Ages 6-18
8555 Creekside Green Dr, Spring, TX Read MoreFrom start to finish, the good is gooder, the clean is cleaner, and the fun is funner. Kids absolutely love our one or two-week overnight camps. Every week of the summer is jam packed with Bible studies, insane water activities, ropes courses, and much, much more. From 2nd grade to high school seniors, we have the camp you (and your kids) are looking for.
Columbus, TX Read MoreFrom start to finish, the good is gooder, the clean is cleaner, and the fun is funner. Kids absolutely love our one or two-week overnight camps. Every week of the summer is jam packed with Bible studies, insane water activities, ropes courses, and much, much more. From 2nd grade to high school seniors, we have the camp you (and your kids) are looking for.
Tyler, TX Read MoreOur Summer Camps give 3-8 year-olds a cultural experience without leaving town! Campers will be immersed in the Spanish language & enjoy rotations through hands-on activities related to each theme. Houston: Creekside/Tomball, Cypress, Katy, Friendswood, Katy, Kingwood, Pearland, Sugar Land
Houston, TX Read MoreCoding. Sewing. Baking. Making. Sporting. Filming. Lounging. Every day, campers face the excruciating task of choosing from these and many more engrossing activities. Some select a mix of many. Others burrow deep into one or two. Either way, each day they face new experiences bristling with trade-offs and tantalizing possibilities.
Houston, TX Read More2025 Summer Chess Camp – Enroll Starting Feb 2 at 2 PM! Get ready for a summer of chess, fun, and friendship! The Knight School Summer Chess Camp sharpens skills with exciting lessons, games, and fast-paced tournaments—all in a high-energy, social setting. Each week features a new chess opening, a fun bonding game, and exclusive Swirly wristbands! Full-day and half-day options available. Don’t miss out—join the fun! Multiple Locations across Houston.
Houston, TX Read MoreMindSprout Montessori's "Wonder & Wander" Summer Camp offers exciting, hands-on experiences for children ages 4-12. We have eight, one-week themed camps inspiring curiosity, creativity, and learning through nature exploration, STEM challenges, art, theater, cooking science, and more. With small group settings and engaging activities, campers develop new skills, build friendships, and have an unforgettable summer. Each week features a unique theme designed to spark imagination and critical thinking in a fun, supportive environment. Join us for a summer of discovery and adventure!
200 Noble St., Ste 5, Spring, TX Read More18 locations around Houston
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