Have a Ball in Austin With These Sports Summer Camps
Get your kids going with everything from gymnastics to karate
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Are you one of those parents who frets about your child spending too much time in front of a screen instead of living an active lifestyle of stickball and kick the can? Just kidding, kids haven’t played kick the can since the Depression, unless that’s a new euphemism for something. Get them out of the house with these athletically inclined summer camps.
Round Rock Express Baseball Camps
Learn the fundamentals and how to take your baseball and softball skills to the next level from knowledgeable and experienced coaches. Register online. June 11-Aug. 2. $99-375.
www.rrexpress.com
Surf Camp
Surf the summer away and hang ten with this instructional camp with a showcase for family and friends at the end of the session. Ages 8-14. June 4-Aug. 17. $649.
www.nlandsurfpark.com
Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Does your kid prefer his or her summer activities to be somewhat on the rough and tough side? You should consider this five-day rock-climbing program, where campers will scamper up stony surfaces in Austin, Reimer's Ranch, and Enchanted Rock. All under adult supervision, naturally. Ages 9-18 June 4-Aug. 3. $399.
www.rock-about.com
Jump! Gymnastics
Keep the kids active mentally and physically as they explore art, gymnastics, music, dance, and more with themes ranging from princesses to pirates. Ages 3-12. June 6-Aug. $270, full-day; $350, extended.
www.jump-austin.com
Life Ki-Do Karate Camp
Help your child find happiness and confidence from within themselves rather than looking to others for validation. In addition to martial arts drills and games, activities include an obstacle course, padded nunchucks and swords, and much more. Ages 5-10. June 4-July 27. $175-199.
www.lifekido.com
UT Sports Camps
Who knew the University of Texas had a sports program? Get in on the action with one of the many camps being offered, including softball, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, golf, sports medicine, rowing, diving, tennis, volleyball, swimming, track, and more. Register online.
www.texassports.com
See our Summer Camps Guide for complete listings.
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