2021 Summer Camps
/There’s lots of fun camps in Abilene this summer for kiddos! Check out our comprehensive list.
ACU Leadership Camps
https://www.acucamps.com/camps/
Abilene Performing Arts Company Summer Camps 2021
All APAC Camps are first come, first serve and will be closed to new enrollment once the camp has reached student capacity. Pre-registration is required. Camp descriptions and detailed information is posted on APAC’s website: www.APACstars.com.
To visit with someone about APAC’s summer camps call the APAC office at 325.437.2486 or email info@apacstars.com.
Kindermusik Camp
Age: Newborn - 3 ½ Years (Accompanied by Parent)
Where: APAC - Kindermusik Studio
Fee: $100 (includes materials)
Time: TBA
Preschool Dance Camp
Age: 3 - 6 Years (Must be potty trained)
Fee: $100
Camp #1
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
When: Monday, May 31 - Friday, June 4
Studio Showcase: Friday, June 4 at 2:20 p.m.
Camp #2
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
When: Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25
Studio Showcase: Friday, June 25 at 2:20 p.m.
Intro Music Theatre Camp
Age: Completed Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Time: 1-4 p.m.
When: Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18
Fee: $200
Studio Showcase: Friday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Intro Hip Hop Camp
Age: Completed Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
When: Monday, May 31 - Friday, June 4
Fee: $75
Studio Showcase: Friday, June 4 at 3:20 p.m.
Hip Hop 1 Camp
Age: Completed 3rd through 5th grade
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
When: Monday, May 31 - Friday, June 4
Fee: $75
Studio Showcase: Friday, June 4 at 3:20 p.m.
Intro Theatre Camp
Age: Completed Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Time: 9-10 a.m.
When: Monday, May 31 - Friday, June 4
Fee: $75
Studio Showcase: Friday, June 4 at 9:45 a.m.
Theatre 1 Camp: Playwriting
Age: Completed 3rd – 5th Grade
Time: 10-11 a.m.
When: Monday, May 31-Friday, June 4
Theatre 2/3 Camp: Acting and Directing
Fee: $75
Studio Showcase: 10:45 a.m. June 4
Theatre 2/3 Camp: Acting and Directing
Age: Completed 6th-12th Grade
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
When: Monday-Friday, May 31-June 4
Fee: $100
Studio Showcase: June 4
Dance Intensive Camp
Age: Completed 6th-12 Grades
Time: 6-8 p.m.
When: Every Monday & Wednesday, Jul 5 - 28
Fee: $175
Music Theatre Production Camp: Into the Woods Jr.
Age: Completed 3rd - 12th Grade (ages 8-18)
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Bring a sack lunch and water daily)
When: Monday, Jun 28 - Friday, July 9 at APAC
Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 at the Paramount Theatre
Performances: 7 p.m. Friday, July 16 and 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17 at the Paramount
Fee: $400 / first child, 15% discount for additional siblings
Abilene Youth Sports Authority
Abilene Zoo Camps – FULL
Beltway Summer Club
Session 1 (June 7- July 2): $260
Session 2 (July 6-July 30): $260
Session 3 (Aug. 2-13): $185
Boys & Girls Club
Center for Contemporary Arts
Theatre ArtCamp
June 14-18
In-person only
Taught by Dr. Victoria Spangler
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $125
Found Object ArtCamp
June 21-25
In-person or virtual
Taught by Cliff Wilke
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $125 in-person; $75 virtual
Photo ArtCamp
June 28-July 2
In-person only
Taught by Jennifer Nichols
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $125
Creative Painting Art Camp
July 5-9
In-person or virtual
Taught by Manny De Los Santos
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $125 in-person; $75 virtual
City of Abilene
https://abilenetx.gov/
The Grace Academy – Summer camps at The Grace Museum
Age: Entering 7th-12th Grade
Time: 1-4 p.m.
When: June 30-July 2
Fee: $160 non-member/$140 member
The Grace will once again partner with Amanda Spell in a hands-on, practical cooking experience geared for upper elementary campers. Students will dig right in as they prepare meals that will delight their families! Fee includes supplies, apron, T-shirt and snacks. Camp takes place at Highland Church of Christ.
Culinary Camp – Junior - FULL
Age: Entering 3rd-5th Grade
Time: 1-4 p.m.
When: June 14-17
Fee: $160 non-member/$140 member
The Grace will once again partner with Amanda Spell in a hands-on, practical cooking experience geared for upper elementary campers. Students will dig right in as they prepare meals that will delight their families! Fee includes supplies, apron, T-shirt and snacks. Camp takes place at Highland Church of Christ.
World Traveler Camp
Age: Entering 3rd-5th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: June 21-25
Fee: $105 non-member/$85 member
Students will explore and create art inspired from art around the world. Each day students will get to "travel" to a new location to explore rich history and cultures. Projects will include stories and traditions from each location. Art projects will include drawing, painting, sculpting, and assemblage.
All About Art Camp
Age: Entering 1st-6th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: June 28-July 2
Fee: $105 non-member/$85 member
Students will enjoy a wide variety of projects that will inspire creativity. There will be painting, sculpting, and more! This is a great camp for all types of young artists to discover what they like best. Students will be divided into two classes of 20 students by grade. Fee includes all supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
Culinary Camp Junior – Baking
Age: Entering 3rd-4th Grade
Time: 1-4 p.m.
When: June 28-July 1
Fee: $160 non-member/$140 member
Instructed by Amanda Spell, campers will learn basic baking skills! Fee includes all supplies, apron, T-shirt and snacks. Group limited to 20 participants. Camp takes place at Highland Church of Christ.
Science Camp
Age: Entering 3rd-6th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: July 6-9
Fee: $120 non-member/$100 member
Students will dive into science with innovative hand-on experiments that will blend science and creativity. Students will use scientific tools, charts, and measurements in a class that blends fun and learning. Fee includes all supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
Pen and Paper Camp
Age: Entering 1st-6th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: July 12-16
Fee: $105 non-member/$85 member
Do you like to draw and doodle? If so, you will love this camp! Campers will experience several different art media while improving their drawing skills and learning techniques to take their drawings to a new level. Campers will be divided into two classes of 20 students by grade. Fee includes all supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
Engineering Camp
Age: Entering 3rd-6th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: July 19-22
Fee: $120 non-member/$100 member
Sculpt It! Camp
Age: Entering 1st-6th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: July 26-July 30
Fee: $105 non-member/$85 member
Campers will enjoy all things 3D! There will be sculpting with clay, paper, and more! Students will also explore 2D as they work through the steps of creating sculptures. This camp is wonderful for those who like to build and create things with their hands. Campers will be divided into two classes by grade. Fee includes all art supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
Paint Palooza Camp
Age: Entering 1st-6th Grade
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: Aug. 2-6
Fee: $105 non-member/$85 member
Are you partial to painting? If so, this camp is for you! Campers will learn how to mix paint colors and how to paint skillfully using various wet mediums. Students will be divided into two classes of 20 students by grade. Fee includes all supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
KinderCamp A
Age: Entering Kindergarten
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: Aug. 9-10
Fee: $70 non-member/$50 member
KinderCamp is a two-day camp that will help spark the creativity and individual expression in your budding artists. Students will learn the basics of art while creating a few projects to take home. Fee includes all art supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
KinderCamp B
Age: Entering Kindergarten
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
When: Aug. 11-12
Fee: $70 non-member/$50 member
KinderCamp is a two-day camp that will help spark the creativity and individual expression in your budding artists. Students will learn the basics of art while creating a few projects to take home. Fee includes all art supplies, T-shirt and snacks.
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
NCCIL CAMPS:
June 14-18 (1st-3rd grades) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 21-25 (3rd-6th grades) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
RILEY & JOY CAMPS:
Spring Break Camp March 10 (kinder-6th grade) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mother’s Day Camp May 8 (kinder-6th grade) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Father’s Day Camp June 19th (kinder-6th grade) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Session 1:
June 28-July 2 (1st-4th grade) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Session 2:
June 28-July 2 (4th-8th grade) 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 3:
July 19-23 (1st-4th grade) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Session 4:
July 19-23 (4th-6th grade) 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 5:
July 26-30 (kinder-3rd grade) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
West Texas Fair:
All grade levels July 29 & 29 (1 p.m.-4 p.m.) Create some West Texas inspired art that students can enter into the art competition in the fall at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo.
Think: GT Camp
July 12-16
Taught by Dr. Mary Christopher, former Threshold camp director. Documentation required for identification for the gifted and talented program in a local school. Testing for identification is available for $80. Send contact information to cgl.gtcamp@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
Location: Austin Elementary
Students completing K-5th in May 2021: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Cost is $120.
Students completing 6th-9th grades in May 2021: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (all day). Cost is $200.
Limited scholarships available based on economic need.
Facebook page: ThinkGTCamp
Website: christophergiftedleadership.com
YMCA of Abilene
https://www.abileneymca.org/
