Here are your Summer Camps happening on the Island - Summer 2016! Make sure you click on the links to get more information on each camp, including weeks available. If you know of a summer camp that is not one the list, please email with info on it so it can be added!
Island Summer Camps
Texas A&M Galveston
Sea Camp Adventures (Jun, Jul, Aug)
*Texas A&M Galveston has lots of different sea camps to choose from! From Marine Biology to Fishing Camp to trips to Costa Rica - they have a little bit of everything! They are filling up quickly so if you are interested - act fast! Ages 10-18 Sea Camps
Fishing Galveston Texas - Halls Landing
Fishing Camp (Jun-Aug, Select Dates)
*This summer camp teaches all of the basics of fishing. From knot tying, how to properly bait a hook, casting, and battling a fish on a rod and reel, to even how to throw a cast net and catch your own live bait. Your child will learn from a Licensed US Coast Guard Captain and Professional Galveston Bay Fishing Guide. There are one to two hours of hands-on teaching at the dock, then everyone will board the boats, and take off to the hot fishing spots to catch redfish, speckled trout, flounder and many other saltwater species. If you would like to enroll your child for a Galveston Summer Fishing Camp, or have questions - call 409-739-8526 or email greg@fishinggalvestontx.com. Prices for each one day camp is $150 per child. Kids can enroll in more than one camp date. Times are from 8am to 2pm. Ages 7 to 14. Each child will provide their own lunch and snacks. Deposit of $100 will reserve your childs spot, remaining balance due day of camp. Reservations can be made online here: Fishing Camp
Sea Scout Base Galveston
REACH Camp (Jul 25-29)
* The Reach program utilizes sailing as an educational platform, challenging youth to embrace education and get the chance to explore productive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) based careers. This is a day camp during the final week of July. Monday through Thursday is a day camp. However, the final night, Thursday, is a sleep over! So please be prepared. Lunch will not be provided, but dinner on Thursday night and breakfast on Friday. Ages: 14-18, must be a registered High School student. Time: 8-5 pm Cost: $550 REACH Camp
Moody Gardens
Reservations and prepayment are required for all programs. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance. For additional information or to register, please call 409-683-4325 or e-mail at education@moodygardens.org. Moody Gardens Camps
Preschool Camp (Select Saturdays Feb-Aug)
*Join Moody Gardens as your lil' will learn through story time, make a craft, have a themed snack, and visit one of the Pyramids at Moody Gardens. Preschool camps are designed for campers 3-4 years of age, accompanied by one adult. Non-members: $20 per day Members: $17 per day. Reservations and pre-payment are required for all programs.
Day Camps (Select Weeks Jun-Aug)
*Get ready for adventure as your lil' one will discover the amazing worlds of oceans, rainforests, and much more during Moody's exciting Day Camps! Campers will learn about animals and their habitats through hands on exploration. Each camp includes a variety of activities, including making crafts, conducting experiments, playing games, and participating in guided tours of the Pyramids Day camps are designed for campers ages 5-6 and 7-9. Non-members Half Day: $40 per day, $160 all week. Non-members Full Day: $60 per day, $250 all week. Members Half Day: $34 per day, $136 all week. Members Full Day: $51 per day, $212.50 all week.
Junior Scientist Camp (Select Tuesdays Jun-Aug)
*Find out what skills are needed to be keepers of plants and animals at Moody Gardens during their Jr. Garden Artist and Jr. Keeper Camps. These camps include tours of the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids. Through hands on activities, experiments, and games, campers will learn about plant adaptations and will get to practice their observation skills to find pesky plant pests during the Jr. Garden Artist camp; so come out and have unexpected fun! Ages 10-11. Non-members: $75 per day. Members: $63.75 per day
Scientist For A Day Camp (Select Thursdays Jun-Aug)
*Learn what it’s like to be a keeper of plants and animals at Moody Gardens during Garden Artist for a Day and Keeper for a Day Camps. Campers will explore plant care, nature friendly pest control, exhibit requirements, and how animals benefit from plants as you work alongside the Gardens staff in the Rainforest during the Garden Artist for a Day Camp. Campers will explore animal training, enrichment, exhibit requirements, and help prepare food diets for the animals in the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids during the Keeper for a Day Camp. Ages 12-13. Non-members: $75 per day. Members: $63.75 per day
Galveston Ballet
Fairy Tale Camp (Jul 11-15, Aug 1-5)
*Fairy tale themed dancing, crafts, and beginning ballet instruction. Cost is $100 for the week. Information on registering is available on the website. Galveston Ballet
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Junior Golf Summer Camp (Select Weeks Jun & Jul)
*Instruction includes swing basics for putting, chipping, the full swing, introduction and review of rules & etiquette, and lots of fun-based golf learning games. For ages 6-14. Cost is $100 per child.
Questions? Call 1st Asst Golf Pro Chris Caldwell at (409) 683-1203 or feel free to contact Chris by email ccaldwell@moodygardens.org. Junior Golf
East End Theater Company (ETC)
Students on Stage (Jun 6-25)
*ETC is proud to provide the youth of Galveston County with Students on Stage classes in the performing arts. The session culminates in a live public performances of a show at the end of the session. Students are instructed in the principles of acting, singing, dance, improvisation, costume & set design, and auditioning by highly-qualified faculty and guest artists. Ages 8-18 are welcome. Class size is strictly limited, so don't delay! June 6 - 25; Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm. Live performance dates: June 24, 25 & 26 (matinee and evening performances on Saturday 6/25). The show is Beauty and the Beast and all summer session students will audition and be cast in the show.
$375 for the Summer session (that's $4.69 per hour!) $100 non-refundable registration fee (applied toward tuition). Some partial scholarships available. Call ETC at 409-762-3556 with any questions. Please print out a registration form and medical release below for each child and send to ETC with your non-refundable deposit made out to Island ETC. Students on Stage
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Summer Theatre Camp (Jul 25-29)
* If you love to perform for family and friends – this is the camp for you! Led by actors/directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre as well as The Grand’s camp staff, camp will consist of daily rehearsals and direction on acting, singing and technical theatre, as well as theatre crafts and performance instruction. Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long residency program presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre and The Grand and will culminate in a full performance of PINOCCHIO on Friday, July 29th at 6pm on The Grand’s stage. 12:30pm – 5:30pm Daily. Open to students ages 7-16. COST: $245.00 per student. Campers must commit to attending all camp sessions and participating in the final performance on Friday evening. (*Students must be between the ages of 7-16 by July 15, 2016.) Camp size is limited and reservation and first deposit must be made by May 2, 2016. Grand Theatre Camp
Clay Cup Studios
Summer Camp (Select weeks Jun-Aug)
*Clay Cup Studios has (3) 5 day Art Camps. Your child will be able to learn different mediums of art, make some really cool projects, hang out with friends and have a ton of fun! Register with a deposit of $25 that will go towards your balance. Preregister by the end of April and receive a 10% discount! Camp is $175. Children must be 6-13 years of age. Camps are subject to cancellation if there is not at least 6 kids signed up. So pass the word around and invite a friend to join camp!
Clay Cup Camps
The Kitchen Chick
Kids Summer Camp (Jun-Aug)
*Do you have a little one that loves to cook!? Sign them up for cooking summer camp at The Kitchen Chick! From learning Tex Mex to how to bake - there is a variety of classes to choose from! The camps are for ages 7-14. Each camp is 4 days in length, held 1PM-4:30PM, limited to 12 students and led by dynamic duo of certified teachers. The Kitchen Chick will provide aprons for each child to wear and all supplies and tools. Children can register for any number of weeks during the summer – pick one or two weeks, or sign up for all seven! The cost for each one-week (4-Day: Monday, Wednesday-Friday) session is $300 per camper. The Kitchen Chick offers a $25 discount when enrolling a sibling in the same session. Payment due in full at time of registration! Cooking Summer Camp
Galveston Children's Museum
Engineers Abound Summer Camp (Call Museum for dates)
*Join the all new "Engineers Abound Summer Camp" for a week of science inquiry. Campers will dive into investigation and discovery through topical activities each day of camp. Camp will run Monday through Friday for three hours each day. This camp is recommended for kids ages 6 to 10 years. GCM Engineers Camp
Ohana Surf & Skate
Surf Camp (Select dates Jun-Aug)
*Learn to surf or improve your surfing skills presented by Ohana Surf Camps. Ohana has over 11 years of camp experience on Galveston Island teaching kids how to enjoy surfing and offer lessons everyday of the week. Your child will be met each morning at 9:00 a.m. by their own Ohana Surf Camp instructor on the beach between 28th & 29th St. on Seawall Blvd. (weekdays) or West Beach / Hershey Beach (weekends). These are excellent sites with good waves, sandy bottoms, and safe environments for learning to surf. As required, our instructors are Open Water Safety Certified, as well as camp being monitored by the Galveston Beach Patrol Lifeguards which are on duty at the 27th and 29th street jetties from 9:00 a.m. until the end of the day. Surf Camp hours are 9:00 am till 12:00 noon daily through the summer season. Ages 6-17. Prices vary depending on activity and length. Surf Camp
PIRATES! Legends of the Gulf Coast
Pirate Camp (Select Dates Jun-Jul)
*PIRATE CAMP is the best fun a kid who loves pirates can have. Spend the day with pirates - it's educational! They do role playing, arts & crafts, games and fun. Each camper will receive a hat, a foam sword (learn sword fighting skills during our role playing fun), and a certificate issued by
Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast certifying their allegiance to the band of pirates. Camp begins promptly at 10 AM each day and ends at approximately 1:45 PM. $60 per child payment required at registration. All campers must bring a bag lunch and drink. This is a co-ed camp for 6-10 year olds. Limited to 10 children per day. Please complete all forms and submit, or you can download and print- email them, drop off or snail mail. You MUST PRE-REGISTER at least 2 days in advance. Pirate Camp
Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Junior Lifeguard Day Camp (Jun 8-Jul 17)
*Youths between the ages of 10 and 15 can in the Galveston Island Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Day Camp Program. To participate, youths should have an interest in the beach environment, must be able to swim two laps (100 meters) without stopping, and be able to tread water for five to seven minutes depending on their age category. This camp is also a great first step for those youths who are interested in eventually becoming Galveston Island Beach Patrol Lifeguards. Cost of Camp: $325/*$80 *Scholarship available for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Texas Surf Camps
Surf Camp - Galveston Island State Park (Jun -Aug)
*Texas Surf Camps primary focus is on surfing instruction and practice. It is their goal to provide each camper with the confidence and knowledge to continue the great sport of surfing on his or her own after camp is over. They also teach ocean education and awareness through fun, hands-on games and activities and presentations from organizations such as Surfrider Foundation. Requirements: MUST HAVE basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the ocean (One-on-one private lessons are available for non-swimmers). Age 6 & Up (as of June 1, 2016) (Private Lesson only for under age 6) No Surfing Experience required! (Except for advanced camps). Surfers are divided into groups based on age. Camp Rates (Mon-Fri) $325 per 5-day session, $75 per day for less than one full week, 10% sibling discount for each additional sibling after paid registration for first sibling. Texas Surf Camp
Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy
SUMMER OF FUN WITH THE ARTS! (Jun-Jul)
*The Lutheran Music Academy has all kinds of great summer camps! Get exposure to a variety of musical experiences with guitar, violin, piano, voice/choir, drums/percussion, as well as art and drama! Their excellent, experienced instructors will offer a full array of classes, (including a mid-morning/afternoon snack). Each camp is 5 days a week for TWO WEEKS, children 6 and older. They also offer Fanfare Jr, a music and movement camp for 2-5 year olds. If you pay by May 15 then you will get a huge discount! Fanfare Camps
Galveston Arts Center
Art Camps & Morning Classes (Jun-Aug)
*The Galveston Arts Center is offering morning classes throughout the summer as well as one week summer camps! Enrollment for each morning class or camp is capped at 16 students. Art Camp
Affaire d'art International Fine Art Gallery
Children's Art Camp 10-11am (Jun-Jul)
*Printmaking, June 20-23, Melted Crayon, June 27-30, Mosaics, July 12-14. Diane Fifer has been teaching art for 17 years and will teach this week-long workshop for ages 7 to 12. She has scheduled classes in printmaking, mosiac, embossing and melted crayon. Classes start on Monday and end on Thursday: June 20-23; June 27-30; July 12-14. Hours are 10am to 11:15am except for the week of July 4th, which will start on Tuesday and end Friday. The cost per student is $45 and includes ALL supplies. Classes are limited so sign up early. If you have questions, please contact Nikki at 409-789-0079. Check back to register. Printmaking
Galveston College
Kids College (Jun-Aug)
*Galveston College offers all kinds of classes throughout the summer for ages 8-15. Classes range from Minecraft Designers to Beginning Songwriting! Register by May 15th for early bird pricing! Kids College
First Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School (Jun 12-16)
*6:00-8:15 PM, completed K-5th grade. Registration online at here or call 409-763-1840 for more information.
City of Galveston
Summer Recreation Program (Jun -Aug)
*The Galveston Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of youth programs and activities each summer. They are held at McGuire Dent Recreation Center and Wright Cuney Recreation Center. City of Galveston
Kymberly Baker
Galveston Summer Camp (Jun-Aug)
*This is a camp that a fellow Galveston Mom has decided to put on from her home. It will start June 6th and kids will be experiencing different structured daily activities including but not limited to: Moody Gardens, bowling, Houston Zoo etc. Tuition is $170 per week. All meals and snacks will be included unless there are special diet needs. There is a $75 supply fee per camper. Each camper is required to have a Moody Gardens pass. Call Kymberly at (409) 795-0749 to secure your reservation. Galveston Summer Camp
Haunted Mayfield Manor
Zombie Camp
Please email or message GIK if you know of a camp that was missed!!
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