If you would like to add your organization’s summer camp to this list, please email us at abilenescene@zacpubs.com.
ACU Leadership Camps
https://www.acucamps.com/camps/
Abilene Performing Arts Company Summer Camps 2022
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. To visit with someone about APAC’s summer camps call the APAC office at 325.437.2486 or email info@apacstars.com.
Intro Music Theatre
May 31 – June 3
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: entering 1st – 3rd grade.
Cost: $150
Intro Theatre
June 13 – 17
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: entering 1st – 3rd grade.
Cost: $100
Theatre 1
June 13 – 17
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade.
Cost: $100
Theatre 2/3
June 13 – 17
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: entering 7th – 12th grade.
Cost: $150
Intro Hip Hop
June 13 – 17
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: entering 1st – 3rd grade
Cost: $150
Hip Hop 1
June 13 – 17
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade
Cost: $150
Preschool Dance
June 20 – 24
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: 3-6 (potty trained)
Cost: $150
Dance Intensive Camp
July 18 – 28, Monday-Thursday
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: entering 7th – 12th grade
Cost: $200
Music Theatre Production
June 27 – July 15, Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 12th grade
Cost: $400
Beltway Summer Club
Session 1 (June 6- July 1): $275
Session 2 (July 5-July 29): $275
Session 3 (August 1-12): $140
Abilene Youth Sports Authority
Passing/Serving Volleyball Camp- June 6-7
3rd-6th– 9:00AM-10:30AM
7th-9th– 11:00AM-12:30PM
$60
If your athlete is looking for extra skill specific training, then this is the camp for them! Emphasis will be placed on repetition, technique, maximum efficient mobility, and proper mechanics.
Mid-Range/Shooting Basketball Camp- June 8-9
3rd-6th– 9:00AM-10:30AM
7th-9th– 11:00AM-12:30PM
$60
This camp will continue the journey of you building confidence in your shooting, being consistent in your mechanics and knowing how to create separation to make the best game decision possible!
Passing/Serving Volleyball Camp- July 12-13
3rd-6th– 9:00AM-10:30AM
7th-9th– 11:00AM-12:30PM
$60
If your athlete is looking for extra skill specific training, then this is the camp for them! Emphasis will be placed on repetition, technique, maximum efficient mobility, and proper mechanics.
Ball Handling/Finishing Camp- July 18-19
3rd-6th– 1:00-2:30PM
7th-12th– 3:00-4:30PM
$60
Learn high-level techniques for breaking down defenses and creating easy scoring opportunities for yourself and your teammates!
Setter/Hitter Volleyball Camp- July 20-21
3rd-6th– 9:00AM-10:30AM
7th-9th– 11:00AM-12:30PM
$60
If your athlete is looking for extra skill specific training, then this is the camp for them! Emphasis will be placed on repetition, technique, maximum efficient mobility, and proper mechanics.
Mid-Range/Shooting Camp- July 26-27
3rd-6th– 9:00-10:30AM
7th-12th– 11:00-12:30PM
$60
This camp will continue the journey of you building confidence in your shooting, being consistent in your mechanics and knowing how to create separation to make the best game decision possible!
Elevate Volleyball Camp- August 3-4
6th-8th– 9:00AM-12:00PM
$65
This middle school 2-day camp is designed to prepare each athlete to be confident and ready for their school season. Our emphasis will be on repetition and technique. All basic skills of volleyball will be attended to, with the most focus being placed on the serving and passing aspect of the game.
Elevate Basketball Camp- August 10-11
6th-8th– 9:00AM-12:00PM
$65
This middle school 2-day camp is designed to prepare each athlete to be confident and ready for their school season. Our emphasis will be on repetition and technique. All basic skills of basketball will be attended to, with the most focus being placed on the shooting and finishing aspect of the game.
Boys & Girls Club
Camp Courage
https://www.hendrickhealth.org/services/hospice-care/camp-courage/
June 2-4
Camp Courage offers a supportive environment and encourages trust, self-confidence and an understanding of the grief process. Children participate in recreational activities that promote self-esteem, encourage self-healing and provide an outlet for unexpressed emotions. In addition, with the help of specially trained counselors, campers develop healthy coping skills as a result of the variety of grief exercises offered, which ultimately help build self-confidence, trust and an understanding of the grief process.
Camp Courage is a three-day, two-night camp held once every summer.
The Center for Contemporary Arts Summer Camps 2022
https://www.center-arts.com/artcamps
Party with Papier-mâché with Patty Rae Wellborn
Two sections: Group A: June 13 – June 14; Group B: June 16 – June 17
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering Kindergarten.
Get ready for an art method kiddos can’t get enough of – Papier-mâché. Join Center artist member Patty Rae Wellborn as she leads campers to create their own Papier-mâché masterpieces! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Art and Water: A Water-Based Paint ArtCamp with Casey LaRue-Chavez
June 13 – June 17
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade.
Join Center Artist Member and painter Casey LaRue-Chavez as she educates campers about water-based paints like watercolor and gouache, and shares her love of these mediums to create vibrant and lively pieces. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Theater ArtCamp: THE SHOW COMMEDIA MUST GO ON with Dr. Victoria Spangler
June 20 – June 24
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering 7th – 9th grade.
Pranks, acrobatics, music, and masks! In this 5 day intensive, campers will learn the foundations of Commedia dell’Arte. Under the direction of Dr. Victoria Spangler, participants will develop an understanding of the characters that are found in this Italian style of comedy; build, shape, and paint a mask for one of the characters; learn the traditional plots and develop their own ‘lazzi’ (physical comedy sequence), and use the basic plot structure to improvise a story that will be performed on the last day! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Assemblage + Nature Palette ArtCamp with Mary K Huff and Larla Morales
June 20 – June 24
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade.
Students will join Center artist members Mary K Huff and Larla Morales as they create masterpieces out of materials found in the natural world. Students will go out into nature to find supplies to create assemblage pieces. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Beginning Photography with Jennifer Nichols
June 27 – July 1
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade.
Campers will learn basic skills of digital photography using digital Kodak cameras owned by the Center. Campers will enjoy a downtown excursion, a photo safari at the Abilene Zoo, and editing in the McMurry University Photo Lab. Location of camp will vary during the week – those who have signed up will get the schedule two weeks prior to the ArtCamp date. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Paint Like the Masters with Patty Rae Wellborn
June 27 – July 1
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade.
Join distinguished artist Patty Rae Wellborn as she educates campers about famous artists of the past. Campers will learn about artists such as Monet and Van Gogh and use their painting methods that helped shape art as we know it today. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Theater ArtCamp: Taking CENTER Stage! with Dr. Victoria Spangler and Andreelynn Stephens
July 11 – July 15
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering 4th – 6th grade.
The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of designing a performance piece. Using music, literature and visual art, Dr. Victoria Spangler will help campers create original material from the smallest seed of an idea. Assisted by Andreelynn Stephens, campers will also build costume pieces and props and select music and sound for their pieces. Campers will perform their program to an audience on their last day of camp. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Oils ArtCamp with Eli Ruhala
July 11 – July 15
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: entering 10th – 12th grade.
Explore this medium that’s like no other with Center Artist Member and professional painter Eli Ruhala! Join Eli as he shares his love of oil painting in this week-long workshop for teens. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Papier-mâché: the Patty Rae Way with Patty Rae Wellborn
July 18 – July 22
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering 1st – 3rd grade.
Join Center artist member Paty Rae Wellborn as she leads campers to create their own Papier-mâché masterpieces! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Blackout Poetry/ Collage Camp with Cliff Wilke & Scott Stephens
July 18 – July 22
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: entering 10th – 12th grade.
What do you get when you take an old book, a black marker, collage materials, and your creative imagination? Art. Join our instructors Scott Stephens and Cliff Wilke for an ArtCamps that combines fine art and literature. campers will create two masterpieces: a poem of their own (instructed by Abilene High English/Speech and Debate Teacher Scott Stephens), then an assemblage piece (instructed by Center for Contemporary Arts artist Cliff Wilke). *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Creative Painting ArtCamp with Casey LaRue-Chavez
July 25 – July 29
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering 1st – 3rd
Campers will explore different techniques and use many types of materials within the tradition of painting! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Reform Reality: an Abstract Painting ArtCamp with Cliff Wilke
July 25 – July 29
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: entering 7th – 9th grade.
Join Cliff Wilke as he shares his love for abstract methods of painting campers will discuss shapes, forms, colors, and textures and how to put these concepts into action! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
The Art of Recycling with Andreelynn Stephens
August 1 – 5
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: entering 1st – 3rd grade.
Campers will learn the importance of reusing resources (magazines, newspapers, etc) that would otherwise be thrown away to create pieces of art! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Chorus Abilene
July 18 – 22 from
8:30am – 12pm
City of Abilene
D-Bat Abilene
https://dbatabilene.com/index.php/camps-clinics
We are looking forward to another great summer with the kids and super pumped to get these camps out for everyone! Our camps will be an all-aspect camps, working baserunning, fielding, throwing, and hitting! We will also be throwing in some competition days and have some fun games as well such as We will have our top instructors for baseball and softball. Bring a great attitude, all your equipment, and a lunch. We will have the doors open at 8:30 AM for anyone who needs to drop off kids a little early. Our camps have been getting full so don’t miss out and get your kid signed up today!
The Grace Museum Summer Camps 2022
Registration opens March 1, 10:00 a.m.
https://www.thegracemuseum.org/grace-academy
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$150 Non-Members | $125 Members
Entering 3rd-6th Grade
Students will dive into science with innovative hands-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.
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Members
Entering 1st-6th Grade
Students will explore and create art inspired by artwork from 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.
1 pm – 5 pm
$160 Non-Members | $135 Members
Entering 7th – 12th Grade
The Grace Museum is partnering with local restaurant Cypress Street Station for this fun camp about all things cuisine! Campers will learn some basics of cooking directly from the Cypress Street chefs and get to enjoy all that they prepare each day. Fee includes all food and art supplies, apron, and t-shirt.
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Members
Entering 1st-6th Grade
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. Fee includes all supplies, t-shirt and snacks.
9 AM – 12 PM
$150 Non-Members | $125 Members
Entering 3rd-6th Grade
Campers will take adaptations of fairy tales and add an engineering twist to provide situations that will challenge their imaginations. This camp will encourage your child to begin to problem-solve, generate design ideas, collaborate, and make connections to engineering. Fee includes all art supplies, t-shirt and snacks.
9 am – 12 pm
$160 Non-Members | $135 Members
Entering 3rd – 6th Grade
The Grace Museum is partnering with local restaurant Cypress Street Station for this fun camp about all things cuisine! Campers will learn some basics of cooking directly from the Cypress Street chefs and get to enjoy all that they prepare each day. Fee includes all food and art supplies, apron, and t-shirt.
PLEASE NOTE: Culinary Camp Junior will be offered twice this summer (July and August). Please only register for one as they are identical camps.
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Members
Entering 1st-6th Grade
Drawers and doodlers will love this camp! Kids who attend this camp will gain experience and skill by using various art mediums and learning drawing techniques that will take their work to a new level. Fee includes all supplies, t-shirt and snacks.
1 PM – 4 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Members
Entering 7th-12th Grade
Art Academy is designed with teens in mind. Students will experiment with a variety of media such as charcoal, pastels, paint, and clay. Each day, participants will have the opportunity to express themselves while they create hands-on artwork in a positive and encouraging environment. Fee includes all art supplies, t-shirt, and snacks.
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Members
Entering 1st-6th Grade
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. Fee includes all art supplies, t-shirt and snacks.
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 Non-Members | $100 Members
Entering 1st-6th Grade
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. Fee includes all supplies, t-shirt and snacks.
9 am – 12 pm
$160 Non-Members | $135 Members
Entering 3rd – 6th Grade
The Grace Museum is partnering with local restaurant Cypress Street Station for this fun camp about all things cuisine! Campers will learn some basics of cooking directly from the Cypress Street chefs and get to enjoy all that they prepare each day. Fee includes all food and art supplies, apron, and t-shirt.
PLEASE NOTE: Culinary Camp Junior will be offered twice this summer (July and August). Please only register for one as they are identical camps.
9 AM – 12 PM
$70 Non-Members | $45 Members
Entering Kindergarten
KinderCamp A 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.
9 AM – 12 PM
$70 Non-Members | $45 Members
Entering Kindergarten
KinderCamp B 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.
J & J Performance Horses Spring Break Camp
Fee: $275
Time: 10: a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
When: March 15-18
Riding, horse care, games, and crafts
Snack, drink and lunch provided.
Contact: jjperformancehorses2021@gmail.com
J & J Performance Horses Summer Camp
Fee: $300, discounts for siblings
Time: 9: a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
When: June 7-10; June 14-17; June 21-24; June 28-July 1, July 5-8; July 12-15; July 26-29; August 2-5; August 9-12
Swimming, riding, horse care, games, crafts, and tons of fun!
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.
Contact: jjperformancehorses2021@gmail.com
Mrs. Z’s Performing Arts Studio
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv_siLU13sgPbGdiA_bQejrivC60RNLWu13uiwfjlVU3GBTg/viewform
You’re invited to audition!! Mrs. Z’s Performing Arts Studio’s upcoming summer production will be “Sound of Music.” Summer camp dates are July 25th-August 6th. Registration for auditions are open! Video auditions are due May 1st and callbacks will be May 23rd.
NCCIL
https://www.nccil.org/shop/nccil-2022-summer-art-camp-sophie-blackall
Our beloved Summer Camp Instructor is back sharing her love and passion for all things art education! Join Ms. Kayla July 18-22 from 9:30-12pm each day. This camp is open for grades 1st through 5th and is inspired by the work of our summer illustrator, Sophie Blackall! This camp is open to members first, so sign up today. Spacing is limited!
Prep Academy Dance Studio
Tuesday July 26th-28th Welcome to the Jungle Dance Camp – Take a walk on the wild side with our 3 day dance camp for ages 3-5 and 6-9. We will dance, do crafts, games, story time, snack time, and more! $125
Monday August 1st Chillin Like a Villain Dance Party Ages 6-9. 9am-12pm. A fun 3 hour dance party featuring all your favorite hits from Descendants! $25
August 9th-11th Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Mini Camp Ages 2-3. 10-11am each day! A fun mini camp for our tiniest dancers! We will dance, sing, do crafts and have snack and story time! $45
Riley and Joy Art Camp
Registration at www.rileyandjoy.com
Session 1: FULLSession 2: July 11-15Session 3: July 25-29Day Camp June 17 & July 8
St. John’s Episcopal School Camp Eagle Summer Day Camp
Th!nk GT Camp
https://www.christophergiftedleadership.com/think-camps/2022-th-nk-camp-abilene
July 11 – 15
Austin Elementary, 2341 Greenbrier, Abilene TX 79605
9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4pm (can attend either morning or afternoon)
$130
Entering 1st – 6th Grade
9 am – 4 pm
$210
Entering 7th – 10th Grade
Documentation required for identification for gifted and talented program in a local school or testing identification available for $80. Contact cgl.gtcamp@gmail.com for more information.
Turning Pointe Dance Academy
YMCA of Abilene
https://www.abileneymca.org/programs/camp
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