Arts and music programs help build self-confidence.
They help children develop communication and language skills, increase creativity, and improve self-esteem. The arts also expose children to exciting topics such as history, geography, math, science, and technology that they might not otherwise encounter.
In these camps, kids can explore outside their comfort zone, appraise new situations, think outside the box, express their thoughts and ideas, solve problems, cope with performance and presentation fears, and build trust and self-reliance.
On with the show!
| Description | These music camps turn up the volume on summer fun with a full-on rock band experience. Campers jump into guitar, drums, bass, keys, and vocals while building real skills through hands-on playing and high-energy activities. As the week progresses, they team up to form bands, rehearse setlists, and lock in their sound. From classic rock legends to 90s hits, campers channel their inner rock star while building confidence and stage presence. The week ends with a live performance for family and friends—complete with big energy and real crowd vibes. It’s loud, fun, and all about making music together. |
| Camps/Dates | Rookies Camp: Ages: 5-7 Dates: June 8-12th (10:00am-1:00pm) June 22nd-26th (10:00am-1:00pm) Rock 101 Camp: Ages: 8-12 Dates: June 1st-5th (9:00am-3:00pm) July 13-17th (9:00am-3:00pm) Led Zeppelin Camp: Ages: 12-18 Dates: June 15-19th (9:00am-3:00pm) Best of the 90’s Camp: Ages: 12-18 Dates: July 20-24th (9:00am-3:00pm) |
| Location | School of Rock Round Rock 4500 E Palm Valley Blvd #136, Round Rock, TX 78665 |
| Category | ART, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE CAMPS |
| Website | https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/roundrock/music-camps |
| Contact | roundrock@schoolofrock.com |
| Cost | Rookies Camp: $315 Rock 101 Camp: $549 Led Zeppelin Camp: $549 Best of the 90’s Camp: $549 |
| Description | Cordovan Art School has been voted the BEST creative Art Camps in the greater Austin area year after year! Unlock your child or teen’s imagination in a fun, engaging Art Camp with a variety of media, including clay, pottery wheel, watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels, pencil, pottery painting, mixed media, and more! Popular themes include: “K-Pop Art Explosion”, “Slay with Clay”, “Toy Story Takeover”, “Talk with the Animals” (with visits from live exotic animals!), “Is it Cake or Art”, “Artopia! Cartooning and Comics,” and more! Ages 5-16 / Full Day or 1/2 Day / Extended Care Available / Enroll Today! |
| Camps/Dates | May 26 – August 14 |
| Location(s) | Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, NW Austin, Southwest Austin |
| Category | ART, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE CAMPS |
| Website | http://www.cordovanartschool.com |
| Contact | roundrock@cordovanartschool.com |
| Cost | Varies |
| Description | Campers enjoy a full theatrical experience combining acting, dance, movement, voice, and music—all culminating in a celebratory Saturday performance in costume and under the lights on the Penfold stage! Each camp runs two weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with optional early drop-off at 8:00 a.m. and late pickup until 6:00 p.m. at no additional charge. Performances happen on the Saturday following the final day of camp. |
| Camps/Dates | Camp sessions are June 1-12, June 15-26, and July 20-31. |
| Location | Penfold Theatre, 2120 N. Mays Street Suite 290 Round Rock, TX 78664 |
| Category | ART, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE CAMPS |
| Website | penfoldtheatre.org/summer-camps |
| Contact | jeff@penfoldtheatre.org |
| Cost | Tuition is $575, with sibling and multi-session discounts available, and all instructional and production costs are included. |
| Description | When school is out, our curtain goes up! Incoming 1st – 12th graders can experience the rush of rehearsing and performing a fully produced show – on stage with costumes, props, sets, lights & sound – in just TWO WEEKS! No previous experience needed – everyone gets a part! There are FIVE sessions to choose from, with different shows for separate age groups in each session. Camps run Monday through Friday @ 9:00am – 4:00pm. Early drop-off/late pick-up available. Performances are scheduled for the weekend following each session, and campers receive a limited number of tickets to invite family or friends to see their show! |
| Camps/Dates | TBD |
| Location | Doug Smith Performance Center 206 W. 2nd St. Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Category | ART, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE CAMPS |
| Website | www.georgetownpalace.com/camps |
| Contact | education@georgetownpalace.com |
| Cost | TBD |
| Description | Finding Nemo Kids Ages 5-14 – Beginner/Advanced Beginner Older beginner/advanced beginner students will be taken on a case-by-case basis. This high-energy, full-day camp is perfect for young performers who love to act, sing, and dance while building confidence, creativity, and teamwork. Hadestown: Teen Edition Ages 12-19 – Intermediate/Advanced Younger intermediate/advanced students will be taken on a case-by-case basis. Step into the underworld and bring the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown to life this summer! |
| Camps/Dates | TBD |
| Location | Birchwood Performing Arts 4 Galloping Road Round Rock, TX 78681 |
| Category | ART, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE CAMPS |
| Website | https://birchwoodperformingarts.com/summer |
| Contact | info@birchwoodmusic.com |
| Cost | TBD |
