Many children in and around Austin participate in the free or reduced meals programs at their school. When school is over for the summer it can be an expensive time for many families.
Fortunately, many schools and organizations in and around Austin offer a Summer Food Service Program where children age 18 and under can visit a summer meal site throughout the summer while school is out of session to receive free meals, snacks and participate in fun activities. Read on for participating locations.
By
Birgit Sund on July 6, 2020
Splash Pads are allowed to reopen. See below which splash pads are open and which splash pads are still closed.
Note: splash pads hours subject to change. Always check the splash pad's website before visiting.
By
Birgit Sund on July 2, 2020
While summer camps are able to open, many summer camp providers are still hesitant and have decided to either offer virtual summer camps only, or to offer both, virtual camps and in-person camps.
Virtual summer camps are — well, they're virtual, and not location-bound. Technically, a child in Austin, Texas could participate in a camp in Anchorage, Alaska this summer. However, we encourage you to support local businesses and give one of the following a try.
By
Birgit Sund on May 28, 2020
Water parks are allowed to reopen at
limited capacity. While most pools in the Austin area have not decided yet whether and when they will reopen, a few pools are now open.
Note: Pool hours subject to change. Always check the pool's website before visiting.
By
Birgit Sund on May 26, 2020
Summer and therefore summer camps are over, a new school year has started. Take a minute and reflect on the last few weeks, and especially on the time your child spent in summer camp.
Did your child like the camp? Was it easy to sign up? Was it worth the price? Did your child feel safe?
We’ve prepared a list of questions that will help you evaluate the camp your child attended this summer and can help you decide on future camps your child is going to participate in. Read on.
By
Birgit Sund on August 16, 2019
There are many reasons to go to the movie theater this summer:
- Bring a smile to your kid's face
- Carry the glorious title "Best Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle/... ever!" (at least for a day)
- Stay cool
- Eat popcorn
- Eat more popcorn
- Take a nap
And here are many more.
By
Birgit Sund on May 20, 2019
“Dance serves all the ends of individual growth; it helps to develop the body; it stimulates the imagination and challenges the intellect; it helps to cultivate an appreciation for beauty; and it deepens and refines the emotional nature." - Margaret H'Doubler
Let your child dance through summer! DANZA, Center for the Arts, offers week long summer camps for little artists ages 4-12.
By
Birgit Sund on April 23, 2019
Allow your kiddos to explore their creative side this summer!
ArtBarnATX, an open, naturally-lit creative space nestled in the hills above Lake Travis with plenty of room for any project, offers fun summer camps and a great place to celebrate your child's birthday party. Read on for details.
By
Birgit Sund on April 2, 2019
Who says summer is over? Get your hula skirts ready and cool off at the Back to School Luau Splash Bash at The Hive!
Enjoy water slides, toys, a food and drinks, snow cones, movies, and live music. Read on for details.
By
Birgit Sund on August 21, 2018
Looking for a fun outdoor adventure camp for your 5-12 year old? Check out Kanakuk KampOut! in Round Rock.
KampOut! is an exciting 5-day program led by professional Kanakuk staff. It's a great way to introduce your child to summer camp, or to let children not old enough for our overnight camps benefit from the fun and learning a camp experience provides. Kids have a blast flying down our zipline, scaling the climbing wall, bouncing in the incredible inflatables, and laughing at our crazy skits!
The camp is filling up quickly, so read on for details and registration info.
By
Birgit Sund on July 11, 2018