Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camps offers summer camps for youth ages 5 to 12 and teens ages 12 to 15. The program includes therapeutic summer programs with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and Inclusion Aids, visual and performing arts, culture and history camp programs, nature-based camps with hands-on educational and recreational activities, and youth development-focused summer programs at Recreation Centers.

Programs

• Summer Camps — youth ages 5 to 12; teens ages 12 to 15 · $140–$220 per week · Accessible, diverse, and inclusive summer camps. Early registration is available for pre-approved Austin residents who qualify for financial aid.
• Therapeutic Camps — Therapeutic summer programs with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) and Inclusion Aids.
• Cultural and Art Camps — Visual and performing arts, culture and history summer camp programs.
• Nature Camps — Nature-based summer camp programs with hands-on educational and recreational activities.
• Community Recreation Camps — Youth ages 5 to 11 / Teens ages 12 to 15 · Youth development-focused summer programs at Recreation Centers.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Price range: $140–$220 per week
• General schedule: Summer camp dates: June 8 - August 12, 2026. No camp on June 19 and July 3 due to City of Austin holidays. Weekly camp sessions are listed from Week 1 through Week 10. 3-week camps are offered only at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center and George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.

About the provider

The program has early registration for pre-approved Austin residents who qualify for financial aid. Summer camp dates are June 8 through August 12, 2026, and no camp is held on June 19 and July 3 because of City of Austin holidays. Registration can be completed online, in person, or over the phone, and a non-refundable deposit reserves the spot at the time of registration.

Register online at AustinTexas.gov/ParksOnline. You can register in person, over the phone, or online. Specialty camps have a three (3) week maximum registration limit per participant, per site. A non-refundable deposit per participant per session will reserve the spot at the time of registration. Any remaining balance is due by 5:00 p.m. 21 days prior to the start of the enrolled session. If not received by that date/time, the spot and deposit will be forfeited.

Last updated October 25, 2026.