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Kidventure Camps offers a wide range of activities, including Sensory Arts, Story Time, Music & Movement, Water Play, Team Games, STEM Projects, Sports & Recreation, Creative Arts, Leadership Training, Adventure Challenges, Service Projects, Peer Mentoring, art projects, daily awards and challenges, special snack activities, water days, creativity centers, process art, STEAM activities, Gaga Ball, rock climbing, team building, field trips, and silent disco dance parties. The program also includes sports and activities that focus on teamwork, culture, community awareness, and character building.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp hours run Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with drop-off at 8:00 or 9:00 and pickup at 3:30 or 6:00.
Kidventure Camps includes different day camp options such as Discoverers for ages 3–5, Explorers for grades 1–5, and LEADS for grades 6–9, each with a daily opening ceremony, activity blocks, lunch, and a closing ceremony. Lunch and a light snack are offered during the day at summer camp, and the camp provides easy pickup and drop-off procedures for families. The program maintains a maximum 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio and serves over 10,000 Texas families yearly, with 85% of families returning year after year and a 4.9/5 average parent rating. Kidventure Camps reports that 94% of parents see confidence growth, and the organization notes 30+ years of building character, over 300 trained staff members, and more than 80,000 families served.
Kidventure Camps began in 1994 as an outgrowth of a summer program at Biron Gymnastics in West Houston and has been operating Day Camps and Overnight Camps since 1994. The organization states that for 32 years its mission has been to help build kids’ lives, provide for their mental, physical, and social well-being, and create a place where confidence and hope thrive. Kidventure Camps is led by Founder and President Mike McDonell and is described as a partnership between parents, role-model staff, and host facilities. The program is licensed and accredited by the American Camp Association, described as the gold standard in camp safety, and is certified by the American Camp Association.
All Kidventure Camps counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols, and every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training. The program lists secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations as part of its operations. Kidventure Camps notes that it is well-known for its staff and local awards and accolades, and its day and overnight camps are described as award-winning summer day camp locations.
Kidventure Camps operates across Houston, Austin, and the DFW area and serves a record number of families at over 31 locations, including several campsite locations in and around the Houston area. The organization established the non-profit “Ollie’s Kids” in 2022 and, through this organization, has operated Camp Rainbow Days, providing summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness. Kidventure also offers After School Programs in the Houston area.
Overnight Camp in the Texas Hill Country is available for ages 8 to 16 and includes activities such as climbing to new heights, paddling a river, and flying through the air, including Safari Overnight Camps in the Hill Country. Summer Day Camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston provide options for children ages 3 to 14, and Kidventure serves 10,000+ families yearly with 15 area locations in Houston and 30+ years in Houston. The program describes itself as more than camp, a launchpad for life, with camp weeks based on themes that provide a unique and focused curriculum, and it offers flexible scheduling options and no pressure, no commitment programs.
Kidventure Camps reports that registration for 2026 begins February 4th, 2026, at 9 AM, and that Overnight and Summer 2026 Camp Registration is open now. Kidventure is identified as Kidventure, Inc., established in 1994, with Kidventure® noted as a registered trademark of Kidventure, Inc., and the organization lists © 1994–2026 Kidventure, Inc.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp hours run Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with drop-off at 8:00 or 9:00 and pickup at 3:30 or 6:00.
Kidventure Camps includes different day camp options such as Discoverers for ages 3–5, Explorers for grades 1–5, and LEADS for grades 6–9, each with a daily opening ceremony, activity blocks, lunch, and a closing ceremony. Lunch and a light snack are offered during the day at summer camp, and the camp provides easy pickup and drop-off procedures for families. The program maintains a maximum 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio and serves over 10,000 Texas families yearly, with 85% of families returning year after year and a 4.9/5 average parent rating. Kidventure Camps reports that 94% of parents see confidence growth, and the organization notes 30+ years of building character, over 300 trained staff members, and more than 80,000 families served.
Kidventure Camps began in 1994 as an outgrowth of a summer program at Biron Gymnastics in West Houston and has been operating Day Camps and Overnight Camps since 1994. The organization states that for 32 years its mission has been to help build kids’ lives, provide for their mental, physical, and social well-being, and create a place where confidence and hope thrive. Kidventure Camps is led by Founder and President Mike McDonell and is described as a partnership between parents, role-model staff, and host facilities. The program is licensed and accredited by the American Camp Association, described as the gold standard in camp safety, and is certified by the American Camp Association.
All Kidventure Camps counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols, and every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training. The program lists secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations as part of its operations. Kidventure Camps notes that it is well-known for its staff and local awards and accolades, and its day and overnight camps are described as award-winning summer day camp locations.
Kidventure Camps operates across Houston, Austin, and the DFW area and serves a record number of families at over 31 locations, including several campsite locations in and around the Houston area. The organization established the non-profit “Ollie’s Kids” in 2022 and, through this organization, has operated Camp Rainbow Days, providing summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness. Kidventure also offers After School Programs in the Houston area.
Overnight Camp in the Texas Hill Country is available for ages 8 to 16 and includes activities such as climbing to new heights, paddling a river, and flying through the air, including Safari Overnight Camps in the Hill Country. Summer Day Camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston provide options for children ages 3 to 14, and Kidventure serves 10,000+ families yearly with 15 area locations in Houston and 30+ years in Houston. The program describes itself as more than camp, a launchpad for life, with camp weeks based on themes that provide a unique and focused curriculum, and it offers flexible scheduling options and no pressure, no commitment programs.
Kidventure Camps reports that registration for 2026 begins February 4th, 2026, at 9 AM, and that Overnight and Summer 2026 Camp Registration is open now. Kidventure is identified as Kidventure, Inc., established in 1994, with Kidventure® noted as a registered trademark of Kidventure, Inc., and the organization lists © 1994–2026 Kidventure, Inc.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
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