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Kidventure Camps offers a wide range of activities that include Sensory Arts, Story Time, Music & Movement, Water Play, Team Games, STEM Projects, Sports & Recreation, Creative Arts, Leadership Training, Adventure Challenges, Service Projects, Peer Mentoring, and field trips such as trips to Typhoon Texas, Top Golf, and Battlefield Houston. Camp days can also feature creativity centers, process art, STEAM activities, Gaga Ball, rock climbing, team building, scavenger hunts, talent shows, outdoor games, water days, silent disco dance parties, and other hands-on learning and team challenges.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Spring Fest sessions run March 9–13, 2026, in Houston and March 16–20, 2026, in Austin and Dallas
Kidventure Camps has been trusted by Texas families since 1994 and is approaching its 32nd season, with over 30 years of operation and 30+ years focused on building character. The program serves 10,000+ families yearly, has been trusted by 10,000+ Texas families since 1994, reports a 4.9/5 average parent rating, and 85% of families return year after year. Kidventure’s day camps and overnight camps are described as award-winning, and the organization is certified by the American Camp Association, with Kidventure® registered as a trademark of Kidventure, Inc.
Camp programs are offered for ages 3–16 with flexible scheduling options, including Summer Day Camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston for children ages 3–14 and Overnight Camp options in the Texas Hill Country for ages 8–16. Camp programs in Houston are divided into Discoverers (ages 3–5), Explorers (grades 1–5), and LEADS (grades 6–9), and camp days include indoor activities, shaded outdoor play, water days, and a camp community that is described as feeling like a second family. A typical Discoverers day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes an opening ceremony, learning centers and music, outdoor exploration, lunch and chill time, arts and sensory play, and a closing ceremony and wrap-up. A typical Explorers day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes an opening ceremony, morning adventure block, specialty activities, lunch and free time, an afternoon exploration block, and a closing ceremony and pickup. A typical LEADS day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes an opening ceremony, morning adventure block, outdoor exploration, lunch and rest, an afternoon leadership block, and a closing ceremony and pickup.
Kidventure Camps emphasizes character development, leadership, confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging, with weekly group discussions centered around core values such as trustworthiness and authentic communication. The program maintains a low maximum camper-to-staff ratio of 8:1, uses secure check-in and check-out procedures and allergy management protocols, and provides shaded outdoor areas and hydration stations. Every team member passes comprehensive background checks, receives ongoing training, and all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols. Kidventure hires, trains, and elevates people who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children, and the organization employs 300+ trained, caring staff.
Kidventure’s mission is to bring children together, help them forge new friendships, and support personal growth journeys, and since 1994 it has provided dynamic and thoughtful children’s programs for thousands of families. The program states that camp gives kids the opportunity to discover their potential, explore the world around them, and develop abilities and character traits that will allow them to be leaders in the future, with the stated goal of growing happy, healthy kids and letting kids be kids while guiding them on the road to becoming great people. Kidventure describes camp as more than just fun, focusing on growth-changing, purposeful experiences.
Kidventure also operates Camp Rainbow Days through its non-profit “Ollie’s Kids,” established in 2022, providing summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness. Its curriculum includes service activities such as volunteering at local food pantries and creating snack packs and hygiene kits for homeless individuals, and Kidventure describes itself as a partnership between parents, its staff, and host facilities. Kidventure serves a record number of families at over 31 locations, with Houston having 30+ years of Kidventure presence, 15 area locations, and 80,000 families served.
Overnight and seasonal camp registration is open now, and Summer Camp 2026 registration opens February 4, 2026, with registration for 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM on that date. Spring Fest camp takes place March 9–13, 2026, in Houston and March 16–20, 2026, in Austin and Dallas, and questions can be directed during phone hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM CT. Kidventure offers full-time and part-time positions for after-school and summer day camps in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, and the leadership team includes Founder and President Mike McDonell.
Parent and staff testimonials describe Kidventure Camps as having staff who are patient, enthusiastic, and kind, with comments noting firm safety protocols, a balance of fun activities and service projects, and weekly group discussions about core values. Families mention specific experiences such as children wanting to stay for the whole summer, playing all day without TV, and enjoying locations like Barton Creek, while staff members describe a family environment, caring coworkers, and leadership support that has helped them grow as leaders. One parent notes appreciation for extended care options and meal plans, including pizza on Fridays, and another mentions positive customer service and an inclusive approach during the enrollment process.
Last updated January 30, 2026.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Spring Fest sessions run March 9–13, 2026, in Houston and March 16–20, 2026, in Austin and Dallas
Kidventure Camps has been trusted by Texas families since 1994 and is approaching its 32nd season, with over 30 years of operation and 30+ years focused on building character. The program serves 10,000+ families yearly, has been trusted by 10,000+ Texas families since 1994, reports a 4.9/5 average parent rating, and 85% of families return year after year. Kidventure’s day camps and overnight camps are described as award-winning, and the organization is certified by the American Camp Association, with Kidventure® registered as a trademark of Kidventure, Inc.
Camp programs are offered for ages 3–16 with flexible scheduling options, including Summer Day Camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston for children ages 3–14 and Overnight Camp options in the Texas Hill Country for ages 8–16. Camp programs in Houston are divided into Discoverers (ages 3–5), Explorers (grades 1–5), and LEADS (grades 6–9), and camp days include indoor activities, shaded outdoor play, water days, and a camp community that is described as feeling like a second family. A typical Discoverers day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes an opening ceremony, learning centers and music, outdoor exploration, lunch and chill time, arts and sensory play, and a closing ceremony and wrap-up. A typical Explorers day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes an opening ceremony, morning adventure block, specialty activities, lunch and free time, an afternoon exploration block, and a closing ceremony and pickup. A typical LEADS day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes an opening ceremony, morning adventure block, outdoor exploration, lunch and rest, an afternoon leadership block, and a closing ceremony and pickup.
Kidventure Camps emphasizes character development, leadership, confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging, with weekly group discussions centered around core values such as trustworthiness and authentic communication. The program maintains a low maximum camper-to-staff ratio of 8:1, uses secure check-in and check-out procedures and allergy management protocols, and provides shaded outdoor areas and hydration stations. Every team member passes comprehensive background checks, receives ongoing training, and all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols. Kidventure hires, trains, and elevates people who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children, and the organization employs 300+ trained, caring staff.
Kidventure’s mission is to bring children together, help them forge new friendships, and support personal growth journeys, and since 1994 it has provided dynamic and thoughtful children’s programs for thousands of families. The program states that camp gives kids the opportunity to discover their potential, explore the world around them, and develop abilities and character traits that will allow them to be leaders in the future, with the stated goal of growing happy, healthy kids and letting kids be kids while guiding them on the road to becoming great people. Kidventure describes camp as more than just fun, focusing on growth-changing, purposeful experiences.
Kidventure also operates Camp Rainbow Days through its non-profit “Ollie’s Kids,” established in 2022, providing summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness. Its curriculum includes service activities such as volunteering at local food pantries and creating snack packs and hygiene kits for homeless individuals, and Kidventure describes itself as a partnership between parents, its staff, and host facilities. Kidventure serves a record number of families at over 31 locations, with Houston having 30+ years of Kidventure presence, 15 area locations, and 80,000 families served.
Overnight and seasonal camp registration is open now, and Summer Camp 2026 registration opens February 4, 2026, with registration for 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM on that date. Spring Fest camp takes place March 9–13, 2026, in Houston and March 16–20, 2026, in Austin and Dallas, and questions can be directed during phone hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM CT. Kidventure offers full-time and part-time positions for after-school and summer day camps in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, and the leadership team includes Founder and President Mike McDonell.
Parent and staff testimonials describe Kidventure Camps as having staff who are patient, enthusiastic, and kind, with comments noting firm safety protocols, a balance of fun activities and service projects, and weekly group discussions about core values. Families mention specific experiences such as children wanting to stay for the whole summer, playing all day without TV, and enjoying locations like Barton Creek, while staff members describe a family environment, caring coworkers, and leadership support that has helped them grow as leaders. One parent notes appreciation for extended care options and meal plans, including pizza on Fridays, and another mentions positive customer service and an inclusive approach during the enrollment process.
Last updated January 30, 2026.
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