Kidventure
West University Recreation Center, 4210 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
About
Kidventure offers Discoverers for ages 3-5 with sensory arts, story time, music and movement, and water play. It also offers Explorers for 1st-5th grade with team games, STEM projects, sports and recreation, and creative arts, plus LEADS for 6th-9th grade with leadership training, adventure challenges, service projects, and peer mentoring.
Programs
- Discoverers — Ages 3-5 · Activities include sensory arts, story time, music & movement, and water play.
- Explorers — 1st-5th grade · Activities include team games, STEM projects, sports & recreation, and creative arts.
- LEADS — 6th-9th grade · LEADS: Leadership, Empowerment, Attitude, Diversity, Service. Activities include leadership training, adventure challenges, service projects, and peer mentoring.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–16 years old
About the provider
Kidventure began in 1994, and Mike McDonell is listed as Founder and President. The site says Kidventure’s mission is to help build kids’ lives, provide for their mental, physical, and social well-being, and create a place where confidence and hope thrive. It also says the program is award-winning, trusted by 10,000+ Texas families since 1994, certified by the American Camp Association, and supported by 300+ trained, caring staff. Kidventure operates across Houston, Austin, and the DFW Area, serves families in Texas, and has a nonprofit called Ollie’s Kids established in 2022.
The site states summer camp hours are 8:00-6:00 Monday through Friday, with drop-off at 8:00 or 9:00 and pickup at 3:30 or 6:00. It also says families can choose from flexible scheduling options.
What families say
“Kidventure does a great job with my 6 year old daughter! We use them for after care and summer/holiday camps.” — Kidventure Camps Houston Mark Schellhaas
“Kidventure is a safe place for kids to express themselves, make new friends & see old ones, and push their imaginations!” — Kidventure Camps Houston Andy Dang
“My 7 year old kiddo had a wonderful time at Kidventure Blue House this summer. She loved the weekly field trip, being with a smaller group of kiddos each week, the fun start to every day, friendly and kind counselors & leaders, variety of activities, and being encouraged and appreciated for respecting others.” — Kidventure Camps Austin - Summer Camp Eyrene Strickler
Last updated November 1, 2026.
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