Kidventure Summer Camps
Kidventure Houston Summer Camps (multiple school and facility locations including St. Theresa, West University, Sienna Plantation, St. Michael, and others), 5705 4th St, Katy, TX 77493
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Kidventure Summer Camps includes activities such as Sensory Arts, Story Time, Music & Movement, Water Play, Team Games, STEM Projects, Sports & Recreation, Creative Arts, Leadership Training, Adventure Challenges, Service Projects, Peer Mentoring, rock climbing, Gaga Ball, STEAM activities, silent disco dance parties, outdoor games, team challenges, creative projects, scavenger hunts, talent shows, creativity centers, and process art. Campers also take part in trips to Typhoon Texas, Top Golf, and Battlefield Houston, and some groups paddle a river, climb to new heights, and fly through the air.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Typical camp days run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with age-based schedules that include arrival and opening ceremony, activity blocks, outdoor exploration, lunch, and a closing ceremony
Kidventure Summer Camps offers programs for ages 3–5 (Discoverers), grades 1–5 (Explorers), and grades 6–9 (LEADS), each with a daily schedule that includes an 8:00 AM arrival and opening ceremony and a 3:00 PM closing ceremony and pickup. Discoverers follow a day that includes learning centers and music, outdoor exploration, lunch and chill time, and arts and sensory play. Explorers have morning and afternoon adventure blocks, specialty activities, lunch, and free time, while LEADS campers have morning adventure and outdoor exploration, lunch and rest, and an afternoon leadership block. Spring Fest sessions are scheduled for March 9–13, 2026 in Houston and March 16–20, 2026 in Austin and Dallas, with registration for 2026 beginning February 4, 2026 at 9 AM.
Every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training, and all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols. Kidventure hires, trains, and elevates staff who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children, and the program maintains a maximum 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Safety-related practices include secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations. Options for afternoon extended care and meal plans, including pizza on Fridays, are available.
Kidventure was founded in Texas in 1994 by Founder and President Mike McDonell, beginning as an outgrowth of a summer program at Biron Gymnastics in West Houston. Kidventure has operated for over 30 years, has 30+ years building character, and is approaching its 32nd season. The program serves a record number of families at over 31 locations, has been trusted by 10,000+ Texas families since 1994, serves 10,000+ families yearly, and reports that 85% of families return year after year. In Houston, Kidventure has been present for 30+ years with 15 area locations and 80,000 families served.
Kidventure states that its core mission is to bring children together, help them forge new friendships, and support personal growth journeys in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment. Since 1994, it has provided dynamic and thoughtful children’s programs for thousands of families, with the stated goal of growing happy, healthy kids and guiding them on the road to becoming great people. The program states that camp gives kids the chance to discover their potential, explore the world around them, and develop abilities and character traits for future leadership, while also emphasizing letting kids be kids.
Kidventure is certified by the American Camp Association and operates award-winning summer day camp locations in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Texas Hill Country locations. It offers summer day camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston for children ages 3 to 14, and Safari Overnight Camps in the Texas Hill Country for ages 8 to 16, with overnight and seasonal camp registration opening before Summer Camp 2026 registration. The organization reports a 4.9/5 average parent rating, notes that its day and overnight camps have become a second-generation tradition for thousands of Texas families, and states that 94% of parents see confidence growth in their children. Kidventure provides several campsite locations in and around the Houston area, offers flexible scheduling options, and operates with no screen time, emphasizing real opportunities for friendship. Kidventure® is a registered trademark of Kidventure, Inc.
Through its non-profit Ollie’s Kids, established in 2022, Kidventure operates Camp Rainbow Days, which provides summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness. Camp programs include service activities such as volunteering at local food pantries and creating snack packs and hygiene kits for homeless individuals. Kidventure describes itself as a partnership between parents, exceptional role-model staff, and host facilities.
Parent testimonials describe Kidventure as a program where children play all day without TV, sleep well at night, and look forward to returning each summer. One parent notes a balance of trips to Typhoon Texas, Top Golf, and Battlefield Houston with service activities and weekly group discussions centered around core values such as trustworthiness and authentic communication, and mentions options for afternoon extended care and meal plans like pizza on Fridays. Other parents and staff highlight counselors as patient, enthusiastic, and kind, describe strong communication about each child’s day, and mention long-term staff who report leadership growth and a welcoming, family-like work environment. Staff and parents also reference positive experiences with specific locations and with front-end customer service.
Last updated January 31, 2026.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Typical camp days run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with age-based schedules that include arrival and opening ceremony, activity blocks, outdoor exploration, lunch, and a closing ceremony
Kidventure Summer Camps offers programs for ages 3–5 (Discoverers), grades 1–5 (Explorers), and grades 6–9 (LEADS), each with a daily schedule that includes an 8:00 AM arrival and opening ceremony and a 3:00 PM closing ceremony and pickup. Discoverers follow a day that includes learning centers and music, outdoor exploration, lunch and chill time, and arts and sensory play. Explorers have morning and afternoon adventure blocks, specialty activities, lunch, and free time, while LEADS campers have morning adventure and outdoor exploration, lunch and rest, and an afternoon leadership block. Spring Fest sessions are scheduled for March 9–13, 2026 in Houston and March 16–20, 2026 in Austin and Dallas, with registration for 2026 beginning February 4, 2026 at 9 AM.
Every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training, and all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols. Kidventure hires, trains, and elevates staff who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children, and the program maintains a maximum 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Safety-related practices include secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations. Options for afternoon extended care and meal plans, including pizza on Fridays, are available.
Kidventure was founded in Texas in 1994 by Founder and President Mike McDonell, beginning as an outgrowth of a summer program at Biron Gymnastics in West Houston. Kidventure has operated for over 30 years, has 30+ years building character, and is approaching its 32nd season. The program serves a record number of families at over 31 locations, has been trusted by 10,000+ Texas families since 1994, serves 10,000+ families yearly, and reports that 85% of families return year after year. In Houston, Kidventure has been present for 30+ years with 15 area locations and 80,000 families served.
Kidventure states that its core mission is to bring children together, help them forge new friendships, and support personal growth journeys in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment. Since 1994, it has provided dynamic and thoughtful children’s programs for thousands of families, with the stated goal of growing happy, healthy kids and guiding them on the road to becoming great people. The program states that camp gives kids the chance to discover their potential, explore the world around them, and develop abilities and character traits for future leadership, while also emphasizing letting kids be kids.
Kidventure is certified by the American Camp Association and operates award-winning summer day camp locations in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Texas Hill Country locations. It offers summer day camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston for children ages 3 to 14, and Safari Overnight Camps in the Texas Hill Country for ages 8 to 16, with overnight and seasonal camp registration opening before Summer Camp 2026 registration. The organization reports a 4.9/5 average parent rating, notes that its day and overnight camps have become a second-generation tradition for thousands of Texas families, and states that 94% of parents see confidence growth in their children. Kidventure provides several campsite locations in and around the Houston area, offers flexible scheduling options, and operates with no screen time, emphasizing real opportunities for friendship. Kidventure® is a registered trademark of Kidventure, Inc.
Through its non-profit Ollie’s Kids, established in 2022, Kidventure operates Camp Rainbow Days, which provides summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness. Camp programs include service activities such as volunteering at local food pantries and creating snack packs and hygiene kits for homeless individuals. Kidventure describes itself as a partnership between parents, exceptional role-model staff, and host facilities.
Parent testimonials describe Kidventure as a program where children play all day without TV, sleep well at night, and look forward to returning each summer. One parent notes a balance of trips to Typhoon Texas, Top Golf, and Battlefield Houston with service activities and weekly group discussions centered around core values such as trustworthiness and authentic communication, and mentions options for afternoon extended care and meal plans like pizza on Fridays. Other parents and staff highlight counselors as patient, enthusiastic, and kind, describe strong communication about each child’s day, and mention long-term staff who report leadership growth and a welcoming, family-like work environment. Staff and parents also reference positive experiences with specific locations and with front-end customer service.
Last updated January 31, 2026.
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