Kidventure Summer Camps
Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX 78734
About
Kidventure Summer 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, and Peer Mentoring. Campers also take part in sports, art projects, daily awards and challenges, special snack activities, and activities that focus on teamwork, culture, community awareness, and character building. Some camp experiences include chances to climb to new heights, paddle a river, and fly through the air.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp hours run Monday through 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; Spring Fest camp runs March 9–13, 2026 in Houston and March 16–20, 2026 in Austin and Dallas.
Kidventure Summer Camps offers different daily structures for its Discoverers, Explorers, and LEADS groups. A typical Discoverers day includes an 8:00 AM Arrival & Opening Ceremony, Learning Centers & Music at 9:30 AM, Outdoor Exploration at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Chill Time at 12:00 PM, Arts & Sensory Play at 1:30 PM, and a 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Wrap-Up. A typical Explorers day includes an 8:00 AM Arrival & Opening Ceremony, a 9:30 AM Morning Adventure Block, Specialty Activities at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Free Time at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Exploration Block at 1:30 PM, and a 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Pickup. A typical LEADS day includes an 8:00 AM Arrival & Opening Ceremony, a 9:30 AM Morning Adventure Block, Outdoor Exploration at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Rest at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Leadership Block at 1:30 PM, and a 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Pick Up. The camp provides lunch and a light snack during the day and offers easy pickup and drop off for families.
Kidventure Summer Camps has been operating since 1994 and describes its Day Camps and Overnight Camps as a second-generation tradition for thousands of families in Texas. The program 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. The program offers summer day camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston for children ages 3 to 14, and Overnight Camp options in the Texas Hill Country, including Safari Overnight Camps, for ages 8 to 16. Kidventure Summer Camps uses weekly themes, each with a specific curriculum, and maintains a maximum camper-to-staff ratio of 8:1.
Kidventure Summer Camps reports that it is trusted by more than 10,000 Texas families since 1994, has more than 30 years of experience building character, and serves over 10,000 families yearly. The program notes that it has 300+ trained staff members, a 4.9/5 average parent rating, and that 85% of families return year after year. It is certified by the American Camp Association and cites secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations. The program describes itself with the phrase “More Than Camp. A Launchpad for Life,” and reports that 94% of parents see confidence growth.
Each counselor at Kidventure Summer Camps must complete specific certifications, background checks, and training. Every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training, and all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols. The leadership team includes Founder and President Mike McDonell.
Kidventure Summer Camps highlights its non-profit, Camp Rainbow Days, established in 2022 to provide summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness, and notes that Camp Rainbow Days is now in a multi-year run. The program describes Kidventure as a partnership between parents, its staff, and its host facilities. Testimonials from parents and staff mention Kidventure locations in Houston and Dallas, appreciation for staff support, and positive experiences with aftercare and summer camp.
Last updated January 25, 2026.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp hours run Monday through 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; Spring Fest camp runs March 9–13, 2026 in Houston and March 16–20, 2026 in Austin and Dallas.
Kidventure Summer Camps offers different daily structures for its Discoverers, Explorers, and LEADS groups. A typical Discoverers day includes an 8:00 AM Arrival & Opening Ceremony, Learning Centers & Music at 9:30 AM, Outdoor Exploration at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Chill Time at 12:00 PM, Arts & Sensory Play at 1:30 PM, and a 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Wrap-Up. A typical Explorers day includes an 8:00 AM Arrival & Opening Ceremony, a 9:30 AM Morning Adventure Block, Specialty Activities at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Free Time at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Exploration Block at 1:30 PM, and a 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Pickup. A typical LEADS day includes an 8:00 AM Arrival & Opening Ceremony, a 9:30 AM Morning Adventure Block, Outdoor Exploration at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Rest at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Leadership Block at 1:30 PM, and a 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Pick Up. The camp provides lunch and a light snack during the day and offers easy pickup and drop off for families.
Kidventure Summer Camps has been operating since 1994 and describes its Day Camps and Overnight Camps as a second-generation tradition for thousands of families in Texas. The program 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. The program offers summer day camps in Austin, Dallas, and Houston for children ages 3 to 14, and Overnight Camp options in the Texas Hill Country, including Safari Overnight Camps, for ages 8 to 16. Kidventure Summer Camps uses weekly themes, each with a specific curriculum, and maintains a maximum camper-to-staff ratio of 8:1.
Kidventure Summer Camps reports that it is trusted by more than 10,000 Texas families since 1994, has more than 30 years of experience building character, and serves over 10,000 families yearly. The program notes that it has 300+ trained staff members, a 4.9/5 average parent rating, and that 85% of families return year after year. It is certified by the American Camp Association and cites secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations. The program describes itself with the phrase “More Than Camp. A Launchpad for Life,” and reports that 94% of parents see confidence growth.
Each counselor at Kidventure Summer Camps must complete specific certifications, background checks, and training. Every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training, and all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols. The leadership team includes Founder and President Mike McDonell.
Kidventure Summer Camps highlights its non-profit, Camp Rainbow Days, established in 2022 to provide summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness, and notes that Camp Rainbow Days is now in a multi-year run. The program describes Kidventure as a partnership between parents, its staff, and its host facilities. Testimonials from parents and staff mention Kidventure locations in Houston and Dallas, appreciation for staff support, and positive experiences with aftercare and summer camp.
Last updated January 25, 2026.
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