Kidventure Camps
Highlands Community Center, 901 Highlands Blvd, Lakeway, TX 78738
About
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, slime science, dodgeball, talent shows, scavenger hunts, outdoor games, creative projects, creativity centers, process art, STEAM activities, Gaga Ball, rock climbing, team building, field trips, and silent disco dance parties. 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, with some programs including chances to climb to new heights, paddle a river, and fly through the air.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–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 & Dallas.
For ages 3–5 (Discoverers), a typical day includes Arrival & Opening Ceremony at 8:00 AM, 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 Closing Ceremony & Wrap-Up at 3:00 PM. For 1st–5th grade (Explorers), a typical day includes Arrival & Opening Ceremony at 8:00 AM, a Morning Adventure Block at 9:30 AM, Specialty Activities at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Free Time at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Exploration Block at 1:30 PM, and a Closing Ceremony & Pickup at 3:00 PM. For 6th–9th grade (LEADS), a typical day includes Arrival & Opening Ceremony at 8:00 AM, a Morning Adventure Block at 9:30 AM, Outdoor Exploration at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Rest at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Leadership Block at 1:30 PM, and a Closing Ceremony & Pick Up at 3:00 PM. Kidventure Camps offers easy pickup and drop-off, with the option to drop off at 8:00 or 9:00 and pick up at 3:30 or 6:00.
Kidventure Camps has been operating since 1994 and states it has been trusted by over 10,000 Texas families, with 30+ years in Houston and 32 years focused on helping build kids’ lives. The program notes that Kidventure’s Day Camps and Overnight Camps have become a second-generation tradition for thousands of families in Texas and that it currently serves a record number of families at over 31 locations. The leadership team is led by Founder and President Mike McDonell, and the organization describes itself as “We Are KIDVENTURE – 32 Years Strong” with 30+ years building character.
Kidventure Camps states that its 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. The mission also includes letting kids be kids and guiding them on the road to becoming great people, with a stated goal to grow happy, healthy kids through the wonder of camp. The program states that it believes every child deserves the chance to thrive in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment and that its core mission is to bring children together, help them forge new friendships, and embark on personal growth journeys. Kidventure describes itself as more than camp and calls the experience “A Launchpad for Life,” noting that every activity, conversation, and challenge is designed with intention, with a focus on real friendships and no screen time.
Kidventure Camps offers programs for ages 3–16, including Day Camps and Overnight Camps, with Overnight Camp options in the Texas Hill Country for ages 8–16 described as Safari Overnight Camps. The program is based on weekly themes, with each theme providing a unique and focused curriculum, and it offers lunch and a light snack during the day. The camp notes that it provides flexible scheduling options and that Kidventure is a kids summer camp created to encourage positive growth in school-age children.
Kidventure Camps is certified by the American Camp Association, which it describes as the gold standard in camp safety, and it states that it is licensed and accredited. The program highlights secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations. It also states that it is well-known for its staff and local awards and accolades.
Kidventure Camps describes its staff as its greatest strength and says it hires, trains, and elevates people who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children. Each counselor must go through specific certifications, background checks, and training, and every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training. All counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols, and the camp states that it maintains a maximum 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio so that every child receives personal attention and care. All camp staff are described as First Aid and CPR certified.
Kidventure Camps notes that it established a non-profit in 2022 called Camp Rainbow Days, which provides summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness and is now in a multi-year run. The program describes Kidventure as a partnership between parents, its role-model staff, and its host facilities, and it states that it provides several campsite locations in and around the Houston area.
Testimonials about Kidventure Camps include comments from staff and parents. One testimonial states that this is a third summer with Kidventure and mentions support and love from staff, describing employees as passionate about working with kids and providing a safe and fun environment, and notes seeing shy kids become more confident and energetic by the end of the summer. Another testimonial describes Kidventure as an amazing company to work for that genuinely cares about employees and campers. A staff member states that Kidventure is the best job they have ever had and that they enjoy coming to work every day. A parent mentions Kidventure at Holy Spirit as affordable and convenient, with a child who enjoys playing with friends and getting a prize on Fridays, and says they are looking forward to summer camp. Another testimonial highlights a fun atmosphere and mentions a helpful manager named Joey. A parent using the Aftercare program notes that their child often comes back with artwork and stories about what she did at Kidventure and says they are excited to try the summer camp.
Last updated January 25, 2026.
• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–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 & Dallas.
For ages 3–5 (Discoverers), a typical day includes Arrival & Opening Ceremony at 8:00 AM, 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 Closing Ceremony & Wrap-Up at 3:00 PM. For 1st–5th grade (Explorers), a typical day includes Arrival & Opening Ceremony at 8:00 AM, a Morning Adventure Block at 9:30 AM, Specialty Activities at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Free Time at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Exploration Block at 1:30 PM, and a Closing Ceremony & Pickup at 3:00 PM. For 6th–9th grade (LEADS), a typical day includes Arrival & Opening Ceremony at 8:00 AM, a Morning Adventure Block at 9:30 AM, Outdoor Exploration at 10:30 AM, Lunch & Rest at 12:00 PM, an Afternoon Leadership Block at 1:30 PM, and a Closing Ceremony & Pick Up at 3:00 PM. Kidventure Camps offers easy pickup and drop-off, with the option to drop off at 8:00 or 9:00 and pick up at 3:30 or 6:00.
Kidventure Camps has been operating since 1994 and states it has been trusted by over 10,000 Texas families, with 30+ years in Houston and 32 years focused on helping build kids’ lives. The program notes that Kidventure’s Day Camps and Overnight Camps have become a second-generation tradition for thousands of families in Texas and that it currently serves a record number of families at over 31 locations. The leadership team is led by Founder and President Mike McDonell, and the organization describes itself as “We Are KIDVENTURE – 32 Years Strong” with 30+ years building character.
Kidventure Camps states that its 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. The mission also includes letting kids be kids and guiding them on the road to becoming great people, with a stated goal to grow happy, healthy kids through the wonder of camp. The program states that it believes every child deserves the chance to thrive in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment and that its core mission is to bring children together, help them forge new friendships, and embark on personal growth journeys. Kidventure describes itself as more than camp and calls the experience “A Launchpad for Life,” noting that every activity, conversation, and challenge is designed with intention, with a focus on real friendships and no screen time.
Kidventure Camps offers programs for ages 3–16, including Day Camps and Overnight Camps, with Overnight Camp options in the Texas Hill Country for ages 8–16 described as Safari Overnight Camps. The program is based on weekly themes, with each theme providing a unique and focused curriculum, and it offers lunch and a light snack during the day. The camp notes that it provides flexible scheduling options and that Kidventure is a kids summer camp created to encourage positive growth in school-age children.
Kidventure Camps is certified by the American Camp Association, which it describes as the gold standard in camp safety, and it states that it is licensed and accredited. The program highlights secure check-in and check-out procedures, allergy management protocols, emergency communication plans, shaded outdoor areas, and hydration stations. It also states that it is well-known for its staff and local awards and accolades.
Kidventure Camps describes its staff as its greatest strength and says it hires, trains, and elevates people who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children. Each counselor must go through specific certifications, background checks, and training, and every team member passes comprehensive background checks and receives ongoing training. All counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response protocols, and the camp states that it maintains a maximum 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio so that every child receives personal attention and care. All camp staff are described as First Aid and CPR certified.
Kidventure Camps notes that it established a non-profit in 2022 called Camp Rainbow Days, which provides summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness and is now in a multi-year run. The program describes Kidventure as a partnership between parents, its role-model staff, and its host facilities, and it states that it provides several campsite locations in and around the Houston area.
Testimonials about Kidventure Camps include comments from staff and parents. One testimonial states that this is a third summer with Kidventure and mentions support and love from staff, describing employees as passionate about working with kids and providing a safe and fun environment, and notes seeing shy kids become more confident and energetic by the end of the summer. Another testimonial describes Kidventure as an amazing company to work for that genuinely cares about employees and campers. A staff member states that Kidventure is the best job they have ever had and that they enjoy coming to work every day. A parent mentions Kidventure at Holy Spirit as affordable and convenient, with a child who enjoys playing with friends and getting a prize on Fridays, and says they are looking forward to summer camp. Another testimonial highlights a fun atmosphere and mentions a helpful manager named Joey. A parent using the Aftercare program notes that their child often comes back with artwork and stories about what she did at Kidventure and says they are excited to try the summer camp.
Last updated January 25, 2026.
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