While summer camps are able to open, many summer camp providers are still hesitant and have decided to either offer virtual summer camps only, or to offer both, virtual camps and in-person camps.
Virtual summer camps are — well, they're virtual, and not location-bound. Technically, a child in Austin, Texas could participate in a camp in Anchorage, Alaska this summer. However, we encourage you to support local businesses and give one of the following a try.
Life Ki-do Martial Arts
Super fun Life Ki-do Camp is martial arts & much more! Join us for 2-hour virtual camps with a mix of fun activities to keep kids engaged & happy. Martial arts, yoga, theater games, arts & crafts & more! Weekly themes include Animal Adventures, Around the World Excursions & Superhero Powers. Camps are online with a solid 2 hour morning time block to keep kids occupied, active & having fun!
Camp type: Sports (theater and arts & crafts too)
Ages: 5–10
Dates and times: June 1–5, June 8–12, June 15–19 from 10 am–12 pm on Zoom (July & August camps are TBD).
Weekly Tuition: $140
More information & registration: www.lifekido.com/virtual-summer-camp.
Contact: info@lifekido.com or 512-327-2900.
Code Galaxy
Code Galaxy provides computer program camps that will help your child, aged 8-14, build and share their very own app, website, or game! Our classes incorporate curriculum and programs that kids enjoy, so classes feel like playtime. Weeklong camps are 2 hours a day and cover topics such as Minecraft, Roblox, Python, MIT App Inventor, and Scratch. Our online platform makes it easy for kids to login on their home computer, without leaving the house!
Camp type: STEM, Academic/Educational
Ages: 8–14
Dates and times: Please see website for full schedule (Summer 2020)
Tuition: Starting at $165
More information & registration: www.thecodegalaxy.com/camps/summer-camp-online.
Georgetown Palace Theatre
The Georgetown Palace Theatre Education Department has gone online for the month of June!! We have several online camp/class options for June 1st-26th at reduced costs.
There are four exciting options:
Musical Theatre Audition for grades 4–12: an intermediate level Musical Theatre Audition Technique Camp.
Musical Theatre Audition Intensive for grades 8–12: an advanced level Musical Theatre Audition Intensive camp.
Sketch Comedy Camp for grades 6–10: a Sketch Comedy writing and performance camp (non-musical).
The Show Must Go Online! for grades 4–8: a musical play written specifically to be rehearsed and performed online.
Both of the Audition Camps feature popular shows like Mean Girls and The Music Man and will give each camper personalized feedback on how to create a great audition portfolio.
Camp type: Theatre, Performing Arts, Music, Dance
Ages: 9-17
Dates and times:
Musical Theatre Audition Camp: June 1 – 26, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 12:30 pm
Musical Theatre Audition Intensive: June 1 – 26, Monday – Friday, 1:30 pm – 4 pm
The Show Must Go Online!: June 1 – 26, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 10 am – 12 pm
Sketch Comedy Camp: June 2 – 6, Tuesday/Thursday, 1 pm – 3 pm
Tuition: Starting at $205
More information & registration: www.georgetownpalace.com/summer-camps-2020. We will be back in person beginning with Session 3 on June 29th. Registration for all of our camps is OPEN!
Contact: education@georgetownpalace.com or 512-869-7469 Ext. 532.
Dance Discovery
Dance Discovery is a dance studio teaching a variety of styles of dance to children ages 2-18 years. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater.
Join a virtual summer camp that includes dance, sing-a-long, set design and end of week show. We will have Frozen, Trolls and Peter Pan Camps available. Register for a virtual camp and you will get an art supply box, a green screen, a zoom link for the camp and get to put on an end of week show.
We also offer our Summer-in-Motion Program with unlimited select classes.
Camp type: Dance, Music
Ages: 3-12
Dates and times:
Summer camp: June 29 – July 3, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31, August 3 – 7, August 10 – 14
Below is how a camp will run:
9:30 – 10:00 am Dance, Ages 3-5
10:00 – 10:30 am Sing-a-long & Set Design, Ages 3-12
10:30 – 11 am Dance, Ages 6-12
Summer-in-Motion Program: June 1– August 1 (closed July 4– 10)
Tuition:
Summer camp: $92.00 for the first camp and $80.00 for each additional camp
Summer-in-Motion Program: $150 Flat Rate for All Summer Unlimited Classes ($75 charged May 25th & $75 charged June 25th)
More information & registration: austin-dance.org/virtual-summerContact:
dance_discovery@yahoo.com or 512-419-7611.
My Coding Place
My Coding Place teaches kids to solve problems using digital solutions! Technology is ubiquitous so parents, get your kids understanding and speaking the language of computers! Kids, get coding it's fun creating something out of nothing!
My Coding Place is holding half-day virtual camps for 11 weeks. Topics vary by week with 11 topics in total, including Great Graphics, Python Party, Wonderful Web, Amazing AI, and Confident Keyboarding. In a half-day 2.5 hour camp, there would be two 50 minute blocks of instruction and lab time. Outside of STEM/tech time, we also spend 20 minutes playing an interactive team game like a Kahoot quiz game to summarize concepts, a Tech Pictionary game or even a discussion or role playing about the topic. The remaining time would be a 10 minute break, 10 minute intro, and 10 minute wrap-up and summary.
Check out our camps at
www.mycodingplace.com/camps or call 512-593-2729. We are opening on June 1 for studio camps but will be offering virtual camps throughout the summer.
Camp type: STEM, Academic/Educational
Ages: Age varies from 7-18 depending on topic. A table with camps by age can be found at www.mycodingplace.com/camps
Dates and times:
June 1 – 5, June 8 – 12, June 15 – 19, July 13 – 17, June 22 – 26, June 29 – July 2, July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31, August 3 – 7, August 10 – 14
The virtual camps are half days in the morning (9-11:30 am) or afternoon (12:30-3 pm) for 2.5 hours, which can be combined for a full day. Over the week, the students will meet for a total of 12.5 hours per half-day camp. Morning and/or afternoon can be chosen and combined for 5 hours per day from 9-3 pm, not counting the 1 hour lunch break between the morning and afternoon sessions.
Price: Each 5 day camp with one half-day block (ie mornings) costs $249, with the exception of Marvelous Mobile and Winning Wearables which require devices to be sent to families.
More information & registration: www.mycodingplace.com/camps.
Contact: hello@mycodingplace.com or 512-593-2729.
Orpheus Academy of Music
We are offering weekly online group music classes that incorporate the themes of our most popular summer camps such as Broadway and Movie Music composition, in lieu of what would have been our week-long summer day camps. In this unique summer music experience, students will build musicianship skills and connect with other students in fun, interactive activities inspired by our most popular camps!
Camp type: Music
Ages: 4-13
Students ages 4-7 will:
- Connect with world cultures by learning songs from Brazil, Ghana, and Turkey.
- Build a foundation in rhythm.
- Explore melody and train their ears.
Students ages 8-13 will: Master the major scale and dive deep into rhythm by composing music for a short film of their choosing.
- Build teamwork skills by creating dynamic Broadway scenes. Students can choose to sing, provide accompaniment, or compose their own song.
Students in both age groups will:
- Record their own virtual ensemble video.
- Perform in a live end-of-summer recital online.
- Connect with friends in additional online classes and rehearsals that fit with anyone’s schedule.
Dates and times: The summer session begins on Monday June 1st and continues on a weekly basis through August 16th, although students can enroll at any time after the period has begun. Classes are going on every day of the week, Mon-Sat, and are offered at various times for the convenience of our families.
Tuition:
Prices vary depending on the program. Contact the front desk for a recommendation on which program is best for you!
Weekly Group Classes — $84 per month
30 Minute Private Lessons and Weekly Group Classes — $225 per month
45 Minute Private Lessons and Weekly Group Classes — $292 per month
Try your first two sessions free of charge! Just mention this offer and that you learned about it on Live Grow Play Austin.
More information & registration: For more information or to sign up, please contact us at: admin@orpheusacademy.com or 512-231-8999.
Contact: admin@orpheusacademy.com or 512-231-8999.
American Robotics Academy
American Robotics Academy REALLY miss our students! The team at ARA are also parents and we see the need and value of quality education in these uncertain times. We are very excited to announce our ZOOM Live instructor-led, affordable, educational and fun 8-week program Online-Live Engineering classes for three different age groups. Minimum 6 and maximum 12 per class.
BONUS! At the end of the 8-week program, your child gets to keep the kit (will be shipped prior to class start date) and continue to build and create using their skills and imagination.
Camp type: STEM, Academic/Educational
Ages: Little Engineer (5-6 yrs), Future Engineer (7-8 yrs) & Think Like an Engineer (9-10 yrs).
Dates and times: Class starts on June 15th, Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 10 am or 2 pm (one hour/class once a week).
Price: $75 for 8-week session plus materials fee.
More information & registration: www.RoboticsAcademy.com. Register under Online Live (Austin).
Contact: RoboticsAcademyAustin@gmail.com or 512-743-5155.
Dolce Music Studio
Dolce Music Studio in Georgetown launches their Virtual Summer Music Camp Tours beginning June 15th.
Traditionally, our tours have become a launching pad for new students, age 5 to 13 to explore different instruments aiding them in determining which one motivates a commitment to pursuing further as well as experiencing several different instructors. Instrument intros include piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, and band instruments.
Camp type: Music
Ages: 5-13
Dates and times:
Scheduled Tours begin June 15th, 22nd, or July 13th, 20th, 27th. Classes are Monday – Thursday, 10 am (30 minutes, 1 hour or 1.5 hours).
Virtual performance on Fridays at conclusion of the Dolce Tour of 3 electives or the Mini Tour of 2 class electives.
Price: Starting at $100. Those who register for the academic school year beginning August 3rd, after completion of the Dolce Tour, will receive the first month of lessons free.
More information & registration: www.dolcesmusic.com.
Contact: brenda@dolcesmusic.com or 512-591-7833.
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