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2026 Waco Summer Camp Guide

Everything I could find, verified and sorted, so you don't have to spend two hours in Google rabbit holes. Bookmark this one.

Updated June 2026 · 15+ camps covered · Ages 3–18

Every spring I get a flood of questions about summer camps in Waco. Which ones are worth it? What's the age range? Are there still spots left? So this year I decided to put it all in one place.

I went through every camp I could find in the area, checked the details, and organized them by category. Prices, dates, and links are as current as I could get them. When in doubt, always verify directly with the camp before you register, since things can change.

One note: Basin Climbing & Fitness is our featured partner this year, and they earned it. If you've got a kid who hasn't tried climbing, this summer is a good time to start. More on them below.

Sam Harper, Publisher

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Featured Partner
Basin Climbing & Fitness
⭐ Top Pick for 2026

Rock climbing camp for ages 5–13.
All indoors. Air-conditioned.

Kids climbing at Basin Climbing and Fitness in Waco

Basin runs four-day climbing camps every week all summer long — certified instructors, all gear provided, safety and harness training, skill progression, and team-building challenges built in. Eight AM sessions, two Littles PM sessions for the younger crew, and one brand-new extended afternoon session in July. The gym is fully air-conditioned, which matters a lot in a Waco July.

Kids who come in nervous about heights leave with a skill they'll want to show everyone. Sibling discounts drop the price to $150 for each additional kid.

5–13
Ages
Mon–Thu
4 days/week
$225
Per week
$150
Each sibling
Ages 6–13 · 9:00–noon · $225/week
Session 2
June 15–18
Session 3
June 22–25
Session 4
June 29–July 2
Session 5
July 6–9
Session 6
July 13–16
Session 7
July 20–23
Session 8
July 27–30
Littles Camp · Ages 5–7 · 1:00–3:00pm · $175/week
Littles Session 3
June 22–25
New: Extended PM Camp · Ages 6–13 · 1:00–4:00pm · $225
Session 7 Only
July 20–23
Brand new for 2026
🏷️
Exclusive Waco Buzz discount
Use code WACOBUZZ at checkout to save an extra $25.
Register at Basin Climbing →
Youth camp session at Basin Climbing Waco Climbing wall at Basin Climbing and Fitness
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Sustainable Agriculture & Farm Life
Get Outside & Get Your Hands Dirty

World Hunger Relief Farm Camp

Farm life · Animals · Sustainable agriculture
Farm

Kids ages 5–12 outside every day caring for livestock, gardening, and composting. An actual working farm, not a themed experience. One week remaining — Waco ISD families can ask about scholarships and sibling discounts via email.

Ages
~5–12 (K–7th)
Format
Full-day, outdoors
Remaining Week
→ Week 4: June 16–20
Register Now →

MCC Highlander Ranch Equestrian Camp

Horseback riding · Horsemanship · Western & English
Equestrian

Riding lessons, horse anatomy, and daily stable work near Bosqueville. Good for kids who've been asking about horses. Ages typically 7–15; verify exact brackets on the site.

Ages
~7–15
Location
Bosqueville area
Details & Registration →
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Baylor Athletics Camps
NCAA Division I Coaching Staff

Scott Drew Basketball Camps

Boys' basketball · Skills & character development
Baylor

Baylor Men's Basketball staff. Multiple sessions from day camps to advanced. Fundamentals, drills, and team play inside Foster Pavilion.

Location
Foster Pavilion, Baylor
Dates
Multiple June/July sessions
baylorbears.com/camps →

Nicki Collen Basketball Camps

Co-ed youth basketball · Ages 6–14
Baylor

Girls' and co-ed basketball from the Lady Bears staff. "Little Bears" options for younger kids, advanced clinics for older players.

2026 Example Session
→ Day Camp: June 22–25, 8:30am–12:30pm · Ages 6–14
Register Here →

Baylor Volleyball: The Baylor Bundle

Residential mega-camp · All-Skills + Position training
Baylor

Six days on campus, living in the dorms, two on-court sessions most days. Incoming 5th–12th graders of all skill levels. Historically runs early-to-mid July. Verify 2026 dates on the camp site before registering.

Ages
Incoming 5th–12th grade
Format
6-day residential
View Camp Details →

Thompson Baseball Academy at Baylor

Baseball skills · Youth through high school
Baylor

Hitting, fielding, and throwing mechanics at Baylor Ballpark. Additional sessions run throughout the summer — check the camp site for remaining dates and availability.

Location
Baylor Ballpark
Dates
Check site for availability
baylorbears.com/camps →
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Arts & Creativity
Make Something with Your Hands

Outpost Pottery Camp

Pottery wheel · Take-home projects · Ages 6–17 · Parents welcome
Arts

Three-day pottery camp at their studio on N. Valley Mills Drive. Kids learn to throw on the wheel, work on special projects like mugs, bowls, and bird feeders, and go home with three handmade pieces. Each day starts with a short devotional. Parents and siblings can join for $120 per person — they can sit with their kid or form their own grown-up table.

Ages
6–17 (parents welcome)
Price
$140 ($120 siblings/parents)
Format
Mon–Wed, 3 days
Location
2012 N. Valley Mills Dr.
Remaining Sessions · 9–11am or 12–2pm each week
→ June 15–17
→ June 22–24
→ June 29–July 1
→ July 6–8
→ July 13–15
Sign Up at Outpost Pottery →
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STEM, Animals & Academic
Curious Minds

Cameron Park Zoo Camp

Animals · Conservation · Ages 3–14
STEM

Registration opened February 2 and historically sells out the same day. Check for waitlist openings now. Themed camps by age group, behind-the-scenes access, zookeeper talks, and hands-on activities. The 12–14 group gets a Thursday overnight at the Zoo.

2026 Age Groups
→ Zoo Tales — Ages 3–4 · Half-day
→ Habitat Heroes — Ages 5–6 · Full-day
→ Amazing Animals — Ages 7–8 · Full-day
→ Back from the Brink — Ages 9–11 · Full-day
→ Explore Waco — Ages 12–14 · Full-day + Thursday overnight
Check for Waitlist Openings →

Summit School Waco Summer Camps

Nature · Outdoor skills · STEM themes
Nature

35-acre wooded campus. Fort-building, scavenger hunts, bird watching, creek exploration, and real unstructured outdoor time. "The Great Outdoors" week (June 9–12) was already waitlisted. Check for other openings.

summitwaco.org/camp →

Mayborn Museum Discovery Programs

Museum-based STEM & history · Baylor campus
STEM

Weekly drop-in programs and summer offerings including the Design Den tinkering space and the historic village. Check their events calendar for specific 2026 camp weeks.

See Programs →

Waco STEAM Center Summer Camps

Science · Technology · Engineering · Art · Math · Ages vary by camp
STEAM

Week-long camps in half-day AM or PM sessions, $125–$150 each. Options include Mission to Mars (grades 1–6), Drone & Droid Academy (grades 6–12), Science of Superheroes (grades 1–3), Claymation Camp (grades 4–6), Digital Design with 3D printers and laser cutters (grades 6–12), and more.

Price
$125–$150 per week
Format
Half-day AM or PM
Location
300 N. MLK Blvd., Waco
See All Camps →

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