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Fine Arts & Performance
The Creative Kids

Prosper Youth Theatre Summer Camps

Theatre · Musical performance · Acting · Ages 8–18
Theatre

Two production-based camps at the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) at 924 Austin Ave, Suite 150. Both end with performances June 5–7.

Annie Kids
Ages 8–13
June 1–5, 8am–12pm
Performances June 5–7
Register →
Newsies Junior
Ages 13–18
May 26–June 5
Week 1: 10am–4pm · Week 2: 1–4pm
Performances June 5–7
Register →
prospertheatre.org →

Art Center Waco: Around the World with Art

Visual arts · World cultures · Ages 3–4 and rising 1st–12th grade
Visual Arts

Six themed weeks at Art Center Waco (701 S. 8th St.) exploring world cultures through hands-on art. Campers earn a passport stamp each week. Scholarships available. Early bird pricing extended through the summer thanks to Amazon Prime Air support.

Kinder Camp (Ages 3–4)
June 15–18 · $100  |  June 22–26 · $120
Week 1: Africa (Elementary)
June 15–18 · Half-day · $175
Week 2: Japan & East Asia
June 22–26 · Full day · $275
Week 3: Mexico & Latin America
July 6–10 · Half-day · $175
Week 4: Europe
July 13–17 · Full day · $275
Week 5: Oceania & Indigenous
July 20–24 · Half-day · $175
Week 6: World Fusion (Teen 7th–12th)
July 27–31 · Full day · $275
artcenterwaco.org →

Waco Civic Theatre Summer Camps

Theatre · Musical performance · Acting · Ages 4–14
Theatre

Performance-focused sessions that build toward a musical or showcase at the end. Varies by week and age group. Check civictheatre.org for the full 2026 lineup.

civictheatre.org →

Baylor Music Camps

Band · Orchestra · Piano · Organ · Middle & high school
Music

Residential camps on Baylor's campus for middle and high school musicians. Ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Instrumental intensives for serious musicians.

music.baylor.edu/camps →

St. Paul's Episcopal Art Camp

Visual arts · Clay, painting, mixed media
Visual Arts

Clay, painting, and multi-day mixed media projects at St. Paul's Episcopal School. Good hands-on option for kids who love making things.

speswaco.org →
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Private School Programs
Half-Day Specialty Camps

Vanguard College Preparatory Summer Camps

Arts · STEM · Sports · Coding · Ages 5–13 · Open to all schools · $125/session
Vanguard

Half-day camps across three June sessions, Monday–Thursday, either 9am–noon or 1–4pm. All sessions are $125 per child. Kids from any school are welcome. Many sessions have capped enrollment, so register early. Questions? Contact Justin Derrington at [email protected].

June 1–4
Manners Camp for Girls
Ages 8–12 · AM · Limited to 12
Squishy Sculptures
Ages 6–13 · AM · Sewing & embroidery
Young Science Camp
Ages 5–8 · AM · DNA extraction & ecosystems
Basketball
Ages 5–8 · AM · Coach Braden Black
Softball
Ages 6–10 · AM
Coding Through Gaming
Ages 7–13 · AM
Big Kid Science Camp
Ages 9–11 · PM · Solar & DNA projects
June 8–11
Cheer Camp
Ages 5–10 · AM
Basketball
Ages 8–12 · AM · Coach Braden Black
Hand Sewing Camp
Ages 8–13 · AM · Limited to 10
Softball
Ages 6–11 · AM
Coding Through Gaming
Ages 7–13 · AM
June 15–18
Machine Sewing
Ages 8–13 · AM · Requires Hand Sewing completion
Creative Thinkers Camp
Ages 9–12 · AM · Limited to 20
Basketball
Ages 5–9 · AM · Coach Braden Black
Origami Camp
Ages 6–12 · AM
Coding Through Gaming
Ages 7–13 · AM
Electronics Camp
Ages 8–12 · PM · Arduino & soldering · Limited to 10
Register at vanguard.org →
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Community & Multi-Activity
Something for Every Kid

Warrior Way Soccer Camp

Faith-based soccer · Ages 2–15 · July 13–16
Soccer

A four-day faith-based soccer camp with three tracks built around age and skill level. Soccer skills run alongside devotionals and character development at every session. All sessions start at 9am.

Young Warriors
Ages 2–3
9:00–9:30am · $85
Young Warriors
Ages 4–9
9:00–10:00am · $110
Next Level
Ages 8–15
9:00–10:30am · $125
warriorwaysoccer.com →

YMCA Youth & Specialty Camps

Multi-activity · Weekly specialty themes · May 26–Aug 17
YMCA

The longest season on this list: May 26 through August 17 across multiple Greater Waco locations. Half-day and full-day options, with a different specialty focus each week.

Specialty themes include Art Lab, eSports, Cooking, Basketball, Soccer, Cake Decorating, Gymnastics, and more. Good option if you need flexible coverage across the whole summer.

ymcaCTX.org/camp →

Mentoring Alliance Summer Camp

Faith-based day camp · Sports, arts, academics, worship · Grades 1–6
Community

Seven weeks of day camp in Waco starting June 1. Kids in grades 1–6 can come for one week, a few weeks, or the whole summer. Days run 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are packed with water inflatables, sports, arts and crafts, academics, and faith-based programming.

The Waco location runs camps at Midway Middle School, Robinson Elementary, and Cesar Chavez Middle School. One of the standout things about this camp: pricing is income-based, running from $15 to $199 per week. Military, first responder, and teacher discounts are available on top of that. Use the pricing calculator on their site to see your rate.

Ages
Grades 1–6
Season
7 weeks, starts June 1
Hours
Drop-off 7:30–8am, pickup 4:30–5:30pm
Price
$15–$199/week (income-based)
Register & see pricing calculator →

⏰ Register Before You Miss Out

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World Hunger Relief Farm Camp is open now. Space is limited and weeks fill up. Don't wait on this one.
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Baylor Athletics Camps open general registration on April 14, 2026. Basketball and volleyball tend to fill the same day.
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Cameron Park Zoo Camp registration opened February 2 and historically sells out that morning. Check for waitlist spots now.
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Therapy Group / Camp Read opens registration at noon on their announced date. Watch their social channels and website.
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Skate Waco has all five 2026 sessions open for registration right now. Go to skatewaco.com and lock in your week.
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Vanguard Prep Camps have capped enrollment on several sessions — some are limited to as few as 10 kids. Register early.
Warrior Way Soccer Camp runs July 13–16. Visit their site to register before sessions fill.
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Prosper Youth Theatre camps start May 26 (Newsies) and June 1 (Annie Kids). Both end with performances June 5–7. Register at givebutter.com.

Quick-Glance Camp Chart

All camps at a glance. Click any link to go straight to signup.

Camp Theme Ages Key Dates Register
⭐ Basin Climbing Indoor climbing Ages 5–13 June 8–July 30 (8 AM sessions + Littles) Register
World Hunger Relief Farm & animals ~5–12 May 26–June 20 Register
Cameron Park Zoo Animals 3–14 June–July (waitlist) Register
Prosper Youth Theatre (Annie Kids) Theatre / musical Ages 8–13 June 1–5; performances June 5–7 Register
Prosper Youth Theatre (Newsies Jr.) Theatre / musical Ages 13–18 May 26–June 5; performances June 5–7 Register
Scott Drew Basketball Boys' basketball Youth–HS June/July sessions Register
Nicki Collen Basketball Co-ed basketball 6–14 June 22–25 Register
Baylor Volleyball Bundle Residential volleyball 5th–12th grade Early-mid July Register
Vanguard Prep Camps Arts, STEM, sports, coding Ages 5–13 June 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 Register
RGIII Football Academy Football Grades 9–12 June 6, 8am–1pm Register
Thompson Baseball Baseball skills Youth–HS June 8–10 Register
254 Tennis Camp Intensive tennis 9–18 June 7–11 Register
Skate Waco Roller skating ~5–12 June 8–Aug 7 Register
Summit School Waco Nature & outdoor Elementary–middle June 9–12 (check) Register
Camp Read Reading & literacy Pre-K–3rd Watch for dates Register
Waco Civic Theatre Theatre 4–14 Multiple sessions Register
Baylor Music Camps Instrumental music Middle–HS Verify on site Register
Art Center Waco Visual arts / world cultures Ages 3–4 & rising 1st–12th June 15–July 31 Register
Waco STEAM Center STEAM / maker camps Grades 1–12 June 1–Aug, various weeks Register
Warrior Way Soccer Faith-based soccer Ages 2–15 July 13–16 Register
Mentoring Alliance Faith-based day camp Grades 1–6 7 weeks, starts June 1 Register
YMCA of Central Texas Multi-activity 5–15 May 26–Aug 17 Register

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