Located on The Parish School’s beautiful, 17-acre campus, Camp Acorn has promoted hands-on learning, developed self-esteem, and made learning fun for children ages 2-12 for more than two decades. Our unique program focuses on enhancing language, academic and social development in a developmentally appropriate and individualized environment.

A two-week intensive handwriting program, led by our Occupational Therapy team, developing handwriting skills through multi-sensory play-based instruction. Children attend group in dyads with a partner of similar age and needing similar supports. Home programs are given with ideas for follow through at home at the end of camp.

Summer Stock Backstage Ninjas is an intensive, immersive two-week workshop designed to teach and hone the skills necessary to be part of the backstage and technical crew for our Summer Stock production, Shrek JR. Our qualified staff provides the best in theater knowledge with an emphasis on Christian values.

Marine Debris is one of the biggest problems our world’s oceans are facing today! Students will beautify a bucket for Galveston Beaches and participate in a marine debris art contest.

Fractured Fairy Tales & Fun! is a one-week day camp (Monday-Friday) musical theater experience that is focused on building performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. We will be experiencing music, from Shrek the Musical and other fairy tale stories that have become part of the musical theater cannon, that will encourage our campers to appreciate their own unique gifts and talents, and learn to recognize them in others as well!

Fractured Fairy Tales & Fun! is a one-week day camp (Monday-Friday) musical theater experience that is focused on building performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. We will be experiencing music, from Shrek the Musical and other fairy tale stories that have become part of the musical theater cannon, that will encourage our campers to appreciate their own unique gifts and talents, and learn to recognize them in others as well!

French Immersion Summer Camp - Give your child the gift of language and cultural discovery this summer at our Language Immersion Summer Camps! Early childhood is the perfect time to become bilingual, and our expertly designed camps make language learning a fun, joyful, and unforgettable experience. With over two decades of experience teaching languages to children, we know how to blend fun, innovation, and education seamlessly.

An intensive speech-language group therapy program designed to increase speech formulation, automaticity, language content and structure for children who have apraxia of speech or a severe phonological processing disorder.

Our CYT Summer Stock camps are the highlight of the summer! Students will audition and be cast in a musical that they will rehearse and bring to the stage...all in 2 weeks! Complete with 2 ticketed performances on the final Saturday of camp, the students will be dancing, singing, and acting their hearts out!

Join the summer excitement at “Camp Oz” day camp for ages 6-12 (age as of Sept. 1, 2025), featuring songs from Broadway’s beloved Oz musicals, including Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The Wiz. NYT’s youth musical theater day camp will showcase fantastic choreography, thrilling drama, enjoyable songs, and a variety of entertaining summer camp games. Children are sure to have an exhilarating time at this dynamic camp!

Join the summer excitement at “Camp Oz” day camp for ages 6-12 (age as of Sept. 1, 2025), featuring songs from Broadway’s beloved Oz musicals, including Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The Wiz. NYT’s youth musical theater day camp will showcase fantastic choreography, thrilling drama, enjoyable songs, and a variety of entertaining summer camp games. Children are sure to have an exhilarating time at this dynamic camp!

Join the summer excitement at “Camp Oz” day camp for ages 6-12 (age as of Sept. 1, 2025), featuring songs from Broadway’s beloved Oz musicals, including Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The Wiz. NYT’s youth musical theater day camp will showcase fantastic choreography, thrilling drama, enjoyable songs, and a variety of entertaining summer camp games. Children are sure to have an exhilarating time at this dynamic camp!

NYT Teen Camp will be “Popular” this summer! This year, teen camp will feature hit songs from the beloved musical Wicked. This all-day camp is designed for teens ages 12-14 and 15-19 (age as of September 1, 2025). Due to the continued growth at NYT, we will offer one week of camp for ages 12-14 and another week for ages 15-19.

Spanish Immersion Summer Camp (Bellaire Camp) - Give your child the gift of language and cultural discovery this summer at our Language Immersion Summer Camps! Early childhood is the perfect time to become bilingual, and our expertly designed camps make language learning a fun, joyful, and unforgettable experience. With over two decades of experience teaching languages to children, we know how to blend fun, innovation, and education seamlessly.

Spanish Immersion Summer Camp (Memorial Camp) - Give your child the gift of language and cultural discovery this summer at our Language Immersion Summer Camps! Early childhood is the perfect time to become bilingual, and our expertly designed camps make language learning a fun, joyful, and unforgettable experience. With over two decades of experience teaching languages to children, we know how to blend fun, innovation, and education seamlessly.

Spanish Immersion Summer Camp (Museum District Camp) - Give your child the gift of language and cultural discovery this summer at our Language Immersion Summer Camps! Early childhood is the perfect time to become bilingual, and our expertly designed camps make language learning a fun, joyful, and unforgettable experience. With over two decades of experience teaching languages to children, we know how to blend fun, innovation, and education seamlessly.

Summer Stock Backstage Ninjas is an intensive, immersive two-week workshop designed to teach and hone the skills necessary to be part of the backstage and technical crew for our Summer Stock production, Shrek JR. Our qualified staff provides the best in theater knowledge with an emphasis on Christian values.

Unleash your child’s inner Cowboy while venturing through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Saddle up for an unforgettable summer adventure where your child can explore the exciting realms of cowboys and dinosaurs! At Once Upon A Cowboy, We provide diverse categories for children to explore, from outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, fostering fun and learning to ignite their passion and curiosity. Survival Skills: Embark on a journey of resilience and self-reliance as your child learns essential survival techniques. From building shelters and archery lessons to identifying edible plants, our team of instructors will guide campers through hands-on activities that teach valuable outdoor skills and instill confidence in the face of nature's challenges. Arts & Crafts: Unleash your child's inner artist in our vibrant arts and crafts category. From painting and sculpting to jewelry-making and beyond, campers will explore a multitude of mediums and techniques under the guidance of skilled artisans. Encourage self-expression and creativity as your little one brings their wildest ideas to life in a supportive and inspiring environment. Theatre: Lights, camera, action! Let your child's imagination take center stage as they delve into the captivating world of theatre. Through drama games and improvisation exercises, campers will develop their confidence, creativity, and communication skills while putting on dazzling performances that will leave audiences in awe. Park Play & Educational Adventures: Twice a week, campers will have the chance to explore the wonders of Once Upon A Cowboy theme park! With our fun-filled attractions, interactive Dino exhibits, and Western themes, they'll immerse themselves in the true spirit of the Wild West. Plus, the other half of the day will be filled with educational games and activities, ensuring a perfect balance of fun and learning. Hurry, spaces are filling up fast! Secure your child's spot today and embark on a summer of adventure, creativity, and growth at Once Upon A Cowboy. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime! Email us Event@onceuponacowboy.com for more information and pricing!

Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has put kids in charge–allowing campers to choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity–learning to course correct and trust themselves as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.

Embark on a Summer Adventure with World Explorers’ Club! - Give your child the gift of discovery and cultural exploration this summer with our World Explorers’ Club Summer Camps! Early childhood is the perfect time to ignite curiosity about the world, and our expertly designed camps make global learning a fun, joyful, and unforgettable experience. With over two decades of experience inspiring young adventurers, we know how to seamlessly blend fun, innovation, and education.