Summer Discovery Adventures: Engaging Camps for Ages 9-12 | Kids Out and About Houston

Summer Discovery Adventures: Engaging Camps for Ages 9-12

Designed for ages 9-12, our Summer Discovery Adventures offer eight unique, one-week camps that combine hands-on activities with skill-building and leadership opportunities. Each week explores a different theme, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. Campers will engage in exciting challenges while building confidence and forming lasting connections.

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This summer, inspire your child’s curiosity, creativity, and leadership skills with our one-week themed camps for ages 9-12. Designed for older explorers, each of the eight exciting weeks offers a unique adventure that sparks imagination, promotes hands-on learning, and encourages teamwork in a fun and engaging environment.

Eco-Visionaries (June 2-6)
Campers will become champions of the planet in this sustainability-focused week. They’ll build solar ovens, craft beeswax wraps, and design water filtration systems, all while learning practical ways to protect the environment. The week wraps up with the opportunity to create their own sustainability projects, encouraging eco-friendly innovation.

Young Entrepreneurs (June 9-13)
This camp transforms creative ideas into real-world businesses! Campers will design products, craft marketing strategies, and develop business pitches. The excitement peaks during Market Day, where participants set up booths and showcase their creations to family and friends, learning valuable entrepreneurial skills along the way.

Peaceful Warriors (June 16-20)
Campers will build strength and confidence while finding inner calm in this mindfulness-centered camp. Through yoga, gratitude circles, and creative activities like mandala-making and calming jars, kids will learn to balance emotions, develop empathy, and discover the power of kindness.

Simple Machines Unleashed (June 23-27)
Budding engineers will love this hands-on STEM camp, where they’ll explore levers, pulleys, and gears through interactive challenges. From building pulley systems to designing Rube Goldberg machines, campers will learn how simple machines make work easier while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

Whisk & Wonder: Cooking Science (July 7-11)
This week blends science with the magic of cooking. Campers will experiment with baking, molecular gastronomy, and food preservation, exploring the science behind their favorite recipes. Each day offers delicious discoveries, exciting kitchen experiments, and a taste of culinary creativity.

Theater Adventures (July 14-18)
Lights, camera, action! This camp introduces kids to the world of theater through acting games, storytelling, and skit creation. Campers will develop characters, collaborate on performances, and take the stage in a final showcase for families, building confidence and creative expression.

Structural Wonders (July 21-25)
Future engineers will explore the art of construction, designing earthquake-resistant towers, eco-friendly cityscapes, and sturdy bridges. Through hands-on projects, kids will tackle real-world challenges and develop teamwork, critical thinking, and an appreciation for civil engineering.

ReImagine Art Studio (July 28-August 1)
Campers will turn recyclables into masterpieces in this imaginative and eco-friendly art camp. They’ll craft sculptures, jewelry, and functional designs, culminating in a showcase where their unique creations are celebrated. This camp encourages sustainability while inspiring artistic expression.

With engaging activities, expert guidance, and plenty of fun, these camps are perfect for adventurous kids looking to learn, grow, and create lasting memories this summer!


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Organization:

MindSprout Montessori

Location:

200 Noble St. Ste 5
Spring, TX, 77373
United States

Phone:

713-965-7506
Contact name: 
MindSprout Montessori
Email address: 
Dates: 
06/02/2025
06/03/2025
06/04/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-3:00PM