Great FREE option in Austin for kids!…read more One of the best parts is you can see an axolotl (two, actually) in their visitor center building. Then you can head over to the birds of prey, the reptile/fish building, and the animal enclosures. There's also a little lake and a large sand pit (dino dig). There's a cool room in the visitor center that has all sorts of nature items (bones, dead bugs, shells, rocks, etc.). You can bring in your own stuff to trade! Is it a huge amount of things to do/see? No but for a free attraction, it's pretty great. Parking is across the street -- lot is shared with Zilker Park and all the nearby attractions so it can get busy.

The Austin nature and science center is one of our favorite places to take our 4 kids in Austin and…read moreeven better, it's totally free! But when you do go, please make sure to scan the QR code to track and log your visit. It helps with their funding and takes less than 2 minutes. My kids spent close to 30 mins in the Dino dig area alone. There are so many different sand pits for them to dig and use brushes in. The birds of prey area is awesome! And while the indoor reptile area is small, my kids always have fun finding where everything is hiding nonetheless. The indoor welcome center has so much for them to learn and touch, and they love bringing things to turn in to the front desk to collect points and coins to use in the "shop". I highly recommend! Great for a homeschool field trip too :)

My son had the best experience! Each day was a unique adventure in Austin. It was a perfect blend…read moreof indoor and outdoor activities. The camp itself is well organized and provides lunch and snacks each day. It's a great camp to meet new kids and hang out with friends. We will definitely be back!

I can't say enough about Camp 512's founders and counselors, Blake Pankonien, Brooke Alkire and…read moreCourtney Rimkus. All are former Eanes ISD elementary school teachers with a love and a passion for working with children. The low staff-camper ratio makes for a special and engaging experience. Each Camp 512 week hosts its own unique and fun-filled theme. The well thought out yet flexible schedule includes exploring Austin favorites such as Mount Bonnell, the Blanton Museum and the State Capitol as well as introduces the children to local food resources, cooking and baking and animal adventures to name a few activities. Guaranteed fun!

By far our favorite camp! We have been going for years. The activities and the counselors make it…read moreamazing

Daughter loved this camp! Owners are great, counselors were kind and would highly recommend.read more

My daughter absolutely loved this camp and Skylar Bossen is such an amazing camp coordinator. We…read morewill definitely be returning.

We've been testing out several summer camps around the N. Austin area and I have to say, Neuron…read moreGarage (Avery Ranch location) has been the absolute best. Hands down. My kiddo has had some challenges with socialization, but he's blossomed & become the confident kid he once was. The camp director, Robin, and their staff are so caring and fun. They even share great tips on mindset growth via email with parents. We're a little sad this is the last week, but we'll be back next summer. We can't wait! Big thanks to this awesome team!

This is a great summer camp that is very well run. Super creative activities. Last summer my boys…read moremade these fun colorful rugs out of old t-shirts and wallets from upcycled sweater materials. They turned out awesome. My boys are 7 and 10 and loved going here because they can run and jump and do fun games in the gym one minute and tie dye t-shirts the next. Highly recommend it.

Last year both my 6 year old and my 9 year old had an awesome time at Camp Roadrunner. The tie dyed…read moreshirts get worn year round and they can't wait to do it all again this summer. What a treat it is to enjoy an old fashioned summer each year! Ice cream making was my little one's favorite, and my oldest looooved the felting crafts. Truly unique! Staff was excellent to both boys.

My grandson went to Camp on the Move for 2 weeks. He has visited me from Maryland for his summer…read morebreak for the past 4 years. I have always enrolled him in the YMCA summer camp but he didn't want to go back this year. I was lucky enough to find Camp on the Move while looking for a different option for him. He had the best time on every trip they took and wanted to sign-up for a 3rd week but all sessions were full. He has made me promise to make his reservations for next year. Camp on the Move has made me the Best Mimi on the planet!! It's worth every dollar. See you next year, Debi.

Debi and her camp are the best!! My son Aaron has gone to Camp on the Move, for 3 yrs in a row and…read morehe has had the time of his life. How cool is it to go on a field trip daily, in style, in an upscale, air-conditioned bus to Schlitterbaun, K-1, Hawaiin Falls, just to name a few? Well apparently, it is awesome!! Aaron already asked me to go back next year. Debi, thanks giving my son so many memorable and fun experiences that he won't ever forget.

Great facility, with friendly staff. Excellent way to practice your shots in a nice family friendly…read morefacility.

Terrific batting cages, very friendly staff and a great facility with great equipment. During a hot…read moresummer Texas day it's nice to have an indoor cool spot to work on baseball. Prices are better than other facilities in the area too. They do a great job of accommodating teams as well as individuals. We are regulars here and will continue to be.

Not worth it - I sent my toddler for summer classes. And they had so many coach changes it was…read morechaos. The toddlers had no sense of consistency with whom they may have randomly assigned with . they also had these coaches that has no experience to deal with kids and lacked complete engagement . Half the time these kids were just sitting around bored out of their mind because the coach was unable to connect with them . As a parent- you know what good teachers/coaches look like - this isn't it unfortunately.

I sent my son and daughter (ages 4 and 6 ) to champ camp this week and they had an absolute blast !…read moreMy son in particular is hard to impress and generally prefers staying home but he came home every day raving about all the activities ! When I asked my kids what their favorite parts of the day were they replied "everything ". They got plenty of physical activity in in addition to crafts and science experiments. I thought the camp was very well staffed and organized . I will definitely be signing them up again !