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.

I didn't know what to expect from this place. Some science centers are kids-only affairs (despite…read morenot being billed as such) while others have more to offer visitors of all ages. Fortunately, the Austin Nature & Science Center ended up falling in the latter category. The main building houses an assortment of bones, shells, and rocks (as well as an axolotl tank) and another building is home to various reptiles. Outside areas include a dino pit (where kids can dig for fossils) and several animal enclosures. What makes the latter unique is that the animals are rehab/rescue cases. They include everything from a bobcat to a porcupine to a 34-year-old one-eyed owl (!!) and more. Granted, Austin Nature & Science Center does offer more for a younger crowd, and it isn't particularly easy to get to by bus, but it's hard to argue with a chance to take in flora and fauna for free.

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!

I took an online class through Zoom to learn how to make fresh baguettes and loquat jelly. It was…read morean adult class and I had my 17 year old son engaged as well, mostly because he wanted to impress his girlfriend. My son and I worked side by side on our own batches, watching and listening to chef Pascal as she walked us through the process. Bake Austin provided a way for my son and I to spend special time together during quarantine. Not only that, we learned a great deal and have become better cooks because of it. Since the class I purchased an oven thermometer and a scale. I leaned that my oven takes much more time than I thought to come up to temp! My younger son watched a recording of a brownie class from Bake Austin and made a batch of brownies. The next day he flipped through my cook book and made a 2nd batch of brownies. He's baked at least once per week since watching his first Bake Austin video. I think the video made him realize he could bake, and bake he has! During our strange quarantine period Bake Austin and Chef Pascal have been a bright spot in our lives. I'm incredibly grateful for their time and effort and I hope they receive enough paying customers to make it.

Chef Pascal offered donation based quarantine camps for the kids. They were an absolute blessing…read more My daughter is hyperactive she and doesn't entertain herself well. We have a house with five kids so that led to many fights. Chef Pascal's classes kept her focused on something she has been interested in since she was little. They kept her busy, planning, buying, organizing, and led to nice treats for the family. While not everything she made was easy or worked out, she learned to work through it and learned from the mistakes for next time. She has grown much more confident in her abilities and excited to try new things in the kitchen. We look forward to Bake Austin's summer camps and other future opportunities.

Our family adores Figment. It's unlike anywhere else we've been…read more They have SO many sensory activities for our 2 year old. A water bin, play dough, paint, rice bin. They have an insane selection of toys. Cars, musical instruments, trucks, dolls, pretend food. They have an outside area with a beautiful playhouse, chalk, the coolest trampoline I've ever seen, and giant blocks. The endless activities aren't the only thing that sets figment apart. The teachers there are so kind and happily play with the kiddos. Lastly, and probably my favorite part of this place, there's so many animals! They've got cats, goats, a guinea pig, a bunny, a tortoise (I think lol), and birds. My son always puts up a fight to leave! Figment is our favorite place to go when we don't know what to do. I do wish they had memberships available. We'd sign up in a heartbeat.

Y'all! I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is a magical place where children of…read moreall ages come to create, explore, express, and learn through art and play. We have attended the toddler group several times. There are several different activities set up and the children can pick their preferred activity. This really fosters independence in a safe environment. All the activities are fun sensory activities that are very intentional for language learning and development. The best part is the different animals. There are three miniature goats that are very gentle with the children and very mischievous too. There is also Lizzo the lizard, a bunny, some hamsters, chickens, and Origami the cat. The staff is phenomenal and very encouraging and loving with the children. There are different classes for different age groups and there is an option to have an art teacher come to your home and do some activities with your child. I recommend this to anyone who has a child that is looking for fun, safe, educational, and exciting activities!

Lorie is an amazing. She cares not only for her dogs but for every dog that she looks after. It is…read morea truly great place to leave your cavalier King Charles Spaniel there. My Lancelot spent 8 nights there and he was really well taken care of and LOVED! Thank you, Lorie for caring for my dog.

I cannot say enough good things about this camp. Both my 8 and 12-year-olds had a wonderful time…read more They made great friendships, bonded with the counselors, had an amazing time, and cannot wait to return next year. Oh, and they came home exhausted!! I only wish we would have started sooner.

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

My child will be going to some W&W camps for his third year in 2015. It was a friend's…read morerecommendation that led me to this camp. He loves going to the Farm with games, pool and a more relaxed day, usually the last day of a very busy & active week of travel, water and play. I trust the counselor's with my child's life every time I leave him and I admire the owners for using negative reviews in training counselors, many who spent years as participants in the camp. Accidents happen, even when children are with family. My child was hurt badly enough to need hospital care when with a grandparent but he was having too much fun & did not tell until he came home & became symptomatic, then we were treated with an ambulance ride. That's just kids. So even though my child has asthma and carries an Epi pen due to fireant allergies, I trust this family team of counselors unequivocally. He has built his confidence and made new friends every trip. Since camps are broken down into weekly choices, he can pick the adventures he wants. I love this concept, the active nature of the camps and allowing my child to have adventures I am physically unable to offer.

My daughter has been riding here for 3 years and has learned so much. Every trainer she's had has…read morebeen as invested in her growth as she is. The community that this barn is building is incredible. The barn manager and staff there are so nice, and the trainers are amazing. It's not the cheapest barn, but you get what you pay for!

My teen daughter has been riding here for several years and we have been very happy with the…read moreculture and upkeep. Her previous barn was focused on competition, which led to a tense atmosphere among the kids. At Lone Star, the kids, of all ages, help one another and the trainers are personable, but also specialize in various styles of riding. We joined Pony Club, which we love because it teaches the kids how to care for the horses, not just how to ride them, and offers an opportunity to achieve ratings that are internationally recognized!

We love Snapology been going here for birthday parties, spring and summer break camps for years! My…read morelittle boy begs to go here! They always have interesting themed lego and robotics camps, keeps my son engaged and learning new things!

We can't say enough good things about Snapology! Our son had such a great time at their summer camp…read morelast year that he wanted to have his birthday party at Snapology this year and he and his friends had the absolute best time. From start to finish, the entire process was so seamless--Kristi and her team did such a great job engaging the children in the LEGO builds and encouraging their creativity and learning. As parents, it was such a delight to relax and have fun at the party knowing that Snapology was taking care of all the details. We can't recommend them enough and look forward to going back soon!

We absolutely love this place! If we lived closer we would likely get a membership, but for kids…read moreand even teens it's a great gym. There's a mix of trampolines, aerial arts, gymnastic equipment, ninja type of equipment, and parkour. My very active boys can stay here for hours. Pro tip: Buy a Pogo Pass and visit for free!

Great place for the kids or adults to run around. Your imagination is your only limitation. They…read morehave trampoline, foam pits, gymnastic equipment and much more. They host birthday parties. Good parking and pricing.

I hate this place i went to it and it is poorly runned bad its bad staff i got hurt on The main…read morecable and we are forced to stay on the wibit to 11.00-3.00 stay away the worst camp one Earth.

We loved the water park at Quest! We took three pre-teen boys to the park and they had a blast…read more The "blob" was so fun to launch them skyward, and they loved the giant obstacle course. The slides and the swings were great, too. Being able to bring our own food helped us save some money, and all the people there were extremely friendly and supportive. The "big kids" were so nice to our kids and it made for a really nice environment. Will definitely be back.