RECEIVE A $50 CREDIT for each new family you refer that successfully registers for Summer Camp! (Limited to three referrals)
REFER A FRIEND!
After being apart so long, why not celebrate being together??
We know summer camp is better together, that’s why we’ve launched our refer-a-friend program! Every new camper means more memories created and more fun to be had. So to celebrate summer camp being back, you’ll receive a $50 credit for each new family you refer and that successfully registers for Summer Camp! (Limit three referrals)
When registering, be sure whoever you refer adds your name (not your camper’s name) in the referral section on their registration form or email enrollment@creativeaction.org so we know who to thank for our growing camp community.
MULTI-CAMP DISCOUNT
Take advantage of our multi-week discount - the more weeks you enroll, the more you save!
Register for more than one session and receive $25 off each additional session! Our registration system will automatically apply the multi-camp discount upon checkout.
Please note: All discounts are calculated per registrant, not per family (i.e. signing up two kids for 1-week camps does not count - has to be same child for 2+ weeks).
SIBLING DISCOUNT
Families registering more than one child will receive $25 off each additional child! Our registration system will automatically apply the sibling discount upon checkout.
Register for more than one session and GET $25 OFF each additional session! (Discount is per registrant, not per family)
REFER A FRIEND!
After being apart so long, why not celebrate being together??
We know summer camp is better together, that’s why we’ve launched our refer-a-friend program! Every new camper means more memories created and more fun to be had. So to celebrate summer camp being back, you’ll receive a $50 credit for each new family you refer and that successfully registers for Summer Camp! (Limit three referrals)
When registering, be sure whoever you refer adds your name (not your camper’s name) in the referral section on their registration form or email enrollment@creativeaction.org so we know who to thank for our growing camp community.
MULTI-CAMP DISCOUNT
Take advantage of our multi-week discount - the more weeks you enroll, the more you save!
Register for more than one session and receive $25 off each additional session! Our registration system will automatically apply the multi-camp discount upon checkout.
Please note: All discounts are calculated per registrant, not per family (i.e. signing up two kids for 1-week camps does not count - has to be same child for 2+ weeks).
SIBLING DISCOUNT
Families registering more than one child will receive $25 off each additional child! Our registration system will automatically apply the sibling discount upon checkout.
Families registering more than one child will RECEIVE $25 OFF each additional child!
REFER A FRIEND!
After being apart so long, why not celebrate being together??
We know summer camp is better together, that’s why we’ve launched our refer-a-friend program! Every new camper means more memories created and more fun to be had. So to celebrate summer camp being back, you’ll receive a $50 credit for each new family you refer and that successfully registers for Summer Camp! (Limit three referrals)
When registering, be sure whoever you refer adds your name (not your camper’s name) in the referral section on their registration form or email enrollment@creativeaction.org so we know who to thank for our growing camp community.
MULTI-CAMP DISCOUNT
Take advantage of our multi-week discount - the more weeks you enroll, the more you save!
Register for more than one session and receive $25 off each additional session! Our registration system will automatically apply the multi-camp discount upon checkout.
Please note: All discounts are calculated per registrant, not per family (i.e. signing up two kids for 1-week camps does not count - has to be same child for 2+ weeks).
SIBLING DISCOUNT
Families registering more than one child will receive $25 off each additional child! Our registration system will automatically apply the sibling discount upon checkout.
SUMMER CAMP IS BACK!
Since 2007, families have made Creative Action Summer Camp their top choice when it comes to getting their kids creative. And this year is no different—Creative Action Summer Camp returns in 2022 with cool art, unparalleled safety measures, and endless opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, personal growth, and FUN!
Our full-day camps are offered at four convenient locations around Austin for ages 5 – 11. Each week offers something a little different, encouraging campers to explore, be curious, try new art forms, and get creative!
For artists ages 11 – 15, we offer Creative Action Studio, a 2-week intensive for teens interested in taking their art skills to the next level!
JUNE 6 – JULY 29 | 8:30A – 4:30P | $425/1-WEEK & $800/2-WEEK CAMPS
New to Creative Action? See what we're all about!
"I was speechless and blown away to see what all my kids learned at Creative Action Summer Camp and how lucky they were to have such amazing teachers!!! Every day they were so excited and returned home with the happiest smiles on their faces.”
Ana
Camp Parent
Voted “Best Camp” and “Best Youth Arts Program”
New to Creative Action? See what we're all about!
"I was speechless and blow away to see what all my kids learned at Creative Action Summer Camp and how lucky there were to have such an amazing teachers!!! Every day they were so excited and returned home with the happiest smiles on their faces.”
Ana
Camp Parent
Voted “Best Camp” and “Best Youth Arts Program”
Ages 5 - 7
For our younger campers, Creative Action Camp provides a variety of engaging activities to keep them moving, excited, and creative.
Each day, participants will get hands-on with all kinds of art forms, including sculpture, mask-making, storybook theatre, painting, and dance while building friendship and teamwork skills with fellow campers.
Ages 8 - 11
Roll up your sleeves and dig a little deeper with our 2-week art intensives.
Our 2-week academies for ages 8 – 11 are limited to just 20 students per session to foster the development of this specific age group. Campers will work closely with professional Teaching Artists to develop new skills and take on new artistic challenges.
Ages 11 - 15
Take your art skills to the next level by learning from working artists in your medium!
Creative Action Studio is a 2-week intensive giving teens the opportunity to learn with professional artists in a college environment. Available in three tracks, campers get a hands-on experience with professional-grade equipment and mentors.
Every Creative Action Camp and Academy is led by our amazing, highly-trained teaching staff and designed around hands-on projects that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and healthy self-expression.
What's new this summer:
JUNE 6 – JULY 29 | 8:30A – 4:30P | $425/1-WEEK & $800/2-WEEK CAMPS
| DATES | AGES 5 - 7 | AGES 8 - 11 |
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June 6 - 10 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
FILM Academy: Film Heist! Want to know how they make movies like Ocean’s Eleven or Inception? In this 2-week intensive learn how to make a heist film from screenwriting, capturing high-paced action sequences, creating cinematography, production design and post production. Work alongside professionals and premiere your heist film at the invited screening! |
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June 13 - 17 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 20 - 24 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
ART Academy: Illustrations, Manga & Character Design Do you love to sketch or design characters? In this 2-week intensive learn how to take your art skills to the next level in drawing, manga storyboarding, character design, and cartoon illustration. Work alongside professionals and showcase your portfolio at the interactive gallery for friends and family! |
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June 27 - July 1 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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July 18 - 22 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
THEATRE Academy: LARPing Adventures Create your own live action role playing game by building worlds through costume and production design, writing heroic stories, and acting out strategies for completing the quest. Work alongside professionals and perform your live action role play at the invited fair! |
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July 25 - 29 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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| DATES | AGES 5 - 7 | AGES 8 - 11 |
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6/6-6/10 |
Creative Action Camp |
Film Academy: Film Heist! |
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6/13-6/17 |
Creative Action Camp |
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6/20-6/24 |
Creative Action Camp |
ART Academy: Illustrations, Manga & Character Design |
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6/27-7/1 |
Creative Action Camp |
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7/4-7/8 - NO CAMP |
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7/11-7/15 |
Creative Action Camp |
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7/18-7/22 |
Creative Action Camp |
Theatre Academy: LARPing Adventures |
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7/25-7/29 |
Creative Action Camp |
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| DATES | AGES 5 - 7 | AGES 8 - 11 |
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June 6 - 10 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
THEATRE Academy: Improv & Sketch Comedy Want to perform on-stage in your own Improv Show? Live from Austin…it’s Creative Action LIVE! In this 2-week intensive learn improv, sketch comedy timing, how to create a character and write original skits. Work alongside professionals and debut your improv show at the final performance! |
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June 13 - 17 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 20 - 24 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
FILM Academy: Science Fiction It's a flying saucer! No, it's an alien! In this 2-week intensive learn the genre of science fiction filmmaking including camera work, screenwriting, sound foley, special effects, green screen technology, model-making and production design. Work alongside professionals and unveil your film creation at the invited live screening! |
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June 27 - July 1 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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July 18 - 22 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
ART Academy: Monumental Street Art Do you love to create large pieces of art? Ever wonder how they make those murals so magnetic? During this 2-week intensive campers will learn about large scale public art techniques from sculpture to murals to cutting edge DIY installation. Work alongside professionals and unveil your piece to the public at our invited showcase! |
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July 25 - 29 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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| DATES | AGES 5 - 7 | AGES 8 - 11 |
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June 6 - 10 |
Creative Action Camp |
THEATRE Academy: Improv & Sketch Comedy |
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June 13 - 17 |
Creative Action Camp |
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June 20 - 24 |
Creative Action Camp |
FILM Academy: Science Fiction |
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June 27 - July 1 |
Creative Action Camp |
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July 4 - 8 - NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
Creative Action Camp |
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July 18 - 22 |
Creative Action Camp |
ART Academy: Monumental Street Art |
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July 25 - 29 |
Creative Action Camp |
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| DATES | AGES 8 - 11 |
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June 6 - 17 |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media Do you want to make ceramics that get fired in the kiln? In this 2-week intensive campers will learn help to make fiber art, paper mache, sculpture and advanced ceramic techniques. Make a mess alongside professionals and showcase your art in the interactive gallery showcase for friends and family! |
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June 20 - July 1 |
THEATRE Academy: Musicals If you love to sing and dance, you are going to love this 2-week intensive! Campers will learn how to produce and perform a Broadway musical through singing, dance choreography, vocal technique, staging, costume and production design. Work alongside professionals and debut your musical at the live show! |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media (1 week only) Do you want to make ceramics that get fired in the kiln? In this 2-week intensive learn to make fiber art, paper mache, sculpture and advanced ceramic techniques. Make a mess alongside professionals and showcase your art in the interactive gallery showcase for friends and family! |
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July 18 - 29 |
FILM Academy: Musical Comedy Want to be a part of your own West Side Story or In The Heights movie? In this 2-week intensive learn how to make a Musical Comedy Film from writing songs, recording music, building choreography, directing, acting, editing, costume and production design. Back by popular demand! Work alongside professionals and show your film at the live screening! |
| DATES | AGES 8 - 11 |
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June 6 - 17 |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media |
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June 20 - July 1 |
THEATRE Academy: Musicals |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media (1 week only) |
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July 18 - 29 |
FILM Academy: Musical Comedy |
| DATES | AGES 5 - 7 |
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June 6 - 10 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 13 - 17 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 20 - 24 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 27 - July 1 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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July 18 - 22 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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July 25 - 29 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
| DATES | AGES 5 - 7 |
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June 6 - 10 |
Creative Action Camp |
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June 13 - 17 |
Creative Action Camp |
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June 20 - 24 |
Creative Action Camp |
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June 27 - July 1 |
Creative Action Camp |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
Creative Action Camp |
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July 18 - 22 |
Creative Action Camp |
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July 25 - 29 |
Creative Action Camp |
Our 1-week Creative Action Camps for Ages 5 – 7 run June 6 – July 29 (with the exception of July 4 – 8) at three of our locations:
NORTH
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
14311 Wells Port Dr., Austin, TX 78728
SOUTH
Faith Presbyterian Church
1314 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
CENTRAL
Ridgetop Elementary
5005 Caswell Ave, Austin, TX 78751
NORTH: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells Port Dr., Austin, TX 78728
SOUTH: Faith Presbyterian Church, 1314 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
CENTRAL: Ridgetop Elementary, 5005 Caswell Ave, Austin, TX 78751
| Location | Camp | |
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June 6 - 17 |
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NORTH St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 14311 Wells Port Dr. Austin, TX 78728 |
FILM Academy: Film Heist! Want to know how they make movies like Ocean’s Eleven or Inception? In this 2-week intensive learn how to make a heist film from screenwriting, capturing high-paced action sequences, creating cinematography, production design and post production. Work alongside professionals and premiere your heist film at the invited screening! |
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SOUTH Faith Presbyterian Church 1314 E Oltorf St Austin, TX 78704 |
THEATRE Academy: Sketch Comedy & Improv Want to perform on-stage in your own Improv Show? Live from Austin…it’s Creative Action LIVE! In this two week intensive camp, learn improv, theatre sports, sketch comedy timing, how to create character and write original skits. Work alongside professionals and debut your improv show at the final performance! |
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EAST | Sponsored by Hat Creek and City Bear Toys |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media Do you want to make ceramics that get fired in the kiln? In this two week intensive camp, learn to make fiber art, paper mache, sculpture and advanced ceramic techniques. Make a mess alongside professionals and showcase your art in the interactive gallery showcase for friends and family! |
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June 20 - July 1 |
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NORTH St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 14311 Wells Port Dr. Austin, TX 78728 |
ART Academy: Illustrations, Manga & Character Design Do you love to sketch or design characters? In this two week intensive camp, learn to take your art skills to the next level in drawing, manga storyboarding, character design, and cartoon illustration. Work alongside professionals and showcase your portfolio at the interactive gallery for friends and family! |
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SOUTH Faith Presbyterian Church 1314 E Oltorf St Austin, TX 78704 |
FILM Academy: Science Fiction It's a flying saucer! No, it's an alien! In this 2-week intensive, learn the genre of science fiction filmmaking including camera work, screenwriting, sound foley, special effects, green screen technology, model-making and production design. Work alongside professionals and unveil your film creation at the invited live screening! into your movies? In this two week intensive camp, learn the genre of science fiction filmmaking including camera work, screenwriting, sound foley, special effects, green screen technology, model-making and production design. Work alongside professionals and unveil your film creation at the invited live screening! |
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EAST | Sponsored by Hat Creek and City Bear Toys |
THEATRE Academy: Musicals If you love to sing and dance, you are going to love this 2-week intensive. Campers will learn how to produce and perform a Broadway musical through singing, dance choreography, vocal technique, staging, costume and production design. Work alongside professionals and debut your musical at the live show! |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
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EAST | Sponsored by Hat Creek and City Bear Toys |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media (1 week only) Do you want to make ceramics that get fired in the kiln? In this two week intensive camp, learn to make fiber art, paper mache, sculpture and advanced ceramic techniques. Make a mess alongside professionals and showcase your art in the interactive gallery showcase for friends and family! |
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July 18 - 29 |
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NORTH |
THEATRE Academy: LARPing Adventures Do you play D&D? Do you want to create your own adventure like Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones? In this two week intensive camp, learn to create your own live action role playing game by building worlds through costume and production design, writing heroic stories, and acting out strategies for completing the quest. Work alongside professionals and perform your live action role play at the invited fair! |
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SOUTH Faith Presbyterian Church 1314 E Oltorf St Austin, TX 78704 |
ART Academy: Monumental Street Art Do you love to create large pieces of art? Ever wonder how they make those murals so magnetic? In this two week intensive camp, learn large scale public art techniques from sculpture to murals to cutting edge DIY installation. Work alongside professionals and unveil your piece to the public at our invited showcase! |
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EAST | Sponsored by Hat Creek and City Bear Toys |
FILM Academy: Musical Comedy Want to be a part of your own West Side Story or In The Heights movie? In this 2-week intensive learn how to make a Musical Comedy Film from writing songs, recording music, building choreography, directing, acting, editing, costume and production design. Back by popular demand! Work alongside professionals and show your film at the live screening! |
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| Location | Camp | |
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June 6 - 17 |
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NORTH St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 14311 Wells Port Dr. Austin, TX 78728 |
FILM Academy: Film Heist! |
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SOUTH Faith Presbyterian Church 1314 E Oltorf St Austin, TX 78704 |
THEATRE Academy: Sketch Comedy & Improv |
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EAST |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media |
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June 20 - July 1 |
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NORTH St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 14311 Wells Port Dr. Austin, TX 78728 |
ART Academy: Illustrations, Manga & Character Design |
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SOUTH Faith Presbyterian Church 1314 E Oltorf St Austin, TX 78704 |
FILM Academy: Science Fiction |
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EAST |
THEATRE Academy: Musicals |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
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EAST Creative Action Building 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg 3 Austin, TX 78721 |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media (1 week only) |
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July 18 - 29 |
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NORTH |
THEATRE Academy: LARPing Adventures |
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SOUTH Faith Presbyterian Church 1314 E Oltorf St Austin, TX 78704 |
ART Academy: Monumental Street Art |
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EAST |
FILM Academy: Musical Comedy |
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| DATES | NORTH: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells Port Dr. | SOUTH: Faith Presbyterian Church, 1314 E Oltorf St. | EAST: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg 3 | Sponsored by Hat Creek and City Bear Toys | CENTRAL: Ridgetop Elementary, 5005 Caswell Ave | ||
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Ages 5 - 7 |
Ages 8 - 11 |
Ages 5 - 7 |
Ages 8 - 11 |
Ages 8 - 11 |
Ages 5 - 7 |
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June 6 - 10 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
FILM Academy: Heist |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
THEATRE Academy: Improv & Sketch Comedy |
ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 13 - 17 |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
Super Stories, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 20 - 24 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
ART Academy: Illustrations, Manga & Character Design |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
FILM Academy: Science Fiction |
THEATRE Academy: Musicals |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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June 27 - July 1 |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
Earth Heroes, Cool Treats & Water Slide Adventures |
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July 4 - 8: NO CAMP |
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July 11 - 15 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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ART Academy: 3D Mixed Media (1 week only) |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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July 18 - 22 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
THEATRE Academy: LARPing Adventures |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
ART Academy: Monumental Street Art |
FILM Academy: Musical Comedy |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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July 25 - 29 |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
Art in Action, Cool Treats & Water Slides Adventures |
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FAQs and Contact Information
Summer Camp is back in action! Our staff is ready to help you understand everything you need to know about Austin’s best FULL-DAY art camp! Please see our FAQS or Preguntas Frecuentes.
For additonial inquiries, please email enrollment@creativeaction.org or call 512-442-8773 x107
Apply for Financial Aid HERE