Every summer parents are handed their marching orders: Sign up for camps early but make sure the camps fit your work schedule and budget, but also ensure they’re learning, but also don’t forget they benefit from being bored, too. Oh, and of course, coordinate with their friends so they can maintain their friendships and won’t…
North Austin summers tend to fill up fast, and for good reason. With so many families balancing full workdays, long breaks, and kids who need structure, having solid camp options makes all the difference. From high-energy sports and movement camps to STEM, art, and enrichment programs, North Austin offers a wide range of summer camps…
Central Austin offers one of the widest selections of summer camps in the city, which is both a blessing and a challenge. With so many great options close by, families can mix and match camps by week, interest, and age. Central Austin summer camps include everything from sports and STEM to creative arts and enrichment,…
For over 30 years, Dr. Courtney Robinson has researched the school-to-prison pipeline and racial socialization of children. But research alone doesn’t change lives – action does. That’s why Dr. Robinson founded The Excellence Project, an Austin-based organization working to replace punitive school culture with restorative practices that empower young scholars to thrive. We connected with…
Why child development experts recommend structured summer activities, and how to plan without the stress If you’re an Austin parent wondering when to start planning summer camps, you’re asking the right question at exactly the right time. January is when Austin’s summer camp market opens up: providers release full schedules, early bird discounts go live,…
PTA volunteers juggle a lot. From fundraising, event planning, family engagement, and everything in between. The last thing you need is to hunt through endless emails or folders just to find the right resource. That’s why we created this space. This page is your one-stop hub for PTA support, designed to make your job easier. Below, you’ll find…
Recess camps + “indoor lifesavers” for cold snaps, rainy days, and cabin fever Some days you open the door, feel the “cold” air (aka when it drops below 60 in Texas), and go: nope. Not today! Whether it’s cold, rainy, or you just need to get everyone out of the house before your living room…
The presents have been opened, the wrapping paper is (mostly) cleaned up… and now your kids are fully into a select few gifts. You know the ones: the karaoke machine that’s somehow turned your house into a Taylor Swift tour at 6am, the Lego set that’s living permanently on the table, the art kit that’s…
It might feel like a long way off, but summer camp season has a sneaky way of showing up faster than expected. While you’re thinking about winter break and holiday plans, many of the most popular summer camps are already opening registration and filling spots. If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling in April or May…
Winter in Austin doesn’t mean hiding indoors — it means gliding, strolling under sparkling lights, and soaking up cozy vibes with friends and family. Here are some of our favorite holiday-season events around town that feel like a little magic break from day-to-day life. ❄️ Lace up & Chill: Ice Skating & Winter Rinks Ice…