Road trips with your little one are more than just a ride—they’re a doorway to adventure! At Recess, we’re all about turning every family journey into a playful, memorable experience, and that means planning ahead so that every mile is filled with fun and safety. Whether you’re packing up the car for a quick day…
Swing into Summer: Free Drop-In Fun at the Summer Playgrounds Program! Summertime with kids can often feel like a never ending loop of sticky popsicle fingers and the age-old question, “What do we do now?”—particularly once you’ve exhausted just about every popsicle stick craft on Pinterest. Enter the Austin Parks & Rec’s Summer Playgrounds Program—Austin’s…
Parents, it’s time to press pause on the endless hustle of kiddo chaos and sneak in some “me time”—and guess what? The best escapes are often hiding in plain sight. At Recess, we’re all about discovering unexpected moments of calm in our busy lives. Here are some unsung hero spots that promise a break, a…
Saddle up and get ready for a summer of adventure with Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship! This isn’t your typical summer camp—it’s a magical day camp where every child of all abilities, from ages 5 to 22, can experience the joy of horsemanship paired with activities designed to boost sensorimotor and social skills. Whether you’re…
At Recess, we get it—modern parenting is a thrilling yet intricate dance between career ambitions and your child’s boundless energy. We know that once the school bell rings, the rush to secure quality care and creative, engaging activities can feel like stepping into a whirlwind. Balancing work deadlines with the need for a nurturing after-school…
Let’s be real: parenting is a full-contact sport, and finding an after-school program or summer camp that doesn’t feel like a second job to research? Practically a miracle. Enter: spilled milk social club — the coolest little corner of chaos, creativity, and connection you never knew you needed. What is Spilled Milk Social Club? The…
Last Updated: May 2026 Austin has outstanding art camps for every kind of young creator — from hands-on studio camps for young kids to painting intensives for teens. Top picks include Cherrywood Treehouse Art Studio (boutique East Austin studio, ages 8–12), Art Amore Studios (full-day painting intensive, ages 6–18), Cordovan Art School (40+ themed camps,…
Hit the High Notes This Summer at Orpheus Academy of Music This summer, unlock a world of creativity and musical exploration at Orpheus Academy of Music. Whether passion lies in strumming a guitar, tickling the ivories on a piano, or expressing oneself through vocals, their diverse range of summer camps and classes offers something for…
Recess Raises $1.75M to Build the Future of Children’s Activity Booking AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recess, a marketplace platform for parents to find and book enrichment classes, after-school care, and camps, today announced it has secured $1.75 million in pre-seed funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Baukunst. Recess’ search platform is…
Where Playtime Packs a Punch If Spring Break is sneaking up on you faster than your kid can scale a climbing wall—don’t sweat it. We’ve got you. More specifically, Ninja Nation Austin has you covered with action-packed Spring Break Ninja Camps that’ll keep your kids moving, laughing, and burning all that extra energy (you’re welcome)….