| Extended Day - Kids place (7:30AM-6PM) |
598-1 Kids Place (4-6) 7:30AM-6PM
Includes Hot Lunch 7:30AM - 6PM
Menu posted on Summer web page.
Must register for both AM&PM classes | + $140.00 |
598-2 Kids Place (7-9) 7:30AM-6PM
Includes Hot Lunch 7:30AM - 6PM
Menu posted on Summer web page.
Must register for both AM&PM classes | + $140.00 |
598-3 Kids Place (10-12) 7:30AM-6PM
Includes Hot Lunch 7:30AM - 6PM
Menu posted on Summer web page.
Must register for both AM&PM classes | + $140.00 |
| Lunch |
597 Hot Lunch (4&Up) 11:30AM-12:30PM
Hot lunch in cafeteria.
Menu posted on Summer web page.
MUST register for BOTH AM&PM classes. | + $60.00 |
597-1 Brown Bag (4&UP) 11:30AM-12:30PM MUST BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH & DRINK
MUST bring your own lunch & drink each day.
MUST register for BOTH AM & PM classes. | + $32.00 |
| AM Class |
502 Paper Creations (6-12) 9-11:30AM
Explore the creative world of paper art! Each day, campers will learn new techniques to fold, cut, and decorate paper, creating everything from origami animals and 3D sculptures to handmade cards and festive decorations. Through guided projects and open-ended challenges, students will develop fine motor skills, patience, and problem-solving while expressing their imagination. By the end of the week, campers will have a collection of colorful, unique paper creations to take home, along with the confidence to keep crafting on their own.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Rosalinda Garcia
Age Range: 6-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
504 Rock & Roll Boot Camp (7-12) 9-11:30AM
Find your stage presence and learn the fundamentals of rock. This class offers foundational training on guitar, drums, bass and keyboard, giving students the tools to discover their own sound and rock out!
Maximum enrollment: 10
Instructor: Owen Duggan
Age Range: 7-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
506 Murder Mystery (4-8) 9-11:30AM
Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to solve some fun mysteries! Kids become real-life crime investigators like Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, or even Scooby Doo. Each day, young detectives search for clues, dust for fingerprints, and use cool tools to crack exciting cases. They will learn how to notice tiny details, solve puzzles, and think like smart crime solvers. Campers work together in groups to solve a big mystery before the week is over! With hands-on activities, teamwork, and surprise discoveries, this camp turns every child into a super crime solving detective.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Sylvia Sarate
Age Range: 4-8
Tuition: $168 | + $168.00 |
508 Wildcat War Games (5-8) 9-11:30AM
Get ready for the ultimate adventure at Wildcat War Games! Join the Wildcat team and prepare to engage in exciting daily battles, where teamwork, strategy, and leadership are the keys to victory. You’ll develop your skills as a warrior by learning how to use a variety of battle equipment, including Nerf guns, water blasters, water balloons, and more. The battles will test your ability to think quickly and make smart decisions, as you’ll need to master many military tactics to outsmart your opponents. Discover that the best warriors win the battle in their minds long before stepping onto the field. Every day, you’ll conquer new challenges, outwit rivals, and have a blast along the way. This is the perfect camp to take over and over as you gain experience and develop into battle tested leaders who love to play, strategize, and compete. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate warrior? Sign up and find out! You may bring your own Nerf Gun to use during class.
Maximum enrollment: 30
Instructor: John MacLaren
Age Range: 5-8
Tuition: $168 | + $168.00 |
510 Little Kickers: Outdoor Soccer (4-6) 9-11:30AM
Get ready to kick, run and score in the great outdoors! In this exciting soccer camp, kids will learn basic skills like dribbling, passing and shooting while enjoying the fresh air. Each day includes creative drills, silly challenges, and mini-matches designed specifically for young players. It’s the perfect way to build confidence, make friends, and have a blast on the field!
Maximum enrollment: 25
Instructor: Lupita Perez
Age Range: 4-6
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
512 English from the Roots Up (10-12) 9-11:30AM
In order to be prepared for upper level studies, every student needs to have a strong vocabulary. Greek and Latin words provide the foundation for most of the words students encounter in everyday reading, as well as the “languages” learned in science and social studies. In this class, participants will learn to analyze new words, as well as determine their meanings, based upon a thorough examination of various Greek and Latin words. Students will prepare learning aids, share strategies they’ve developed, and compete in “buzzer” games daily that reinforce the knowledge they’ve incorporated into language arts. Expect standard test scores to soar, with timely review of the “verbal attack skills” we’ll learn during our studies!
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Joanne Burch
Age Range: 10-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
516 Speed & Agility Training (10-12) 9-11:30AM
Speed & Agility Training is a high-energy experience where young athletes learn how to move like their older counterparts - faster, sharper and with confidence. Through fun drills, reaction games, and technique-focused activities, students explore the science behind acceleration, quick direction changes, sprint mechanics and coordination. Each day blends movement with simple skill lessons so students not only get faster but understand why their bodies move the way they do. This class builds athleticism and teamwork while giving students a chance to challenge themselves and celebrate measurable improvement, all leading up to a special final-day field trip to Alamo Stadium to practice and showcase their skills in a real stadium setting.
Maximum enrollment: 25
Instructor: Jajuanza Williams
Age Range: 10-12
Tuition: $200 | + $200.00 |
518 Magic of Making: Crafting, Painting, Origami (10-12) 9-11:30AM
Step into a world where imagination takes shape! Magic of Making is a hands-on creative arts course designed for students who love to build, design, and express themselves through a variety of art forms. Throughout this class, students will explore crafting, experiment with painting techniques, fold their way through the beautiful world of origami, and create unique door décor pieces that showcase their personal style. Learners will practice fine motor skills, develop artistic confidence, and engage in guided projects that spark creativity while encouraging independent design choices. From crafting sculptures to designing colorful signs and decorations, each project helps students discover the magic that happens when ideas come to life through art. By the end of the course, students will have a collection of handmade creations they’re proud to display—and the skills to keep creating long after class ends.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Jacklyn Banuelos
Age Range: 10-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
520 Minecraft: Creative World (6-12) 9-11:30AM
Campers will be immersed in a fun and safe learning environment, creating and exploring on a secure server dedicated exclusively to Summer at the Academy students. In addition to playing, campers will learn the essentials of multiplayer etiquette and online safety. Working in teams, they will tackle specific tasks and creative challenges. Let’s build together in a virtual wonderland!
Maximum enrollment: 19
Instructor: Frank Ogo
Age Range: 6-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
522 All Things Paper & Weaving! (5-9) 9-11:30AM
Get ready to explore the art of paper design! This class focuses on experimenting with unique ways to create patterns and textures on paper. Students will dive into hands-on techniques such as bubble painting, shaving cream scraping, balloon and vegetable printing, and various watercolor styles. Once their masterpieces are dry, students will learn how to collage and weave their beautiful, custom-made papers into stunning works of art!
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Carlise Bentley
Age Range: 5-9
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
524 LEGO Designing Vehicles & Racing (7-12) 9-11:30 AM
Using LEGO bricks and elements, campers design and build racing vehicles, either individually or with a group. In the process, they learn how size, weight, stability, and gravity affect performance. Mathematics and engineering concepts are involved in the design of their creations. After testing their unique builds on the 25-foot electronic track, they refine their designs to enhance the vehicles’ power and speed for continual racing. Fun for all!
Maximum enrollment: 25
Instructor: Rosemary Pratt, Robin Bernhard, Jim O’Brien
Age Range: 7-12
Tuition: $168 | + $168.00 |
526 S.T.E.A.M Motorized Machines (7-12) 9-11:30AM
Explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities that develop S.T.E.A.M. skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) as well as language and communication concepts. This workshop features robots powered by both batteries and human energy that are built with specific LEGO bricks and elements focusing on various moving parts. Throughout the week, participants will construct builds like boxcar racers, windmills, fishing rods & fish, construction cranes, scales, dogs, insects, clocks, dual shifting racers and more. Those wishing to advance beyond basic builds are encouraged to enroll in additional sessions.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Rosemary Pratt, Robin Bernhard, Jim O’Brien
Age Range: 7-12
Tuition: $188 | + $188.00 |
528 Tiny Chef Adventures (Beginners) (6-9) 9-11:30
Join Chef Danny this summer for an exciting culinary adventure, from making pizza to ice cream from scratch! Come have fun in the world of cooking!
Maximum enrollment: 18
Instructor: Daniel Arkhipov
Age Range: 6-9
Tuition: $176 | + $176.00 |
| PM Class |
552 Builders Like Bob (7-9) 12:30-3PM
Through this hands-on course, young innovators will explore various methods of designing bridges and house-like structures. In this experience, a young builder will learn the basics of engineering, focusing on the relationship between structure and strength. This course allows for young builders to bring their imagination to life and put it to the test.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Zercovia White
Age Range: 7-9
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
554 Edible Holiday Creations (6-12) 12:30-3PM
This hands-on summer camp blends creativity, food, and fun as students explore the world of edible art through holiday-themed projects. Campers design, build and decorate imaginative food-based creations while learning basic kitchen safety, simple food preparation skills and artistic techniques. Students work with colorful ingredients to create festive character treats, edible structures, fruit art, wearable snacks, and a final showcase masterpiece, all inspired by a variety of holidays and seasonal celebrations. The course encourages creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and fine motor skill development in a playful, engaging environment. Campers practice planning their designs, following step-by-step instructions, and presenting their creations with confidence. By combining art, food, and holiday traditions, this program provides a unique sensory learning experience where imagination comes to life - and everything they make is delicious.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Rosalinda Garcia
Age Range: 6-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
556 Rock & Roll Boot Camp (7-12) 12:30-3PM
Find your stage presence and learn the fundamentals of rock. This class offers foundational training on guitar, drums, bass and keyboard, giving students the tools to discover their own sound and rock out!
Maximum enrollment: 10
Instructor: Owen Duggan
Age Range: 7-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
560 Wildcat War Games (8-12) 12:30-3PM
Get ready for the ultimate adventure at Wildcat War Games! Join the Wildcat team and prepare to engage in exciting daily battles, where teamwork, strategy, and leadership are the keys to victory. You’ll develop your skills as a warrior by learning how to use a variety of battle equipment, including Nerf guns, water blasters, water balloons, and more. The battles will test your ability to think quickly and make smart decisions, as you’ll need to master many military tactics to outsmart your opponents. Discover that the best warriors win the battle in their minds long before stepping onto the field. Every day, you’ll conquer new challenges, outwit rivals, and have a blast along the way. This is the perfect camp to take over and over as you gain experience and develop into battle tested leaders who love to play, strategize, and compete. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate warrior? Sign up and find out! You may bring your own Nerf Gun to use during class.
Maximum enrollment: 30
Instructor: John MacLaren
Age Range: 8-12
Tuition: $168 | + $168.00 |
562 Little Astronauts Academy (4-6) 12:30-3PM
Get ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure! In this fun and creative class, young astronauts will explore the wonders of outer space through hands-on crafts, stories, and interactive lessons. Each day, we’ll make a new space-themed project—from sparkling stars to colorful planets and rocket ships—while learning fascinating facts about our solar system. Students will discover what makes each planet unique, how stars shine, and what it’s like to be an astronaut exploring the galaxy. This class combines art, science, and imagination to spark curiosity and creativity in every little space explorer!
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Lupita Perez
Age Range: 4-6
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
564 K Popper Dance & Crafters (5-10) 12:30-3PM
Dance! Craft! Dance! The K-Pop Dance and Craft Club is a balance of creating and learning dance routines and creating some unique crafts, such as glow-in-the-dark sand bottles, slime, shine bracelets, and so much more. Come share and show what you know!
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Karen Johnson
Age Range: 5-10
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
566 Create a “Rube Goldberg” (10-12) 12:30-3PM
A “Rube Goldberg” is a machine that is deliberately over-engineered to perform a simple task in a complex fashion. It is based upon premier cartoonist, Rube Goldberg’s work, and is anything but simple ... and a strategist’s “dream-come true.” Students will review the six simple machines, study designs, identify complex methods used to solve simplistic problems, create designs of their own and attempt to create “Rube Goldberg” devices in the classroom. Physics concepts, such as inertia, transference of energy, momentum, etc., will be examined, as teams work together to create complex problems ... that were never meant to BE complex! Expect to experience problem-solving at its FINEST in this class! (Also expect to have a LOT of fun!!) Please Note: This class is, by design, a teacher-facilitated/student-guided classroom experience. Family and friends will be invited to an end-of-class presentation on Thursday.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Joanne Burch
Age Range: 10-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
568 Active Math Playground (4-7) 12:30-3PM
Active Math Playground is a dynamic, movement-based math class designed for curious and energetic 4–7 year olds. In this engaging program, children develop early math skills through interactive games, hands-on activities, and creative LEGO games—all while staying active and having fun. Each session turns math into an adventure. Children hop along giant number lines, sort colorful objects, explore shapes with their bodies, build imaginative LEGO structures, play pattern and matching games, and collaborate on problem-solving challenges. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to support early numeracy, spatial awareness, logical thinking, and creativity. Through guided play, students practice counting, comparing quantities, recognizing numbers, identifying patterns, and beginning addition—all while strengthening teamwork, confidence, and a positive relationship with math. Perfect for curious, imaginative learners, Active Math Playground helps children discover that math is not just something they learn—it’s something they can move through, build with, and joyfully play.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Jenny Castillo
Age Range: 4-7
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
570 Speed & Agility Training (10-12) 12:30-3PM
Speed & Agility Training is a high-energy experience where young athletes learn how to move like their older counterparts - faster, sharper and with confidence. Through fun drills, reaction games, and technique-focused activities, students explore the science behind acceleration, quick direction changes, sprint mechanics and coordination. Each day blends movement with simple skill lessons so students not only get faster but understand why their bodies move the way they do. This class builds athleticism and teamwork while giving students a chance to challenge themselves and celebrate measurable improvement, all leading up to a special final-day field trip to Alamo Stadium to practice and showcase their skills in a real stadium setting.
Maximum enrollment: 25
Instructor: Jajuanza Williams
Age Range: 10-12
Tuition: $200 | + $200.00 |
572 Magic of Making: Crafting, Painting, Origami (10-12) 12:30-3PM
Step into a world where imagination takes shape! Magic of Making is a hands-on creative arts course designed for students who love to build, design, and express themselves through a variety of art forms. Throughout this class, students will explore crafting, experiment with painting techniques, fold their way through the beautiful world of origami, and create unique door décor piece guided projects that spark creativity while encouraging independent design choices. From crafting sculptures to designing colorful signs and decorations, each project helps students discover the magic that happens when ideas come to life through art. By the end of the course, students will have a collection of handmade creations they’re proud to display—and the skills to keep creating long after class ends.
Maximum enrollment: 20
Instructor: Jacklyn Banuelos
Age Range: 10-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
574 Minecraft Survival World (7-12) 12:30-3PM
Campers will be placed into teams to tackle specific tasks and challenges, working together to ensure their team’s survival. To win mini-games, campers will build, tear down, run, and even fly through the world! All gameplay takes place on a dedicated, secure server to promote both cooperative play and safety.
Maximum enrollment: 19
Instructor: Frank Ogo
Age Range: 7-12
Tuition: $160 | + $160.00 |
576 LEGO Designing Vehicles & Racing (7-12) 12:30-3PM
Using LEGO bricks and elements, students design and build their own racing vehicles—either individually or with a group. In the process, they learn how size, weight, stability, and gravity affect its performance. Mathematics and engineering concepts are involved in the design of their creations. After testing their unique builds on the 25-foot electronic track, they can refine their designs to enhance their vehicles’ power and speed for continual racing.
Maximum enrollment: 25
Instructor: Rosemary Pratt, Robin Bernhard, Jim O’Brien
Age Range: 7-12
Tuition: $168 | + $168.00 |
578 LEGO Creative Challenges (5-10) 12:30-3PM
Join us in the fun of building with LEGO bricks and elements to create your own designs, or work with others using LEGO base plates, 1x2, 1x3, and 1x4 bricks as you discover the beauty of interlocking for strong builds. Each day, a building challenge will be presented: interlocking to make towers, then using windows & doors, adding LEGO elements such as fences, animals, and vegetation, and building with other unique pieces. We will also create pyramids and mosaics, and build vehicles and facades. Verbal and communication skills are enhanced as students describe their creations to others. Not only will creativity be demonstrated, but students will also work with counting and estimation. Throughout the week, builders also cooperate with one another in the challenging task of disassembling, sorting, and returning LEGO elements to the correct bins. It is an amazing week of fun and exciting builds!
Maximum enrollment: 25
Instructor: Rosemary Pratt, Robin Bernhard, Jim O’Brien
Age Range: 5-10
Tuition: $168 | + $168.00 |