Camp Headwaters
Summer Camp in Austin, TX
Camp Headwaters provides summer day camp programs for children ages 18 months to 18 years. Spread between three campuses, Camp Headwaters offerings range from enriching play for our youngest campers to thematic weeks, field trips, and adventure camps for our older campers. These educational summer programs in Austin, Texas create opportunities for fun all summer long! Join us for nine weeks designed to inspire students to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers.
Camp Offerings
Early Childhood | Ages 18 mos- 3 yrs
We invite children to enjoy the freedom of exploration and introduce them to the idea of learning by doing. Students will play and enjoy the outdoors with fun counselors on our Springs Campus located at 6305 Menchaca Rd. We also offer extended care before and after camp.
Currently, we only offer camp for ages 18 months to 3 years to current Headwaters students.
Pre-K and Elementary | Ages 3 Years to 5th Grade
Pre-K and Elementary-aged students will love exploring the Springs and Creek Campuses inside and out! These camps are designed to keep kids engaged and having fun all summer long. Each week has a different focus from dinosaurs to field games to shark week! Campers will meet new friends and spend time with incredible counselors, too! We also offer extended care before and after camp.
This program is to open to all!
Middle School | Grades 6-8
For middle schoolers, we have developed subject-specific camps for kids to dig deep on one topic. Whether it’s skateboarding or science, our campers are challenging themselves and making new friends each week.
This program is open to all!
Camp Headwaters FAQ
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My child is not a Headwaters student. Can we still attend Camp Headwaters?
Probably! While our YCC camp is for current families only, our Primary, Elementary, and Middle School camps are open to anyone. -
How long are camp sessions?
Camp is broken up into nine one-week sessions. You will enroll for the weeks you wish to attend. -
When is camp drop-off and pick-up?
The camp day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -
What if we need to come early or stay late?
We offer Early Care and After Care. Early Care begins at 8:00 a.m. and After Care extends to 5:30 p.m. You will enroll in Early and After Care through the same application as camp enrollment. -
Is lunch provided for campers?
We do not provide lunch. Your child will need to bring their own lunch and water bottle each day. -
What if we need to cancel our enrollment? Will we get a refund?
Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start of a camp session will not be eligible for a refund of any camp tuition. Cancellations made 2-4 weeks prior to the start of a camp session will be eligible for a 50% refund of camp tuition.Cancellations made more than 4 weeks prior to the start of a camp session will be eligible for a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit.Should a session need to be cancelled due to lack of interest, a full refund will be made including the deposit. -
Do Headwaters families get a camp discount?
We do not offer discounts for Headwaters families. However, we do offer a credit of $50 for each NEW family referred by a current Headwaters family. The referred family must be new to both Headwaters School and Camp. The credit will be applied to your account after your child is enrolled. -
Does Camp Headwaters follow COVID-19 protocols?
We will follow the appropriate protocols including, but not limited to, appropriate masking and physical distancing. Stay tuned for more details closer to the start of camp.
Springs Campus
18 months to Pre-K