The Austin Nature & Science Center offers nature-based programs for members of the community, such as school break camps and seasonal festivals.
Updated Summer Camp registration details below.
- Fall Break Camp
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2025 Fall Break Camp Registration opens Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks. Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.2025 Class Dates: November 24-26
Details & Fees coming soon!
- Winter Break Camp
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2025-2026 Winter Break Camp Registration opens Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks. Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.2025-26 Class Dates:
- December 22-23
- December 29-January 2 (no camp January 1)
- January 5
Details & Fees coming soon!
- Spring Break Camp
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2026 Spring Break Camp Registration opens Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks (AM and PM). Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.2026 Class Dates: March 16-20
Details & Fees coming soon!
- Summer Camp
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2025 Summer Camps are full. You can still register to be placed on a waitlist here: Summer Break Camp Registration.
Pack a lunch, a reusable water bottle, two healthy and substantial snacks (AM and PM), sunscreen, and clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps
Class Details and Fees:
- Sessions for ages 5-6 (Frogs), 7-8 (Salamanders), 9-10 (Pathfinders), 11-12 (Explorers), and Specialty (ages will vary by week).
- Program time is 7:30 am-6:00 pm.
- June 9-August 13, 2025*. $225 City of Austin residents / $300 non-COA residents
*No camp sessions on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4.
Pollinator Week activities at ANSC Saturday, June 21!
Science Storytime will be returning in the fall. Check back soon for dates, times, and details!
A back catalog of content is available on our YouTube playlist. Videos include sensory activities, animal facts, nature storytime, TEKS learning objectives, and mindfulness strategies.