Thinkery Camp
Keeping Austin Playful
Where learning happens through play
Thinkery Camp is where learning happens through play, and kids have a whole lot of fun doing it! Whether it’s by using REAL TOOLS, engaging in HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGY, or getting our hands dirty with MESSY MAKING, we’re on a mission to Keep Austin Playful.
Thinkery Summer Camp Details
Age Ranges
For kids entering Kindergarten – 5th grade for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
Pricing Per Week
General Public: $425 | Member – $385
Scholarships for Thinkery Camp are available!
Registration Dates
January 14 – Scholarship Recipients
January 20 – Members
January 27 – General Public
Experience the Thinkery Camp experience early at our Spring Break Camp! Click here to learn more about the most playful spring break camp in town.
Explore Thinkery Summer Camps
Thinkery Camp – Mueller
Location: Thinkery -Meredith Learning Lab
Dates: June 2 – August 15
Ages: Rising Kindergarten – 3rd grade
Thinkery Camp – North Austin
Location: Indeed – Domain Tower
Date: June 2 – August 8
Ages: Rising 1st – 5th grade
Tech Explorers – Mueller
Location: Branch Park Pavilion
Date: June 16 – June 27 & July 14 – August 8
Ages: Rising 4th & 5th grade
Summer Camp Themes
Each summer camp begins with a spark—a central idea that ignites child-led exploration and discovery. By letting kids choose their areas of investigation, we deepen their engagement, making learning both meaningful and joyful.
Check out this summer’s weekly themes!
Mission Possible: Create spy gadgets, crack secret codes, and take on thrilling missions.
Quantum Quest: Explore different eras with themed tech activities, maker projects, and science experiments to take adventures across the ages.
Earth Wind Inspire: Invent and prototype solutions to ecological challenges using natural materials, technology, and tools.
Keep Camp Weird: Discover nature’s oddities—from glowing anglerfish to venomous platypuses—and dive into mysteries like cryptids and ancient preservation.
Into the Ocean: Dive deep into the wonders of the deep blue, from ocean physics to marine biology.
Destroy Build Destroy: Dismantle old tech to uncover its inner workings and repurpose the parts to invent fresh creations.
Mission to the Moon: Investigate galaxies, planets, and the solar system to create rockets, design space inventions, and tackle engineering challenges inspired by the science of space travel.
Designing for Tomorrow: Invent gadgets, design futuristic cities, and use technology and tools to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
Puppet Palooza: Design and construct puppets, exploring movement, mechanics, and storytelling to bring them to life.
Let’s Play: Study game design while diving into coding and hands-on technology to invent your own fantastic games.
Messy Makers (MLL only): Bring messy science to life. No cleanup is required!
Plan your next trip to Thinkery
We have tons of fun and exciting things to do, updated on a regular basis. Check out what we have to offer and see if you can join us!