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!
Explore Thinkery Summer Camps
Thinkery Camp – Mueller
Location: Thinkery -Meredith Learning Lab
Dates: June 2 – August 15
Ages: Rising Kindergarten – 3rd 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!