Campers are divided into the following age groups in order to provide the most developmentally-appropriate environment for them to play, learn and grow. Please note, the following age groups are recommended for students entering these grades in Fall 2018.
We have designed our camp themes to grow with our campers—in every single Thinkery Camp, activities and content are differentiated for each age group to maximize fun and engagement. As campers get older, they dive deeper into STEAM concepts and tackle more complex challenges and materials.
Pre-K–Kindergarten
(Must be 4 years old by March 1, 2017)
Full day sessions, 9 am–4 pm. Optional half-day program with pick-up at 1:00 pm for a discounted price.
Curious Pre-K–K campers receive structure and guidance as we nurture their innovative minds. Enticing projects and activities offer little learners problem solving practice and opportunities for group collaboration.
1st–2nd Grade
Full day sessions, 9 am–4 pm
Campers entering 1st or 2nd grade begin to stretch their wings by testing out new abilities. Budding innovators look beyond what is seen and explore how things work. Inquiry-based learning and a focus on the design process drive campers’ discovery of STEAM concepts. These campers enjoy a full day program and experience science in action through hands-on field trips and guest speakers.
3rd–5th Grades
Full day sessions, 9 am–4 pm
Campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade delve deeper into the Thinkery experience through more advanced tools and multi-day challenges. Campers team up to perfect every phase of the design process and tackle the world’s emerging problems. These campers have the opportunity to meet and learn from Austin-based innovators, and they discover how science answers questions through hands-on field trips and guest speakers.
We strive to make Thinkery Camps available and accessible to all Austin-area children. That’s why we’re so excited to host Thinkery Camps at several locations across Austin this year. With FIVE locations in the Austin area—no matter where you live—there’s a Thinkery Camp in your neighborhood!
Thinkery at the Meredith Learning Lab – East/Central
1830 Simond Ave., Austin, TX 78723
Camps offered for Pre-K–5th grade, just east of I-35 off of Airport Blvd. Campers at Thinkery’s home campus have the opportunity to learn through Thinkery exhibits every single day. STEAM-themed and Programming camps are hosted at Thinkery’s home campus all summer long. 1st–5th graders in non-programming camps will enjoy a field trip. Extended Care is available at this site from 8 am–5:30 pm.
Thinkery hosted at National Instruments – North/West
11500 N. Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78759
Camps offered for 1st–5th grade, just west of MoPac near The Domain. Campers at the National Instruments campus have the opportunity to design, explore and play in the same facility where their robots were developed! Plus, campers enjoy a field trip to visit Thinkery. Thinkery does not offer Extended Care at this site.
Thinkery hosted at The Magellan International School – North/West
7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin, TX 78757
Camps offered for 1st–5th grade, just east of MoPac near W. Anderson Lane. Campers at The Magellan International School campus will enjoy the classroom setting and access to The Magellan playground. All campers will enjoy a field trip to visit Thinkery. Campers in STEAM themed camps will also experience a second field trip in Austin. Extended Care facilitated by Thinkery is available at this site from 8 am–5:30 pm.
Thinkery hosted at International School of Texas – West
4402 Hudson Bend Rd., Austin, TX 78734
Camps offered for Pre-K–5th grade, near Lake Travis and Steiner Ranch off FM 620. Campers at International School of Texas campus will enjoy the classroom setting and access to IST’s playground. All campers will enjoy a field trip to visit Thinkery. 1st-5th grade campers in STEAM themed camps will also experience a second field trip in Austin. Extended Care facilitated by Thinkery is available at this site from 8 am–5:30 pm.
Thinkery hosted at Emergent Academy – South/West
1044 Liberty Park Dr., Austin, TX 78746
Camps offered for Pre-K–5th grade, just west of MoPac and south of Bee Cave Rd. Campers at Emergent Academy campus will enjoy the classroom setting and access to Emergent Academy’s grounds. All campers will enjoy a field trip to visit Thinkery. 1st-5th grade campers in STEAM themed camps will also experience a second field trip in Austin. Extended Care facilitated by Thinkery is available at this site from 8 am–5:30 pm.
Map of Locations
