We are a home for a new generation of innovators.
Thinkery Camp programs provide a creative, safe and challenging environment for campers to expand their problem solving potential—and have a whole lot of fun! In each weeklong camp, Pre-K–5th grade campers engage in playful learning experiences and develop critical thinking skills in a collaborative environment.
Thinkery Camps spark curiosity and inspire creative learning.
Thinkery Camps offer hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) as a platform for innovation. Each weeklong program offers a variety of fun mental and physical challenges that activate campers’ creativity. Campers answer their questions of “how” and “why” through immersive, interactive learning experiences designed to keep them exploring, creating and moving.
Explore our age groups and FIVE locations | Find the perfect Thinkery Camp for your camper
Program Information
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.
More 2019 Camp locations will be announced soon!