Top Summer Camps in Katy, TX (2026 Parent's Guide)

Summer in Katy fills up fast. Between STEM labs, sports academies, art studios, and full-day care, there's a camp for every kid — the hard part is finding the right one before the good weeks sell out. Here's a parent-tested starting point, organized by what your camper is into.

Tip: You can browse and filter every camp on this list — by category, age, price, and dates — on the Campella search page. Save the ones you like and build a week-by-week summer for each kid.

Best STEM & coding camps

Katy has a deep bench of science, robotics, and coding camps for kids who'd rather build than sit still. Look for camps that cap class sizes and send home a real project. Browse STEM camps →

Best sports camps

From multi-sport day camps to focused basketball, gymnastics, and swim clinics, sports camps are the easiest way to keep energy (and friendships) going all summer. Browse sports camps →

Best arts, music & theater camps

For the creative kid: drawing and painting studios, pottery, musical theater, and film. These fill quietly, so book early. Browse arts camps →

Best cooking camps

Hands-on kitchens where kids actually cook (and eat) what they make — a favorite for tweens. Browse cooking camps →

Full-day & extended-care options

Working parents: filter to camps offering full days plus before/after care so your week actually works. Many Katy camps offer drop-in days, too.

How to choose (and not overpay)

• Match the age carefully. A camp built for 5–7 year olds runs very differently than one for 10–12.
• Check the real dates. Popular weeks (the first two of summer and the week before school) go first.
• Read the reviews. Other Katy parents will tell you what the website won't.
• Plan the whole summer at once. It's the only way to avoid a two-week gap in July.

Ready to build your summer? Start with the Katy camp list on Campella → — it's free to browse, save, and plan.

This is a living guide — we update it through the season as new camps and sessions open in Katy.