Kids' camps by San Antonio neighborhood

Alamo Heights and Olmos Park anchor some of San Antonio's most established kids' programs: the Witte Museum, the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Zoo summer camps, and the Josephine Theatre all sit within a 10-minute drive of the 78209 area.

Stone Oak's camp scene leans academic and athletic.

Downtown San Antonio is the city's marquee camp district: the historic Empire Theatre hosts ATG's Broadway Project, the DoSeum runs the most popular kids' museum camps in the city, the San Antonio Public Library Central branch runs free summer programs, and several arts organizations run camps in River Walk-adjacent venues.

The Northwest Side covers a huge stretch, from UTSA's main campus through La Cantera, USAA, the medical center, and out toward Helotes.

The Northeast Side (Selma, Live Oak, Universal City, and the Randolph AFB-adjacent neighborhoods) has a quieter camp scene anchored by Judson and NEISD facilities, a strong YMCA presence, and several large church-run summer programs.

The South Side has gained meaningful camp options over the past decade with the redevelopment of Brooks City Base and the cultural programming at the Mission Trails parks.

Boerne and the immediate Hill Country are where San Antonio families go for true outdoor, ranch, and nature camps.

New Braunfels balances day-camp options for local families with strong outdoor and recreation programs tied to the Guadalupe and Comal rivers.

Schertz is a strong middle-of-the-road camp area for families based in northeast Bexar County and Guadalupe County.

Helotes sits where San Antonio's far Northwest Side transitions into Hill Country.