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Camp Balcones - Earth & Space

Emma Long Metropolitan Park · $450/week

Camp Balcones Earth & Space offers themed day camp experiences for children in Austin, focusing on outdoor activities, STEM, and creative arts.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Balcones - Earth & Space loads successfully and provides information about their day camp programs. The camp is operated by Camp Fire Central Texas, a non-profit organization, indicating a mission-driven approach to youth development. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development, safety, and activity leadership, which is a strong safety measure. While the specific Camp Balcones program doesn't have a separate Google review profile, Camp Fire Central Texas has a 4.8-star rating from 10 Google reviews. The program is clearly a day camp, offering various themed weeks including Earth & Space, for children in grades K-8. Social media handles for Camp Fire Central Texas are @campfireatx on Instagram and CampFireATX on Facebook. No specific state license number was found on the website, nor is it listed as ACA accredited.
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Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Operator
Nonprofit organization

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Details

  • Category: Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Transportation available for an additional $50/week. Sliding fee scale may be available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Balcones - Earth & Space

What ages does Camp Balcones - Earth & Space accept?
Camp Balcones - Earth & Space is open to children ages 6–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Balcones - Earth & Space cost?
Camp Balcones - Earth & Space publishes $450/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $450 median for day camp camps in Austin. USD. Transportation available for an additional $50/week. Sliding fee scale may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Balcones - Earth & Space's hours?
Camp Balcones - Earth & Space runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Balcones - Earth & Space?
Camp Balcones - Earth & Space is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Balcones - Earth & Space provide lunch?
Camp Balcones - Earth & Space does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Balcones - Earth & Space compare to other day camp camps in Austin?
Camp Balcones - Earth & Space is one of 5 day camp camps in Austin that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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