15 Christian camps in Houston and suburbs where kids can learn about God

By Bradley Fitzgerald about 1 year Local
Houston and its suburbs have plenty of camps that Christian kids could visit for a deeper understanding and appreciation of God. Image: Ben White|Unsplash

Houston is not just a vibrant city that offers Christian kids plenty of fun things to do but also places where they can learn more about God. Its suburbs also have locations combining fun and spiritual offerings that Christian kids would enjoy.

The city’s Christian camps offer experiences, activities, and amenities that are specifically designed to make Christian youth see, feel, and experience God’s infinite love.

Here are 15 of the best Christian camps in Houston and suburbs where your kids can learn about God:

1. CYT Houston

Image: CYT Houston website

  • 1010 Spring Cypress Rd., Spring, Texas
  • Offers ten-week sessions during fall, winter, and spring
  • Contact details: Email - dawn@cythouston.org; Phone - (281) 580-4298
  • Social media: Facebook and Instagram

CYT (Christian Youth Theater) Houston in Spring, Texas, offers dance, drama, and voice classes to students 5 to 18 years old. Students between 8 and 18 years of age may audition for the camp’s Broadway-style musicals, where they could showcase their God-given and Christian-honed talents. There is a “concluding performance” where students enrolled in the various classes get to perform before family and friends.

2. Woodlands Summer Camp (formerly Warrior Camp)

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According to the Kids and About website, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) runs the Woodlands Summer Camp, which is located on TWCA’s campus. The camp caters to kids aged 4 to 12 and has facilities for religious, sports, nature, and academic interests.

3. Victory Camp

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Victory Camp offers summer and overnight camps to suit unique needs and preferences. The camp is an inter-denominational Christian camp and retreat center where kids can have fun while learning about God.

4. CG Victory Houston

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Its website says, “CG Victory is more than just another summer camp. Serving ages 6-17, your child can experience adventure, challenge, positivity and growth in a summer camp environment that is faith-based and FUN!” CG Victory summer camp has full-day and overnight camps for Christian kids in Houston and other locations across Waco, DFW, and Austin.

5. Summer Camp Oasis at Excel

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  • 7950 West Fuqua St., Missouri City, Texas
  • Ideal for kids 4-12 years old and teens
  • Contact details: Email - scoe4urkids@gmail.com; Phone - (832) 934-45221
  • Social media: Instagram

Features an eight-week program that helps kids bring their God-given talents to the world. Kids may choose from various camps and clubs, so they are guaranteed a memorable stay at the camp.

6. St. Luke’s All-day Camps

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St. Luke’s All-day Camps offers winter, summer, fall, and spring activities, so you can practically book a stay for your kids anytime they want. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church runs the camp.

7. Little Explorers Academy

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The academy offers fun activities for kids 0-12 years old. They have indoor and outdoor tasks and activities to help kids understand the fun things and the beauty of God’s creation.

8. Upward Sports - FUMC Pearland

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Kids and About says Updward is “the world’s largest Christian sports program for children.” That a sports program provider and a Christian church combined forces means your kids will get their bodies active and their hearts and minds.

9. A.D. Players: Performing Arts Academy

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A.D. Players: Performing Arts Academy offers half-day and full-day classes for the different disciplines in the performing arts. The academy ‘specializes in individual artistry, whole child development and theatrical technique.’

10. Kennedy Dance Theater

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Kennedy Dance Theater’s mission statement says it is committed to “teaching excellence in dance and values in life.” The dance theater adds that it “offers professional dance instruction with a Christian emphasis.” Kennedy Dance Theater is perfect if your kids are big on dancing and serving God.

11. Living Word Christian Academy

Image: LWCA website

  • 6601 Antoine Dr.
  • Best for kids 2-12 years old
  • Contact details: Email - info@lwcacademy.org; Phone - (713) 686-5538
  • Social media: Facebook

Living Word Christian Academy (LWCA) offers a summer camp experience called Camp Discovery. Its website says Camp Discovery “showcases unique weekly themes of high-flying, mind-expanding, and hands-on activities… designed to make our campers smile, think, explore, collaborate, and grow spiritually in exciting new directions.”

12. Tallowood Kingdom Basketball Houston

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Tallowood Baptist Church’s KIngdom Basketball program is a “family-oriented basketball” camp for boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Kids and About says the basketball program combines ‘exercise and health, homeschooling, religious, sports, and basketball.’

13. International Youth Fellowship

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The International Youth Fellowship (IYF) is in more than 40 locations across Canada and the U.S. The nonprofit says it is committed to nurturing the youth’s “spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth.”

14. Kinsmen Lutheran Church's Camp Hope

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Its website says Camp Hope is “more than just a summer camp. It’s a place where Bible stories come alive, faith becomes real and mentoring relationships are formed—all through the leadership of passionate teens and young adults.”

15. True Knight Academy Summer Camp

Image: True Knigth Academy website

  • 1730 Williams Trace Blvd., Sugarland, Texas
  • Best for special needs kids 6-12 years old and teens
  • Contact details: Email - trueknighthsa@gmail.com; Phone - (281) 978-6056
  • Social media: Facebook

True Knight Academy says it ‘provides students with disabilities an individualized program in a Christian atmosphere. The goal is to bring each child to their fullest potential.’ It is an institution that caters to children with special needs. Its summer camps are open during all school breaks, so it’s a perfect option for parents with special needs kids.

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