The Best Flexible, Affordable, Stress-Free Summer Camp in Texas!

Artists & Athletes Summer Break Camp 2026 at The Diamond Club™ | Stepping Stone School | Ages 5–12 | May 25 – August 14

If you’ve been searching for “affordable summer camp in Austin,” “flexible summer camp near me,” or “summer camps in Austin, TX,” you just found your answer! Enroll now and check this “to do” off of your list! We are here to make the process convenient, stress-free, and simple. We have thought of everything, so you do not have to! 

Lunches…done

Snacks…taken care of.

Fun…we have that covered!

Safety…top priority!

Flexibility…of course!

Convenient…absolutely.

Affordable options and scholarships… YES! 

Artists & Athletes Summer Break Camp 2026 at The Diamond Club™ is Stepping Stone School’s one-of-a-kind summer experience for school-age children, and it is unlike anything else in Central Texas. With 15 conveniently located campuses across Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Kyle, and College Station, and flexible scheduling, affordable pricing, and scholarship options for qualifying families, this is the summer camp Austin parents have been waiting for.

Spaces are filling up fast. Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is The Diamond Club™?

The Diamond Club™ is Stepping Stone School’s school-age summer camp program, and it was designed from the ground up to be the summer your child talks about for years.

Every single week brings a brand-new focus. One week, campers are creating stained glass masterpieces and sculpting with clay. Next, they’re performing on stage. The week after that? They’re running their own actual business and donating the profits to charity.

The Diamond Club™ isn’t “keeping children busy.” It’s the peace of mind you’ve been looking for, and the summer they’ll never forget. Enroll Today! 

Flexible Summer Camp Scheduling – Because Life Doesn’t Follow a Rigid Calendar

One of the biggest frustrations Austin parents share when searching for summer camps is inflexibility. Camps that lock you into one specific week. Camps with no room for vacations, changes, or unexpected schedule shifts.

The Diamond Club™ is built differently.

We offer convenient, flexible scheduling options so summer works around your family, not the other way around. Whether you need full-time summer care or something more customized, we work with you. And with 15 campuses spread across the Austin metro area, there’s almost certainly a Stepping Stone School Diamond Club location close to where you live or work.

Austin campuses include: Crestview/Allandale, Shoal Creek/Domain, McNeil/Jollyville, Lakeline/Westwood, Parmer/McNeil, Pflugerville, Brodie/Circle C, and Southpark Meadows, plus locations in Round Rock, Leander/Cedar Park, Kyle/San Marcos, and College Station. Space is Limited Enroll Now!

Affordable Summer Camp in Austin – With Scholarship Options Available

Searching for “an affordable summer camp in Austin” shouldn’t feel like an impossible quest. At Stepping Stone School, we believe every child deserves an incredible summer, regardless of budget.

That’s why we offer:

Competitive, affordable summer camp rates with everything your child needs included, lunch, snacks, activities, and weekly field journeys are all part of the experience.

Scholarship options for qualifying families. If cost has been a barrier to enrolling your child in summer camp, please reach out. Our team will walk you through what’s available. 

Flexible enrollment options so you only pay for what your family actually needs.

To learn more about scholarship opportunities, call us at (512) 459-0258 or email info@steppingstoneschool.com

What Do Children Actually DO at The Diamond Club™?

Everything. And they help choose it.

Child choice is at the heart of what makes The Diamond Club™ so special. Children are more engaged, more excited, and more likely to thrive when they have ownership over their experience. Here’s what’s waiting for them:

The Artists – Creative Arts and The Atelier™

The Atelier™ is Stepping Stone School’s signature creative studio environment, a dedicated space built to unlock the inner genius in every child. This isn’t craft time. These are real skills from real creative disciplines. The children will love creating and exploring pottery & clay sculpting, stained glass, painting & visual design, acting & performing arts, music, filmmaking & movies, costume design & puppetry, book publishing (from comic strips to creative stories), dance videos & podcasts and more! 

• Art Hub – 5/25-6/5
• Broadway and Ballet – 6/8-6/19
• Read All About It- 6/22-7/3
• We Got The Beat – 7/6-7/17
• The Silver Screen – 7/20-7/31
• Mixed Media Studio – 8/3-8/14

Every week, a new creative focus. Every week, a new skill. Every week, your child comes home more excited than the last. 

The Athletes – Sports Camp with Coach Antonio & Coach Darius

Meet Coach Antonio, college football player, 20-year elite travel soccer veteran, Olympic Development Program invitee, and track and field competitor. He is not just athletic; he is exceptional at coaching children.

And Coach Darius brings his own incredible energy and expertise to the field every single day.

Both coaches attended Stepping Stone School as children and are thrilled to be back! Together, they lead campers through a dynamic sports curriculum that includes soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, field hockey, badminton, cheer, dance, Tai Chi and yoga, building physical skills, sportsmanship, confidence, and teamwork all summer long.

The whole summer builds toward one epic event: KIDLYMPICS™ – an Olympic-style campus competition where every campus competes in Olympic style events and designs their own flag. 

 

Entrepreneurs & Philanthropists™ Program

Children actually run their own business, and then donate the profits to charity.

The Entrepreneurs & Philanthropists™ Program is real-world learning at its finest. Children develop business ideas, execute them, and give back to the community. To date the children of Stepping Stone School have donated over $132,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.

Weekly Field Journeys, Not Just a “Field Trip Day”

While other Austin summer camps offer a single field trip, we take field journeys every single week. Real ones, to real places children love:

• Urban Air
• Austin Zoo
• Pinballz
• Blazer Tag
• Mad Science
• Kona Ice
• Adventure Golf
• CiCi’s Pizza
• Museum of Illusions
• Texas State Capitol
• Ronald McDonald House
• Main Event
• Austin Aquarium
• And more

So Much More

• Game rooms with arcade games, Foosball, and more!
• Want to add swim? Optional swim lessons are available at most locations.
• Techie Children Club, Creative Action, Cafe Monet, Nature Walks, and in-house experiences that keep every single day exciting and fun.
• Character building and social development , campers learn to care for one another, respect different points of view, and build lifelong friendships!

The Friendships Are Real, And They Last a Lifetime

Ask any Diamond Club family what surprised them most, and you’ll hear the same answer: the friendships.

Children who meet at the Diamond Club don’t just have fun together for a summer. They form bonds that last for years. We’ve watched groups of Stepping Stone School Children from our Crestview campus plan a camping vacation together, three years running, because of the community they built here.

Is there a more powerful recommendation than that? Space is limited, so secure your child’s place today! 

Summer Camp for Ages 5–12 Across Austin and Central Texas

The Diamond Club Summer Camp runs May 25 through August 14, 2026 and is open to school-age children ages 5 through 12.

Whether your child is an artist, an athlete, a little of both, or still figuring it out , the Shine Squad welcomes all of them. Every child belongs here.

Why Austin Families Choose Stepping Stone School Year After Year

Stepping Stone School is the 27-time winner of Austin Family Magazine’s Best Childcare in Austin and a recipient of the Austin American-Statesman’s Best in Austin award. We’ve been serving Central Texas families for decades because we do what we say, and families come back year after year because of it.

When you enroll your child at the Diamond Club, you’re not just signing up for a summer camp. You’re joining a community.

Reserve Your Child’s Place Today, Spaces Are Limited

It takes about 90 seconds to reserve your child’s place. That’s less time than it took you to read this post.

👉 Reserve Your Child’s Place at SteppingStoneSchool.com/summer-camp

📞 Call us: (512) 459-0258

📧 Email or Live Chat available at info@steppingstoneschool.com or SteppingStoneSchool.com

Questions about scholarships, scheduling, or which campus is closest to you? Our team is here for you. We genuinely can’t wait to see what your child creates, competes in, and champions this summer.

Stepping Stone School, 15 Diamond Club Summer Camp Locations Across Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Kyle, Pflugerville, and College Station, TX.

Artists & Athletes Summer Break Camp 2026 | May 25 – August 14 | Ages 5–12

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is financial assistance available for summer camp? Yes! Scholarship options are available for qualifying families. Contact us at (512) 459-0258 to learn more.

Where are your summer camp locations? We have 15 campuses across the Austin metro area, including locations in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Kyle, Pflugerville, and College Station.

What ages does the Diamond Club Summer Camp serve? The program is designed for school-age children ages 5–12.

Are meals included? Yes, lunch and snacks are included every day.

Is swimming available? Swim lessons are available at most campuses.

Can I enroll for just part of the summer? We offer flexible scheduling options. Contact our team to discuss what works best for your family.

When does summer camp start? Camp runs May 25 through August 14, 2026.