The Austin Nature & Science Center offers nature-based programs for members of the community, such as school break camps and seasonal festivals.
Updated Summer Camp registration details below.
- Fall Break Camp
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2025 Fall Break Camp Registration opens Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks. Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.2025 Class Dates: November 24-26
Details & Fees coming soon!
- Winter Break Camp
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2025-2026 Winter Break Camp Registration opens Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks. Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.2025-26 Class Dates:
- December 22-23
- December 29-January 2 (no camp January 1)
- January 5
Details & Fees coming soon!
- Spring Break Camp
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2026 Spring Break Camp Registration opens Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Pack a lunch, a water bottle, and two healthy snacks (AM and PM). Participants should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty and damp. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps.2026 Class Dates: March 16-20
Details & Fees coming soon!
- Summer Camp
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2025 Summer Camps are full. You can still register to be placed on a waitlist here: Summer Break Camp Registration.
Pack a lunch, a reusable water bottle, two healthy and substantial snacks (AM and PM), sunscreen, and clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Camp activities are subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
General Information about City of Austin Camps
Class Details and Fees:
- Sessions for ages 5-6 (Frogs), 7-8 (Salamanders), 9-10 (Pathfinders), 11-12 (Explorers), and Specialty (ages will vary by week).
- Program time is 7:30 am-6:00 pm.
- June 9-August 13, 2025*. $225 City of Austin residents / $300 non-COA residents
*No camp sessions on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4.
- Roots & Wings
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The Roots & Wings Festival is held from October 18 – November 2 and is a community wide celebration honoring Arbor Day and Monarch Appreciation Day in Austin.
Join ANSC on Saturday, November 1 from 10:00am – 2:00pm as we host “Bee” a Friend to Pollinators: A Roots & Wings Festival Event”. Enjoy a guided hike in our nature preserve, an interactive presentation from “The Bug Safari Lady”, Story Time with Beevo Beekeeping Society, and family friendly crafts and activities!
- Fall Fest
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Get a rare glimpse of ANSC after dark at our annual Fall Fest on Saturday, November 8 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Take a flashlight hike in our preserve, meet live animals, and enjoy family friendly activities from Capital Area Master Naturalists, Park Rangers, and more.
- Austin Nature Day
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Austin Nature Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Stay tuned for more details in 2026!
- Science Storytime
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Free drop-in story time designed for ages 4 and under; no registration required. Hear a science related story and meet an animal or touch a nature object!
Mondays, 9:30am
October 20, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 13, 2026
- Saturday Programs
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Enjoy free, family-friendly science programs! Programs last approximately 30 minutes and will be ongoing from 10:00am-2:00pm.
November 15 – Planetarium
Travel through outer space in our very own onsite planetarium. Learn about planets, moons, constellations, and more.
December 13 – Meet the Animals
Meet some of ANSC’s resident animals up close and personal!
2026 Dates Coming Soon
A back catalog of content is available on our YouTube playlist. Videos include sensory activities, animal facts, nature storytime, TEKS learning objectives, and mindfulness strategies.