

COVID-19 Programming Participation Guidelines
Our top priority remains the safety, health and well-being of all participants, staff and the Austin Community. Please continue to remain vigilant and take all necessary steps to ensure you and your family remain healthy and are reducing the risk of illness across the Parks and Recreation Department and at home. We are grateful for your participation in our programs and services. For more information on the symptoms of COVID-19 and resources to keep you safe, please visit COVID-19 in Austin | AustinTexas.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC.
To view our current modified guidelines and procedures visit the Foms and Documents page.
Outreach and Leadership

Teen leadership and skill development programs for the community foster youth development in an explorative and self-motivating environment to increase quality of life.
Roving Leaders Program
Teens In Leadership Training
Community Recreation

Community teen programs at Recreation Centers have a youth development philosophy which focuses on providing youth opportunities to enhance their interests, skills and abilities through intentional programming and quality experiences that help develop social, emotional, ethical, physical and cognitive competencies.
After School Programs
Summer Camps
Cultural and Art

Visual and performing arts, culture and history teen programs preserve and protect the past, celebrate Austin’s diversity, build community, and develop awareness and appreciation for the arts.
Totally Cool, Totally Art
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center - Teen Leadership Program
Nature and Outdoors

Nature-based programs provide hands-on educational and recreational activities that increase appreciation for the natural environment and awareness of the conservation ethic.
Camacho Summer Camp Flyer for Teens (Ages 12-16)
Austin Nature and Science Center Summer Camp Brochure
Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic programs embrace the diversity that defines Austin and works to ensure that all individuals are accepted, included, and welcomed to participate, play, and recreate together with a team of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) and Inclusion Aids.
Therapeutic Summer Camp Flyer