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Best Sports Summer Camps in Houston: Soccer Camps, Baseball Camps, and Basketball Camps

Little boy at bat. Photo by Jodi Mercier for Mommy Poppins
Little boy at bat. Photo by Jodi Mercier for Mommy Poppins
3/29/24 - By Elizabeth R

So you've got a kiddo who wants to attend a few sports summer camps to improve their skills. Or you want to introduce your preschooler to all things soccer, basketball, or baseball before committing to a season. Or you have a kid who has exhausted all the possibilities and needs the most unique and special summer camp in greater Houston. How will you find the right sports summer camp for your family? You've come to the right place! 

Whether you want to brave the summer heat or keep it cool indoors, this list of must-try sports summer camps around Houston will have something for you. 

If you're looking for other summer camps in Houston, check out this list of the Best Summer Camps in Houston and this Ultimate Summer Camp Guide for Houston Families!

Boy shooting a goal. Photo courtesy Bigstock
Boy shooting a goal. Photo courtesy Bigstock

Best Soccer Summer Camps for Houston Kids

Rice Owls Soccer Camps

Medical Center
Ages 4-18
Running through June and July, the Rice Owls Soccer Camps offer soccer skills to campers from ages 4-18, at all levels of skill. Campers ages 4-6 attend half day camps, while older campers enjoy a full day of learning soccer skills and playing scrimmages. READ MORE

Memorial Indoor Soccer Academy

Energy Corridor
Ages 5-13
Memorial Indoor Soccer's summer camp gives kids ages 5-13 a way to stay active and beat the heat with summer sessions inside their indoor soccer facility. Camps are full or half day and include ball mastery drills, technical skills, competition, and fun. READ MORE

Houston Dash and Dynamo Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 4-12
Houston Dash and Dynamo Camps provide soccer instruction for Houston youth. Each camp is led by experienced and qualified coaches with a passion for teaching the game of soccer. Whether campers are looking for an introduction to the game or developing skills that will help them advance, Houston Dash and Dynamo Camps provide a unique opportunity you can’t find elsewhere. READ MORE

Main Street Indoor Soccer - Camp Next Level

Downtown
Ages 6-12
Main Street Indoor Soccer Academy camps offer five days of non-stop soccer with carefully selected drills and games that will take campers' skills to the next level. Training will focus on dribbling, shooting, passing, and ball control. READ MORE
Boy practicing his swing. Photo courtesy of HIT Indoor Baseball and Softball Camps
Boy practicing his swing. Photo courtesy of HIT Indoor Baseball and Softball Camps

Best Baseball Summer Camps for Houston Kids

HIT Indoor Baseball and Softball Camps

Memorial
Ages 6-12
HIT Indoor offers a softball and baseball skills summer camp from 9am to 2pm, and for kids ages 6-12. Campers are split up by age and ability and learn the essentials of fielding and batting from coaches and high school-age assistants. READ MORE

University of Houston Cougar Baseball Camps

UH Campus
Ages 6-14
Cougar Baseball Camps are designed to help improve the performance of baseball players of all ages and skill levels. Campers will receive instruction from some of the top coaches in the country who care about the betterment of each individual player. Cougar Baseball Camps are dedicated to the development and growth of all campers who attend. READ MORE

D-Bat Summer Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 5-13
D-BAT training facilities throughout Houston offer multiple summer camp options for baseball players. Players looking to improve on all aspects of the game of baseball can learn from skilled coaches and receive individual instruction. D-Bats summer camps focus on hitting, fielding, & throwing in an indoor environment with batting cages.  READ MORE

Astros Youth Academy Baseball/Softball Summer Camp

Northwest Houston
Ages 7-19
The Houston Astros MLB Youth Academy aims to set the standard for baseball and softball instruction, teach and educate urban youth, and enhance the quality of life in the community.  Astros Youth Academy hosts free summer baseball and softball camps which are individual week-long sessions.  READ MORE

Nike Baseball Camp at Scrapyard Sports

Conroe
Ages 5-12
Nike Baseball Camp offers players the opportunity to engage in an intensive learning experience that will take their gameplay to the next level. With professional instruction and low camper-to-staff ratios, kids can receive plenty of hands-on instruction and skill development. All facets of the game are covered and campers will create lasting summer memories and leave camp feeling confident in the new skills learned. READ MORE
Kids playing basketball. Photo courtesy Canva
Kids playing basketball. Photo courtesy Canva

Best Basketball Summer Camps for Houston Kids

Hoops School Summer Camps

Memorial
Ages 1st Grade-8th Grade
Each day, kids learn “Basketball I.Q.” They practice ball-handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offense, and defense; and work on both individual and team concepts. The camp boasts a small coach-to-kid ratio, is co-ed and all skill levels (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) are all in the same gym together. READ MORE

Houston Rockets Youth Basketball Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 10-16
Houston kids will work on their agility, shooting, dribbling, and footwork with highly trained coaches and a curriculum created by Rockets legend Matt Bullard. This camp will last from 9am - 3pm each day. READ MORE

Alodia Basketball Academy Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages Kinder-8th Grade
The Alodia Basketball Academy has the longest-running and highest-rated Houston Youth basketball camps for hoopers in Tomball, Cypress, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Creekside, Spring, Klein, and other greater Houston communities. Camps offered include shooting, total player, and competition. READ MORE

Shoot 360 Basketball Summer Camps

Northwest Houston
Ages 5-17
Camps provide personalized instruction in every aspect of the game, from shooting and dribbling to defense and teamwork. Shoot 360 basketball believes that basketball is more than just a sport - it's a way of impacting a life. The culture of encouragement is designed to help players not only improve their basketball skills, but also develop important life skills like teamwork, discipline, and dedication.  READ MORE

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