Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center
Austin Parks and Recreation Department · Private
The Lorraine 'Grandma' Camacho Activity Center is a City of Austin Parks and Recreation facility focused on outdoor recreation and nature-based education. Its summer camp for teens ages 12-16 runs about ten weeks (June-August), organized into themed 'Adventure Week' quest days of mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, fishing and archery, with full days from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (extended care available). Adaptive recreation is offered for all abilities.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1Register → | Jun 8 – Jun 12, 2026 | 5–15 | $300/wk | Past season |
| Week 2Register → | Jun 15 – Jun 18, 2026 | 5–15 | $300/wk | Past season |
| Week 3Register → | Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026 | 5–15 | $300/wk | Past season |
$225 per week for Austin residents, $300 per week for non-residents; $40 non-refundable deposit per participant per session, balance due 21 days before the session starts. Camacho is one of the operator's two fee-exception sites.
PAST_SEASON; 4-day week; closed June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday
PAST_SEASON; 4-day week; closed July 3 for the Independence Day holiday
3-day week
Availability shown as of Aug 11, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Austin Parks and Recreation Department directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Rebecca BakerLove this place. Great staff. Great place for learning yo bicycle!!!
★★★★★JoeWonderful place for the children. Its staff and directors are always keen on serving the community. Thanks for all the tolerance with the homeless and the unhoused. The heart of a grandma lives in the heart of Austin!
★★★★★John Mckiernan-GonzalezEast Austin residents pushed for this place. The staff here goes beyond and above to make this place of service to the local and the greater Austin community. This place rocks!
★★★★★Rob BirchGreat place to meet people in the Texas heat during August and run 13 miles!
★★★★★Kelly Ekwurzel (KellyEk)Great place to kayak from. One of Austin's best recreation centers. They do kayaking, hiking and biking trips regularly, and have lots of stuff for the children during the summer.