INSPIRING YOUNG LEADERS FOR 30 YEARS
Entering 6th-9th grade
Middle school is a crossroads in which opportunities arise to set our young teens on a path toward leadership and strong character development. Our Leads camp was designed with exactly this in mind. Through community service, adventure, and focused fun, Leads provides every opportunity for your young teen to be part of something special, and to gain the confidence and skills to be a self-sufficient individual.
Right now our teens need the opportunity to reconnect, to feel confident, and to experience the joy of life. Through community service, adventure, and focused fun, Leads provides every chance for your young teen to be part of something special, and to gain the confidence and skills to be happy and successful.
WHAT WE DO HAS A PURPOSE AND MEANING
Kidventure is dedicated to prioritizing the mental, physical, and emotional growth of middle school students. Our curriculum is purposefully designed to inspire leadership, build confidence, and create meaningful experiences that empower kids to thrive in a pivotal stage of their development. Every activity in LEADS is crafted to encourage creativity, exploration, teamwork, and self-reflection, fostering well-rounded growth and preparing students for the challenges ahead. By combining fun with purpose, LEADS ensures each participant leaves with lasting leadership skills, unforgettable memories, and a stronger sense of identity and responsibility.
THE 4 CORNERSTONES AND ACTIVITES
The 4 Cornerstones are essential to the growth and development of your child. Those Cornerstones are Creativity, Exploration, Physical Activity, and Reflection. Each is instrumental in your child’s growth and drives everything that we do at camp. We have taken the power of camp as a platform to help develop the physical, social, and academic potential of each and every child – in an environment that is exhilarating, fun, and memorable. Every game, activity, and event at camp is designed to foster one or more of these pillars.
1. CREATIVITY
Creativity in camp means using imagination, pushing boundaries, and finding new ways to solve problems while celebrating individuality.
Activities like exploring Outdoor Leadership activities, understanding with Character Building, or engaging in tasks for Team Building empower kids to express themselves, inspire others, and grow as confident, thoughtful leaders. This freedom helps them discover their voice, contribute meaningfully to the group, and build confidence.
By celebrating self-expression, LEADS helps students appreciate diversity and develop the skills needed to thrive as well-rounded young adults.
ACTIVITIES
Creativity Activities – Cooking – Outdoor Leadership – Character Building – Team Building
2. EXPLORATION
Exploration in the LEADS program means pushing beyond comfort zones to discover more about the world and oneself.
Through activities like Curriculum + Projects and Field Trips, students engage in hands-on, open-ended experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
These opportunities foster intellectual, social, and emotional development, laying the foundation for well-rounded, thoughtful leadership and success in life. Exploration becomes the catalyst for learning and growth!
ACTIVITIES
Curriculum + Projects – Field Trips -Process Art – Corps Discussion
3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Developing a healthy lifestyle and staying active is easiest when it feels natural and fun. Activities like Sport of the Week, Game Creation, Rock Wall, and Archery keep students active while fostering a love for movement and adventure.
These intentional activities not only promote physical health but also help kids build lifelong skills such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership in a supportive team environment.
Along the way, they also strengthen positive mental and emotional well-being, creating a well-rounded foundation for growth.
ACTIVITIES
Rock Climbing – Archery – Gaga Ball – Field Sports – Sport of the Week – Camp Games – Team Building – And More!
4. REFLECTION
The opportunity to reflect is essential for personal growth and development. Reflection allows kids to pause intentionally and consider how and why things happen, fostering insight, metacognition, and complex learning.
Activities like Corps Discussion, LEADS Lounge, and Affirmation Stars help kids develop empathy and character by encouraging them to process their experiences, understand others’ perspectives, and recognize that both success and failure are integral parts of learning.
By reflecting on their successes and challenges, students build strategies for future growth while strengthening their emotional and social foundations, preparing them to thrive as thoughtful, resilient leaders.
ACTIVITIES
Imagination Centers – Process Art – Corps Discussion – Affirmation Stars – LEADS Lounge
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
SUMMER CAMP 2025
TEEN DAY CAMP LOCATIONS
Kidventure will provide Leads Camps in Houston, and DFW for 2025. We hope to bring LEADS to Austin in the future. To learn all about your specific campsite, simply click on the location below for all your campsite information. You may also register from that selection as well.
Each of our campers must be eligible to attend camp as a LEADS.
- Explorers: Entering 6th – 9th Graders
- Ratio 1:12 Campers
Each camp week is Monday-Friday and includes unique activities and events. Summer 2025 season starts June 2nd to August 8th. The cost of each week of camp includes all guest speakers, daily snacks, and all camp activities. Please refer to your specific campsite for costs and dates.
- Drop Off: 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
- Camp Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Pick Up: 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
- Post Camp: (Optional Add On) 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All Explorers wear a navy blue ‘Official LEADS Camp Shirt’ daily to camp. This camp tradition helps us provide a safer camp experience that promotes camp unity. Campers should dress for active play and wear tennis shoes and socks. Camp shirts may be purchased at the time of Summer registration and at select locations.
5 REASONS KIDVENTURE IS ‘SO MUCH MORE’
1. We’re More Than Camp
We believe camp isn’t just an opportunity to have fun but a chance to grow strong in knowing you can do anything, be anything, and do so with great character. We have always believed our ultimate goal is to help raise great kids. We simply choose to do it through the magic of camp
2. Quality Of Your Counselor
There is nothing more important than the quality, experience, and motivation of your kid’s camp counselor. It is the most important reason your child will experience camp to its fullest potential. We pride ourselves on providing the best camp staff anywhere. Here are a few reasons:
- All adult team. Most are Certified Teachers and Education Majors
- Must have a driving desire to make a difference in the world
- All possess a fanatical amount of spirit & energy
- All CPR/First Aid certifications for Infant, Child, and Adult
- All complete state-approved Sexual Abuse Prevention course
- Every team member goes through annual criminal background and sex offender registry checks. Yearly.
3. Low Ratios Mean More Attention
The more counselors with your child, the more rewarding and safer your camp experience.
- Discovers Ages 3-5: 1:6 Ratio
- Explorers Ages 6-12: 1:12 Ratio
- Leads Ages 11-14: 1:12 Ratio
4. Experience Matters
With over 30 years of summer camp experience, 30 campsites statewide, and thousands of kids and families attending our camps, we’ve learned a thing or two about camp. The most important thing we’ve learned is that you never stop improving what you are doing.
5. Serving You Is What We Live For
Our goal is to serve your entire family. We believe the best opportunity to help raise happy and healthy kids is to do it together.
NEED HELP? WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
Human:
(713) 960-8989
Email Us:
houston@kidventure.com
Our Office Address:
Kidventure Camp Houston
2501 Central Parkway, Suite B2
Houston, TX 77092