About Us.
Helping You Raise Happy, Healthy Kids
At Kidventure, we believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment. Our core mission is to bring children together, helping them forge new friendships and embark on personal growth journeys. The laughter and joy you hear during our camps are just the beginning – it’s the life lessons learned, the friendships formed, and the confidence gained that create lasting memories.
Purposeful Growth
Kidventure isn’t just a place for kids to have fun – it’s an environment built for meaningful development. Every experience is designed to help children thrive.
Crafted for Impact
Kidventure recognizes that camp is a uniquely powerful space for youth development – so we design it that way. Nothing is accidental. Everything is built with purpose and with intentionality.
The Kidventure Way
It is our philosophy – our culture – our compass. The Kidventure Way is the heart of who we are. It’s a commitment to being a shining light for others, doing the right thing, especially when it’s hard, and leading with integrity, kindness, and courage
Exceptional People
Our staff is our greatest strength. This is no accident. Kidventure hires, trains, and elevates exceptional people who embody high character, emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and genuine care for children.
94%
of parents who see confidence growth
30+
years building character
300+
trained, caring staff
Dear Families,
As we approach our 32nd season, the value of a grounded, purposeful camp experience is clearer than ever.
In a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected, children need a space where they can slow down, build real friendships, and gain confidence away from screens. Camp provides that essential stability. We are designing Summer 2026 to be a place of connection and growth.
Our team is preparing an environment where safety is the foundation, and where fun serves the larger purpose of building resilience and character. We are ready to welcome your camper for a summer of meaningful adventure.
Mike McDonell,
Founder and President
A Brief History
est. 1994
Kidventure began in 1994 as an outgrowth of a summer program at Biron Gymnastics in West Houston. What started as a local initiative quickly evolved into a movement, driven by a simple belief: summer camp should be a place where children do more than just play – they grow.
Over the last three decades, we have brought “The Kidventure Way” to families across Texas. From our roots in day camps to the rugged beauty of our Safari Overnight Camps in the Hill Country, we now operate across Houston, Austin, and DFW Area.
Resilience and Community
Throughout our history, our commitment to the individual child has never wavered. Even as we navigated the challenges of the pandemic, prioritizing the safety of our families, we recognized that the need for connection was greater than ever. We emerged with a renewed focus on fostering friendship, confidence, and happiness.
Looking Forward
Today, Kidventure serves a record number of families at over 31 locations. We are especially proud of our non-profit ‘Ollie’s Kids’ we established in 2022. Through this organization, we have operated Camp Rainbow Days. Now in its multi-year run of providing summer camp experiences to children experiencing homelessness, proof that “The Kidventure Way” is for every child.
Kidventure is a partnership between parents, our exceptional role-model staff, and our host facilities. United as a team, we continue to work toward the absolute best for the future: our kids.
