Camp Emanu El
Kidventure serves the Houston community and its children with a summer program rooted in adventure, learning, and growth. Set at Congregation Emanu El, Camp Emanu El provides exceptional athletic and educational amenities in an inspiring setting. Camp is conveniently located near the Medical Center, Rice Village, and Downtown areas.
| Age Group | Age Range |
| Explorers | Entering 1st Grade-6th Grade |
Each camp week is Monday-Friday with the exception of the 4th of July this year. Each week is unique. The cost of each week of camp includes all field trips and transportation on luxury tour busses (explore only), guest speakers, daily snack, and all camp activities. There is a one time yearly registration fee of $35 per camper.
| Camp | Times | Cost |
| Explore Regular Camp | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | $240 per week |
| Multi Child Discount | Applies to Camp tuition only | 10% for 2 or more kids |
| Drop Off | 8:45 a.m.-9 a.m. | |
| Pick Up | 3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. |
| Optional Add Ons | Times | Cost |
| Pre Camp | 7 a.m.-8:45 a.m. | $35 per week |
| Post Camp | 3:45 p.m.-6 p.m. | $35 per week |
| Catered Lunch | 5 days per week | $35.50 per week |
| Chicken Tender Friday | Friday | $7.25 |
| SPIRIT OF SUMMER DATES | SESSION NAME |
| June 4-8 | Summer Fever |
| June 11-15 | Tree Swings and Sprinklers |
| June 18-22 | Running Amok |
| June 25-29 | All Along the Creek |
| July 2-6 (NO 4TH) | Fireflies & Summer Nights |
| July 9-13 | Party at the Lake House (ALL CAMPS) |
| July 16-20 | Drive-In Movie |
| July 23-27 | Backyard Campout |
| July 30-Aug. 3 | Road Trip to Anywhere |
| August 6-10 | Kick the Can and Summer’s Lost Games |
Every camp week is a unique adventure designed to provide our campers with a wide variety of activities and events designed to promote fun, learning, and development. All activities are based on our 4 Cornerstones of Creativity, Physical Activity, Exploration, and Reflection.
EXPLORE ACTIVITIES (ENTERING 1-12 YRS)
| CORNERSTONE | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES |
| 1. CREATIVITY | Process Art, Craft Art, Game Creation, Marble Run (new to art centers this yr), Improv, Creative Writing |
| 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | Game of the Week,Game Creation, Playground, Gaga Ball, Nine Square |
| 3.EXPLORATION | KV Live, Field Trips, Playground, Science Activity |
| 4. REFLECTION | Group Discussion, Yoga, Ribbons, Creative writing, Game Creation |
| SPIRIT OF SUMMER DATES | EXPLORER FIELD TRIP | GUEST SPEAKER |
| June 4-8 | Blessington Farms | Inflatable |
| June 11-15 | Track 21 | Engineering 4 Kids |
| June 18-22 | Minute Maid Park Tour | Inflatable (WET) |
| June 25-29 | Moody Gardens Palm Beach | Clint the Snake Guy |
| July 2-6 (NO 4TH) | TGR Wildlife Park | Marsha’s Petting Zoo |
| July 9-13 | ALL CAMPS-Humble Civic Center | Trio of Heroes |
| July 16-20 | Moody Gardens Palm Beach | Capoeira |
| July 23-27 | Altitude Trampoline Park | Elite MMA |
| July 30-Aug. 3 | Stone Moves Rock Climbing | Coder Kids |
| Aug. 6-10 | Children’s Museum | Express Theater |
The most important factor in your child’s camp experience is the quality of their camp team. Without a doubt, we recruit, hire, train and maintain the most qualified and talented staff anywhere.
- All adult team. Most are Certified Teachers and Education Majors
- Low ratios 1:8 (Discover) 1:10 (Explore)
- Must have a driving desire to make a difference in the world
- All possess a fanatical amount of spirit & energy
- All CPR/First Aid certification 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.