Harris County Precinct 3 Offers Diverse Summer Camps Across Cypress, Spring, Humble, and Highlands in 2025
As families across the Greater Houston area plan for the warmer months ahead, Harris County Precinct 3 is rolling out a wide variety of free and low-cost summer camps for kids of all ages, offering everything from outdoor adventures to STEAM activities, archery, animal encounters, and more. Hosted at community centers, parks, and nature preserves throughout Cypress, Spring, Humble, Highlands, Huffman, and Crosby, the 2025 summer lineup is designed to keep children active, engaged, and learning—all summer long.
With programs starting in late May and continuing through July, these camps provide educational and recreational enrichment for children and teens, many of them requiring only registration to attend.
Outdoor Skills and Nature Exploration at Jesse Jones Park & Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Young adventurers can get hands-on with the great outdoors through camps like “Becoming an Outdoor Kid” at Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center in Humble. Camps run June 4–6 or June 24–26 for ages 5–10, and June 16–18 or July 7–9 for ages 11–14 in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Activities include hiking, fishing, birdwatching, archery, and more. Registration is free but based on a lottery system closing May 1. Learn more here.
At Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, the "Roving Rangers Summer Camp" runs June 3 through July 31 with themed weeks for different age groups. Younger children will explore animal habitats and water ecosystems, while older participants (ages 11–15) take on archery, canoeing, and survival skills. Learn more here.
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Interactive Programs at Community Centers Across Precinct 3
Several community centers in Precinct 3 are hosting weekly events and drop-in activities open to kids of all ages:
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Juergen’s Hall in Cypress will host themed days throughout June and July, including archery, archaeology, 3D printing, and a water day festival. A family movie night with magician entertainment is scheduled for July 25. Learn more here.
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San Jacinto Community Center in Highlands presents a Thursday series from May 29 to July 3 with performances by Andyroo, Creature Teacher, Mad Science, and a traveling planetarium from the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Learn more here.
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May Community Center in Huffman near Tomball is offering June programming every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Highlights include Crocodile Encounters, indoor archery, dancing, and water play, all complete with snacks and door prizes. Learn more here.
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Crosby Community Center will host fun-themed Wednesdays from June 4 to July 9 with events like indoor football drills, a golf putting clinic, magic shows, and even a K-9 demonstration by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Learn more here.
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George H.W. Bush Community Center in Spring presents a five-day lineup from June 23–27, featuring a magic show, summer safety workshops, reptile roundup, and water fun day. Learn more here.
Garden Adventures and Family Discovery at Mercer Botanic Gardens
For families looking for nature-based activities in a tranquil setting, Mercer Botanic Gardens in Humble will offer a "Family Summer Adventure Series". Events run from June through July and include hands-on workshops like Terrarium Time, Wiggly Worms, and Nature Station sessions focused on turtles and urban mammals. Families can also enjoy a "Kids Garden Tour" and soil and water exploration to round out their environmental education experience. Learn more here.
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Community-Focused, Cost-Free Enrichment
One of the standout features of Harris County Precinct 3’s summer camp programming is its accessibility. With most programs either free or minimally priced, families can take advantage of high-quality, educational summer opportunities without a financial burden. Registration is required for many programs and can be completed through individual center contacts or at pct3.com.
In a time when parents are seeking screen-free enrichment and meaningful experiences for their children, these local camps emphasize discovery, creativity, and community connection. From nurturing a love of nature to introducing kids to technology, the arts, and public service, Precinct 3’s camps prepare children for a fun and memorable summer—right in their own neighborhoods.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
