The 18th Congressional District has gathered a list of a variety of activities, youth camps, and free meal resources to help you and your family make the most of the summer season. Whether you're looking for fun, learning opportunities, or support services, there's something for everyone in our district. 

Camp & Events

City of Houston Sports and Recreation

The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department offers free recreational sports opportunities for https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/youthsports-recreation.html children ages 4 to 18. To see the full list of activities and schedules, click here.

For Youth Tennis Classes click here.

Houston Public Library CAMP STREAM

Camp STREAM is a free week-long summer program that allows students the opportunity to participate in activities relating to each aspect of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math) each day of the week. K-12. To see schedule and registration, click here. 

In addition to CAMP STREAM, the Houston Public Library hosts a variety of daily events where kids ages 3-18 can enjoy crafts, technology classes, and book clubs. You may check out their events calendar here. 

Children's Museum Houston

The Children’s Museum host’s a free Family Night every Thursday from 5-8PM. You may reserve your tickets in advance here.

The Health Museum Discovery Camp

The Houston Health Museum will host a variety of summer camps that provide hands-on experiments, health-themed interactive activities and behind-the-scenes exploration of the museum’s exhibits. Scholarship for student’s demonstrating financial needs are available. For a full calendar list, and registration, click here. 

University of Houston High School Student Summer Camps

The University of Houston, in partnership with Wonderworks, will host Pre-College Summer Programs in the arts and humanities for Houston area high school students. Full-tuition waivers are available for (but limited to) academically well-qualified Houston-area and Texas students who demonstrate financial need. For a full list of programs plus registration for a college essay/counseling workshop, click here.

University of Houston, Design YOU! Code Camp

The University of Houston will host a Code camp for students entering grades 6-8 in fall 2025 at no cost and are designed to provide computer coding/programming hands-on experience that provide challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem-solving, and analytical skills. You can register here.

Planet Fitness High School Student Summer Pass 

Planet Fitness invites high school students ages 14-19 to work out for free at various gym locations around Houston. Students can sign up for this program starting now through August 31st. Registration details can be found here. 

Food Assistance

Houston Parks and Recreation Department Youth Meal Program 

This summer, Houston Parks and Recreation Department Summer Food Service Program will provide free nutritious meals to school aged children 18 years and under at qualifying locations in Houston and greater Houston area. The summer food program will operate from Monday through Friday. To get a free meal, simply stop by one of the participating locations during meal service time and enjoy breakfast and/or lunch. For more information you may check out the Houston Park’s and Recreation Department’s website here. No registration required! 

Aldine ISD Summer Feeding Program 

Aldine ISD will provide children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Seamless Summer Option (SSO) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). To find a participating location near you, click here. No registration required! 

Kids Eat Free! 

Various local restaurants in the Houston area are providing free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. See here for a full list: 

Buff Burger, every Monday

Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, every Monday and Tuesday after 4PM

Fiesta en Guadalajara, every Monday

JAX Grill Houston, every Tuesday

Local Table, every Monday 

Dish Society, every Tuesday

Field and Tides, every Tuesday 

Barnaby’s Café, every Wednesday after 4PM