Sky Candy Sky Camp
An aerial arts day camp in Austin, TX, teaching various circus skills like silks, trapeze, and lyra.
▌ Editor's read The Sky Candy website loads as a real camp site, offering various aerial arts and circus camps for ages 5-16. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Sky Candy has been operating for 14 years, founded by Winnie Hsia, and is a for-profit organization. The website explicitly states that all staff members undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Sky Candy' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 176 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the unique, fun activities provided. The program type is day camp, with offerings like 'Circus Camp' and 'Aerial Arts Camp' focusing on skills such as trapeze, silks, and lyra. Social media handles found on the site are @skycandyaustin for Instagram and SkyCandyAustin for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Sky Candy Sky Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2012 (14 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 507 Calles St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
- Phone: (512) 800-4998
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Sky Candy Sky Camp
- What ages does Sky Candy Sky Camp accept?
- Sky Candy Sky Camp is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Sky Candy Sky Camp cost?
- Sky Candy Sky Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sky Candy Sky Camp's hours?
- Sky Candy Sky Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sky Candy Sky Camp?
- Sky Candy Sky Camp is operated by a private business, with 14 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sky Candy Sky Camp provide lunch?
- Sky Candy Sky Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Sky Candy Sky Camp compare to other arts camps in Austin?
- Sky Candy Sky Camp is one of 12 arts camps in Austin that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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