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Native Austinites Create Camps and Tours so Participants Can Experience the City They Love

As a native Austinite, I’ve always been extremely proud of my hometown. During my 10 years as a fourth-grade teacher, two of my greatest joys were teaching Texas history and taking my students on field trips to experience firsthand the amazing things Austin has to offer.

As my family grew and my time in the classroom came to an end, the next chapter began with Camp 512. Along with my teaching colleague, Blake, we curated a camp experience unlike any other. 

Camp 512 is a completely mobile day camp in which each day has a different theme, such as music and art, parks and recreation, animal lovers, and Austin experts. Then, we go on field trips based on those themes! 

We have had so much fun with the Camp 512 kids that their parents began asking us to create a camp for adults. Thus, Tour 512 was born.

Tour 512 is perfect for special occasions like bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding weekends, birthday parties, staff retreats, family reunions, and holiday celebrations. Tour locations include Austin attractions, local events (concerts, festivals, F1), Hill Country wine tours, distillery and brewery tours, and more.

As a Dripping Springs business owner, there’s nothing more fulfilling than being able to introduce my friends and neighbors to Camp 512 and Tour 512 and share my love for Austin.

Camp512.com | @Camp512atx

Tour512.com | @Tour512atx

Austinites Doing Austin Days

After 10 years, Camp 512 is finally coming to Dripping Springs! Camp 512 is a teacher-led experience for kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. Camp takes place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m., and all food is included. Cost: $525

Let’s Take it on Tour!

Tour 512 features custom tours for adults. We aim to make your outings as seamless as possible by curating your itinerary, making your reservations, and even stocking the van with food and drinks. All you have to do is show up for a good time!