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  Located 20 minutes from downtown Houston, Pearland (pronounced like the fruit) Texas has easy access to all the cultural opportunities of a bustling metropolis. Museums, theaters, concert halls, Houston has it all--but Pearland is its own cozy community that has plenty of amenities of its own. Parents who are looking for great summer activities for their out-of-school kids, need not trek all the way into Houston. Below is a list of local camps and programs located near Pearland, Texas.
  
  

Pearland Parks and Recreation

• For classic summer activities, families can look no further than the Pearland Parks and Recreation Center. With programs in everything from health and fitness, camps, music, teen night out, dance, tumbling, creative arts and other special interests, there is no need to wait for summer to get in on the fun, as the community center runs programs for kids and adults year-round.
  
  Pearland Parks and Recreation
  2947 E Broadway, Suite 200
  Pearland, Texas 77581
  (281) 652-1673
  pearlandparks.com
  
  

Pearland Public Library

• For the more literary-minded child, the local library also offers year-round reading-centric activities for the whole family like book clubs, story time, movie nights and Toddler Time. It is recommended to check the website monthly for the list of upcoming events and to find out about the summer activities.
  
  Pearland Public Library
  3522 Liberty Drive
  Pearland, TX 77581
  (281) 485-4876
  www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp
  
  

Vic Coppinger Family YMCA

• More than just a place to swim, Pearland's local YMCA offers a summer day camp that promises lots of fun, including music, sports and camping. Parents should be sure to check out the holiday camps over winter and spring breaks, too.
  
  Vic Coppinger Family YMCA
  2700 YMCA Drive
  Pearland, TX 77581
  (281) 485-6805
  www.ymcahouston.org/vic-coppinger
  
  

Armand Bayou Nature Center

• Up for a little adventure? Families might want to make the drive over to the next door neighbor of Pasadena, Texas and visit the Armand Bayou Nature Center. Throughout the year, the nature center offers classes for kids in hands-on history, insect exploration, pond life and more. When summer rolls around, the EcoCamp offers up all that an so much more. From canoeing to fishing and everything in-between, the Armand Bayou Nature Center offers plenty of nature-loving good times.
  
  Armand Bayou Nature Center
  8500 Bay Area Blvd.
  Pasadena, Texas 77507
  (281) 474-2551
  www.abnc.org/educational-programs/summer-camp.html