12th Annual Guide to Summer Camps
and Kids Activities
Whether you live in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Grapevine or Arlington, North Texas Kids can help you find the perfect summer camps for your child.
There are several summer camp programs in North Texas to choose from, where your children can make new friends, learn a new skill and engage their creativity and imagination! Make it even more fun by organizing a group of your child’s friends to attend the same camp at the same time.
Our Summer Camps and Kids Activities Guide is broken down into categories so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Click on one of the links below to start your search.
We’ll be adding new ones periodically so be sure to check back!
Summer Camps – Search by Category
Dance / Performing Arts Camps Day Camps Gymnastics Camps Horseback Riding Camps
Science/Technology Camps Sports & Fitness Camps Tutoring Camps
DANCE / PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
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Frisco Dance Force
3221 Preston Rd. #3
Frisco, TX. 75034
Phone- 972-712-6829
www.friscodanceforce.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frisco-Dance-Force/141048665911201
Frisco Dance Force has a variety of camps for preschool age, primary, youth, and teens! We offer summer classes and camps like Pre K Princess Camp, Dance Intensives for all levels, Video Diva Dance Camp, and a Summer Dance Production with a performance at the end of the week. We also offer dance classes for ages and levels in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, drill, dance teams, ballet companies, and Adult dance and Fitness. With a second location in the Town of Prosper you can find a summer camp or class near you!
Gotta Dance
3131 Custer Road Suite #195 Plano 75075
972.769.0017 (office) 972.769.9325 (fax)
cindi@gottadanceplano.com
www.gottadanceplano.com
Summer is the perfect time to discover dance! We specialize in progressive, fun classes for children, teens and adults! We offer the finest classes in ballet, tap, jazz and modern taught by teachers with a passion for dance! Pointe, variations and dance fusion classes available for advanced dancers too! Try our Princess Dance Camp for ages 3 to 7! Monday through Thursday 9am to noon. Each day features a different Princess! Dance, story time, arts and crafts. Come join the fun!
DAY CAMPS
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Dallas International School – Dallas
6039 Churchill Way
Dallas, Texas 75230
972 991 6379
languages@dallasinternationalschool.org
www.dallasinternationalschool.org/camps
Get International!
The International Summer Enrichment Camp at Dallas International School is a unique opportunity for children and adults to live an enriching experience combining languages such as French, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic and ESL with a diversity of activities including Creative arts, Chess, Ceramics, Robotics, Tennis, Origami, and many more. Open to children (ages 3 and up), teenagers and adults, our camps are offered from June 9 through July 18. Lunch is included for children enrolled full day. Call us for more information!
Greenhill School
Vicki Truitt, Director of Summer Programs
4141 Spring Valley Road,
Addison, TX 75001
972-628-5490
www.greenhill.org/summer
School’s Out and Summer’s In! Time to make friends, learn new skills and most important, have FUN! Our 1 or 2 week camps feature almost any activity you can imagine. There are fun and game camps like swimming, arts and crafts, Lego engineering, cooking classes, sports of all kinds, or more traditional courses like study skills, writing, science, reading, math, SAT and ACT prep, and private music lessons. We offer camps and courses from June 2 through August 15, 2014 for boys and girls, ages 3-18. Call or go to our website to request a catalog.
Kids ‘R’ Kids
Find a Kids ‘R’ Kids location near you by visiting http://www.dfwkidsrkids.com
https://www.facebook.com/kidsrkidscorporate
https://twitter.com/KidsRKidsCorp
Now Registering For Summer Camp!
Camp Nature Kids is an unforgettable ten-week odyssey that transforms campers—preschool through 12 years old—into miniature scientists, explorers and adventurers.
Here are some of the following camp activities:
Nature Rocks: Campers utilize their five senses to probe dirt, mud, plants, and animals.
Bugs and Slugs: Campers investigate insects and bugs.
Wild About Wildlife: Campers discover animals in their habitats.
Off the Beaten Path: Campers explore exotic ecosystems.
SMU-in-Plano
5236 Tennyson Parkway
Plano, TX, 75024
972-473-3412
www.smu.edu/summeryouth
www.facebook.com/smusummeryouth
www.twitter.com/SMU_summeryouth
Expand your horizons with SMU Summer Youth
Join us this summer for more than 30 new programs, plus many popular favorites for students entering K-12th grade.
Video games, apps and animation
Visual arts in a variety of media
STEM camps to stretch the imagination
LEGO ® projects of all shapes and sizes
Academic programs in math and language arts
Special opportunities designed for high school students.
Design your own games using different tools and technologies. Explore science, technology and robotics. Learn drawing, painting and cartooning frompracticing artists. Leap into the world of multimedia design. Learn something new at SMU this summer!
Who should attend: Students entering K–12th grade
When: Weekly workshops June 9–August 8 Extended day available
Location: SMU-in-Plano 5236 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, TX 75024
Contact Us: smu.summer@smu.edu 972-473-3412 smu.edu/summeryouth
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
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Eagle Gymnastics Academy
6085 Sports Village Road
Frisco, TX 75034
972-712-4644
www.eaglegymnastics.com
Eagle Gymnastics Academy will be hosting fun filled summer camps starting in June for children 3 – 14 years of age
HORSEBACK RIDING CAMPS
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Prospering Farm
101 Equestrian Way
Prosper, TX 75078
972-346-3236
ProsperFarm@aol.com
www.ProsperingFarm.com
Trot your children off to horseback riding camp at Prospering Farm. This summer day camp is all about horses and your child. Your child will learn English style of riding in a safe and positive atmosphere. We allow your child to learn to ride or improve their riding skills in a safe and positive atmosphere. Activities include: horseback riding lessons, educational discussion groups regarding the care of the horse and the equipment riding lessons, swimming and arts & crafts. At the end of every session, there is a camp show for parents and friends to come watch what the children have learned. We have a low camper to counselor ratio. We will be offering (4) one week camp sessions this summer. Prospering Farm teaches lessons year round to all levels of rid¬ers, children and adults. We have a great selection of horses and ponies for sale. Prospering Farm boards and trains horses that are interested in showing and training.
River Ranch Educational Charities at Storybrook Ranch
3701. S. Custer Rd. McKinney, TX 75070
972-369-0874
info@storybookranch.org
http://www.storybookranch.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Storybook.Adventures
Horse & Youth Camp
12 Awesome Weeks to Choose From
March 10-14, June 9, August 22
(2 Summer weeks are FREE for special Buckaroos!)
All level riders welcome, ages 6-12, Horseback Riding Daily along with Equine
Education Stations, Nature Games, Craft Projects & Water Activities
$350/week, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm ($80/day for drop-ins),
Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up Options Available
REGISTER NOW!
River Ranch Educational Charities is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit charity providing scholarships and donations to the underprivileged and those with special needs.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPS
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Arts and Technology Institute
4681 Ohio Dr. Ste 108
Frisco, TX 75035
469.726.9284
info@myati.org
www.myati.org
http://www.facebook.com/myartstech
Is your child an artist? Is your child a designer? An engineer or an animator? Summer 2014 is the perfect time to find out. This summer, Arts and Technology Institute presents a one-of –a kind experience for the kids ages 6-16. Choose from Game Design, Robotics, Movie Making, Animation, 3D Modeling and more. Half-day or Full-day sessions are available. Space is limited.
Camp Invention
Melissa Bryant
Direct: 330.849.6933
Toll Free: 800.968.4332 ext 6933
mbryant@invent.org
www.campinvention.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Invention-Headquarters/221376597887208
http://www.twitter.com/CampInvention
http://www.youtube.com/CampInvention
INVENT * DISCOVER * EXPLORE * ACHIEVE
Let your child be a part of something BIG at this summer- Only at Camp Invention! Coming to local schools this summer, Camp Invention will enhance your child’s education through fun, hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun! The nationally-acclaimed program inspires creative, inventive thinking and allows children to solve problems together. Throughout the five-day adventure, participants take part in activities such as constructing an epic, insect-themed pinball machine and dismantling broken devices. They will go home each day with newly acquired 21st century life skills and unique approaches to everyday challenges. Discounts available and spaces are limited, so register today!
Club Scientific
Summer Camps located in Dallas, Richardson, & Addison!
http://dallas.clubscientific.com
science@clubscientificdallas.com
https://www.facebook.com/ClubScientificDallas
214-530-5979 (phone)
Club Scientific believes that, science cannot simply be read about, it must be experienced. Our summer camps introduce children, ages 4-13, to the mysteries of science through engaging, make-and-take experiments. With 20 unique camps to choose from, there is a camp designed for every child’s interests!
SPORTS & FITNESS CAMPS
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Adventure Landing
17717 Coit Road
Dallas, TX 75252
972.248.4653
cpace@adventurelanding.com
https://www.adventurelanding.com/parks/dallas/
Adventure Landing is The Place to Play! Stay cool during the summer and get splashed in our Bumper Boats! Practice your putting skills on our Miniature Golf Courses, take a swing at our Batting Cages, twist and turn on our Go-Karts, aim to score in our Laser Tag Arena or perfect your gaming skills in our Mega Arcade. Plus, you can make your very own stuffed-animal friend at The Teddy Bear Factory! Adventure Landing is affordable family fun…so close to home!
Spend your summer at Adventure Landing! We specialize in group outings and offer affordable packages suited to any group or summer camp. A group outing event in our adventure filled environment is a great way to unwind and socialize. You’ll discover Adventure Landing offers sensational, thrilling attractions and a wide variety of entertainment. Take advantage of exclusive rentals, teambuilding programs and discounted group rates. Packages start as low as $9.99 per person! Visit our website for package details and special offers!
The Baylor Golf Academy
www.baylorgolfacademy.com
Contact: Greg Priest (254) 709-4634
The Baylor Golf Academy Overnight Camp is designed to develop junior golfers of all abilities and skill levels. Campers will receive basic and advanced instruction that is required to excel on the collegiate level.
Who can attend: Boys and Girls, Ages 10-18
Cost: Resident Camper – $1000
Day Camper: $750
Camp Cost: Includes all instruction, green fees, practice balls, evening activities, room, and board. The day camper fee includes all of the above except room and breakfast. Campers will also enjoy the use of the V1 swing analysis and the use of the Trackman launch monitor during the week.
Camp Size: The camp will be limited to the first 40 campers. Campers will be organized by age and skill level for more effective learning.
Course & Practice Facility: Twin Rivers Golf Club – designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, Twin Rivers boasts a variety of features including elevation changes, dense wooded areas and several lakes and rivers.
Bill & Roberta Bailey Golf Center – the home of Baylor’s men’s and women’s golf teams which houses an indoor practice area, complete with state-of-the-art video equipment for analyzing player’s swings.
Camp Staff: The camp is directed by Greg Priest, who will be assisted by the Baylor coaching staff, collegiate coaches, high school coaches, and current and former Baylor players. All coaches and counselors are experienced at working with young players and will provide attendees with outstanding instruction in a serious but fun learning environment.
TUTORING CAMPS
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Explore Horizons
5505, Colleyville Boulevard
Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: 469-420-9550
Colleyville.tx@explore-horizons.com
www.explorelearning.co.uk
www-explore-horizons.com - coming soon!
www.facebook.com/explorehorizonstutors
At Explore Horizons’ summer camps, our mission is to develop the academic potential of children over the long summer break in a way that is engaging and motivational.
Children build skills in math, reading and writing and receive a full diagnostic assessment. Our courses map to the Texas State Standards and challenge children beyond the school curriculum where appropriate.
Our tutors get to know each child as an individual. Whether they are finding school challenging or at the top of the class, children will be inspired to learn new skills and develop increased levels of confidence for success in the new school year.