DAY CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
ARLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION
Ages: Requirements vary.
Where: Various Arlington recreation centers (Lake Camp at Lake
Arlington). Call for location details.
When: Various dates and times.
Cost: $47-$150.
Description, by age group: Ages 3-5: Preschool Summer Camps. Ages
3-12: Mini-Camps and Advanced Mini-Camps. Ages 5-12: Camp Wannaplay,
Full Day Summer Camps, Lake Camp, Summer in the City. Ages 5-13: Sports
Academy. Ages 6-12: Mini Day Camps.
Contact: 817-459-5474 for Preschool Summer Camps, Mini-Camps and
Advanced Mini-Camps, Full Day Summer Camps, Summer in the City and Mini
Day Camps; 817-275-1351 for Camp Wannaplay; 817-277-5001 for Lake Camp;
and 817-462-3700 for Sports Academy.
Web site: www.aceacorn.com.
CAMP EL HAR DAY CAMP
Ages: 5-12.
Where: 5218 Kiwanis Road.
When: May 30-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $170.
Description: Archery, crafts, hiking, miniature golf, swimming, a
ropes course, pony or horseback riding, sports and riflery.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Contact: 972-298-3873.
Web site: www.campelhar.org.
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Diamond Hill Station Summer Day Camp:
Field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, games and sports. Ages 4-13.
2001 E. Loraine, Fort Worth. May 31-Aug. 5. One-week sessions,
Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost is $65-$95 per week; call for
information on financial assistance.
Camptivity Day Camp at LMRA: Swimming, basketball, kickball,
hiking, scavenger hunts, field trips, music, arts and crafts, nature
study, archery and fishing. Ages kindergarten-grade 5; grades 6-8; or
grades 9-10. Lockheed Martin Recreation Area, 3400 Bryant Irvin Road,
Fort Worth. May 31-Aug. 5. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6
p.m. Cost is $147 per week.
Contact: 817-831-2111 for either camp (another number for Diamond
Hill Station camp is 817-625-9863).
Web site: www.firsttexascampfire.org.
CAMP INVENTION
Ages: Entering grades 2-6.
Where: Schools throughout the area (see Web site for details).
When: Various dates. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30
p.m.
Cost: $199-$209 ($10 more after May 31).
Description: The National Inventors Hall of Fame presents a camp
taught by certified teachers that integrates math, science, history and
the arts.
Contact: 1-800-968-4332.
Web site: www.invent.org.
CHOICES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Brookhaven College Camp Success: Focuses on reading, math and
study skills. Also includes soccer clinic and field trips. Grades 3-8.
Sessions June 13-17, June 27-July 1, July 25-29 and Aug. 1-5, 8:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. $215.
Dinosaur Day Camp: Dinosaur-themed reading, writing, math,
science and art activities. Ages 6-7. June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $215.
Choices Leadership Training Camp: Emphasizes leadership skills
and includes workshops on communication, problem-solving, social skills,
diversity, goal-setting and more. Ages 9-14. Sessions June 20-24 and
July 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $250.
Where: Choices Leadership Academy, 18106 Marsh Lane.
Before- or after-care available: Both, for all three programs.
Registration deadline: June 1 for all programs.
Contact: 972-662-0665.
Web site: www.choicesleadership.org.
COPPELL FAMILY YMCA
Day Camp: Field trips, crafts, outdoor education, group games,
swimming, cookouts, fitness activities and more. Ages 5-12. Lakeside
Elementary (1100 Village Parkway) and Austin Elementary (161 S. Moore
Road), Coppell. One-week sessions May 31-Aug. 12, weekdays 7 a.m.-6:30
p.m. $115-$135. (No camp July 4.)
Specialty Camp: Themed-week topics range from outdoor adventures
to fishing to dinosaurs. Ages 7-13. Denton Creek Elementary, 250 Natches
Trace, Coppell. One-week sessions May 31-Aug. 12, weekdays 7 a.m.-6:30
p.m. $150. (No camp July 4.)
Teen Adventure Camp Challenge: Themed weeks, trips and more. Ages
12-17. Coppell Family YMCA, 146 Town Center, Coppell. One-week sessions
May 31-Aug. 12, Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $150-$170. (No camp July
4.)
Arts Camps: Arts, drama and science camps. Ages 5-12. Lee
Elementary, 113 N. Samuel Blvd., Coppell. One-week sessions May 31-Aug.
12, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-noon. $75-$110. Before- and after-care
available, 7-10 a.m. ($30) and noon-6:30 p.m. ($50). (No camp July 4.)
Register at least one week before classes begin.
Contact: 972-393-5121.
Web site: www.coppellymca.org.
DALLAS ARBORETUM SUMMER CAMPS
Ages: 4-12.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road.
When: June 6-July 22. One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-noon or
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $50-$135.
Description: Half-day camps for ages 4-6 include Creature Feature
and Garden Art. Half-day camps for ages 7-12 include Monet and More,
Garden Art and Arboretum Adventures. Full-day camps for ages 8-12
include Survivor: Arboretum and Art in the Wild. Visit the Web site and
select education to find specific camp dates.
Contact: 214-515-6540.
Web site: www.dallasarboretum.org.
DAYS AT THE BEACH SUMMER READING CAMP
Ages: 6-11 (in grades 2-5).
Where: Barnes & Noble, 2201 Preston Road, Plano.
When: June 13-16, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Beach-themed activities include reading stories and
making crafts.
Contact: 972-612-0999.
ELLOWI DAY CAMP
Ages: 6-12 and 13-15.
Where: Camp Ellowi, 1227 N. Straus Road, Cedar Hill.
When: May 31-Aug. 5. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4
p.m. (No camp July 4.)
Cost: $80 for ages 6-12 and $50 for ages 13-15 before May 13.
After May 13, $85 for ages 6-12, $55 for ages 13-15.
Description: Hiking, canoeing, swimming, archery, arts and
crafts, cookouts and songs. Campers ages 13-15 are designated Junior Aid
Counselors and assist in guiding day camp activities.
Before- or after-care available: Free before-care 7-9 a.m., free
after-care 4-6 p.m.
Contact: 214-824-1122.
Web site: www.campfireusadallas.org/camping/daycamp.htm.
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Ages: 3 and older.
Where: Episcopal School of Dallas Middle and Upper School campus,
4100 Merrell Road.
When: June 6-Aug. 18. One-, two-, four- or six-week sessions
available. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; times vary.
Cost: $80-$1,300.
Description: Academic summer school, creative arts camp, outdoor
education, sports camps, talented and gifted Accentuating Creative
Energy camp, drama, science, scrapbooking, photography, Lego robotics,
self-defense and more.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Contact: 214-353-5854.
Web site: www.esdallas.org.
FORT WORTH ZOO SUMMER ZOO CAMP
Ages: 3 years-entering grade 6.
Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth.
When: May 31-July 29 (no camp July 4-8). Five-day sessions,
Monday-Friday. For age 3-grade 2: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. (9 a.m.-4 p.m.
is also an option for kids in grades 1-2, but not for younger children).
For grades 3-6: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $100-$185.
Description: Classroom activities, trips into the zoo, zookeeper
chats and presentations featuring live animals.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Registration deadline: Advance registration is required.
Contact: 817-759-7200.
Web site: www.fortworthzoo.org.
FRISCO FAMILY YMCA
Camp Teen Extreme: Focuses on team-building and community service
activities, as well as summer fun. Ages 12-16. One-week sessions May
31-Aug. 12. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $203-$218.
School Age Day Camp: Games, arts and humanities activities,
outdoor education, swimming and weekly field trips. Ages 5-12. One-week
sessions May 31-Aug. 12. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $135-$155.
Specialty Camps: Themed camps, with topics including horseback
riding and sports, feature field trips. Ages 8-12. One-week sessions
June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27- July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22 and July
25-29. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $208-$218.
Location: All camps are at Smith Elementary, 9800 Sean Drive,
Frisco. (School Age Day Camp has an additional location at Boals
Elementary, 2035 Jaguar Drive, Frisco.)
Contact: 972-335-3222.
Web site: www.friscoymca.org.
GARLAND FAMILY YMCA CAMP WANNAGOA
Ages: 5-12.
Where: Garland Family YMCA, 1709 N. Garland Ave., Garland.
When: May 31-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 7:30
a.m.-6:30 p.m. (No camp July 4.)
Cost: $100-$150. Call for information on financial assistance.
Description: Field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, games,
sports and more.
Contact: 972-272-3484.
Web site: www.garlandymca.com.
GIRL SCOUT DAY/TWILIGHT CAMPS
Ages: Girls 5-17.
Where: Various locations, including Richardson, Irving, Dallas,
Plano, southwest Dallas County and Greenville.
When: June 6-25. One-week sessions at various locations,
Monday-Friday or Monday-Thursday, with some day and some evening
sessions.
Cost: $45 per week; $10 for required Girl Scout membership for
nonmembers.
Description: Crafts, nature activities, games, singing and sports.
Registration deadline: Varies by camp; many are in April, some as
early as April 9.
Contact: 972-349-2400.
Web site: www.tejasgsc.org.
GOURMET GIRLS & GUYS
Ages: 6-12.
Where: Gourmet Girls & Guys, 5235 Monticello Avenue, Dallas.
When: May 31-June 3 and June 6-10. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $160-195.
Description: Cooking/crafts camps for elementary-age children feature small classes, hands-on cooking and weekly field trip through the M-Streets area.
Contact: 214-826-2002.
GRAND PRAIRIE YMCA DAY CAMP
Ages: 5-12.
Where: Sallye Moore Elementary, 3150 Waterwood Drive, Grand
Prairie.
When: May 31-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 7:30
a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $100-$120.
Description: Specialty camps in arts and humanities, soccer,
science, cheerleading and more, as well as swimming and weekly field
trips.
Contact: 972-264-2323.
Web site: www.grandprairieymca.org.
GREATER LEWISVILLE FAMILY YMCA
Ages: 6-16.
Where: Greater Lewisville Family YMCA, 2021 Cross Timbers, Flower
Mound.
When: May 31-Aug. 5. One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $115-$170.
Description: Swimming, sports, archery, crafts, field trips,
games and more.
Before- or after-care available: Both, at no cost, with extended
care 7-9 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m.
Contact: 972-539-9622.
Web site: www.lewisvilleymca.org.
GREAT LAKES ACADEMY DAY CAMP
Ages: Grades 1-12.
Where: Great Lakes Academy, 6000 Custer Road, Building 7, Plano.
When: June 6-June 17 or June 20-July 1. Two-week sessions,
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $500.
Description, by grade level: For grades 1-3: Readers Theatre.
Grades 1-6: Experiencing Science. Grades 1-8: Space Camp. Grades 3-7:
Creek Exploration. Grades 3-8: Art Camp. Grades 3-12: Mega Sports
Challenge. Grades 4-6: Photography. Grades 5-12: Junior Generals. Grades
7-12: Non-Photography (Modern Street Photography).
Before- or after-care available: Both, for one hour before and
after programs.
Registration deadline: June 1.
Contact: 972-517-7498.
Web site: greatlakesacademy.us.
IRVING FAMILY YMCA
Ages: Summer Day Camp for ages 5-12, Teen Camp for ages 13-16.
Where: 2200 W. Irving Blvd., Irving.
When: June 6-Aug. 19. Weekdays 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $110-$120 per week; $35 registration fee.
Description: Arts and crafts, sports, games, swimming and weekly
field trips.
Contact: 972-986-8898.
Web site: www.irvingymca.org.
KAUFMAN COUNTY YMCA
Ages: 5-12.
Where: Burnett Elementary School, 921 S. Rockwall St., Terrell.
When: May 30-early August. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9
a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $85-$105.
Description: Summer Time Fun Childcare Program includes camps
with a different theme each week, as well as field trips, swimming,
games and sports.
Before- or after-care available: Both, between 7 a.m. and 6:30
p.m. No additional cost.
Contact: 972-524-9622.
Web site: www.ymcadallas.org.
KIDS COOKING CO.
Ages: Entering pre-K to grade 4.
Where: Kids Cooking Co., Preston Royal Shopping Center, Preston
and Royal.
When: June 13-Aug. 19. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. (some 1:30-4:30 p.m. courses available).
Cost: $250 per week; $25 registration fee.
Description: Cooking camp with themes related to science, math,
travel, yoga and more.
Contact: 214-750-0174.
Web site: www.kidscookingcompany.com.
LAKE HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Summer Fun Days:
Water play, music, crafts, indoor and outdoor playtime and other
activities. For age 1 (by Sept. 1, 2005) to kids entering grade 2. Each
Monday and Wednesday in July 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (except for the week of
July 4, when sessions meet Wednesday and Friday). $170. Registration
deadline June 10.
Wow Wednesdays:
Field trips and activities, including movies, bowling, an excursion to
The Science Place and more. For kids entering grades 3-6. One-day
sessions each Wednesday in July, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25 registration
fee and $10 per session. Registration deadline July 6.
Where: Lake Highlands United Methodist Church, 9015 Plano Road.
Contact: 214-348-6600.
Web site: www.lhumc.com.
LAKEHILL SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES
Ages: Kindergarten-grade 12.
Where: Lakehill Preparatory School, 2720 Hillside Drive.
When: June and July, various dates and times, mornings and
afternoons available. Most sessions last one week.
Cost: $15-$400.
Description: Camps and classes in academics, drama, musical
theater, fine arts, creative writing, SAT prep, keyboarding, sports and
games.
Registration deadline: May 23 for June classes, June 20 for July
classes.
Contact: 214-826-2931, ext. 110.
Web site: www.lakehillsummercamps.com.
LAKELAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
Ages: Grade 1-high school.
Where: Lakeland Preparatory Academy, 4269 County Road 2546,
Quinlan.
When: June 6-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9
a.m.-noon.
Cost: $60-$100.
Description: June classes include foreign language, choir and
orchestra, dance and theater, and visual and computer arts. Science and
technology classes in July. Horseback riding and outdoor courses
throughout the summer.
Before- or after-care available: After-care through 5 p.m., $50
per week.
Contact: 972-635-9393.
Web site: www.lakelandacademy.org.
LAKEWEST-OAK CLIFF YMCA SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 5-13.
Where: Separate camps at Lakewest (3737 Goldman St.) and Oak
Cliff (6701 S. Hampton) YMCA locations.
When: May 31-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6
p.m. (No camp July 4.)
Cost: $55-$75. Call for information on financial assistance.
Description: Weekly field trips, daily swims, arts and crafts,
reading, sports and play.
Registration deadline: May 21.
Contact: 214-630-9880.
Web site: www.ymcadallas.org.
THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL
FunCamp: Academics, art and play, as well as outdoor activities.
Pre-K through kindergarten. Sessions June 6-17, June 20-July 1 and July
5-15. Weekdays 8 a.m.-noon. $400 for two weeks. Registration deadline
May 3.
Exploration Camp: Classes range from cheerleading to chess,
baseball to drawing. Grades 1-5. Sessions June 6-10, June 13-17, June
20-24, June 27-July 1. One-week sessions, two hours per day, 8-10 a.m.
or 10 a.m.-noon. $100 per week. Registration deadline May 13.
Where: The Lamplighter School, 11611 Inwood Road.
Contact: 214-369-9201.
Web site: www.thelamplighterschool.org.
THE LEARNING BRIDGE
Ages: Requirements vary.
Where: Most programs at The Learning Bridge, 4288 Spring Valley
Road, Farmers Branch (horseback riding programs at the Capricorn
Equestrian Center, 6101 Ben Road, Sachse).
Cost: $10-$160.
Description, by age group: For newborns-18 months: Kindermusik
Zoom Buggy, Kindermusik Peek-A-Boo. Ages 18 months-4 years: Kindermusik
Creatures of the Ocean, Kindermusik Zoo Train. Ages 3-6: Preschool
Spanish immersion. Ages 3-5: Kindermusik on the Road and Kindermusik
Confetti Days. Ages 4-7: Kindermusik Adventures Near and Far. Ages 5-9:
Blast Off to Piano. Ages 5-11: Brilliant Builder. Ages 5-13: Adventures
in Art Camp. Ages 6-12: You Can Paint programs. Ages 6 and older:
beginner to intermediate horseback riding lessons, intermediate to
advanced horseback riding lessons or parent-child horseback riding
classes. Ages 7-11: Kids Night Out. Ages 7 and older: hip-hop dance
class. Age 8-teens: Chess for Kids. Ages 9-15: Child Care and
Baby-sitting Course. Teenagers: Defensive Driving Teen Class.
Registration deadlines: Deadlines vary by camp; call for more
information.
Contact: 972-701-9391.
Web site: www.thelearningbridge.net.
MAD SCIENCE
Ages: 5-12.
Where: Various locations, including Frisco, Allen, McKinney,
Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Carrollton, Coppell and Irving.
When: Late May through early- to mid-August. One-week sessions,
half-days Monday-Friday.
Cost: $102-$150.
Description: Science activities include experimenting with dry
ice, building rockets and race cars, making a periscope and whipping up
cotton candy.
Registration deadlines: Deadlines vary by camp.
Contact: 972-724-3623.
Web site: www.madsciencedallas.com.
MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA DAY CAMP
Ages: 6-12.
Where: McKinney Family YMCA, 300 Ridge Road, McKinney.
When: May 31-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, weekdays 7:15 a.m.-6:15 p.m.
(No camp July 4.)
Cost: $140-$165.
Description: Each week has a theme and activities including field
trips, swimming and games.
Contact: 972-529-2559.
Web site: www.mckinneyymca.org.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RECREATION CENTER
Ages: Requirements vary.
Where: North Richland Hills Recreation Center, 6720 N.E. Loop
820, North Richland Hills (except for Kickin' Kid-Os, held at Green
Valley Soccer Complex, 7701 Smithfield Road; Gridiron Football Camp at
Smithfield Middle School, 8400 Main St.; Flippin' Sweet Youth Disc Golf
Clinic at Tommy and Sue Brown Park, 8250 Shadywood Lane; and Hook a Kid
on Golf at Iron Horse Golf Course, 6200 Skylark Circle).
Description, by age group: For 3-5: Kickin' Kid-Os Soccer
Introduction Camp. Ages 4-6: Start With the Arts. Ages 4-7: Sky Hawks
Mini Hawk Sports Camp. Ages 5-12: Dance Camp. Ages 6-12: Sky Hawks
Basketball Camp, Summer Day Camp NRH, Gymnastics Camp. Ages 6-18:
Missoula Children's Theatre's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Ages 7-10: Cool Creations 3-D Art Camp. Ages 7-12: Painting With Oils,
Amazing Acrylics. Ages 7-14: Hook a Kid on Golf. Ages 7-16: Flippin'
Sweet Youth Disc Golf Clinic. Ages 7 and older: The Art of Juggling.
Ages 9-12: Pathways to Creativity. Ages 11 and older: Creative Collage.
For grades 5-8: Gridiron Football Camp. For grades 6-9: Volleyball Camp.
Cost: $31-$140.
Registration deadline: May 13 for the Hook a Kid on Golf program.
Contact: 817-427-6600.
Web site: www.nrhtx.com.
PARISH ON A SUMMER DAY
Ages: 3 years-grade 11.
Where: At two Parish Episcopal School locations. For
pre-kindergarten to grade 2, 14115 Hillcrest Road. For grades 3-11 at
4101 Sigma Road, Farmers Branch.
When: May 31-Aug. 18. One- or two-week sessions, weekdays 10
a.m.-2 p.m. or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (No camp July 4.)
Cost: $170 for one week, $340 for two weeks.
Description: Camp offerings include football, volleyball,
softball, chess, drama, karate, soccer, Lego robotics, Princeton Review,
lacrosse, art, algebra, computers, cheerleading, academics and cooking.
Before- or after-care available: Before-care starting at 8 a.m.,
after-care ending at 6 p.m.
Registration deadline: May 9.
Contact: 972-852-8752.
Web site: www.parishepiscopal.org.
PARK CITIES YMCA
Camp Chawasha: Hiking, swimming, games, arts and crafts, science
activities and a weekly field trip. Ages 6-12. May 23-Aug. 5, weekdays
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. After-care available through 6 p.m. $135-$165 per
week, $25 per week for after-care.
Discovery Camp: Outdoor activities, arts and crafts, gymnastics,
swimming and field trips. Ages 3-5. May 30-July 22. One-week sessions,
weekdays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. $80-$105.
Where: Park Cities YMCA, 6000 Preston Road.
Contact: 214-526-7293 (ext. 108 for Discovery Camp).
Web site: www.pcymca.org.
PARK FOREST SCHOOL
Ages: 3-12.
Where: 12302 Park Central Drive.
When: June 6-Aug. 19. One-week sessions; times and days vary.
Cost: $160 per week.
Description: Around the World in 60 Days is the camp's theme;
includes crafts, sports, theme days, swimming and entertainment.
Academic tutoring is also available.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Contact: 972-239-2798.
Web site: www.theparkforestschool.com.
PARK SOUTH YMCA SUMMER PROGRAM
Ages: 3-5, 6-11 and 12-15.
Where: Park South YMCA, 2500 Romine Ave.
When: May 31-Aug. 13. One-week sessions, weekdays 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $85 per week.
Description: Arts and crafts, games, swimming, field trips and
sports, as well as science, technology and fitness activities.
Registration deadline: May 13.
Contact: 214-421-5301.
Web site: www.parksouthymca.org.
PLANO FAMILY YMCA
Where: Plano Family YMCA, 5101 Tennyson Parkway, Plano (except
for the Spokan Summer Program, which will be at a Plano Independent
School District school; call for more information).
Specialty Camp: Themed weeks, including water and sports
activities. Ages 7-12, one-week sessions May 23-Aug. 5. $175-$245.
Spokan Summer Program: Games, arts and humanities activities,
field trips, swimming and more. Ages 5-12, one-week sessions May 23-July
29. $160-$200.
Legacy Camp: Archery, canoeing, swimming, trips and more. Ages
4-12, one-week sessions May 23-Aug. 5. $160-$200.
Teen Camp: Field trips, swimming and more. Ages 13-16, one-week
sessions May 23-Aug. 5. $180-$290.
Times and days: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6:15 p.m.
Contact: 972-378-9622.
Web site: www.planoymca.org.
PLANO PARKS AND RECREATION
Camp Cimarron Day Camp: Nature hikes, environmental education
activities, swimming, crafts, cookouts and more. Ages 7-12. On the south
side of Bob Woodruff Park, 2601 San Gabriel, Plano (the south side is
near Park and Shiloh). May 31-June 24 and July 5-July 29. Two-week
sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. $126.
Kid Kapers: Themed weeks featuring arts and crafts, stories and
outdoor games. Ages 5-10. Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff, and
Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road. May 31-June 24 and
July 5-July 29. Two-week sessions, weekdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $80.
Teen Camps: Themed weeks include sessions with activities
centered on water and sporting activities. Ages 12-15. Liberty
Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff. May 31-July 29 (no camp June 27-July
4). One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $80.
Contact: 972-941-7250.
Web site: www.planoparks.org.
RICHARDSON FAMILY YMCA
Ages: 4-18.
Where: Richardson Family YMCA, 821 Custer Road, Richardson.
When: May 31-Aug. 12. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 7:30
a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $125-$170. $40 registration fee. Call for information on
financial assistance for those who qualify.
Description: Y Day Camp includes hiking, crafts, archery, outdoor
education, trips, swimming, sports, games, dances and talent shows. Teen
programming includes trips, team-building activities and community
service projects.
Contact: 972-231-3424.
Web site: www.richardsonymca.org.
ROCKWALL PARKS AND RECREATION
Ages: Requirements vary.
Where: The Center at Rockwall CityPlace, 108 E. Washington,
Rockwall.
When: Various dates and times.
Description, by age group: Ages 4-7: Skyhawks Mini-Hawks sports
program. Ages 5-6: Read Now. Ages 5-7: Lego Mania. Ages 5-8: Camp With
Barbie. Ages 6-13: Adventures in Art. Ages 5-11: Skyhawks Beginning
Golf, Mad Science Brilliant Builder, Mad Science Amazing Astronaut, Mad
Science Super Scientist, Mad Science Incredible Inventor. Ages 9-16:
Young Decorators, Young Fashion Designers.
Cost: $75-$125.
Registration deadlines: June 11 for Mad Science Brilliant
Builder. June 18 for Skyhawks Beginning Golf and Young Fashion
Designers. June 25 for Adventures in Art and Mad Science Amazing
Astronaut. July 9 for Skyhawks Mini-Hawks and Mad Science Super
Scientist. July 16 for Young Decorators. July 23 for Read Now, Lego
Mania and Camp With Barbie. Aug. 6 for Mad Science Incredible Inventor.
Contact: 972-771-7740.
Web site: www.rockwall.com.
ST. MARK'S SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 4-15.
Where: St. Mark's School of Texas, 10600 Preston Road.
When and description: Day camp with two-week sessions, June
13-July 22. Other camps have one-week sessions: baseball camp June 20-24
and June 27-July 1; lacrosse camp June 6-10 and June 13-17; soccer camp
June 13-17 and June 20-24; science camps June 13-July 22. Many programs
weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Science camps are 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30
p.m.) Other programs, such as a Strings Institute, are also available.
Cost: $280-$480.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Contact: 214-346-8090.
Web site: smtexas.org.
ST. MARK SUMMER FUN
Ages: 3 months-6 years.
Where: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 9999 Ferguson Road.
When: June 2-Aug. 30. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $12-$14 per day; $10 registration fee.
Description: Outdoor games, drawing with chalk, wading pool fun,
July 4 parade, pizza parties, arts and crafts, music and stories.
Registration deadline: June 9.
Contact: 214-321-6437.
Web site: www.saintmarkchurch.org.
SMU SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
Ages: Kindergarten-grade 12.
Where: SMU-in-Legacy, 5236 Tennyson Parkway, Plano.
When: June 6-July 29. One-week sessions, weekdays; times vary.
Cost: $129-$349.
Description: Classes in Lego technology, computer animation and
gaming, chess, art, American Girl dolls, teen leadership and college
admissions prep, reading, writing, science, first-grade readiness, study
skills and test prep (including SAT).
Before- or after-care available: Both, July 11-22 only.
Contact: 214-768-5433.
Web site: www.smu.edu/summeryouth.
SOLOMON SCHECHTER ACADEMY
Chugim 2005: Offerings include dance, cooking, cheerleading, kung
fu, science, drama, basketball, art and more. Kindergarten-grade 8.
Three one-week sessions July 25-29, Aug. 1-5 or Aug 8-12. 8:15-11:15
a.m. or 12:15-3:15 p.m. $95 per week for mornings or afternoons, $180
for mornings and afternoons.
Camp Fun in the Sun: Swimming, drama, music, arts and crafts,
sports and science. Baby and Me, as well as Parent and Me, programs also
available. Three-week sessions, June 6-24 or June 27-July 15 (no camp
July 4). For 6-18 months: Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m. For 18 months-2
years: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-noon. For ages 2-4: Monday-Friday
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Afternoon programming available 1-3:30 p.m. Two- or
three- day options also available for ages 2-4.) Kindergarten:
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $18-$530 per session (discount for
multiple sessions); $50 registration fee.
Where: Solomon Schechter Academy, 18011 Hillcrest Road.
Contact: 972-248-3032, ext. 105 for Chugim, ext. 116 for Camp Fun
in the Sun.
Web site: www.ssadallas.com.
SUMMER AT ST. ALCUIN
Ages: 3-14.
Where: St. Alcuin Montessori School, 6144 Churchill Way.
When: June 6-July 29. Two-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
Cost: $530.
Description: Offerings include a recreational day camp,
Montessori classes, academic classes and sports camp.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Registration deadline: May 27.
Contact: 972-239-4227.
Web site: www.saintalcuin.org.
SUMMER AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Ages: Pre-K (age 3)-grade 8.
Where: St. John's Episcopal School, 848 Harter Road.
When: June 13-July 8. One-week sessions, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. or
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $130-$230.
Description: A variety of classes with offerings including art,
computers and field trips.
Before- or after-care available: Both. Before-care starts at 7:30
a.m.; after-care continues until 6 p.m. $25 per week for before-care or
after-care.
Registration deadline: June 1.
Contact: 214-328-9131, ext. 207.
Web site: www.stjohnsschool.org.
SUMMER ON THE HILL
Ages: 3-18.
Where: Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road, Addison.
When: June 13-Aug. 5. One-, two- and three-week sessions
available. Monday-Friday. Various times; full days and half-days
available.
Cost: $50-$885.
Description: Program offerings include academics, arts, crafts,
music, dance, drama, science, sports camps and more.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Contact: 972-628-5490.
Web site: www.greenhill.org.
SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTHAVEN CO-OP
Ages: 2-7.
Where: Northaven Co-Op School, 11211 Preston Road.
When: May 31-July 15. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for
ages 2-7. Field trips Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages
4-7.
Cost: $35 registration fee; $30 per day, $35 for a trip.
Description: Program for ages 2-7 includes games, crafts, stories
and cooking. For ages 4-7, each week has a theme, and field trips
include excursions to a park and a barnyard.
Contact: 214-691-7666, 972-661-9066.
SUMMER SAFARI CAMP
Ages: 3-kindergarten and grade 1-age 12.
Where: Frisco Gymnastics Center, 7210 Meadow Hill Drive, Frisco.
When: June 6-Aug. 12. Two-day, three-day and one-week sessions
available. Weekdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $55-$125.
Description: Camps feature a different theme each week and
include gymnastics and other sports, arts and crafts, science projects
and visits from entertainers.
Before- or after-care available: After-care 1-3 p.m.
Contact: 972-377-3137.
Web site: www.friscogym.com.
SUMMER SAILING SCHOOL FOR JUNIOR SAILORS
Ages: 7-17.
Where: Rush Creek Yacht Club, 320 Rush Creek Drive, Heath.
When: Three two-week sessions, starting June 6, June 20 and July
11. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. One-week options are also available.
Cost: $295 for two weeks, $195 for one week.
Description: Sailing instruction with four to five hours on the
water each day. Parent meeting May 26 at 7 p.m. at the yacht club.
Contact: 972-771-2002.
Web site: www.northtexassailing.com.
A SUMMER TO REMEMBER AT THE J
Ages: 2-15.
Where: Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road.
When: June 6-July 29. One-, three-, six- and eight-week sessions.
Preschool camps 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., kindergarten camp 8:45 a.m.-2:30
p.m., camps for older school-age kids 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $225-$1,370.
Description: School-age camp offerings include outdoor ranch
camp, sports, tennis, gymnastics and traveling teen camp. Preschoolers
and kindergarteners participate in swimming, art, music and nature
activities.
Before- or after-care available: Both, with after-care until 6
p.m.
Contact: 214-739-2737.
Web site: www.jccdallas.org.
TIMBERGLEN RECREATION CENTER SUMMER CAMPS
Ages: 7-14.
Where: 3810 Timberglen Road.
When: May 31-Aug. 5. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $50-$60 per week for Stay and Play Camps, $100-$120 for
Field Trip Camps.
Description: Stay and Play Camps with gym games, arts and crafts,
game tournaments and a weekly field trip to a pool. Field Trip Camps
include daily excursions to area attractions.
Contact: 972-306-1090.
TOWN NORTH FAMILY YMCA
Camp T'Sungani: Hiking, horseback riding, craft projects,
archery, canoeing and more. Ages 6-13. Camp is held on Lake Lewisville,
and a bus leaves from five stops, including the YMCA (see the address
below). Call for more information. Sessions May 31-June 3, June 6-17,
June 20-July 1, July 5-15, July 18-29, Aug. 1-12 and Aug. 15-19.
Weekdays, with bus pickup between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and drop-off between
4:30 and 5 p.m. $135-$335. Before- and after-care available.
Camp Broken Arrow: Session themes include science, sports, bugs,
history and more, with field trips to a variety of locations. Ages 5-12.
Sessions May 31-June 3, June 6-17, June 20-July 1, July 5-15, July 18-29
and Aug. 1-5. Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $108-$285. Town North Family
YMCA, 4332 Northaven Road.
Contact: 214-357-8431.
Web site: www.townnorthymca.org.
USA CHESS CAMPS
Ages: 5-16.
Where: The Hockaday School, 11600 Welch Road.
When: June 20-24, July 11-15. Morning, afternoon and full-day
sessions available.
Cost: $199-$369.
Description: Chess lessons.
Contact: 1-888-652-4377.
Web site: www.chesscamp.com.
UTD SUMMER CHESS CAMPS
Ages: 7-13.
Where: University of Texas at Dallas School of Management, 2601
N. Floyd Road, Richardson.
When: June 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24. One-week sessions, weekdays 9
a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $195 before May 14, $225 after.
Description: Chess lessons.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Registration deadline: The Friday before each camp begins.
Contact: 972-883-2898.
Web site: chessweb.utdallas.edu.
WESLEYAN ACADEME SUMMER CAMPS
Ages: Age 3-grade 5.
Where: 1615 W. Airport Freeway, Irving.
When: June 6-10, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July
18-22 and July 25-29. One-week sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $100 per week. $25 enrollment fee ($30 per family).
Description: Themed camps celebrate 50th anniversary of the
opening of Disneyland.
Registration deadline: May 15 for June camps, June 15 for July
camps.
Contact: 972-252-4733.
Web site: www.wesleyanacademe.com.
WRITE NOW, INK
Ages: 8-16.
Where: Borders (15757 Coit Road) or All Saints Catholic School
(7777 Osage Plaza Parkway). Call for more information on which week
camps will be at each location.
When: June 13-Aug. 1. One-week sessions, weekdays 10 a.m.-12:30
p.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $160.
Description:
Brown Bag Readers includes reading and a brown bag lunch, as well as
book discussions, crafts and writing in journals. Camp Write Stuff
features creative writing exercises and activities.
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to each session.
Before- or after-care available: Both.
Contact: 972-458-9293.
YMCA AT WHITE ROCK SUMMER CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
For ages 3-5: Preschoolers learn letters and numbers, sing songs
and play games. June 6-Aug. 5. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3
p.m. $43-$82 per week. After-care for 5-year-olds in program until 6 p.m.
For ages 5-10 and 11-14: Field trips, arts and crafts,
team-building activities and more. May 31-Aug. 12. One-week sessions,
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $70-$110 per week.
Where: YMCA at White Rock, 7301 Gaston Ave.
Contact: 214-328-3849, ext. 16.
Web site: www.ymcawhiterock.org.
Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.08.05
