Dallas Summer Camps: Parent-to-Parent Guide

Lisa R said:  YMCA Day Camps allow campers to discover new talents, try new activities, and make new friends! Pre-K Day Camps include hands-on learning activities, splash time, and more age appropriate fun. School Age Day Camps offer an outdoor and indoor option. Outdoor campers will spend approximately 70% of their time outside while campers at Indoor Camps spend 30% of their time outside.

1 week, full day

Lisa R said:  Kids get the full camp experience at this action-packed YMCA camp. Choose a day or overnight adventure. Activities include hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, BBs, climbing wall, challenge course, team building and ziplining.

1 week, full day/overnight

Stephanie W. said:  Kids who attend summer camp at ASI Gymnastics will have a blast! Sign up per half day, full day, or week long session. They'll start with open gym free play, and then be divided by age to work on activities like rings, vault, tumbling, and more. Kids will also get to participate in games, crafts, and story times throughout the day!

1 day, 1 week, half day/full day

Stephanie W. said:  The Little Gym has themed week-long camps, so you can choose your own adventure! Kids will get plenty of physical activity through gymnastics, games, and arts and crafts! Kids are divided by age and older kids will focus more on honing their gymnastics skills, while the younger ones will be encouraged through play!

1 week, half day

Stephanie W. said:  Junior Players is the oldest children's theater in Dallas. They have an amazing system of camps set up for the summer, which all take place at different recreation centers and libraries throughout the Dallas area, so you can choose the location nearest you, and amazingly, they are FREE! Each camp culminates in a performance showing off the campers' hard work.

2 weeks, half day

Stephanie W. said:  NTPA has a variety of production-based drama camps, as well as options combined with creative arts, workshops and theatre intensives. Depending on your child's age, level of interest, and preferred location (Frisco, Dallas, Plano, Fairview) different camps are offered. All camps end with a camper showcase.

1 & 2 weeks, half & full day

Lisa R said:  Children's Health StarCenter's Summer Skating Camp offers kids a unique way to beat the heat! Kids can learn to ice skate for the first time, or brush up on their skills.

1-3 days, half day

Stephanie W. said:  For the child who loves to debate or is looking for a future in the courtroom, allow them to hone those skills in debate camp! Kids will learn the basics and more of debate- research techniques, rebuttals, and enjoy sparring sessions about current events. They'll participate in fun, engaging activities all while bettering their abilities on the debate floor!

1 week, half day

Stephanie W. said:  The Art Centre Theatre is offering Free Summer Camps! Camps focus on art, drama, music, and dance. Each session will end with a performance. Campers will also take a field trip and a Hawaiian Falls swim day.

2 weeks, full day

Stephanie W. said:  Precision's camps are focused on honing gymnastics skills, such as working on the tumble track, rope climbs, gymnastic bars, beam, vault, floor and more. They also have a full size spring floor, in-ground pit, and trampolines! These are great camps for kids who really want to improve their gymnastics skills, where organized instruction, games, and free time to work on skills of your child's choice with instructors are all offered.

1 day, half day

Lisa R said:  This long-running traditional day camp packs loads of fun into its programs offered at several DFW locations. In addition to having fun, kids are encouraged to develop their strength, responsibility, character and confidence. Each week follows a theme, but includes a similar set of activities, such as crafts, athletics, science activities & time to reflect.

1 week, full day

Stephanie W. said:  WOGA has sent 3 gymnasts to the Olympics, and their gymnasts have won 35 World and Olympic medals, so you can expect fantastic gymnastics training at their summer camps (as well as games and arts and crafts)! Their coaches are experienced and safety trained. WOGA has two locations, in Frisco and Plano.

1 day, 1 week, half day/full day

Lisa R said:  This waterfront day camp teaches kids life skills and independence while they enjoy archery, horseback riding, water activities, crafts and more. The camp is held on Lake Lewisville, but free transportation in air conditioned buses to and from the camp is available from local YMCA's in Coppell, Moody, Semones, Lake Highlands, Frisco, Plano, Richardson, and White Rock.

1 week, full day

Stephanie W. said:  To be, or not to be? Shakespeare is a special brand of theater, and one that actors of all ages should be familiar with. Campers will learn the basics of acting, movement, vocal work, stage combat, and improvisation with a focus on Shakespeare. Each camp culminates in a performance at Shakespeare in the Park!

1 & 2 weeks, full day

Stephanie W. said:   UT Dallas Chess Camp isn't only fun, it encourages strategic thinking over the summer and promotes social skills as well! Campers will be divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced groups.

1 week, half day