Dallas Summer Camps: Parent-to-Parent Guide

Lisa R said:   The Dallas International School offers a variety of camps that mix academics and fun! Camps include an arts and crafts workshop entirely conducted in French, cooking camps, chess camp, dance, art, music, math, and several language camps.

1 week, half day/full day

Stephanie W. said:  Dallas Ballet Center has summer camps and intensives for kids of all ages! Kids ages 3-7 can join the Discovery Dance Camp, where art and music skills are explored for new dancers. Ballet, tap, jazz, and Broadway camps are available for elementary aged kids and older, more advanced dancers to sharpen their skills!

1 week, half day/full day

Stephanie W. said:  At KJ Dance, campers will explore their dreams of becoming a dancing superstar! They'll dive in to ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop, and make new friends along the way. Each camp is divided by age group, and dancers will perform in the Camp Show Off for family and friends the last day of camp. Camps are available at both the Frisco and Plano locations.

4 days, half day

Stephanie W. said:  Dallas Children's Theater has your child's summer taken care of! Choose from a variety of options for children of all ages, ranging from comedy and improv classes, to movie making and musical theater showcases. Kids of all ages will be encouraged to use their imaginations and let their creativity blossom for the summer!

1 week, half & full day

Lisa R said:  

J Dallas Camps offer summer camps tailored to all ages and interests. Choose a traditional camp experience, sports, art, or theater camps. There is even a camp for preschoolers and Teen Travel Camp allows older campers to explore and try new things all around DFW!

2, 3, 4, 6, & 9 weeks, half day/full day

Lisa R said:  Sylvan Learning Center offers summer camp that ensure your child's reading, writing, and math skills stay sharp over the summer. Classes here use the latest teaching methods, engaging learning games and a fun rewards system to keep kids motivated. Age-appropriate camp options include Early Reading, stress-reducing Study Skills, Fit4Algebra, and Writing.

Stephanie W. said:  Ninja Camp is a great opportunity for those new to karate and the martial arts to learn basic skills and those more advanced can polish and expand their skills in a safe and fun environment. Children will be divided by age and skill level and will work on kicks, rolls, falls, self defense, board breaking and more!

1 day, 1 week, half day/full day

Stephanie W. said:  Each week of summer dance camp at Studio B will feature dancing, movies, crafts and more! Young dancers will love camp themes including Unicorns & Rainbows, Encanto, and Christmas in July!

1 week, half day

Lisa R said:  This active camp keep kids moving all day with a mix of traditional sports and camp games. Campers will participate in swimming, tennis, soccer, volleyball, water games, and more. Each week has a different schedule of games and sports.

1 week, half day/full day

christadiserio said:  Music camps at the Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts ROCK...literally! Camps include Bach Rocks! Beginner Piano Camp, Ukulele Early Childhood Music Camp, Pop Vocal Boot Camp, Rock Band Camp, and Voice for Musical Theatre.

1 week, half day

Stephanie W. said:  Camp John Marc provides camping opportunities for children living with chronic medical and physical challenges, making this an extremely unique camp. Camps specifically for children with spina bifida, those who have muscular dystrophy, those who are burn survivors, and more, are invited to have the unique experience of spending a week with kids just like them, who understand what they are going through!

1 week

Shila said:  Summer Art Camps at the Dallas Museum of Art offers a one-of-a-kind experience sharing enthusiast lessons in mixed media, fashion, drawing, painting, building, and more. Grouped by age, kids spend time in the galleries and in the open art studio working on projects. There are many unique themes from Fixer Upper to World Travelers to Welcome to HogwARTs - sign up for as many weeks as you'd like to fill a creative summer schedule.

1 week, half day/full day

Stephanie W. said:  The Perot Museum of Nature & Science has great camps this summer! Campers will keep busy with hands-on exploration and activities including science experiments, engineering challenges, art projects, paleontology, and more!

1 week, full day

Lisa R said:   ESD offers a huge selection of specialized programs for kids of all interests, from learning how to be a babysitter to week-long challenges that use STEM skills to solve themed assignments. Camps include options designed and taught by ESD faculty, as well as licensed programs such as Camp Invention taught by outside professionals. Other exciting options include iCulinary, Web Design, Science Palooza, Lego Mania, and more!

1 week, half day/full day

christadiserio said:  Frontiers of Flight Museum offers Aviation and Space themed camps and a 3-Day STEM Mini Camp.

3 day, 1 week, full day