Summer Camps and Tutoring Programs

It’s that time of year again. We want to enjoy our summer knowing that our children are in camp having a blast. Whether your child is a toddler or adolescent, there is summer enrollment available for day camp or even overnight camping. Listed below are a few camps that will ensure you and the family are all happy campers this year.

Nike Softball Camp at University of Dallas

A camp for girls, this camp improves performance in softball and team work. Campers focus on the softball sport and, receive NIKE T-shirt, and prizes are available. Upon graduating from camp, campers will receive a certificate.

Location: University of Dallas, Irving

Website: http://www.ussportscamps.com/softball/nike/university-of-dallas/

Phone: 1 (800) NIKE Camp (645-3226)

Cost: Extended: $385 Overnight: $485

Ages: 9-18

Kids ‘R’ Kids of Las Colinas Learning Center

This camp provides free meals and field trip costs without hidden fees. All costs are included in weekly payment.

Location: 2990 Regent Blvd. – Irving

Website: http://www.kidsrkids10tx.com/Programs/Summer-Camp.php

Phone: 972-831-0010

Cost: $150/week for entire summer, $175/week if picking which week to attend

Ages: 6-12

YMCA Camp on the Lake

This unique camp offers horseback riding and water sports. Trained staff are available and much adventure for the children.

Location: Plano

Website: http://www.camponthelake.org/about-us.html#rates

Phone: (214) 705-9459

Cost: $205 for members/ $255 for non-members

Ages: 5-12

The Artist Within Camp

This art themed camp focuses on the artistic side of youth. There is drawing, sculpting and painting. Portfolio classes are also offered for those children interested in building a portfolio.

Location: 2001 Coit Rd. #106, Plano

Website: http://www.artistwithin.com/camps.html

Phone: 972-596-6077

Cost: $175 (with 50% due at registration)

Ages: 5-9 (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.), 10 & up (12:30-3 p.m.)

Park Cities Dance / The Dallas Conservatory for the Arts Camp

This camp offers a variety of dance from theatrical, ballet, jazz, to hip hop, as well as additional classes. Whether a beginner or professional, or interested in film or Broadway, this camp is a fit for all dance.

Location: 7979 Inwood Rd.

Website: http://www.parkcitiesdance.com/

Phone: 214-357-8888

Costs: starting at $200/ 2weeks

Ages: 18 months-17

Adventure Day Camps

This camp offers a variety of activities for children. There are fishing, bounce, house, and kayaking just to name a few. While experiencing the outdoors, children are learning about nature.

Location: Lake Grapevine- Meadowmere Park, Grapevine

Website: http://www.adventuredaycamps.com

Phone: 972-741-9169

Cost: $225/week, discounts available for multiple week registrations

Ages: 4-13

X-Treme Summer Camp at Bright Horizons

This program offers reading, field trips, and other events. Children will discover, explore and have fun.

Location: 6501 Legacy Drive, Plano

Website: http://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/TX/Plano/legacy

Phone: 972-431-8595

Ages: 5-10

Chestnut Square Prairie Adventures Camp

Children experience this camp in a very old theme and setting- 1890. But there are many activities that will take place such as weaving, marbles, and hearth cooking. Children are also dressed in the old-fashioned way of the times and enjoy some old-fashioned snacking.

Location: 315 Chestnut St., McKinney

Website: http://www.chestnutsquare.com/programs/prairie_adventure_camps.asp

Phone: 972-562-8790

Cost: $100/week; $90/week for members

Ages: 7-15

Dallas International Schools Camp

This language institute offers a 6-week summer school program which is available to children and parents. There are multiple subjects and categories offered which include English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish Drama, Science and Technology, Self Defense, Art time and more!

Location: 6039 Churchill Way

Website: http://www.dallasinternationalschool.org/index.php?page=summer-school-camp

Phone: 972-991-6379

Cost: $260 for full day in language immersion (lunch included), other prices vary

Ages: 3 & up

Fingerprints Christian Preschool Camp

This camp is designed for the little ones and focuses on building their writing skills and having fun.

Location: 6181 Esther Way, Frisco

Website: http://www.fingerprintspreschool.com/summerCamp.html

Phone: 972-712-2808

Cost: $365/2 weeks

Ages: 2-5

Main Event Summer Fun Camps

Children here get a t-shirt and enjoy a meal, bowling, and video play. Upon completing camp, there is a trophy and certificate offered.

Location: Fort Worth, Frisco, Grapevine, Lewisville, Plano

Website: http://maineventusa.com/summer-camps

Phone: 972-406-2600

Cost: $89.95 for entire week or $19.95 per child/per day

Ages: 8-15

Travis Anthropology Summer Camp

This camp includes arts, learning of culture, exploration of nature and more! Children here will gain new friendships all while having fun.

Location: 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd.

Website: www.internationalmusuemofcultures.org

Phone: 972.708.7406

Cost: 15$/day (June daily camps) & $65/ week (July weekly camps)

Ages: 5-6 (1st graders)

Tutoring

For those students who need a little or a lot of help this summer to prepare for educational classes, tutoring is available. There is no need to fret since many of these tutoring programs offer in-home private sessions with help available in all subjects. Here is a list of tutoring programs available for the summer:

The Tutoring Place

The Tutoring Place has been voted Best Tutor in the Park Cities (2010). Help is offered for all ages and in all subjects. Test preparation is offered as well.

Location: 6121 Sherry Ln., Plano

Website: http://www.thetutoringplace.com/

Phone: 214-361-1133

Cost: $65 for one-on-one/one hour

Ages: All ages

Mustang Learning Center for Youth

Their goal is to strengthen academic skills of parents, teachers, and students located in the Dallas area.

Location: SMU, 6116 N. Central Expressway, Suite 190

Website: http://smu.edu/education/youth/mustang_learning_center_for_youth/

Phone: 214-768-2220

Cost: $560 (for 8 blocks/ 45 mins each)

Ages: All ages

Varsity Tutors

This award-winning private summer tutoring programs offers help in all subjects. Custom services are offered to cater to your summer schedule. Home tutoring available.

Location: 4830 N. Central Expressway

Website: http://www.varsitytutors.com/how-we-operate

Phone: 214-206-7940

Cost: $55 per tutoring hour

Ages: All ages

Parliament Tutors

This tutoring service provides in-home tutoring for all thinkable subjects. Subjects from kindergarten to Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) are focused on.

Location: 8155 Southwestern Blvd. #233

Website: http://www.parliamenttutors.com/course.php

Phone: 877-873-0511/ 214-206-9128

Cost: $249 & up (for four hour/private in-home tutoring)

Ages: All ages (Kindergarten up)

The Waterton Group

This Dallas-based tutoring program focuses on one-on-one test preparation. There are only 100 students accepted per year. This is specific-test tutoring offered for students preparing for college-level tests.

Location: 4925 Greenville Avenue #200

Website: http://www.watertongroup.com/

Phone: 214-228- 5822

Cost: if accepted, starting at $150/hour

Ages: College-level

Crown Tutoring

This program offers online and phone tutoring, as well as discount in-home tutoring. Tutoring is available in all subjects and grade levels; one-on-one.

Location: Dallas

Website: http://crowntutoring.com/dallas-tutoring.html

Phone: 1-800-985-7585

Cost: $39.99/hr (minimum 4 hours a week for 2 weeks)

Ages: All ages