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
