Summer is almost here and that means it’s time for kids summer camps! Classes are already quickly filling up, so check out these 10 DFW Summer Camps You Need to Know About before time runs out. If you’re anything like me, summer is all cool for about three weeks and then mine are crawling under my skin because they’re bored. Stop boredom in its tracks and regain your sanity! We’ve included in this list summer classes focusing on science, technology, art, and even martial arts.
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10 DFW Summer Camps You Need to Know About
Summer Camps Kids Will Love
1. One River School – Frisco
Summer camps at One River offer students of all ages a series of progressive and creative courses across art, digital art, design, photography, filmmaking and portfolio development. Programs for Kids, Teens, and even Adults!
Weekly camps run from mid June through end of August, with over 70 innovative camp themes to choose from- from Street Art Painting to Short Film Creation. Camps are offered in the morning and afternoon sessions and students can bundle classes for a full day option. Instructors are professional artists and designers in their field – providing students with a fun and hands on exploration of new media, ideas and tools.
2. Adventure Kids Playcare – Various DFW Locations
Adventure Kids Playcare is a unique drop-in childcare and entertainment center for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Your kids can play, explore, and learn while in our safe and secure environment. Click over to their Summer Camps page for more information.
3. iD Tech – Classes Held at Local Top Universities and Schools
Held at top universities and schools, iD Tech is like no other. iD Tech offers 5 unique summer programs. Learn AI. Build a laptop. Code video games. We teach the in-demand skills you just can’t get in school. Classes from ages 7-19.
Classes are held at these local universities:
- Texas Christian University
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- Southern Methodist University
- Westlake Academy
- Parish Episcopal School
4. Claire’s Day School – North Dallas
Summer Parent’s Day Out will be offered for children ages six months through 3.5yrs. A typical day includes indoor and outdoor play, age-appropriate projects, lunch time, and rest time. Children will have lots of fun while learning to socialize and get along with one another.
Enrichment classes will be offered this Summer for children aged 3.5-6yrs. Check out their website for more information.
5. Color Me Empowered – Dallas
Founded in 2008, Color Me Empowered is a charitable organization dedicated to empowering at-risk children while improving neglected communities through public art. Our hope is that, by engaging the children of a community, we will engage the entire community and bring about positive change.
Color Me Empowered believes that giving children the opportunity to improve their immediate community will enable them to see the power of art and the ability within themselves to bring about positive change in their environment. They work with a team of highly qualified artists, designers, teachers and contractors to provide children with the very best resources to teach them basic art skills while creating public art pieces.
6. Texas Galaxy Cheer and Dance – Denton and Mesquite
Ages 2-15 will love learning ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and cheer during these competitively priced summer camps.
7. iCode – Various DFW Locations
iCode is committed to ensuring that young people have the appropriate tools, guidance and problem-solving capabilities to be world changers.
Learn more about our classes in coding, robotics, design, animation and more. Ages 6-18.
8. Camp Pursuit – Various DFW Locations
Camp Pursuit is a week-long, mixed-age STEAM academic summer camp based on the premise that students pursue their passions until they become their talents!
Camp Pursuit embraces the freedom of choice, allowing campers in incoming 1st through 8th grade to choose high-interest STEAM courses that most align with their passions and curiosities. Every week provides different options–making for a unique experience! Need based scholarships available.
9. Club SciKidz – Dallas and Addison
Kids pre-K to 7th grade are going to have lots of FUN while learning about:
- 3D Printing
- QuadCopter Aerial Robotics
- Minecraft
- RPG Game Design
- LEGO EV3
- Adventures in Cartooning
- Stop Motion Animation
- Chemistry Concoctions
- iPhone & iPad Game Design
- Rocket Scientist
- and so much more!!
10. Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense – Northwest Dallas
If your son or daughter has wanted to try karate and martial arts, then this is the perfect opportunity!
Summary
Dallas Fort Worth is full of awesome summer camps you should definitely check out. From Art, Science, STEM, Dance, Martial Arts, and more…there’s so much to explore in the metroplex!