Summer is right around the corner and you may be searching for opportunities to keep your children engaged and active during their break from school. The DFW area offers an array of Summer camps for just about every interest your child may have including arts, athletics, academics and more! Read on tofind out what’s available in your family’s area of interest:
SMU Summer Youth Camp: With camps including ACT preparation to fun opportunities to design video games, the SMU Summer Youth Camp has dozens of options and several sessions throughout the Summer months to keep your kiddos free from boredom and learning new things! Find out about registration and pricing here.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden: If your children love to be outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum offers great opportunities for them to learn more about nature and science in a fun and exciting environment. In addition the Dallas Arboretum offers both full and half day options. Click here for more.
Physics Camp for Young Women: Interested in getting your daughter or niece excited about STEM subjects? This camp, hosted by Design Connect Create! is specifically aimed at girls, who are largely under-represented in STEM majors and careers. Find out how to register for this wonderful Summer opportunity here.
Lonestar Leadership Academy: This camp offers students in grades 4-8 opportunities to develop leadership attributes while learning more about significant Texas historical sites and landmarks. Registration information can be found here.
Summer at Hockaday 2017: The Hockaday School of Dallas offers Summer camp opportunities from June 5-July 21 for students PK-10th The Hockaday Summer camps are co-ed and provide enrichment in the areas of sports, academics, art and much more. Additional information can be found here. 
UTA Summer Engineering Camp: Hosted at The University of Texas Arlington, this camp offers exciting enrichment for students in grades 4th-12th and even has a special group just for young women! Dates and fees vary by class and can be found here.
Breitling Performing Arts: If you have a child who is interested in music, dance, or other performing art, the Breitling Performing Arts camp may be an excellent choice for Summer engagement! No prior experience is necessary and the camp also offers before and after care. Find out more here:
Hoop Camp: Hosted by the Dallas Mavericks, this camp is all about basketball and athletics! Students of all skill levels are welcomed and best of all, there are several locations throughout the metroplex for your convenience. Click here to find out how to register!
Although this list of Summer camps offers some great options, it certainly is not exhaustive. To find out more about what camps and programs may be a good fit for your family this Summer, don’t forget to click here, here and here. In addition, many churches, synagogues and other faith communities offer great camps for children during Summer vacation as well so be sure to ask around your local congregations for options that your kids will love. Happy camping!
