Embrace Inner Explorer at Day Camps
Up, up, and away!
Let your kids embrace their superhero side at Kidventure Summer Camp. Summer Quest 2016 is this year’s theme, providing new adventures each week, such as Superhero Academy, Aquamania, Tumbleweed Stampede, and so many more! Kiddos ages 3 to 5 can partake in the Discover Camp, while those ages 6 to 12 will participate in Explore Camp.
Dates: June 6 – Aug. 19
Times: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $200 for Discover Camp, $210 for Explore Camp
Where: Various locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Registration: kidventure.com
happy and healthy
Cooper Aerobics Health and Wellness is hosting weeklong camps throughout the summer to keep your kids active and healthy. Campers can participate in various sports, physical activities, and lessons on nutrition and wellness. You can even sign your kids up for the Splash Camp add-on, to keep them nice and cool after a long, hot day.
Dates: Weeklong sessions from June 6 – Aug. 12
Times: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Splash Camp 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Cost: By May 1, $195; after May 1, $210; Splash Camp, $110 per session
Registration: cooperaerobics.com
Discover Summer
Your kids can disover their summer at the Episcopal School of Dallas. With countless camps, there’s something for the Lego-obsessed to the Barbie-impressed, for the athletes to the artists. Camp programs are taught by ESD faculty and professionals in their respective fields.
Dates: May 25 – Aug. 19
Cost: Dependent on choice
Registration: esdallas.org
ready, set, action!
Aspiring Spielbergs or Lucases may want to try one of the Dallas Film Society’s three-day session, which offers kids the opportunity to learn hands-on tricks of the trade. Campers can attend either Production 101 or Advanced Production, depending on their level of skill behind the camera.
Dates: Production 101 July 13 to 15; Advanced Production July 18 to 20
Cost: Dependent on camp choice
Registration: dallasfilm.org/educational-programs/
summer at Hockaday
For the perfect mix of fun and education, the Hockaday School will host co-ed camps throughout the summer. Between sports, arts, technology, academics, and more, your child won’t have a moment to snooze or lose.
Dates: June 6 – July 22
Times: Morning sessions 9 a.m. to noon; afternoon sessions 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Price per camp will vary
Where: Hockaday
Registration: hockaday.org