Surviving Summer: A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Best Local Camps
Ah, summer—the season of sunshine, endless energy, and kids constantly asking, “What are we doing today?” If the thought of entertaining your little ones for three straight months has you sweating more than the Texas heat, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Whether your child dreams of adventure on the prairie, coding the next big video game, Olympic gold or just running wild in the great outdoors, we’ve rounded up the best local summer camps to keep them happy, busy, and (hopefully) tired by the end of the day. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s find the perfect summer escape—for them and for you!
Dive into a world of bright colors with color crafts, games, and lots of swimming! There are even field trips. Check out our themes and register online today!
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Read MoreNestled in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Camp Huawni is a traditional, throwback summer camp for boys and girls. We’ve crafted exceptional summers since 1965, cultivating an environment where friendships and creativity thrive. We are truly off the beaten path with miles of hiking trails, abundant forests, and our own private waterfront. When our campers are unplugged from their phones and immersed in nature, their friendships and creativity thrive. Camp Huawni creates an environment where kids can feel a sense of place…their second home.
954 County Road 4235 , Timpson, TX Read MoreGymnastic summer camp with half, full and extended day options. Lots of variety in physical activity as well as arts, crafts and water fun days. 3 to 12 years
8412 Stacy Rd., McKinney, TX Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
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Read MoreRegister today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding camps, game dev, robotics, and more.
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Read MoreModel United Nations Institute Summer Camp - Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends!
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Read MoreEmbark on a journey into the past this summer with our Prairie Adventure Camp! Perfect for young explorers aged 7-14, each 3-day session offers an unforgettable experience where modern gadgets are left behind and hands-on pioneer skills take center stage.
315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney, TX Read MoreJoin us for Summer Camps that combine the best of fun and learning! Campers will explore awesome projects and experiments while learning collaborative teamwork skills. Lessons feature many TEKS-aligned activities and campers will use their own observations, questions, and discoveries to guide their learning journey!
8004 DALLAS PARKWAY Suite 100, Frisco, TX Read MoreSnapology offers STEAM camps and workshops for elementary and PreK kids. We have hundreds of hours of curriculum covering robotics, coding, engineering, science, math, art, animation and themed classes, all using Lego bricks and kits. If your kid likes to build and learn, they will LOVE Snapology! Use the code EARLYBIRD2025 to get scaling discounts on all camps throughout the spring!
111 N. Tennessee St, McKinney, TX Read MoreAre you ready for some football?
Sports International Academies offers Overnight and Day Football Camps in the Winter and Summer months. Camps are staffed with elite college and high school coaches along with current and former NFL players from your favorite team.
Camps are for players ages 7-18. Players will be placed in their respective age group and broken down by position, ability and skill level. An unforgettable experience to be shared with teammates or to make lifelong friends! You WILL go back to your team as a better player.
Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
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