When the school year ends, the summer fun begins. Multiple businesses and organizations offer summer camps for children of all ages. From robotics to cooking and sports to music, these camps cover a variety of interests.
Academic
Bricks 4 Kidz Various Frisco locations 214-784-0687 www.bricks4kidz.comAages: 3-13 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: camps start at $112 (per week)
Children who are interested in learning how to build detailed designs with Lego bricks can attend the various camps at Bricks 4 Kids. The camps include “Minecraft,” Pokémon and “Star Wars” themes. One of the camps—Jumping, Mining, and Crafting—includes an hour of jumping at Urban Air Trampoline Park.
Arts & Performance
4 the Love of Dance 4681 Ohio Drive, Frisco 972-658-7247, www.4theloveofdancefrisco.com
Ages: 6-14 (Musical Theater Camp), 3-8 (Princess Camp), 4-12 (End of Summer Camp) Dates: June 20-24 (Musical Theater Camp), June 27-30 (Princess Camp), Aug. 15-19 (End of Summer Camp) Cost: $165 (Musical Theater Camp), $125 (Princess Camp), $225 (End of Summer Camp) 4 the Love of Dance offers three camps this summer. During Musical Theater Camp, students will learn how to act out a scene, receive voice lessons, do improv and learn how to audition. Princess Camp is a week filled with children learning the basics of ballet, tap and jazz. End of Summer Camp includes activities such as games, crafts, photo booth, dance party and story time.
7-Notes 2787 Preston Road, Frisco 972-335-5112 www.7-notes.com
Ages: 5-8 (junior camp), 9-12 (senior camp) Dates: July 5-Aug. 12 Cost: $650 (two-week session), $100 (for extended day)
Attendees can participate in daily group music classes; private lessons; a drawing class that focuses on cartoon drawing; and a science, technology, engineering, art, music and Lego robotics curriculum. The sessions are limited to 15 participants each.
The Artist Experience Various locations 214-385-7997 www.theartistexperience.com
Ages: 5-17 Dates: June 13-Aug. 5 Cost: $125 (per week)
Young artists can work on developing their artistic skills at any of the six camps offered. The camps aim to help the attendees work on techniques, including light, shadow, color and proportions. Each of the camps is broken up by age groups.
Frisco School of Music 9255 Preston Road, Frisco 214-436-4058 www.friscoschoolofmusic.com
Ages: 3-13 Dates: June 13-Aug. 5 Cost: camps start at $150 (per week)
Frisco School of Music offers music, art, dance and theater camps throughout the summer. Each of the camps is geared toward a particular age group. At the end of each camp, the participants perform something they learned.
Frisco School of Rock 6891 W. Main St., Frisco 214-872-2878 www.frisco.schoolofrock.com
Ages: 7-18 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $385 (per week until April 30), $549 (per week after April 30)
At this performance-based music camp, participants can learn the basics of rehearsing in a studio, performing live and working with music professionals. Clinics, workshops and private instruction are all part of the package. The participants will put on a live show for guests at the end of camp.
Frisco Youth Theatre 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco 972-422-2575 www.planochildrenstheatre.org
Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 Cost: camps start at $150 (per week)
In the Morning Art and Drama Camp, participants will get the chance to work on visual arts projects, such as painting, pottery and sculpture, as well as performing arts skills, such as improvisation, movement and singing. In both types of afternoon production camps offered, participants will work on theater skills, such as acting, choreography and costuming. Each camp will close with a performance at 4:30 p.m. each Friday.
Kids N Art 2693 Preston Road, Ste. 1020, Frisco 972-821-8643 www.kidsandart.com/frisco
Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 3-Aug. 19 Cost: $205-$225 (summer camps, per week), $25-$35 (pre-K summer camps and workshops)
The themed camps offer participants the chance to create artwork with different media. Those themes include “Star Wars,” Disney, fairy tales and “Minecraft.”
Make Expression 4851 Legacy Drive, Ste. 606, Frisco 214-494-8375 www.makeexpression.com
Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 6-Aug. 18 Cost: $160 (per week) or $45 (per day)
Make Expression is offering five different art camp options this summer. The general camps are Creative Art Camp, which includes an exploration of different media and techniques, and STEM Art Camp, which shows children how to connect science, technology, engineering and math with artistic expression. The other three are themed camps: “Ocean World,” “Ice Cream Wonders” and “Movie Mania.”
Music Institute of North Texas 4747 Ohio Drive, Frisco 972-668-6600 www.musicinstitutent.com
Ages: 18 months and older Dates: June 13-Aug. 5 Cost: camps start at $150 (per week), $25 (material fee per camp)
The institute offers a variety of summer camps ranging from First Steps in Music for toddlers to Pop Music for Pianists, which is geared toward musicians age 7 and older. Participants can choose from 10 different camps. Although most of the camps focus on one instrument or on voice performance, the Musical Discoveries camp allows participants to explore different instruments.
General camps
Kidventure Day Camp Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco 214-303-9789 www.kidventure.com
Ages: 3-13 Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: $249 (per week)
Kidventure offers weekly adventures to attend this summer. Some of the themes of the camps include “Aquamania,” “Summer Freeze” and “Cosmic Chronicles.” The participants act as superheroes for the week.
Jump N Art 7164 Technology Drive, Ste. 200, Frisco 214-387-9662 www.pumpitupparty.com
Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 7-Aug. 11 Cost: $150 (per week)
The participants can jump on the available inflatables at Pump It Up during this camp. They also can make art projects with the help of their instructors. Each camp has a different theme, such as “The Magic of Disney,” “America the Beautiful” and “Wild Animals.”
Super Summer Fun Days Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco 214-406-8480 www.friscosummercamps.com
Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 Cost: $90 (per week for residents), $95 (per week for nonresidents)
Area children have the chance to get together to form friendships and take part in summer activities. The Fun Days activities include swimming at the Outdoor Aquatic Center, creating arts and crafts projects, and playing games such as pool and air hockey inside. Attendees can bring either a sack lunch or money for the concession stand.
Young Chefs Academy 9350 Pasadena St., Ste. 300, Frisco 972-335-4449 www.youngchefsacademy.com
Ages: 4-12 Dates: July 11-14 Cost: $235
During this food-focused summer camp, children can learn how to prepare recipes and get hands-on experience cooking. There is a deluxe option for children who want to have a chef apron or a chef hat for the camp. Registration is required, and the fee is nonrefundable.
Math & science
All Girls Summer Robotics Camp 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco 972-377-1501 www.collin.edu
Ages: seventh-10th grade Dates: July 19-21 Cost: $89
The Collin College Robotics Club and Engineering Department provides female teenagers the chance to build their own robotic creations. They will develop the design themselves. Lunch is included each day.
Camp Invention Frisco location TBD 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org
Ages: first-sixth grade Dates: June 13-17 Cost: $245
Children can experience hands-on learning through play. Each day of camp includes educational activities. The program focuses on STEM-based curriculum, which covers science, technology, engineering and math topics.
Sci-Tech Discovery Center Camps 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco 972-546-3050 www.mindstretchingfun.org
Ages: prekindergarten-sixth grade Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 Cost: pre-K-kindergarten: $125 (per member child per week), $150 (per non-member child per week). First-sixth grade: $250 (per member child per week), $350 (per non-member child per week)
Children can learn while having fun at these camps. Each week features a different theme, including Animal Planet, Fairy Tale Magic and Bug's Life. Children are welcome to sign up for more than one week.
Sports
Eagle Gymnastics Academy 6085 Sports Village Road, Frisco 972-712-4644 www.eaglegymnastics.com
Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 6-Aug. 11 Cost: $225 (per week with full day), $140 (per week with half day in the morning), $120 (per week with half day in the afternoon)
At this recreational gymnastics camp, participants can make art projects, play games and watch movies. The participants are grouped into “Tumble Bugs,” who are age 3 and 4, and “Sky swingers,” who are age 5 to 12. Each week has a theme, such as “Jungle Safari,” superheroes and “Eagle Olympics.”
FieldhouseUSA 6155 Sports Village Road, Frisco 972-668-6207 www.fieldhouseusa.com
Ages: 5 and older Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: camps start at $55 (per week)
FieldhouseUSA offers a variety of sports camps for young athletes to work on their skills. The camp staff works with students on proper technique. At the end of each day of camp, the participants are divided into teams for game time. They also can play gym games and participate in gym activities.
Frisco RoughRiders Baseball Academy Dr Pepper Ballpark, 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco 972-334-1947 www.ridersbaseball.com
Ages: 9-12 Dates: June 15-17 Cost: $125
Campers can learn baseball skills and drills from the Frisco RoughRiders players and coaching staff. Attendees should bring their own athletic gear and attire. Parents can observe the camp and take pictures, but they are asked to not go on the field. The camp fee also pays for a T-shirt, gift bag and four tickets for a 2016 season game.
Frisco Soccer Association Warren Sports Complex, 7599 W. Eldorado Parkway, Frisco 972-712-4625 www.friscosoccer.org
Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 6-10, 13-17; July 25-29; Aug. 1-5 Cost: camps start at $93 (per week)
Young soccer players can get instruction on improving their footwork and other skills at these soccer camps. The association offers three different types of camps: British Soccer Camp, Tetra Brazil Soccer Camp and UK Elite 2016 Summer Camps. The camps teach the importance of technique and teamwork.
Lakes Tennis Academy 4000 Legacy Drive, Frisco 972-668-5253 www.lakestennis.com
Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 6-Aug. 11 Cost: camps start at $95 (per week)
There are two options for summer camps at the Lakes Tennis Academy: tennis and swim camps and Junior Academy Summer 2016. For the tennis and swim camps, the equipment is sized to work for the size of the campers to help them succeed on the court.
NTA Taekwondo 6155 Sports Village Drive, Frisco 214-295-8458 www.ntafrisco.com
Ages: 4 and older Dates: June 22-Aug. 21 Cost: $150 (per week)
Certified black belt teachers provide the instruction at Ninja Camp. The participants get to participate in activities, including kicking games and coordination challenges.
RockStar Martial Arts & Fitness 5000 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 420, Frisco 214-387-8727 www.rockstarmartialarts.com
Ages: 4 and older Dates: June 23-26 Cost: $159 (per student)
Campers will play games and learn some martial arts during this four-day camp. The camp begins with Super Soaker Day, where children will play with water guns. The next three days include learning martial arts moved inspired by “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Students will also learn to use nunchucks.
Texas Legends Youth Summer Camp Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, 4141 International Parkway, Carrollton Lifetime Fitness, 971 Ridgeview Drive, Allen (Only session 2) 214-469-0822 texas.dleague.nba.comAges: 6-14 Dates: June 13-Aug. 11 Cost: $115 (per week for 2016-17 Texas Legends season ticket holders), $190 (per week general admission)
Campers will learn a variety of skills and drills from the Texas Legends coaching staff. The camp includes visits from players and complimentary camp gifts. This camp is for boys and girls between ages 6-14 who are looking to improve their game, compete in camp contests and interact with other children.
World Olympics Gymnastics Academy Frisco 5936 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco 972-712-9642 www.woga.net
Ages: 3 and older Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 Cost: camps start at $150 (per week), $35 (per day)
Budding gymnasts can come to this summer camp to receive training from safety-certified, experienced coaches. The attendees will also have the chance to tumble, use the trampolines, play games, and make arts and crafts. All full-day campers will get a snack and a drink, but they should bring their own lunches.
Many Frisco day care centers and preschools also have summer camps not included in this guide. The Summer Camp Guide is not a comprehensive guide to summer camps in Frisco.
