Summer is on the way, and although students may be dreaming of sleeping in, some parents are wondering what to do when the school year ends. Local organizations, the city of McKinney and McKinney ISD offer many options to help entertain children of all ages this summer. The following list is just a snapshot of the camps being offered in McKinney.
Camp Invention
Camp Invention is a weeklong summer camp at which students entering first through sixth grades will brainstorm, tinker, create and invent. Campers will use real tools, circuits and materials from the district’s supplies to build prototypes. They will create a personalized motor-powered vehicle, take apart electronics to construct an insect-themed pinball machine and find inspiration from other inventors. There are two options for the camp. The first will run from June 19-23, Monday through Friday, and the second will run July 17-21, Monday through Friday. Meals and transportation are not provided.
Minshew Elementary School, 300 Joplin Drive, McKinney 469-302-5400 www.mckinneyisd.net
SCOPE Summer Scholars Camp
This is McKinney ISD’s first year to host the SCOPE camp. The camp is designed for advanced learners who want to continue to challenge their brains during the summer. The camp is designed for third- through ninth-graders and runs June 12-15 on Monday and Thursday. Meals and transportation are not provided.
Cockrill Middle School, 1351 N. Hardin Blvd., McKinney 469-302-4000 www.mckinneyisd.net
Teen intensive drawing camp
This camp focuses on disciplined approaches to drawing. Fundamentals of line, shading, perspective, proportion and life-drawing will be explored. A cartooning component will also be featured, and students will be exposed to a variety of drawing media. The camp is for students in sixth through 12th grades and costs $190. Camps run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays throughout July.
McKinney Art House, 502 N. Kentucky St., McKinney 469-952-2787 www.arthousetx.com
Little Rascals camps
These camps are offered by the city’s parks and recreation department. There are multiple themes depending on the day. Camps are offered for ages 7-8 from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday on June 5-9 and July 31-Aug.4. Fees are $151 for residents and $162 for nonresidents.
McKinney Community Center, 2001 S. Central Expressway, McKinney 972-547-2686, 972-547-2687 www.mckinneytexas.org/576/camps
Youth camps
These camps are offered by the city’s parks and recreation department. There are multiple themes depending on the day. Camps are offered for ages 9-11 from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday on June 19-23, July 10-14 and July 24-28. Fees are $151 for residents and $162 for nonresidents.
McKinney Community Center, 2001 S. Central Expressway, McKinney 972-547-2686, 972-547-2687 www.mckinneytexas.org/576/camps
Teen camps
These camps are offered by the city’s parks and recreation department. There are multiple themes depending on the day. Camps are offered for ages 12-14 at various times Monday through Friday on June 12-16, June 26-30 and July 17-21. Fees are $151 for residents and $162 for nonresidents.
McKinney Community Center, 2001 S. Central Expressway, McKinney 972-547-2686, 972-547-2687 www.mckinneytexas.org/576/camps
Sink or Swim
This camp is offered by the city’s parks and recreation department. Children will spend the day at Hawaiian Falls water park, and camp fees include tickets to all activities, transportation and supervision. Camps are offered daily from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday on June 19-23 and Aug. 7-11 for ages 7-12. Camps are $125 for residents and $130 for nonresidents per day.
Old Settler’s Recreation Center, 201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney 972-547-7489 www.mckinneytexas.org/576/camps
Unique by Nature
This camp is offered by the city’s parks and recreation department. Campers will participate in team-building activities, learn navigation skills and build self-reliance. The day camp fees include tickets to all activities, transportation and supervision. Camps are offered daily from 7:30 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Friday on July 10-14 for ages 7-12. Camps are $125 for residents and $130 for nonresidents per day.
Old Settler’s Recreation Center 201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney 972-547-7489 www.mckinneytexas.org/576/camps
