IN PERSON
1. Camp Sa-Que-Sippi
Categories: arts, day, sports
This day camp includes activities that allow campers to experience nature/outdoor learning, performing arts, fitness/conditioning, community service projects, off-site field trips and more.
Dates: May 31-Aug. 4. Ages: 5-12. Cost: $140 per week (YMCA members), $175 per week (nonmembers), plus a $85 registration fee.
Richardson Family YMCA, 821 Custer Road, Richardson. 972-231-3424. www.ymcadallas.org/richardson-day-camps
2. Carpe Diem Private Preschool Summer Camp
Categories: academics, arts, sports, tech
Carpe Diem Private Preschool will host 11 different camps this summer with subjects such as The Great Outdoors, Gardening, Marine Biology and more.
Dates: May 31-Aug. 10. Ages: 5-12. Cost: 156-$260.
Carpe Diem Private Preschool, 271 Renner Parkway, Richardson. 972-362-8470. www.carpediempreschool.com
3. City of Richardson Parks & Recreation Day Camp Program
Categories: arts, day, sports
Camps offer a variety of activities for children including but not limited to indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts & crafts, field trips, swimming, volunteer opportunities and visits from special guests.
Dates: June 6-July 29. Ages: Cost: Ages 5-15. Cost: TBA.
Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson. 972-744-7850. www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/summer-camps
4. Drama Kids International Camp: Mermaid and Pirates
Categories: arts, day
Drama Kids summer camps are designed to help children develop collaboration and communication skills, as well as self-confidence.
Dates: July 11-15. Ages: Ages 6-12. Cost: $175.
Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson. 972-363-2369. Drama Kids International camp, www.dramakids.com/tx3
5. First Baptist Richardson Summer Camps
Categories: arts, day, sports
First Baptist Richardson offers several different camps for children ages nine months to 12. Camps range from summer play days, cheer camp, sports camp and the LaLa Lettering Camp, a free camp that features a variety of Bible-focused activities.
Dates: June 1-July 30. Ages: 9 months-12 years. Cost: $450 per child.
First Baptist Richardson, 1001 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. 972-235-5296. www.fbrichardson.org
6. First United Methodist Church Richardson Summer Camps
Categories: sports, arts, science
The church is offering a Vacation Bible Camp with outdoor family worship and a take-home kit for a virtual family experience, as well as a series of art, science and music half-day camps.
Dates: June 13-July 29. Ages: Ages pre-K-sixth grade for Vacation Bible Camp, Grades 1-6 for other camps. Cost: $25-$100.
First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. 972-235-8385. www.fumcr.com/children_camps
7. The Heights Church Summer Camps
Categories: arts, day, night
The Heights Church offers a free, half-day Vacation Bible School camp for children, as well as an overnight Kids Camp, Summer Music Day Camp, and a week of worship and thrilling activities at Carolina Creek Christian Camp in Riverside, Texas.
Dates: June 7-10, 15-23, 27-30. Ages: Grades K-6. Cost: TBD.
The Heights Church,, 201 W. Renner Road, Richardson. 972-238-7243. http://www.theheights.org/summer
8. The Heights CDC Summer Camps
Categories: arts, day
The Heights CDC is offering three individual weeks of camp this summer with each week running Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The development center accepts children ages 12 months through pre-K for the camp. Each week will involve a different theme, including Music and Movement, Things that Grow, and Construction Zone.
Dates: June 27-July 21. Ages: 12 months to pre-K. Cost: $150 per week.
The Heights Children Development Center, 201 W Renner Road, Richardson. 972-238-7289. www.theheightscdc.com
9. H.E.R.O.E.S. Summer Camp
Categories: academics, arts, day, sports
This six-week program is offered to children, teens and adults. Campers participate in a variety of therapies and do team building activities, vocational training and more. H.E.R.O.E.S. creates social, recreational and vocational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Dates: June 13-July 22. Ages: 3 and older. Cost: $425-525 per week (scholarships available).
First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. 469-750-0022. www.heroesdfw.org
10. iD Tech Camp at UT Dallas
Categories: tech
These weeklong camps will have live instructors blending instruction with fun activities. Programs include courses on how to code a mobile app, design a video game, produce a viral video and more.
Dates: June-July, Ages: 7-17, Cost: $1,029+
UT Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson. 888-709-8324. www.idtech.com/tech-camps
11. Kids Montessori Academy Summer Camp
Categories: day, academics
Kids Montessori Academy will begin hosting summer camps in the first week of summer. Additional details on camps will be posted online after April 19.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 15. Ages: 4-12. Cost TBD.
Kids Montessori Academy, 1521 E. Arapaho Road, Richardson. 972-235-6930. www.kidsrichardson.com
12. Kids R Kids Camp Boomerang Summer Camp
Categories: Arts, day
Preschool to elementary age children can enroll in these themed camps, which offer a unique blend of weekly themes, including magic and superheroes.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 6. Ages: not available Cost TBD.
Kids R Kids Learning Academy, 3521 North Star Road, Richardson. 972-235-5437. www.kidsrkids.com/richardson
13. Legendary Youth Sports Summer Camps
Categories: sports
These weeklong camps include martial arts, hip-hop dance, parkour, outdoor sports, educational activities, arts and crafts and more.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 20. Ages: Ages 5-12. Cost: $187 base rate.
Legendary Youth Sports, 1980 Nantucket Drive, Ste. 108, Richardson. 469-347-2494. http://richardsonsummercamp.com. www.legendaryblackbeltacademy.com
14. Music So Simple Summer Camps
Categories: arts
Music So Simple's summer camps will cover singing, movement, dance and more. A beginner piano group class for kindergarten and first grade students will also be available.
Dates: Classes begin June 4. Ages: 6 months-Grade 1. Cost: $120-$250.
Music So Simple, 1144 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-778-2121. www.musicsosimple.com
15. Precision Gymnastics & Tumbling Camps
Categories: sports
Precision camps include gymnastics and tumbling instruction, games and free time. The gym has a full size spring floor, in-ground pit, rod floor, two trampolines, a tumble track, rope climbs, gymnastic bars, beam,and vaults, among other skill practice areas.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 12. Ages: 3 and up. Cost: $30-$230.
Precision Gymnastics & Tumbling, 1144 N. Plano Road, Ste. 104, Richardson. 972-907-2248. www.firstgymnastics.com
16. Primrose School Summer Adventure Club
Categories: arts, day, sports, tech
This camp’s activities include cooking, sports, theater, engineering, deep sea adventures, field trips and weekly splash days.
Dates: May 30-Aug. 12. Ages: Kindergarten-fifth grade. Cost: $330 per week base fee.
Primrose School at Richardson, 1100 Jonsson Blvd, Richardson. 972-479-9888. www.primroserichardson.com
17. Repertory Community Theater
Categories: arts, day
Campers will learn the different aspects of putting on a show before performing on stage at the end of the camp. Scheduled plays include “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”
Dates: June 6-Aug. 27. Ages: Ages 7-18. Cost: $250-$525 per session.
RCT Driegert Theater, 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson. 972-690-5029. https://www.rcttheatre.com/workshops-classes-camps.html
18. Texas Ballet Theater Summer Dance Classes
Categories: arts, day
The Texas Ballet Theater offers one or two-week long summer dance class programs to children and teens age 3-18. Adult programs are also available. Camps feature professional instruction by skilled teachers and are aimed toward aspiring pre-professional dancers and budding ballerinas.
Dates: June 6-Aug. 11. Ages: 3-18. Cost: $225-$425 per week.
Texas Ballet Theater, 300 N. Coit Road, Ste. 231, Richardson. 214-377-8576. www.texasballettheater.org/summer-program
19. Toby’s School of Dance Summer Camps
Categories: arts
These camps include ballet, tap and tumbling classes, as well as weekly themed camps such as Minions and Space Jam.
Dates: June 14-July 31. Ages: Ages 3 and up. Cost: $100-$150.
Toby’s School of Dance, 635 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 224, Richardson. 972-235-0514. www.tobysdance.com/summer
20. Windmill Stables Summer Camps
Categories: day, sports
Campers at Windmill Stables learn the safe and proper care and handling of horses while also improving their riding abilities. English and western half-day camps are open to beginner and intermediate riders. Registration is now open.
Dates: May 23-July 29. Ages: 7 and up. Cost: $450.
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21. UT Dallas Summer Camps
Categories: tech, day
UT Dallas is offering more than 200 morning, afternoon and whole day coding camps this summer online. Camps include but are not limited to website and game design, drawings, animation and creative coding.
Dates: June 6- Aug. 5. Ages: 7-18. Cost: $75-$300 per camp.
UT Dallas. 214-924-2148 (text) https://k12.utdallas.edu/summer
Richardson Family YMCA, 821 Custer Road, Richardson. 972-231-3424. www.ymcadallas.org/richardson-day-camps
2. Carpe Diem Private Preschool Summer Camp
Categories: academics, arts, sports, tech
Carpe Diem Private Preschool will host 11 different camps this summer with subjects such as The Great Outdoors, Gardening, Marine Biology and more.
Dates: May 31-Aug. 10. Ages: 5-12. Cost: 156-$260.
Carpe Diem Private Preschool, 271 Renner Parkway, Richardson. 972-362-8470. www.carpediempreschool.com
3. City of Richardson Parks & Recreation Day Camp Program
Categories: arts, day, sports
Camps offer a variety of activities for children including but not limited to indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts & crafts, field trips, swimming, volunteer opportunities and visits from special guests.
Dates: June 6-July 29. Ages: Cost: Ages 5-15. Cost: TBA.
Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson. 972-744-7850. www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/summer-camps
4. Drama Kids International Camp: Mermaid and Pirates
Categories: arts, day
Drama Kids summer camps are designed to help children develop collaboration and communication skills, as well as self-confidence.
Dates: July 11-15. Ages: Ages 6-12. Cost: $175.
Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson. 972-363-2369. Drama Kids International camp, www.dramakids.com/tx3
5. First Baptist Richardson Summer Camps
Categories: arts, day, sports
First Baptist Richardson offers several different camps for children ages nine months to 12. Camps range from summer play days, cheer camp, sports camp and the LaLa Lettering Camp, a free camp that features a variety of Bible-focused activities.
Dates: June 1-July 30. Ages: 9 months-12 years. Cost: $450 per child.
First Baptist Richardson, 1001 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. 972-235-5296. www.fbrichardson.org
6. First United Methodist Church Richardson Summer Camps
Categories: sports, arts, science
The church is offering a Vacation Bible Camp with outdoor family worship and a take-home kit for a virtual family experience, as well as a series of art, science and music half-day camps.
Dates: June 13-July 29. Ages: Ages pre-K-sixth grade for Vacation Bible Camp, Grades 1-6 for other camps. Cost: $25-$100.
First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. 972-235-8385. www.fumcr.com/children_camps
7. The Heights Church Summer Camps
Categories: arts, day, night
The Heights Church offers a free, half-day Vacation Bible School camp for children, as well as an overnight Kids Camp, Summer Music Day Camp, and a week of worship and thrilling activities at Carolina Creek Christian Camp in Riverside, Texas.
Dates: June 7-10, 15-23, 27-30. Ages: Grades K-6. Cost: TBD.
The Heights Church,, 201 W. Renner Road, Richardson. 972-238-7243. http://www.theheights.org/summer
8. The Heights CDC Summer Camps
Categories: arts, day
The Heights CDC is offering three individual weeks of camp this summer with each week running Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The development center accepts children ages 12 months through pre-K for the camp. Each week will involve a different theme, including Music and Movement, Things that Grow, and Construction Zone.
Dates: June 27-July 21. Ages: 12 months to pre-K. Cost: $150 per week.
The Heights Children Development Center, 201 W Renner Road, Richardson. 972-238-7289. www.theheightscdc.com
9. H.E.R.O.E.S. Summer Camp
Categories: academics, arts, day, sports
This six-week program is offered to children, teens and adults. Campers participate in a variety of therapies and do team building activities, vocational training and more. H.E.R.O.E.S. creates social, recreational and vocational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Dates: June 13-July 22. Ages: 3 and older. Cost: $425-525 per week (scholarships available).
First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. 469-750-0022. www.heroesdfw.org
10. iD Tech Camp at UT Dallas
Categories: tech
These weeklong camps will have live instructors blending instruction with fun activities. Programs include courses on how to code a mobile app, design a video game, produce a viral video and more.
Dates: June-July, Ages: 7-17, Cost: $1,029+
UT Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson. 888-709-8324. www.idtech.com/tech-camps
11. Kids Montessori Academy Summer Camp
Categories: day, academics
Kids Montessori Academy will begin hosting summer camps in the first week of summer. Additional details on camps will be posted online after April 19.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 15. Ages: 4-12. Cost TBD.
Kids Montessori Academy, 1521 E. Arapaho Road, Richardson. 972-235-6930. www.kidsrichardson.com
12. Kids R Kids Camp Boomerang Summer Camp
Categories: Arts, day
Preschool to elementary age children can enroll in these themed camps, which offer a unique blend of weekly themes, including magic and superheroes.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 6. Ages: not available Cost TBD.
Kids R Kids Learning Academy, 3521 North Star Road, Richardson. 972-235-5437. www.kidsrkids.com/richardson
13. Legendary Youth Sports Summer Camps
Categories: sports
These weeklong camps include martial arts, hip-hop dance, parkour, outdoor sports, educational activities, arts and crafts and more.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 20. Ages: Ages 5-12. Cost: $187 base rate.
Legendary Youth Sports, 1980 Nantucket Drive, Ste. 108, Richardson. 469-347-2494. http://richardsonsummercamp.com. www.legendaryblackbeltacademy.com
14. Music So Simple Summer Camps
Categories: arts
Music So Simple's summer camps will cover singing, movement, dance and more. A beginner piano group class for kindergarten and first grade students will also be available.
Dates: Classes begin June 4. Ages: 6 months-Grade 1. Cost: $120-$250.
Music So Simple, 1144 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-778-2121. www.musicsosimple.com
15. Precision Gymnastics & Tumbling Camps
Categories: sports
Precision camps include gymnastics and tumbling instruction, games and free time. The gym has a full size spring floor, in-ground pit, rod floor, two trampolines, a tumble track, rope climbs, gymnastic bars, beam,and vaults, among other skill practice areas.
Dates: June 1-Aug. 12. Ages: 3 and up. Cost: $30-$230.
Precision Gymnastics & Tumbling, 1144 N. Plano Road, Ste. 104, Richardson. 972-907-2248. www.firstgymnastics.com
16. Primrose School Summer Adventure Club
Categories: arts, day, sports, tech
This camp’s activities include cooking, sports, theater, engineering, deep sea adventures, field trips and weekly splash days.
Dates: May 30-Aug. 12. Ages: Kindergarten-fifth grade. Cost: $330 per week base fee.
Primrose School at Richardson, 1100 Jonsson Blvd, Richardson. 972-479-9888. www.primroserichardson.com
17. Repertory Community Theater
Categories: arts, day
Campers will learn the different aspects of putting on a show before performing on stage at the end of the camp. Scheduled plays include “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”
Dates: June 6-Aug. 27. Ages: Ages 7-18. Cost: $250-$525 per session.
RCT Driegert Theater, 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson. 972-690-5029. https://www.rcttheatre.com/workshops-classes-camps.html
18. Texas Ballet Theater Summer Dance Classes
Categories: arts, day
The Texas Ballet Theater offers one or two-week long summer dance class programs to children and teens age 3-18. Adult programs are also available. Camps feature professional instruction by skilled teachers and are aimed toward aspiring pre-professional dancers and budding ballerinas.
Dates: June 6-Aug. 11. Ages: 3-18. Cost: $225-$425 per week.
Texas Ballet Theater, 300 N. Coit Road, Ste. 231, Richardson. 214-377-8576. www.texasballettheater.org/summer-program
19. Toby’s School of Dance Summer Camps
Categories: arts
These camps include ballet, tap and tumbling classes, as well as weekly themed camps such as Minions and Space Jam.
Dates: June 14-July 31. Ages: Ages 3 and up. Cost: $100-$150.
Toby’s School of Dance, 635 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 224, Richardson. 972-235-0514. www.tobysdance.com/summer
20. Windmill Stables Summer Camps
Categories: day, sports
Campers at Windmill Stables learn the safe and proper care and handling of horses while also improving their riding abilities. English and western half-day camps are open to beginner and intermediate riders. Registration is now open.
Dates: May 23-July 29. Ages: 7 and up. Cost: $450.
Windmill Stables, 2029 N. Cliffe, Richardson. 972-238-9820. www.windmillstables.com
VIRTUAL
21. UT Dallas Summer Camps
Categories: tech, day
UT Dallas is offering more than 200 morning, afternoon and whole day coding camps this summer online. Camps include but are not limited to website and game design, drawings, animation and creative coding.
Dates: June 6- Aug. 5. Ages: 7-18. Cost: $75-$300 per camp.
UT Dallas. 214-924-2148 (text) https://k12.utdallas.edu/summer
