Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Lake Highlands and Lakewood area. This list is not comprehensive. Here's a key showing each camps' offered services.
- ART: Arts
- CAMP: Camping
- DANCE: Dancing
- GAMES: Games
- GYM: Gymnastics
- MUSIC: Music
- SP: Sports
- SWIM: Swimming
Lake Highlands camps
1. Kidventure Camp St. Patrick: This general day camp focuses on letting kids be kids without electronics. Ages: 3-5, 6-11. CAMP, GAMES, SP.
2. Lake Highlands Dance Academy: These four-day camps offer dance lessons and intensive training. Ages: 4-6, 7-9, 10-14. ART, DANCE.
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 3 (per four-day session)
- Cost: $165-$185
- 6300 Skillman St., Ste. 150, Dallas
- 214-274-8267. www.lakehighlandsdance.com.
3. Lake Highlands North Recreation Center: These themed weekly camps offer numerous activities, including sports and crafts. Ages: 5-12. ART, SP, SWIM.
4. Lake Highlands School of Music: The school offers themed rock-band music camps, including ‘80s/’90s rock, Disney/superheroes, musicals, and music around the world. Ages: 7-13. MUSIC
Lakewood camps
5 ASI Gymnastics: Throughout the summer, gymnastics-themed, half-day camps are offered. Ages: 3-14. GAMES, GYM.
6. Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense: These self-defense training camps teach karate and other martial arts. Ages: 5-12. SP.
7. Ridgewood/Belcher Recreation Center: This general day camp provides physical and educational activities. Ages: 5-12. ART, SP.
- Dates: June 5-Aug. 4 (five-day camps)
- Cost: $65 (Dallas residents), $75 (non-Dallas residents)
- 6818 Fisher Road, Dallas
- 214-670-7115. https://bit.ly/3Zi8yVk.
8. White Rock YMCA: This weekly day camp offers theme-based enrichment activities and outdoor fun. Ages: 5-12. ART, SWIM.
