The following list is a sampling of summer camps offered in the city of McKinney. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.
Outdoors
Storybook Ranch Horse Camp Storybook Ranch 3701 S. Custer Road, McKinney 972-369-0874 www.storybookranch.org
Ages: 6-12 Dates: weekly camps June 6-Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m Cost: $350
This camp takes place both indoor and outdoors. Campers will ride horses and wagons, receive equine training, and participate in crafts and field days.
One-day nature camps Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney 972-562-5566 www.heardmuseum.org
Ages: 5-12 Dates: July 5-7, 9:30 a.m.-noon Cost: $17 (members), $20 (nonmembers)
Each day is a different theme: July 5 is “Reptiles Rock;” July 6 is “Geo Whiz;” and July 7 is “Insect Mania.”
Sports
Michael Johnson All Sports Speed & Agility Camps Micheal Johnson Performance 6051 Alma Drive, McKinney 469-424-6572
Ages: 9-14 Dates: June 13-16 (Camp 1); Aug. 9-11 (Camp 2); 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $349
This camp is designed for all athletic levels and sports. Campers will train to improve speed and quickness.
Triumph Sports Camps Stonebridge United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney 972-529-5601 www.mysumc.org
Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 13-16 (sports camp), 12:30-3:30 p.m.; July 18-21 (basketball camp), 1-4 p.m.; Aug. 8-11 (dodgeball camp), 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $85
Campers will compete in age groups and learn basic skills during drills.
Educational
Summer Robotics Camp Collin College, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney 972-377-1501
Ages: seventh to 10th grade Dates: June 21-23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $89 (includes three lunches)
This camp is sponsored by the Collin College Robotics Club and engineering department.
Young Actor’s House Acting On-Camera Film/TV Level I McKinney Performing Arts Center 111 N Tennessee St., McKinney 972-547-2650
Ages: 8 and older Dates: June 20-Aug. 15 Cost: $195
This on-camera acting camp is geared toward learning how to audition and work in Hollywood’s entertainment industry.
LearningRx McKinney 2720 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 200, McKinney 972-704-1293
Ages: 7-11 Dates: June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon; July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $299
This “brain camp” helps create skills and tools to thrive in school and life.
MISD Brain Builders Slaughter Elementary School, 2706 Wolford Ave., McKinney 469-302-4000 www.mckinneyisd.net
Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 10-Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $10 (family membership), $125 (per week)
Project-based programs focus on a central academic theme. These programs will be planned and taught by MISD teachers. Lunch and a snack will be provided.
Morning Art and Drama Camp McKinney Youth Theatre 306 N. Church St., McKinney First United Methodist Church 972-422-2572
Ages: 5-9 Dates: weekly camps June 13-Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150
Grouped by age, students participate in visual and performing arts. Students will perform on Friday to demonstrate what he or she has learned. There will be a different theme each week.
Abrakadoodle Art Rocks! Camp McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St., McKinney 972-547-2650 www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org
Ages: 4-6, 7-12 Dates: Aug. 6-8 Cost: $104 (plus $20 supply fee)
Art Rocks combines music and art for a creative adventure. Campers make musical instruments, learn about rhythm and create music of their own.
Heard Nature Art Camp 1 Nature Place, McKinney 972-562-5566 [email protected]
Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon; July 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $160 (members), $185 (nonmembers)
Artists can follow in the footsteps of Audubon and Monet with unique opportunities to draw directly from nature. Art supplies are included.
Religious
Vacation Bible School Christ Fellowship Church, 2801 Orchid Drive, McKinney 972-547-7000 www.cfhome.org/vbs
Ages: 3 years-fifth grade Dates: July 25- 28, 9-11 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. Cost: free, registration required.
Each day children can explore what lies below the surface in the deep sea by creating crafts, playing games, eating snacks, singing songs, and learning about missions.
Vacation Bible School First United Methodist Church, 315 N. Church St., McKinney 972-562-8556 www.sharingtheheart.org
Ages: 4 years-fifth grade Dates: June 13-16, morning and evening sessions. Cost: Free
Children will learn through stories, hands-on science experiments, games and crafts. Snacks will be served.
