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.