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19 Events You Can’t Miss in March
by DFWChild
agendathe V I S I T D F W C H I L D . C O M F O R D A I L Y E V E N T S
WORDS ELIZABETH SMITH
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19 FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS IN MARCH
MAR. 8 // YOUR FAMILY WILL HAVE A COLORFUL START TO SPRING AT THE DALLAS FESTIVAL OF COLORS. COME WEARING WHITE AND LEAVE THE EVENT LOOKING LIKE A RAINBOW.
DALLAS BLOOMS: SOUNDS OF SPRING DALLAS ARBORETUM Through April 12 Topiaries clipped into the shapes of instruments—a harp, guitar, saxophone, bass, violin and piano—tower overhead as six pièces de résistance among half a million tulips and other blooming flowers throughout the gardens. In keeping with the musical theme, the garden offers live bands each weekend and a full activity lineup, including Kindermusik and a petting zoo on Mondays and Tuesdays. General admission is $15 adults and $10 kids ages 3–12; there is an additional $3 fee for the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. 8525 Garland Road, Dallas dallasarboretum.org/blooms LIGHTWIRE THEATER’S THE UGLY DUCKLING WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE March 1 On a blackened stage, dancers strapped head to toe with colorful, electroluminescent wires and fitted with puppet apparatuses share this classic story The Ugly Duckling in a modern performance. Tickets from $19. 2403 Flora St., Dallas attpac.org
NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL FAIR PARK March 6–8 Discover Celtic storytelling, music and all that makes the Irish a thriving, vibrant culture at this annual festival at Dallas‘ Fair Park. Be sure to try the shepherd’s pie and enjoy the child-friendly entertainment all weekend. Free admission on Friday from 6–7pm; $10 after 7pm. $20 for one-day admission for Saturday or Sunday; $30 for two days; $35 for a weekend pass. Free for kids age 11 and younger with an adult. Score free entry by dressing up in a full leprechaun costume and
carrying a pot of faux gold. 1121 First Ave., Dallas ntif.org FREE FIRST SATURDAYS NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER March 7 Listen to live music by the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy’s Mariachi Sol Azteca, sketch in the galleries with artist Suzuko Davis and participate in rotating art activities and creative writing exercises led by educators and guest artists at the Nasher’s monthly family day. Free activities from 11am–2pm and complimentary admission all day. FREE 2001 Flora St., Dallas nashersculpturecenter.org
TEXFEST D OWNTOWN CARROLLTON March 7 Show off your cowboy skills riding a mechanical bull, sitting atop a live longhorn, and snapping family photos in old-fashioned Western wear— all in the name of celebrating Texas Independence Day. The annual festival features free family activities until sunset and live music by headliners the Vandoliers. Lawn chairs welcome. FREE 1106 S. Broadway St., Carrollton cityofcarrollton.com/texfest
DRIVE-IN MOVIE BETHANY L AKES PARK March 7 Settle in for a movie under the stars when Allen Parks and Rec screens the 2019 comedy Pokémon Detective Pikachu starring Justice Smith and Ryan Reynolds (as Pikachu himself). Space is limited, so register online to reserve your spot. $20 per vehicle. 745 S. Allen Heights Drive, Allen cityofallen.org
A FAMILY FOR BABY GRAND ALLEN CIVIC AUDITORIUM March 7 The Allen Philharmonic partners with the Allen High School theater program for this musical performance designed for children. It features a new work about a baby grand piano that leaves home to join an orchestra. Family fun begins at 2pm before the 3pm concert. FREE 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen allenphilharmonic.org DALLAS FESTIVAL OF COLORS SOUTHFORK RANCH March 8 Celebrate a happy Holi at this ninth annual Hindu spring festival by tossing handfuls of colorful powder onto yourself and fellow revelers. Color throws happen every half hour starting at 11am (wear white for the full effect); stay all day for entertainment and Indian foods. Festival presale tickets are $10; $15 on the day of the event and free for children under 5. Join the 3K Color Run for an additional $15, benefiting Human Embrace. 3700 Hogge Road, Parker dallasfestivalofcolors.com FAMILY CONCERT: MOVIE MUSIC FROM FARAWAY LANDS COURT YARD THEATER March 8 Come early for the instrument “petting zoo” in the lobby and then travel to Arendelle, ancient Polynesia and galaxies far, far away by way of this concert geared toward kids 3–12. Musicians with the Plano Symphony Orchestra set the scene with songs from Frozen,
V I S I T D F W C H I L D . C O M F O R D A I L Y E V E N T S the agenda / MARCH
ROAD WARRIORS Race to the finish line with Paw Patrol and drive gocarts down a multi-level racetrack at a brand-new family attraction.
MAR. 20 // YOU‘VE NEVER SEEN A HOUSE QUITE LIKE THIS ONE! CHECK OUT THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART’S NEW EXHIBIT, FOR A DREAMER OF HOUSES, AND ENJOY SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES.
Moana, Coco and Star Wars while costumed dancers and narrators introduce the audience to the regions (real and imagined) depicted in the performance. Tickets from $8. 1509 H Ave., Plano planosymphony.org
PI DAY MATH FESTIVAL SAMMONS PARK AT AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER March 14 The actual number for mathematics symbol pi never stops—and neither does the fun at this fourth annual Pi Day fest featuring walkSTEM (an interactive walking tour). Come for a full day of kids entertainment highlighting all the ways math impacts art, nature and science. Bring a picnic or grab lunch from the Center Café at Sammons Park. Registration is requested online. FREE 2403 Flora St., Dallas attpac.org
LATE NIGHTS: HOMEGROWN DALL AS MUSEUM OF ART March 20 There’s no place like home… in Texas. In celebration of Texas History Month and the Dallas Museum of Art’s new exhibition For a Dreamer of Houses, join this Friday night event with special entertainment throughout the museum and more family activities in the Center for Creation Connections (C3). Be sure to pick up a book to keep from the Book Bike (free) and visit the Peanuts-inspired booth for suggestions for books by Texas authors. You can also meet some of the Texas artists whose works are on view. $10 for the public and $5 for students with ID. Special exhibit: $9 adults; $5 students; free for children 11 and younger. Both event and exhibit admission are free for museum members. 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas dma.org DOCTOR MIRACLE WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE March 21 Come early to enjoy kids crafts and activities in the lobby before the show—a family production by The Dallas Opera of Georges Bizet’s romantic, one-act operetta about love, trickery and omelets. Sung in English with English supertitles. Reserve your seats for $5 per ticket for Doctor Miracle (and for the next family opera performance of The Bremen Town Musicians on April 4). Receive one free ticket by donating two food items for the North Texas Food Bank. 2403 Flora St., Dallas dallasopera.org/family
CRITTER CLUB FAIRVIEW TOWN CENTER March 21–May 9
Come learn about and interact with a spider monkey, a bearcat, an Asian leopard cat and some very unique animals—a coatimundi, a tamandua, a kinkajou—during a new Saturday series this spring. Children receive a sticker and activity page with photos and information about each animal. Meet at 11am at The Park and enter to win the grand prize: a four-animal home visit. FREE 222 Town Place, Fairview fairviewtowncenter.com
LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET DALL AS CHILDREN’S THEATER March 21–April 5 Nana and her grandson CJ take the bus—why not their own car?—from church and across the bustling city—why the dirty part?—to volunteer at the soup kitchen. In her answers to his questions, Nana gives fearless and compassionate guidance in this new play based on the best-selling book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson. Recommended for ages 4 and older. The show runs about an hour with no intermission. Tickets from $15. 5938 Skillman St., Dallas dct.org
FAN EXPO DALLAS KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON CONVENTION CENTER March 27–29 The Full House dads, Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint and Punisher star Jon Bernthal are only some of the big-name actors coming to this annual fan fest in downtown Dallas. Meet the stars, voiceover actors, anime and comic creators and more over the course of the weekend. Cosplayers welcome. Tickets from $25 for adults and $15 for ages 13–17; $10 for ages 6–12. Family packages are available so the whole crew can enjoy the fun. 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas fanexpodallas.com
ARTROCKS! NORTHPARK CENTER March 28 Stop by NorthCourt for an afternoon of arts activities inspired by the works of Nigerian-American artist ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES GRAND OPENING GRANDSCAPE March 3 Electric super carts on a multi-level track, virtual reality gaming that simulates driving on the world’s most famous tracks, a ropes course with a zip line—all of this and more is coming to the new attraction named for the Andretti racing family. Look online for height and age requirements for each activity. Free general admission, with pay-as-you-go per activity. Half off races on Turbo Tuesdays. 5752 Grandscape Blvd., Suite 100, The Colony andrettikarting.com/thecolony PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE THE THEATRE AT GRAND PRAIRIE March 20–22 When Mayor Goodway goes missing, Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to the rescue—while they race to the finish line in the Great Adventure Bay Race. See the heroic pups from the animated preschool series on stage in this live musical as they discover lessons about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving. Tickets from $23. VIP tickets, from $140, include an after-show meet and greet with the characters. 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie pawpatrollive.com
Kehinde Wiley, known
for his photorealist portraits against
densely patterned backgrounds. (His portraits of Barack and
Michelle Obama come to Texas on tour in 2022.) Local artists from Artist DIY, Creative Arts Center, KidArt and Sour Grapes lead the projects that explore Wiley’s distinct style. FREE 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas northparkcenter.com ELM FORK LADYBUG RELEASE ELM FORK NATURE PRESERVE March 28 A master naturalist guides participants on an early evening hike through the nature preserve trails, followed by a release of live ladybugs at twilight. Take part in crafts and games that teach how weather affects the insects and animals in the local environment. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. FREE 2335 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton cityofcarrollton.com DISNEY ON ICE: ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES AMERICAN
AIRLINES CENTER April 2–5 Mickey Mouse and pals hit the road—and the ocean and the plains—for adventures to Motunui with Moana, to the Pride Lands with Simba, a larger-thanlife carnival with Woody and Forky, and many more destinations with Disney characters. Some guests will be selected at random to ride in the Magic Mobile vehicle during the show. Tickets from $15. VIP experiences begin an hour before showtime. 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas disneyonice.com/ road-trip-adventures Plan Ahead
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Spring Break Wonders at the Modern March 9–12 Two sessions each day; 11–11:45 am & 2–2:45 pm
Take advantage of family programming at the Modern over the course of the week while your school-aged children are on Spring Break. Each unique session includes a tour and gallery project focusing on selected works in the special exhibition, Mark Bradford: End Papers. Arrive early, this program fills quickly. Attendance is limited to 45 children per session; admission is free.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell Street Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.738.9215
Free Spring Break Monday The Museum will be FREE and open to the public on March 9 from 10 am–5 pm.
BEST EVER Summer Summer
EPIC SUMMER PLANNING STARTS HERE Additional camps online at dfwchild.com/directory
1-888-709-8324 info@idtech.com iDTech.com
The #1 summer STEM camp Build in-demand skills and discover a passion for technology! At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7–17 kickstart their futures with courses in coding, Fortnite, Roblox, robotics engineering, AI, VR, 3D printing, photography, and more.
In each weeklong session, students explore a top campus with new friends, learn from world-class instructors, and create impressive projects for their portfolios. Small class sizes are guaranteed (no more than 10 students per instructor) to ensure proper pacing for all skill levels.
iD Tech summer programs are held at 150 prestigious campuses worldwide, including the University of Texas at Dallas, SMU, TCU, Rice, Westlake Academy, and Imperial College London. While most programs are weeklong (with optional overnight stays at many locations), teens can enroll in two-week, pre-collegiate Academies for an extra immersive experience.
Join us and see firsthand why over 450,000 camp alumni are raving about our programs. Visit iDTech.com for more information, or call our Camp Specialists at 1-888-709-8324 for a personalized course recommendation.
Open House at both camps on Saturday, March 21. Come spend a day on the beautiful Guadalupe near Kerrville! Our camps are friendly, instruction-oriented and offer more than 50 activities, including sports, horseback and swimming. Also intangibles critical to a child’s success: self-confidence, teamwork, leadership, individual identity and working through challenges. Ragsdale family owned and operated. Stewart est. 1924 and Heart est. 1953. Campers ages 6–16, family style dining, home cooked meals. Friendly!
Locations in Addison, Dallas, and Plano
214-530-5979 ClubSciKidzDallas.com Hello@ClubSciKidzDallas.com
8525 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218 214-515-6500 dallasarboretum.org
28 Exciting Science Day Camps! Kids Grades Pre-K–7th Spark your children’s love of science this summer by enrolling them in fun and engaging science day camps! Your children are sure to have an unforgettable experience as they do hands-on activities and learn how science is used in everyday life. 5 new camp themes offered this year! Topics include rocketry, video game creation, robotics, veterinary medicine, meteorology, paleontology and many more. Who: All Children Grades Pre-K–7th What: Science Day Camps When: June 15–August 7, 2020 9am–4pm, Mon–Fri (Optional Pre & Post Camp Hours Available) Where: Two Dallas locations, one Addison location, and one Plano location Cost: $245–$295/per week
Please visit our website for more details and registration: ClubSciKidzDallas.com Don’t wait—many camps fill up quickly!
Dallas Arboretum Summer Camps provide children ages four to rising 6th graders with hands-on explorations in STEM and nature that will spark their imagination and inspire environmental stewardship.
Day camps run Monday through Friday, 9am–12pm or 9am–3pm.
June 1–August 7
Find your place in nature!
The Hockaday School 11600 Welch Rd. Dallas, TX 75229 hockaday.org/summer
Contact information Melissa Curtis, Director of Auxiliary Programs 214-360-6534 mcurtis@hockaday.org Summer at Hockaday is a fun-filled, engaging summer program for girls and boys located on the beautiful campus of The Hockaday School in Dallas. A variety of camp and class offerings provide campers ages three and up the opportunity to participate in day camps, art camps, cooking camps, coding camps, sewing camps, musical theater camps, science camps, sports camps, STEM camps, and much more! Campers can learn to ride a bike, create with LEGO®, brush up on reading and writing skills, learn to swim and play tennis, and even participate in a hip-hop dance class. These are just a few examples of what campers can experience as they try new things, make new friends, create positive memories, and grow in self-confidence each day at camp! Summer at Hockaday faculty and staff are eager and excited to welcome new and returning families to another fabulous summer!
800 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080 972-883-4899 james.stallings@utdallas.edu utdallas.edu/chess/summer-camps The UT Dallas Chess Program spreads enthusiasm for the game year-round. Summer chess camps engage children in intellectual pursuit while building social skills. Many campers return year after year to build their skills and see friends. Registration begins each winter for the following summer’s camps. Check back often to receive discounts and ensure their spot at the chess boards. Classes are for kids 6–14. Classes are small with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Kids are grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment. UT Dallas Chess Camp will attempt to group friends and relatives upon request. Choose the session that fits your child’s schedule: • Morning sessions run from 9am–noon • Afternoon sessions run from 1–4pm June 15–19 • June 22–26 • July 20–24 • July 27–31
Summer at Bishop Lynch 9750 Ferguson Rd. Dallas TX 75228 214-324-3607, Ext. 4175 SummeratBL.org
16150 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75248 972-233-1026 • Fax 972-233-8205 fairhill.org
Spend Your Day the Friar Way Summer at Bishop Lynch offers seven weeks of academic, art and athletic camps on the beautiful Bishop Lynch campus in East Dallas. Taught by faculty, coaches and other seasoned and enthusiastic instructors, there are more than 50 unique camps for rising kindergarten to eighth-grade students. • June 1–July 23 (both morning and afternoon sessions available) • Kindergarten through eighth grade • All camps include a T-shirt and lunch provided by Sage Dining Camper favorites include Mad Science Camp, Friar Games, Lego Engineering, Broadway Camp, Football, Basketball, and so much more! Register online at SummeratBL.org.
SUMMER AT FAIRHILL Where learning is waves of fun! Summer at Fairhill helps students develop academic skills in the areas of reading, math, language arts and STEM. The summer program integrates Executive Function skill development in every course. Athletics, Fine Arts and problem solving are also important parts of our summer program. The program draws on the strength of Fairhill’s exceptional faculty. All classes are small, allowing teachers to guide each student to successful completion of each course. This success increases confidence, which then leads to improved performance overall—in academics, athletics, fine arts and beyond.
High School Credit Classes Grades 9–12 // June 1–26, 2020 Academic and Enrichment Classes Grades 1–8 // June 8–26, 2020
Imagine a summer camp where campers eat breakfast with a colony of lemurs, zoom down a zip-line and pet a camel before lunch, and play a camp-wide game of Capture the Flag after dinner! Cub Creek is that camp! With 300 incredible animals and over 100+ classes, we are not your average science camp! Welcoming boys and girls ages 7 to 17 for over 25 years.
The Craft Guild
Teaching the Arts Since 1948
3410 Midcourt Rd., Ste. 115 Carrollton, TX 75006 972-490-0303 craftguildofdallas.org
Dallas International School 6039 Churchill Way, Dallas, 75230 17811 Waterview Parkway, Dallas, 75252 469-375-6109 camps@dallasinternationalschool.org dallasinternationalschool.org
Register Here: dma.org/summercamp
214-922-1200 familyprograms@dma.org
1717 N. Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Young Artists Summer Camps Craft Guild of Dallas Weekly Classes for Ages 5–18 June 8th–August 14th Bring a sack lunch and stay all day!
EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL APRIL 19TH
Weeklong, half-day Camps: Pottery, glass art, jewelry/metalsmithing, painting, drawing, bookbinding, mixed media, and more.
The DIS Summer Enrichment Camp is a 6-week program designed to provide children with the opportunity to explore a wide range of activities in a safe and caring environment. Activities include Arts, Academics, Languages Sports, Science. Campers may enroll 1/2-day or full day and combine activities. They are placed in small groups based on their age and skills level. Students in the full day program are automatically signed up for lunch at no additional cost. Our program is offered on two campuses : • Churchill campus: Ages 3 to 17 • Waterview Campus: Ages 11 to 17 Dates: June 8–July 17 Full-day: 9am–3:30pm Half-day: 9am–12pm or 12:30–3:30pm Extended day options are also available: Morning: 7:30–9am Evening: 3:30–6pm
Ready, Set, MAKE! Summer Art Camps at the Dallas Museum of Art have something for every creative kid (ages 4–12) to explore the Museum galleries, make new friends, work in the studio, and create their very own art! Choose from a variety of imaginative camp topics: • Science and art mash-ups • Sculpting • Superheroes • Dollhouses • Fairy tales • Building • Animals • And more! From June 1 through August 7, each camp runs Monday–Friday for a half-day, 9am–noon or 1–4pm. Campers ages 6 and up can register for both morning and afternoon camps and enjoy a supervised lunch. Registration now open.
214-638-0484 kdstudio.com
ACTING & FILMMAKING CAMP For ages 7–17 A pillar of the entertainment community for 40 years, KD continues to provide a trusted environment for developing confidence and performance skills for children of all ages. 2-week camps begin June 8 and run through August 7.
4900 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX 75229 469-232-1800 www.ursulinedallas.org
Ready for a fun one-of-a-kind summer experience? Your child is invited to join Ursuline Academy of Dallas Summer Campers in fun artistic, academic, and athletic enrichment activities designed to stimulate creativity and curiosity, spark innovation, and encourage collaboration. Adventure Camps are offered in areas such as STEM, Musical Theater, and Leadership Skills. Some Adventure Camps are exclusively for girls. Others are open to all middle school students. Athletic Camps include Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Rowing, and Volleyball. Camps are available for elementary and middle school girls. Registration opens February 1. Camps run weekly from June 8–August 6. Visit www.ursulinedallas.org/ summerprograms to learn more.
Challenge Island West Plano/North Dallas 17630 Davenport Rd. #103 • 469-779-7844 challenge-island.com/westplano-northdallas
Weekly Camps June 1st–August 7th • Weekly 9am–1pm ($200) • Aftercare until 4pm ($100) • Two groups: 4–6 yo and 7–12 yo • Themes include USA, UTube, Slime, Wizards, Space, Dolls, Mine-craft and more • STEAM Challenges, activities, crafts, games • SLIME every week • Wacky Water Wednesdays • Pizza Fridays (provided by Challenge Island)
Dallas Studio • 214-357-8888 Frisco Studio • 469-498-8188 TheDallasConservatory.org/Summer
650 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas, TX 75203 469-554-7300 • education@dallaszoo.com dallaszoo.com
Co-ed Camps + Classes June 2–August 21 • 18 mos–Adult Acting • Art • Ballet • Boy Zone • Hip Hop • Jazz • Musical Theatre • Singing • Tap • Tumbling Color your summer with creativity, fun, and arts enrichment at The Dallas Conservatory! Whether it’s for a shining starlet or a b-boy in training—or YOU in a range of adult options—we have something for students of all ages.
Dallas Zoo Wild Adventure Camps March 16–20, 2020 | PreK–Grade 5 June 8–August 3, 2020 | PreK–Grade 12
This spring and summer, a Dallas Zoo camp is the perfect way to get your kids out of the house and into nature. Choose from themes like animal adaptations, zoo habitat design, and more! Visit DallasZoo.com/Camps to learn more and sign your camper up for a wild adventure today.
SPLASH INTO SUMMER AT ESD! Summer fun for everyone, ages 3 and up. Weekly programs offered May–August, 8:00a.m.–6:00 p.m. There’s truly something for everyone, from arts to academics, sports, STEM and most importantly, making new friends and having FUN! Questions? Contact Mike Schneider, Director of Summer Programs at schneiderm@esdallas.org
11110 Midway Rd., Dallas, TX 75229 gsesdallas.org/summer Whitney West, Director of Enrichment 214-357-1610 ext. 283 wwest@gsesdallas.org
1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069 972-562-5566 heardmuseum.org/camps
17630 Davenport Rd. Suite 102 Dallas, TX 75252 972-931-1933 • jsartstudio.com
Good Shepherd Episcopal School’s Summer Program shatters all expectations of summer! We provide students the opportunity to take risks and try unique, fun activities in a safe and nurturing environment! We are excited to bring you classes from May 26–July 17, 2020, designed specifically for prekindergarten (PreK) through eighth grade, offering a unique blend of dynamic and academically-rich sessions. Visit our website, gsesdallas.org/summer soon for class descriptions and registration!
Spending time in nature plays a vital role in child health and development! Register for a Heard Nature Camp and give your child the gift of a connection to nature. Heard Nature Camps and mini-camps feature opportunities to investigate the wonders of nature on our 289-acre sanctuary, encounter animals and more. Specialty camps offer opportunities to create art in nature, learn about animal care, go behind the scenes, and more.
SUMMER ART J’S ART Paint, Draw, Sculp All Summer Long! Kid Camps Ages 5 – 13 Different themes every week. Morning camps 9am–12pm and Afternoon camps 1–4pm Art Skills Camps ages 10+ Introduction to different art media Afternoons 1–4pm Sewing, Teen and Adult Classes too! Check our website for complete list of Camps and Classes for times and prices!
J Dallas Summer Camp 7900 Northaven Rd., Dallas, TX 75230 Laura Seymour, Camp Director, at 214-239-7110 jccdallas.org/camp
S UMMER C A MPS
214-826-2931 lakehillprep.org/summer-camps
Plano, Fairview, Frisco, and Dallas NTPA.org/camps 972-422-2575 See #2020campvision at J Camp this summer where the focus is YOU! J Camp is the destination for summer fun and personal growth with traditional, gymnastics, performing arts, sports, teen travel and tennis camps. Extended care and bus pick-ups are available to help the busy parent make sure their camper gets the full camp experience. The fun starts Monday, June 8.
DISCOVER LAKEHILL SUMMER CAMPS Coeducational Kindergarten through High School June 8–July 31 Morning, afternoon and full-day teacher-led camps are available, as well as free before- and after-camp care. Academic Readiness • Acting and Film-Making Community Service • Cooking • Crafting and Building Arts • LEGO • Outdoor Adventure • Science and Discovery Sports • Technology • And More! Online Summer Camps Guide and Online Registration: lakehillprep.org/summer-camps
Learn! Grow! Create! This summer you can transform into a superhero, a princess, or your favorite storybook character. Our morning, afternoon and full-day camps bring your favorite childhood stories to life on stage. With summer learning opportunities for ages 5 to 18, there’s a spot for everyone to learn from our professional directors, actors, and singers who have worked everywhere from Broadway to L.A. Perfect for new actors!
Parish Episcopal School 4101 Sigma Rd., Dallas, TX 75244 972-852-8752 summer@parish.org parishsummer.org
Summer Fun for Everyone! June 1–August 21 • Full & Half-Day Camps • Ages 3–18 • 10% off select camps until March 25! • Programs from 7:30 am–6:00 pm • Open to the community
Summer 2020 Camps: • Academics – Financial Literacy, Launch (6:1 ratio!), Study Skills • Arts – Movie Magic, Painting, Theatre • Athletics – Basketball, Football, Soccer • Community Service – Earn hours! • Day Camp – Waterslide Tuesdays, Field Trip Thursdays • STEM – Coding, Rocketry, Roblox
Plus so much more!
Shelton School & Evaluation Center 15720 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75248 972-774-1772 Ext. 2223 shelton.org/summerschool shelton.org/sportscamps
St. John’s Episcopal School 848 Harter Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 214-328-9131 ext. 132 StJohnsSchool.org/Summer
Summer The Shelton Way June 8–26 There’s something for everyone! Shelton’s unique multisensory and discovery learning methods are perfect for students with and without a language-learning difference. And did we mention fun? Academic and Enrichment Classes EC–12 Languages • Drama • Fitness • Technology • Science • Reading Scholars Small Group Tutoring in Reading / Writing / Spelling Upper School Credit Classes Sports Camps for girls and boys Speech / Language / Hearing Program
SUMMER AT ST. JOHN’S With over 180 camps to choose from, Summer at St. John’s is a great camp for children who love art, music, sports, cooking, dance, sewing, robotics, building, coding and animals. Join campers from schools throughout Dallas to explore, create, play and make friends. June 1–July 31 Open to ages 4–14 Half- and full-day camps Before/after camp care 7:30am–6:00pm Registration now open StJohnsSchool.org/Summer
300 N. Coit Rd., Suite 231 Richardson, TX 75080 texasballettheater.org/summer-program
Ballet Basics introduces boys and girls, ages 3 to 6, to the fundamentals of ballet. The camp experience also includes crafts, story time and choreography to correlate with the theme of the week. The Junior Intensive Program broadens the perspective of 7–14 year old students with a variety of classes including ballet, modern, jazz and musical theater.
4 6 14340 Proton Rd., Dallas, TX 75244 972-239-8598
It’s Your Child’s Summer to Shine! Boost your child’s creativity, confidence & talent…
The Westwood School Summer Camps are designed for MORE FUN at every age! • An exciting daily schedule with art, games, cooking & more • A special guest each week and Pizza/Splash Fridays • Camp times: 9am–3pm, plus Extended Day & Childcare available
Register by May 1st for $50 Early Bird Discount WestwoodSchool.org/summer
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Adventure Kids Playcare is a unique drop-in childcare and entertainment center for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Your kids will enjoy theme nights, spring break camp, summer camp, daily activities and more! See ad on page 17.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art cartermuseum.org 817/738-1933
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6500
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark epicwatersgp.com 972/337-3131
Galleria Dallas galleriadallas.com
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185
Heritage Farmstead Museum heritagefarmstead.org 972/881-0140
JCC of Dallas, The jccdallas.org 972/533-7353
Kemah Boardwalk kemahboardwalk.com 281/535-8100
Museum of the American Railroad museumoftheamericanrailroad.org 214/428-0101
Reunion Tower reuniontower.com 214/712-7040
Texas Discovery Gardens txdg.org/kids/spring-break-safari-week
Town of Little Elm littleelmliveandplay.com 972/731-3296 Discover the connection between nature and art during Spring Break at the Carter from March 10–13. Keep your spring break colorful with art-making, gallery games and other fun activities. Visit cartermuseum.org/springbreak for more information.
Dallas Arboretum summer camps provide children with hands-on explorations in nature and STEM that will spark their imagination and inspire environmental stewardship. Find Your Place in Nature! Camps start June 1. See ad on page 41.
Enjoy the perfect 85-degree weather at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, open year-round. Enjoy award winning slides, surf simulator, arcade and more. Visit epicwatersgp.com.
Join us every Saturday, 11:30am–noon, for free entertainment by Slappy’s Playhouse. Be amazed by magicians, clowns, exciting stories and more! There’s always a new performance at the Children’s Play Place on Level 3. See ad on page 12.
Enjoy springtime fun in Grapevine! Ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's Day Out With Thomas, visit Nash Farm during Spring Into Nash and explore the New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines. See ad on page 39.
The annual Heritage Farmstead Museum egg hunt for children will be held on April 11. Enjoy the joys of spring on the Blackland Prairie with shearing sheep, demonstrations, exhibits, baby animals, wagon rides and so much more.
Experience our one stop shop. Whether your’re looking for swim lessons, spring leagues, gymnastics, tennis or theater, the J is here to meet your family needs/schedules with exceptional fitness, cultural, social, wellness programming. See ad on page 11.
With an amazing waterfront location 30 miles south of Houston, the Boardwalk entices you with amusement rides, midway games, charming retail stores, live entertainment and festivals, as well as waterfront restaurants. Spring Break & Weekend Pass available! See ad on page 36.
Visit TrainTopia, a 2,500-square-foot model train experience, at the Frisco Discovery Center! It’s a miniature world of trains that will delight the entire family. Open year-round at 8004 N. Dallas Parkway in Frisco.
Spring to the Top this spring break! Plan a family visit to the iconic Reunion Tower's GeO-Deck and enjoy activities from March 9–20 with a general admission ticket purchase. See ad on page 15.
Get out of the house and into the gardens with your family during spring break. Enjoy discovery-themed activities and crafts each day! Click on the link to find out more. All activities included with admission. See ad on page 10.
Best beach in North Texas! Sand volleyball, fire pits, swimming, kayaks/SUPs, unique restaurants, cable wakeboarding, hike & trails. There’s something for everyone in Little Elm!
Spanish Immersion available!
Discover your capable, confident Montessori child.
At Guidepost, your child will enter a wonderful world of activities, tools, and learning materials, designed to captivate
his interest and inspire his budding intelligence in remarkable ways. Early childhood is a brief moment in time when
your child’s mind develops rapidly, and he establishes foundational character traits. Take advantage of this critical age!
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