P M A C R SUMME
Y R O T C DIRE
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
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Director’s Message
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The REC of Grapevine Camps
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Athletic Camps
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Specialty Camps & Youth Tech Camps
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Fast Forward Kids Camps
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Dove Creek DAy Camp
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Outdoor Camps
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Performing Arts Camps
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SUMMER CAMPS Registration opens on February 1 for residents. For a full listing of summer camps, visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps.
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SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS. Your child’s health and safety is important to us, below are some safety precautions implemented to ensure campers are safe while attending our summer camps. ✓ Staff will conduct daily wellness checks for all campers. Campers are asked to stay home if they are not feeling well.
✓ Contactless drop-off and pick-up procedures will be in place.
✓ Daily cleaning and disinfection of classrooms, tables, chairs, supplies, and equipment will be performed.
✓ Social distancing of 6ft from others will be encouraged whenever possible.
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✓ Where feasible, activities and procedures will be adjusted to limit sharing of items such as toys, belongings, supplies, and equipment.
✓ Hand sanitizer and soap to wash hands will be available throughout the day.
✓ Healthy hygiene practices such as hand washing, covering face when coughing will be encouraged.
✓ Notification procedures to parents and guardians will be in place for updates & changes as they occur.
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE KEVIN MITCHELL Director, Grapevine Parks and Recreation KMitchell@grapevinetexas.gov
Summer Camp Adventures Await! Hello! Welcome to our 2022 Summer Camp Directory. As we continue to maneuver through the ever-changing world, we continue to strive to bring great opportunities for you and your family to experience our award-winning parks and programs. Summertime is a great time for playing with friends, exploring the outdoors, and staying active! From summer camps to events, our goal is to stay focused and continue to offer activities to keep the community engaged in a safe environment. Grapevine Parks and Recreation offers swim, summer break, and outdoor camps – just to name a few – where your campers are sure to thrive! With the dedication of our quality staff, participants have the opportunity to spend their summer in a fun and dynamic atmosphere. These activities also allow for educational, social, and physical activity. We are excited to bring an array of adventures and programs to Grapevine. The Summer Camp Directory lists all of the summer camps available for registration starting February 1. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps for additional information and to register. You will also find our family-friendly events planned for the spring and summer by visiting GoGrapevine.com/Events. As Always, please follow us on social media @GoGrapevine to stay connect. Thank you for making this a summer to remember and allowing us to be a part of the adventure!
WARM REGARDS,
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THE REC CAMPS
THE REC SUMMER CAMP This camp is the best way to spend your summer. Campers are led in multiple activities planned for them each week by camp staff. Campers will also be able to swim in The REC Aquatic Center three days of the week. Registration will be weekly and will coincide with GCISD summer break. Get ready to make it a great summer! Dates: Monday, May 30 - Friday, August 12 (weekly) Location: The REC of Grapevine Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Ages: 7 – 9 years & 10 – 12 years Fee: $155 Member / $170 Non-member
DATES (MONDAY – FRIDAY) May 30 – June 3 June 6 – June 10 June 13 – June 17 June 20 – June 24 June 27 – July 1
Note: Camp will not meet on Monday, July 4; fees will be adjusted for that week. Campers should bring lunch and snacks or snack money, we will have a morning snack and afternoon snack time. Campers should not be dropped off before 7:30 am.
MEET THE STAFF NIGHT Parents and campers can come meet The REC camp staff and find out what to expect over the summer. Parents can also fill out camper information forms and pick up camp t-shirt for the summer. Date: Thursday, May 26 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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July 5 – July 8 July 11 – July 15 July 18 – July 22 July 25 – July 29 August 1 – August 5 August 8 – August 12
REC EXCURSION CAMP
This camp is designed for the adventurer inside every one of us. This camp will take participants on a different excursion each day. Please have your camper at the location of the excursion 15 – 20 minutes beforehand for check-in. Campers need to wear appropriate attire for each excursion. Space will be limited per camp. Get ready for a week of adventure and fun!
BIKING GRAPEVINE TRAILS
Campers will spend the morning biking around Grapevine Lake. There are over 67 miles of trails throughout Grapevine and campers will be guided through Horseshoe Trail alongside Grapevine Lake taking in the scenic views. Campers will be provided a bike but are more than welcome to bring their own. Campers will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead of Horseshoe Trail. Day: Monday Location: Horseshoe Trail Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
KAYAKING
Kayaking is a fast growing and diverse sport that all ages can learn and enjoy. In this one-day adventure campers will learn basic kayaking. Campers will learn the basic strokes of kayaking to move in every direction. Water safety will also be taught to campers throughout the day. All boats, life jackets, paddles will be provided. Please wear appropriate attire for getting wet. Day: Tuesday Location: Rockledge Park Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Monday, June 20 – Friday, June 24 Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5 Location: Listed below per excursion Ages: 9 – 15 years Fee: $160 Member / $170 Non-member Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Camps
DAY ON THE FARM
Campers will have the opportunity to spend the morning on the farm. Nash Farm is the oldest intact farmstead in Tarrant County. Students will learn about survival needs like water, food sources, changes in technology and more. Campers will also have a chance to bake fresh goodies. Campers will need to be dropped off and picked up at Nash Farm. Day: Wednesday Location: Nash Farm Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
LASER COMBAT
Campers will be competing in games of outdoor Laser Tag. Outdoor Laser Combat has all the same thrills and action as paintball but, it’s completely painless! The technology in our Laser Tag guns also means that it’s not possible to cheat like you can with paintball, so Laser Combat in summary, is a painless, and a fair game of action and fun. Day: Thursday Location: Trawick Pavilion Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
DOVE WATERPARK
Dove Waterpark offers two slides, a diving board, a lily pad crossing, rock climbing wall and a zero-depth entry, perfect for all levels of swimmers. Campers will get a chance to swim along with friends at one of our wonderful pools. Lunch will be provided including pizza and a drink. Campers will need to be dropped off and picked up at the front entrance of Dove Waterpark. Day: Friday Location: Dove Waterpark Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Note: Please wear appropriate attire for each excursion. Life jackets will be required and provided for kayaking. ** All field trips are subject to change determined by business status and restrictions. If changes occur all campers will be notified.
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ATHLETIC CAMPS
TENNIS CAMPS
Tennis camps are offered throughout the summer weekly at Dove Park Tennis Courts. Registration will open Tuesday, March 1. For more information, contact Austin Wynne at 214.668.1619.
WEEK
DATES
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June 6 – June 9
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June 13 – June 16
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June 20 – June 23
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June 27 – June 30
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No Camp
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July 11 – July 14
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July 18 – July 21
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July 25 – July 28
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August 1 – August 4
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August 8 – August 11
Weekly Sessions: Mondays – Thursdays (Any rainouts will be made up on Fridays) Location: Dove Park Tennis Courts, 1509 Hood Lane
ALL SUMMER CAMP BUNDLE
All Tournament Tough and TNT Select summer camp and class sessions can be bundled for price discounts. The summer bundle is an all-inclusive package. Players can also attend the weekly evening classes. Ages: 10 – 18 years Fee: $650 Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Tennis
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Tennis and Swim camps can be bundled for price discounts. The summer camp bundle includes one and a half hours tennis instruction, a half hour lunch, and one hour at Dove pool. Bring a lunch and swimsuit each day. Ages: 6 – 15 years Fee: $500 Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Tennis
DESCRIPTION
DAYS
TIME
AGES
FEE
Pee Wee
Designed to create hand/eye coordination while learning basic techniques.
Monday - Thursday
10:00 – 10:25 am
4 – 6 years
$45
Junior Beginner
Designed to teach all basic strokes in a fun, easyto-learn manner.
Monday - Thursday
10:30 – 11:55 am
6 – 15 years
$85
Junior Beginner Tennis & Swim
Includes one and a half hours tennis instruction, a half hour lunch and one hour at Dove Waterpark. Bring a lunch and swimsuit each day.
Monday - Thursday
10:30 am – 1:25 pm
6 – 15 years
$120
Junior Intermediate
Designed for students with prior instruction. Technique and strategy will be stressed.
Monday - Thursday
8:30 – 9:55 am
6 – 15 years
$85
Tournament Tough
Junior Varsity / Varsity level players
Monday - Thursday
8:30 – 9:55 am
10 – 18 years
$85
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
1:00 – 2:30 pm
10 – 18 years
$65
TNT Select
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Varsity level players / Qualified players
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BASEBALL CAMPS
Grapevine’s baseball skills camp consists of individualized training that focuses on position-specific instruction as well as the mental and physical mechanics of the game. Camp drills are designed to perfect hitting, fielding, throwing, bunting, and base running. Baseball camp includes two days out of the week for a full session or you can attend by drop-in for a specific day. Players 7 through 8 years of age will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Players 9 through 12 years of age will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dates: Varies (Monday, June 20 – Thursday, August 4) Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Oak Grove Baseball Complex Ages: 7 – 12 years Fee: $90 Camp Fee / $50 Day Rate Instructor: Chabriel Pizarro with Furia Baseball Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Athletics
DATES
AGES
FEES
June 20 and June 22 July 18 and July 20 August 1 and August 3
7 - 8 years
$90 Camp Fee $50 Day Rate
June 21 and June 23 July 19 and July 21 August 2 and August 4
9 - 12 years
$90 Camp Fee $50 Day Rate
SOCCER SPARKS
Soccer Sparks offers participants the opportunity to learn and develop fundamentals and more advanced soccer skills through a variety of drills, fun games and training sessions. Emphasis is placed on attaining maximum potential through respect and enjoyment of the sport. Dates: Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16 Monday, July 25 – Thursday, July 28 Time: 8:45 – 10:45 am Location: The REC of Grapevine Ages: 7 – 14 years Fee: $80 Member / $90 Non-member Instructor: Coach Miles Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Register
SOFTBALL CAMPS
Grapevine’s softball skills camp consists of individualized training that focuses on position-specific instruction as well as the mental and physical mechanics of the game. Camp drills are designed to perfect hitting, fielding, throwing, bunting, and base running. Dates: Wednesday, June 22, Wednesday, July 20, and Wednesday, August 3 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Location: Oak Grove Baseball Complex Ages: 7 – 12 years Fee: $50 Camp Fee Instructor: Chabriel Pizarro with Furia Baseball Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Athletics
BASKETBALL CAMPS
Camp schedule will include daily detailed work in ball handling, shooting, rebounding, defense and passing, Camp will include daily life skills and basketball 101 sessions. Days: Mondays - Fridays Location: GCISD Facilities Ages: 7 – 14 years Fee: $150/week or $35/day Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Athletics
DATES (MONDAY - FRIDAY)
CAMP FEE
DAY RATE
June 20 – June 24
$150
$35
July 11 – July 15
$150
$35
August 8 – August 12
$150
$35
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ART CAMP
During this camp, students will learn to mix colors, work with watercolors and acrylic paints as a group directed by the instructor. Subject such as flowers, landscape and animals will be drawn and painted. Dates: Monday, June 13 – Friday, June 17 Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 7 – 14 years Fee: $150 Member / $160 Non-member Instructor: Rexanna Ostuni
GLAMOUR GIRL
Spend a week creating your own beauty products! You will learn to make your own lip balm, nail polish, fancy bath soap, bath bombs and more. Students will create their own specialized shades and scents, even adding glitter. Additionally, each day will begin learning a new creative nail polish technique. No supplies are required by student; all supplies will be provided. Dates: Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 6 - 12 years Fee: $145 Member / $155 Non-member Instructor: Elizabeth Mellot
DESIGNING DOLLS
Create your own personalized dolls, while you learn the craft of hand sewing. In this class students make a cloth doll, a flip doll, and a cloth bag to carry the projects in. You will be able to individually decorate both dolls with hair, painting the face, and designing and sewing the clothes. All sewing is hand stitching, this class does not use sewing machines. Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 6 - 12 years Fee: $145 Member / $155 Non-member Instructor: Elizabeth Mellot
YOUTH TECH CAMPS VIDEO GAME DESIGN
This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of mobile video game design and development. Students enrolled in this camp will learn the basics of video game design and 8
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produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family. Date: Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16 Monday, July 11 – Thursday, July 14 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 10 – 17 years Fee: $170 Member / $180 Non-member
your fun interactive games. Date: Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Monday, July 18 – Thursday, July Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm Ages: 9 - 15 years Fee: $155 Member / $165 Non-member
GAMING AND CODING - NEW
In this class students will learn the basics of animation and digital design. Students who enjoy going to various sites to see fun, interactive animations will love this camp. If you have a creative imagination and want to make things move, this class is perfect. Students will create interactive animations they can share with the world. Date: Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 10 – 17 years Fee: $165 Member / $175 Non-member
This course combines two unbelievable experiences for students, gaming and coding. Students spend the morning taking an interactive look at coding, and building virtual apps to share with friends. In the afternoon, students build simple video games combining the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Students are encouraged to bring lunch. Date: Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Ages: 9 – 15 years Fee: $155 Member / $165 Non-member
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CODING STUDIO
ANIMATION
This session will cover key concepts in the world of graphic design and digital imaging. Work with photos and learn how to manipulate images using award winning image editing software to create the image that they envision. This camp is great for design and unleashing your creative side. Date: Monday, June 20 – Thursday, June 23 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 9 - 17 years Fee: $155 Member / $165 Non-member
APPLICATION DESIGN
This class offers students a hands-on look at the world of application design and development. This interactive course will instruct students about the design and development of applications including augmented reality. Students will design their own mobile app, which can be shared with friends and family members with an Apple or Android device. Date: Monday, June 20 – Thursday, June 23 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 9 - 15 years Fee: $155 Member / $165 Non-member
iGAME CREATORS - NEW
Want to create video games? This is an introductory course for younger students who want learn to build simple video games. This course combines the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Amaze your friends and family with
This course offers younger students a fun, interactive look at coding. Students will create virtual apps and write their own programs that they can share with friends and family. This course makes learning to code fun and explores problem solving and programming. Date: Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Monday, July 18 – Thursday, July 21 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 9 - 15 years Fee: $130 Member / $140 Non-member
ROBLOX STUDIO-PROGRAMMING AND GAME DEVELOPMENT
Join in with millions of gamers and immerse yourself in your own 3D world! ROBLOX Studio is a 3D-based program that uses physics, LUA programming, and individual creativity to build a world around you, and your avatar - unlike any other software This course will guide students through concepts such as beginner physics, LUA programming, and game development. Student in this course will build and published their game to share with friends and family! Date: Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 8 Monday, July 25 – Thursday, July 28 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 9 - 15 years Fee: $165 Member / $175 Non-member
MOVIE MAKERS
This hands-on, interactive course will instruct students on the world of digital video design and production. Students will film, direct and edit their own digital video creations. Students amaze their peers with green screen and special effects work. Date: Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 8 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 9 - 15 years Fee: $155 Member / $165 Non-member
ROBOTICS - BATTLE BOTS
This course offers hands-on opportunities to build and program robots. Working in small teams, students will design robotics systems to compete in fun real-world activities. Each day will bring a new challenge, and your team’s robot will have to morph to better adapt and compete. Students will compete in the battle bots competition at the end of the camp to prove their robot is the best. This class is perfect for the student who has a big imagination and likes to build things. Date: Monday, July 18 – Thursday, July 21 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 10 - 17 years Fee: $150 Member / $160 Non-member
THE GAMING ACADEMY
The gaming academy is an all-day course for students who love games. During this course students will be immersed into the world of 2D and 3D game design. The gaming academy is a combination of our Video Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design courses. The course offers students a variety of hands-on experience designing and building their very own games. Students are encouraged to bring lunch. Date: Monday, July 11 – Thursday, July 14 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Ages: 10 – 17 years Fee: $305 Member / $315 Non-member
3D GAME DESIGN
This class offers and interactive look at the world of 3D Game Design. This awesome 3D video game design course offers the chance for students to create and immerse themselves in a 3D world. If you are looking to design professional 3D games that both look and feel just like the ones you play at home, then you don’t want to miss this course. This is a great course to follow after Video Game Design. Date: Monday, July 11 – Thursday, July 14 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 10 – 17 years Fee: $170 Member / $180 Non-member
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FAST FORWARD KIDS CAMPS LEGO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LIFE SKILLS
Bring young technicians into a creative, engineering environment. Not found in stores, the special Lego Logo kits provide extraordinary opportunities for the hands-on construction. Under the guidance of a Texas certified educator, along with detailed technical plans to follow, the participant will build robots, traffic lights, race cars, four-by-four trucks, cranes, pulleys, levers, and more! Young builders will expand their knowledge of math, science, and STEM technology in an exploratory hands-on cooperative environment. Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am Ages: 8 – 12 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
LEGO MANIA
This innovative program for Lego buffs provides opportunities for imagination and hands-on learning under the guidance of a Texas certified educator. Over 15 new games, STEM kits, projects and activities will be planned and manipulated. Enrichment in the areas of personal creativity, following instructions, eye-hand coordination, problem solving, critical thinking and learning will be experienced as the participant will have the opportunity to construct dinosaurs, rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars, and more! Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Ages: 4 - 7 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member 10
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LEGO EXPERT
Let Lego Experts teach you activity based STEM projects with kits that will incorporate physical science, and math all into one. Instructors will facilitate, but students will do the creating! Give your creation the most torque and battle in the robotic tournaments. Real world team building activities will enhance their engineering skill sets. Beginning coding you can see, hear, and even chase across the room while you race against the clock and other teams. Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 9 - 13 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
LEGO DESIGNER
Come and exercise your Lego skills with a unique collection of Lego kits not found in stores and special STEM projects that will captivate minds. Careful guidance from a Texas certified teacher will allow students to flourish with ideas and overcome obstacles. Individual and team projects will provide opportunities for your child to expand their creativity and social skills as they work toward common goals. Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Ages: 5 - 8 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
LEGO FULL DAY STEM CAMP
Come and let a certified teacher of the state of Texas show you what you don’t know about Lego kits and what they can do. Be ready for an all-day adventure of problem solving using and developing real life engineering skills. The total hands-on experience all Lego Builders will enjoy! Please send campers with snacks and lunch.
Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages: 7 - 12 years Fee: $199 Member / $209 Non-member
RUNWAY FASHION EXPERT DESIGNER
Ever wonder how the latest fashion trends for teens get started? It all starts with an imagination and a sketch. By learning key principles of color coordinating and patterns, teen fashion design will not only be made easy, but fun! Awaken new levels of creativity used by today’s hottest stars like Selena Gomez and Zendeya. This class offers unique challenges and make and take fashion accessories that you can take home and wear that same day! Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am Ages: 6 - 11 years Fee: $88 Member / $99 Non-member
CAMP BARBIE LIFE PREPARATION – BARBIES, BARBIES, EVERYWHERE!!
At Camp Barbie you and Barbie will have a great time learning to dress for the occasion, practicing good manners, making new friends, importance of school work, how to use money, dreaming of careers, attending social functions, hearing great stories, practicing talents, cooking tips, art, and much more! Nonstop activities and fun learning adventures are all geared toward self-esteem development. Your Texas certified teacher has developed a rich and meaningful curriculum full of objectives and supporting activities. Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages: 4 - 8 years Fee: $88 Member / $99 Non-member
FOREVER BARBIE
You can’t describe Barbie without using the words — successful, fashionable, and timeless! This class is designed to charm and delight any Barbie doll enthusiast with the future in mind. With over 100 dolls and play sets galore to play with, participants will have fun recreating the daily character building and thematic lessons. By week’s end your child will be inspired and empowered to set and reach future goals. Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages: 4 - 8 years Fee: $88 Member / $99 Non-member
SURVIVAL TACTICS
Wrapped in games and adventure, unique challenges await you. During survival situations, the four basic needs become shelter, water, fire, and food. By introducing basic techniques, your child will learn how to purify water, signal for help, leave no trace camping, signal for help, first aid, search for edible food, set chants, and more! Team Survival games will keep the training light hearted and fun! Essential skills for all- designed for kids who like to work and play outside! Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages: 4 - 8 years Fee: $88 Member / $99 Non-member
CIRCUS ARTS CAMP
Wolf Mountain, and hundreds of cars are just some of the play equipment that will have you yearning to come each day! Dates: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am Ages: 4 - 8 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
JUMPSTART KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE
Offers fast paced, fun filled activities directly related to the act of reading. Provides successes designed to develop self-esteem confidence and motivation to move forward in the reading experience. The literature of “Story Time” enhances auditory and comprehension skills. The emergent literacy books of “Interactive Reading Time” address visual discrimination through the introduction of small, controlled vocabulary. “Games Time” provides kinesthetic activity while enhancing visual and auditory skills as related to sound/symbol association, as well as the daily construction of manipulative take-home games. Dates: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Ages: 4 - 7 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
LOOK AT ME I’M AN AUTHOR!
This class is about turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. This class is designed for all levels of writing whether
they just learning how to make a sentence or write a short story. The scaffold instruction will make writing fun and allow students to show unique expression through their writing. Writing with voice in all genres from descriptive, narrative, and informational. By practicing creative writing schematics and innovative art challenges, your child will learn to express what they are feeling. Dates: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 7 - 12 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
SUPER HEROES – CARTOONING AND WRITING
Did you know Stan Lee was a teenager when he created Spiderman? Learn to develop characters, story lines and the basics of cartooning. Tell your own story! This class is about turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Designed for all levels of writing from creating a sentence to writing a short story. The scaffold instruction will make writing fun and not laborious. By weeks end, you will complete comic strips and short stories featuring your original characters and showcasing all of his/her distinct and individual expressions. Dates: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Ages: 7 - 12 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
An experience designed to introduce children to circus, performing, and visual arts in a safe and noncompetitive environment. Any level of physical development and skill is welcome. Your camper will receive circus arts instruction and have the time of their life learning to perform with silks, special hoops and loops, the art of magic, balloon art and get all fancy with clown face painting. Dates: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am Ages: 4 - 8 years Fee: $88 Member / $98 Non-member
LEARNING STEM WITH HOT WHEELS!
Momentum, push, pull, force, and friction are just some of the STEM concepts they will understand. Measuring length and weight in centimeters, inches, feet, and ounces will help in the identification of the fastest, most efficient car on the block. Mega Loop Mayhem, Shark Cliff Hanger, SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
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DOVE CREEK DAY CAMP
The shores of Grapevine Lake can be your child’s next summer adventure at Dove Creek Day Camp. Activities include water sports, wilderness skills, archery, gaga pit, fishing, kayaking, and weekly sessions on the Lake’s floating water park. Multiple child and week discounts are available. Dates: Monday, May 31 - Friday, August 12 Location: The Ranch of Lonesome Dove, 3880 Foxfire Lane Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (early drop-off 7:30 am; late pick-up 5:30 pm)
Ages: 5 - 12 years Fee: $299 per week / $65 per day ($25 early drop-off & late pick-up fee)
Registration: GoGrapevine.com/DoveCreek
DATES (MONDAY – FRIDAY) *Week 1
May 31 – June 3
Week 2
June 6 - June 10
Week 3
June 13 - June 17
Week 4
June 20 – June 24
Week 5
June 27 – July 1
*Week 6
July 5 – July 8
Week 7
July 11 - July 15
Week 8
July 18 - July 22
Week 9
July 25 – July 29
Week 10
August 1 – August 5
Week 11
August 8 – August 12
*Week 1 and week 6 are 4 days and are $250.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FOR TEENS
Explore the great outdoors this summer! Grab your paddles for kayaking and paddle boarding, and make sure that life jacket is snug for a tubing adventure on Grapevine Lake. Outdoor Adventures is an experience for teens to get outside in nature while unleashing their adventurous side with paintball and taking on the challenge of the WHOA ZONE obstacle course on the water. All equipment is provided. Dates: Monday, June 13 – Friday, June 17 Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 13 – 15 years Fee: $175 Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Register
SAILING CAMPS SailGrapevine.com
LEARN TO SAIL
Explore the joy of sailing with Learn to Sail Camp! Campers will learn the basics of how to sail as well as the parts and proper care of a boat. The sessions have been developed to accommodate all levels of students, from beginners with no experience to kids that have taken the camp previously. Campers should bring a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Campers may register for multiple camp sessions. Location: Scott’s Landing Marina, Grapevine Lake Fee: $650 Registration: GoGrapevine.com/Register
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CAMP TUBULAR
Got Watersports? Camp Tubular is designed for watersport beginners ages 7 years and up. Campers will focus on learning a new watersport each day of the week including tubing, paddleboarding, kayaking and some surfing basics. This is our most popular camp recommended for beginners. It’s all about having fun, feeling safe and confident on the water. Each day will end with the most fun activity on the water – TUBING! Campers must have basic swimming skills. Dates: Monday, July 11 – Thursday, July 14 Monday, July 25 – Thursday, July 28 Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: 7+ years Fee: $249 Register: DFWSurf.com/Camps
DATES (MONDAY – FRIDAY)
TIME
AGES
June 6 – June 17
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
7 – 16 years
June 20 – July 1
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
7 – 16 years
July 5 – July 15
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
7 – 16 years
July 18 – July 29
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
7 – 16 years
CAMP SURFER
For most of the camp, about 75%, will take place on one of our professional towboats and campers will be wakesurfing. Other activities include: longboarding, paddleboarding, boat driving and tubing. One day will also include professional photography. New to wakesurfing? No problem, please hop in one of our weekly Surf Classes first. Fridays will act as a weather make up day if needed. Wakesurfing basic skills are required. Dates: Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, August 2 Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 9+ years Fee: $599 Register: DFWSurf.com/Camps Custom camps and dates also available by request please email info@dfwsurf.com.
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MUSICAL THEATER CAMP (AGES 8 - 18)
This is OhLook’s most popular camp every summer! If you love to be onstage or have always wanted to know what it would be like to be in a full production, this is the camp for you! Students will prepare a full musical theater performance that will run in our theater at the conclusion of the camp. Campers 8-12 years old will produce James and the Giant Peach Jr. and ages 13 years and older will produce The Wedding Singer. Students will spend half of their day rehearsing the production and half of their day in classes that cover acting, music, and dance. Dates: Monday, June 6 - Saturday, June 25 Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Ages: 8-18 years Fee: $650 (multi-camp and sibling discount available) Registration: OhLookOnline.com
THEATER CAMPS (AGES 3 - 5)
Know someone who loves to perform? These fun-filled, weeklong camps are just the thing they need! Every week is a different theme, so sign up for one or all and be entertained all summer long! Students learn about the basics of acting, stage/screen presence, and collaboration through storytelling and art activities. Each camp encourages creativity and confidence. There will be a final performance for family and friends on the final day of camp. Camp themes include: Camp themes include: Disney Sing Along, Cocomelon Silly Sing Along, Baby Shark Week, Encanto the Magic Within, Frozen into the Unknown, Nightmare Before Christmas in July, Sing 2 Out of this World, and Yankee Doodle Broadway. Dates: Monday, June 6 through Friday, August 12 (weekly) Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm OR 1:30 - 4:30 pm Ages: 3-5 years Fee: $180 per week (multi-camp and sibling discount available) Registration: OhLookOnline.com
THEATER CAMPS (AGES 6 - 10)
Calling all performers! Join us this summer for some amazing week-long camps and put your talent on display! Whether you love to sing, dance, act or are a burgeoning triple-threat, we have just what you need to take your skills to the next level. Camps are designed for all levels, from no experience to stage veterans, so come on and join us! Camp themes include: Decendants, Nightmare Before Christmas in July, DREAM to be Jojo, Popstar, Make a Movie, Encanto the Magic Within, Finding Nemo the Musical, Little Mermaid Live Onstage, Make a Movie, Sing 2, Vivo Join the Journey and 5 Days to Broadway (Full day camp-Moana, Elf or Aladdin). Dates: Monday, June 6 through Friday, August 12 (weekly) Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm OR 1:30 - 4:30 pm or full day Ages: 6-10 years Fee: $180 per week for 3 hour camp, $280 for full day (multi-camp and sibling discount available) Registration: OhLookOnline.com
THEATER CAMPS (AGES 11 – 14)
Can’t get enough theater? Well neither can we, so join us for one of our week-long camps and get your theater fix all summer long! We offer camps for different levels (no experience to stage veterans) and all disciplines – acting, singing, dancing, and tech! Camp themes include: Harry Potter, Technical Theatre Make Up/SFX, America on Broadway*, Technical Theatre Props, Camp Hollywood, MT Dance Intensive*, Improv, Acting: Monologues & Scenes*, Broadway Now, Raise your Voice, Steven Universe, Centaurworld, Hamilton Live Onstage, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Back to School Bootcamp Masterclass* and 5 Days to Broadway (Full day camp- Moana, Elf, or Aladdin). * Masterclass series are for the serious performer and will focus more heavily on technique. Dates: Monday, June 6 through Friday, August 12 (weekly) Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm OR 1:30 - 4:30 pm or full day Ages: 11-14 years Fee: $180 per week for 3 hour camp, $280 for full day (multi-camp and sibling discount available) Registration: OhLookOnline.com
THEATER CAMPS (AGES 14 – 18)
Can’t get enough theater? Well neither can we, so join us for one of our week-long camps and get your theater fix all summer long! We offer camps for different levels (no experience to stage veterans) and all disciplines – acting, singing, dancing, and tech! Camp themes include: Stage Combat*, Technical Theatre Make Up/SFX, America on Broadway*, Technical Theatre Props, Dilects*, MT Dance Intensive*, Improv, Acting: Monologues & Scenes, Audition and College Prep*, Back to School Bootcamp Masterclass* and 5 Days to Broadway (Full day camp- Elf or Heathers school edition). * Masterclass series are for the serious performer and will focus more heavily on technique. Dates: Monday, June 6 through Friday, August 12 (weekly) Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm OR 1:30 - 4:30 pm or full day Ages: 14-18 years Fee: $180 per week for 3 hour camp, $280 for full day (multi-camp and sibling discount available) Registration: OhLookOnline.com
PRODUCTION CLASSES
Interested in being in a full musical? Join us as we work on character development, learning music, and choreography as well as stagecraft fundamentals – all while rehearsing for a fullystaged production. Auditions will be held Friday, May 13 through Saturday, May 14. Dates: Monday, June 6 – Sunday, August 14 Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center Time: Rehearsal information available on website Ages: Multiple levels Fee: $395 for students, adult and community opportunities as well Registration: OhLookOnline.com/Productions
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1175 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX, 76051 P:817.410.3450
