Temple Parks & Leisure Services
A LIFETIME OF FUN IN ONE ENDLESS SUMMER!
Camp Heatwave This adventure-based summer camp features a broad range of activities: archery, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rock wall climbing and other sports and games sure to make a memorable summer. Space is limited by age groups. Location: Wilson Park Recreation Center. Instructor: Peanut Henderson. For more information, call 254.298.5740. Date
Ages
Day
Time
Fee
6/9-8/22
5-6
M-F
7am–6pm
$70/wk*
6/9-8/22
7-9
M-F
7am–6pm
$70/wk*
6/9-8/22
10-14
M-F
7am–6pm
$70/wk*
Camp Horizon and 2.0 Camp Horizon and 2.0 are discovery camps where campers will learn about art and science while participating in general recreation programs during the day. Every week will be themed with field trips to places like Mayborn Planetarium and Cameron Park Zoo. Participants will learn about gardening, space rockets, and performing arts. Time will be set aside each week for swimming at a local pool. Participants will need a sack lunch daily. Snack will be provided. Space is limited by age groups. Location: Tarver Elementary School. Instructor: Tiffany Conner. For more information, call 254.298.5740. Date
Ages
Day
Time
Fee
6/9-8/22
5-7
M-F
7am–6pm
$70/wk*
6/9-8/22
8-14
M-F
7am–6pm
$70/wk*
*There is a $10 supply fee per child due at registration.
Make Your First Video Game—NEW If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first video game in this one-of-a kind class that shows you crucial keys to designing your first 2-D game. No prior experience necessary. Student created games will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Location: Temple College Computer Lab. For more information call Belinda at 254.298.5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
6/23-6/26
8-10
M-Th
9am-12pm
$125
6/23-6/26
11-14
M-Th
1-4pm
$125
App Attack! Make Your First Game App—NEW Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Students will explore the world of mobile app design and development. Student created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take to the class. Location: Clarence Martin Gym. For more information call Belinda Garcia at 254.298.5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/21-7/24
8-10
M-Th
9am-12pm
$125
7/21-7/24
11-14
M-Th
1-4pm
$125
LEGO Video Games—NEW Combine your two favorite activities: LEGOs and Video Games! Students will create your own LEGO universe, characters, and adventures in an interactive 2-D Video Game. Everyone is welcome in this one of a kind class. At the end of the program, every student will have a finished LEGO Video Game that can be shared with friends and family through a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Location: Temple College. For more information call Belinda Garcia at 298-5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
8/4-8/7
8-10
M-Th
9am-12pm
$125
8/4-8/7
11-14
M-Th
1-4pm
$125
Minecraft Designer—NEW If you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your games, this class is for you. Learn the basics of creating 3D modeling to design your very own characters and import them into your favorite Minecraft games. Students must have Minecraft at home to import characters and parent email address is required to create student accounts. Location: Temple College Computer Lab. For more information call Belinda Garcia at 298-5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
8/18--8/21
8-10
M-Th
9am-12pm
$125
8/18--8/21
11-14
M-Th
1-4pm
$125
Engineering with Legos—NEW Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town, city, or motorized machines and explore the many possibilities of LEGO building systems while learning useful construction techniques. Play-Well TEKnologies has been “Teaching Engineering to Kids for over thirteen years”. Join them for this fun engineering camp that uses Lego’s to power-up your child's engineering skills while using over 100,000 pieces of LEGOs! Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies. Location: Wilson Park Recreation Center. For more information, call 254.298.5737.
Date
Ages
Day
Time
Fee
6/9-6/13
5-7
M-F
9am-12pm
$169
6/9-6/13
8-12
M-F
1-4 pm
$169
7/14-7/18
5-7
M-F
9am-12pm
$169
7/14-7/18
8-12
M-F
1-4 pm
$169
Kids & K-9 Camp—NEW This is going to be a “dog gone” good mini-camp! Bring your own dog and teach them some fun agility skills and tricks.
Student and dog teams will
practice their skills by playing a variety of games. Building a good relationship with your dog and being a responsible owner will be stressed.
Location:
Temple Bark Park. Instructor: Leslie Dalton. For more information call 254.298.5733. Date 6/9-6/13
Age 7-12
Day
Time
Fee
M-F
9am-12pm
$50
Art Camp Indulge your creative and artistic side in this camp! Learn about different types of art and create expressive masterpieces. This is a very hands on program, so please wear old clothes that can get extra messy. Location: Gober Party House. Instructor: Elena Abercrombie. For more information call 254.298.5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
6/16-6/20
7-12
M-F
9am-12pm
$50
Camp Fun Times This is a mini camp designed for special needs children where they can enjoy daily themed arts and crafts, snacks, games and more! Location: Gober Party House. For more information call 254.298.5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/14-7/18
6-17
M-F
9-11:30am
$40
Cowboy Camp Yee Haw! Enjoy lots of fun country crafts, dress up in western gear, learn some boot scootin’ songs and dances, and get ready for the big rodeo on Friday! Parents will be invited to the Rodeo and Cowboy Cookout on Friday from 11am-12pm. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 254.298.5474 Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
6/23-6/27
4-7
M-F
9am-12pm
$45
Cooking Camp Sauté, simmer, slice, bake and blend to create delicious foods! Campers will create an assortment of dishes and desserts as well as learning all about cooking safety and reading recipes. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 254.298.5474 Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/28-8/1
8-13
M-F
9am-12pm
$50
Gramp Camp—NEW This camp is designed for grandparents and their grandchildren to enjoy a morning of quality time, summer camp style. Location: Sammons Community Center. For more information call Belinda Garcia at 254.298.5733 Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/14-7/18
4-10
M-F
9am-12pm
$5 per grandparent $20 per child
Summer Drama Camp Improv, Melodrama, Stand Up Comedy, Musical Theater, and Technique Class, this camp is an actor’s playground! Act, sing, dance, produce, and play in this fun, loving, and supportive environment. Instructor: Amanda Kennedy. Location: Gober Party House & Temple Civic Theater. For more information call 254.298.5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/21-7/25
8-13
M-F
9am-12pm
$45
Kinder Kamp A little music, a little dancing, and a lot of big fun learning! Kinder Kamp is full of activities that are designed to stimulate your child’s creativity all while having fun. Children will also enjoy a snack and a craft time at Kinder Kamp. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 254.298.5474. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
8/4-8/8
4-7
M-F
9am-12pm
$45
Camp Connections This camp guides kids through a variety of activities to learn social skills of cooperation, communication, making good choices, managing feelings and self-esteem. Campers will make new friends, have fun, and learn and grow personally in a fun and safe environment. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call 298-5733. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
6/9-6/13
7-10
M-F
9am-12pm
FREE
Camp Fishbowl—NEW This camp is designed to allow children the opportunity to have a hands on experience with animals while meeting new friends in a fun mini-camp environment. Location: The Fish Bowl. A special Day Camp for Teens will be held on 6/27 for only $35. For more information call 254.298.5474. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
8/11-8/15
8-12
M-F
9am-12pm
$65
Glam Camp Enjoy photo shoots, fashion shows, nail designs, hair styles and much, much more in Glam Camp! Campers will also learn about health, fitness, positive selfesteem, and etiquette. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 254.298.5474 Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
8/11-8/15
10-16
M-F
9am-12pm
$50
Sammons Junior Golf Academy Whether your child has been playing for years or has never swung a club before, the Sammons Academy is the perfect opportunity to teach them the game of golf. Kids ages 6 to 17 will learn the skills, rules, and beauty of the game. For more information, call 254.771.2030. June 23—26
July 7—10 July 14 – 17
July 28 – 31
Aug 9 – 12
Kids 10 and over will attend from 8:30 to 11:30 (cost is $60) Kids under 10 will attend from 9:30 to 11:00 (cost is $35)
Players-in-Progress Basketball Camp Dribble, pass, and shoot! Players will master basic techniques and learn about offense and defense, team play, post and guard development. Gain confidence and learn unselfishness and the ability to work within a team concept. Instructor: Peanut Henderson & Players-in-Progress Staff. Location: Clarence Martin Gym. For more information, call 254.298.5740. Date
Ages
Day
Time
Fee
6/23-27
6-9
M-F
8-10am
$20
6/23-27
10–14
M-F
10am-12pm
$30
Volleyball Camp Bump, set, spike! Learn these skills and much more at Volleyball camp. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate the instructor will teach you the skills necessary to help you in the upcoming volleyball season. Instructor: Coach Anna Anderson from Temple High School. Location: Clarence Martin Gym. For more information call 254.298.5474. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/14-7/18
10-15
M-F
9-11:30am
$40
Flippin’ Fun Gymnastics Camp Flip into summer fun at gymnastics camp! Learn the basic movements of gymnastics while jumping, flipping, and having fun. Each day will include a fun craft and snack. This is for beginner students. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 298-5474. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/7-7/11
4-10
M-F
9am-12pm
$45
Gaming Guys Day Camp—NEW If you love video games you don’t want to miss Gaming Guys Day Camp. This camp offers a fun place for guys to be guys and enjoy the video game bus and friendly competitions. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 254.298.5474 Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
6/30
10-15
M
9am-2pm
$30
Bling It On Day Camp Do you love bling? Learn to make trendy, sparkly, wearable art while making new friends that share your interests. Campers will design and create jewelry, hair bows and headbands, a tutu, and a pair of blinged out flip flops! Participants need to bring a sack lunch and a pair of plain flip flops to bling. You will get to take home what you make. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Terri Landeros at 254.298.5474. Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/1
7-15
T
9am-2pm
$35
Science Day Camp Science Day Camp will introduce children to the wonderful world of science through hands-on, engaging, make and take projects and experiments. Science has never been this fun! Perform interesting experiments and learn about rocks, animals, dirt and earth, and much, much more. Participants need to bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Location: Gober Party House. For more information call Belinda Garcia at 254.298.5733 Date
Age
Day
Time
Fee
7/2
7-12
W
9am-4pm
$30