COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS/SUMMER CAMPS

AGENCIES:

American Red Cross (Ages 11 and up)...... 817-336-8710/817-335-9137 Courses in baby-sitting, basic first aid training, CPR www.chisholmtrail.redcross.org

Boy Scouts of America (Ages11-17)...... 817-231-8500 Camps, leadership, handicapped programs, career exploration www.scouting.org

Camp Fire - First Texas Council (Ages 5-17, boys and girls)...... 817-831-2111 Outdoor life, swimming, horsemanship, self-awareness, music, art www.campfirefw.org

Cub Scouts Day Camp (Entering Grades 1-4)...... 817-485-5509 Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Rd., North Richland Hills TX www.longhorncouncil.org

Girl Scouts (Girls-Grades 2-12, Boys-Grades 4-12, traditional camp activities). 817-737-7272 www.gs/top.org

BEHAVIOR:

Turn-About Ranch, Inc...... 800-842-1165 P.O. Box 345, Escalante Utah 84726 Residential treatment services for troubled youth ages 13-18, 60-90 days

LEARNING CAMPS:

Biology Summer Science Institute (Entering Grades 7-9) ...... 817-272-1511 The Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Biology Department 501 S. Nedderman Dr., Arlington TX www.cos.uta.edu/ssi

Camp Kiowa (Ages 6-17) ...... 940-239-5126 Texas Woman’s University, 420 E. Univ. Dr., Denton TX Includes Lego robotics, digital photography, art sculpture, video editing, cooking, etc. www.campkiowa.com

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College for Kids 2008 (Grades 1-8) ...... 817-515-5205 Various campuses Enrichment programs for academic and creative educational enhancement www.tccd.edu

The Digital Minds Project (Ages 13 and up)...... 817-427-6600 North Richland Hills Recreation Center, 6720 NE Loop 820, NRH TX Develop an idea, capture it on film, edit and build a Web site www.recxpress.nrhtx.com

Engineering & Computer Science Summer Camps (Entering Grades 6-10)...... 817-272-1295 UT-Arlington College of Engineering, 416 Yates Street, Arlington TX Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines, plus chemistry and physics

Enviro Camp (Grades 3-5)...... 817-222-7767 Birdville Environmental Study Center 5502 Haltom Road, Haltom City TX 76117 Basics of nature study; 3 days/$35 provides lunch and snack

Explorer’s Summer Camps of UNT (Entering Grades 2-8) ...... 940-369-7956 UNT Environmental Education, Science and Tech. Bldg., 1704 W Mulberry St., Denton Chemistry, how astronauts train, life in ponds and the biodiversity of plants/animals www.efec.unt.edu

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (3 yrs.- entering Grade 5) ...... 817-255-9333 1501 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth TX 76102 Discovery based classes www.fortworthmuseum.org

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (Summer Natural History Adventures) ...817-237-1111 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth TX 76137 Grades K-8; learn about nature www.fwnaturecenter.org

Green Oaks Camps (Ages 6-12) ...... 817-496-5100 Green Oaks School, 5508 Chaperito Trail, Arlington TX Students and adults with Down Syndrome and other special needs www/greenoaksschool.org

High School Investor Challenge (Entering Grade 12)...... 817-257-7788 Texas Christian University, 2800 S Univ. Dr., Fort Worth TX Security analysis and portfolio management for students interested in stock market

Kimbell Art Museum (Grades 1-9) ...... 817-332-8451 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth TX Experiment with art ideas and techniques for ages 12-15 www.kimbellart.org

-20- Birdville Independent School District Lego Camps (Ages 8-12)...... 817-257-7132 TCU Extended Education, Secrest-Wible Bldg, Room 118, 3015 Merida Ave., Fort Worth Build robots, traffic lights, cranes, pulleys, levers and more www.lifelong.tcu.edu

Log Cabin Village Camps (Grades 4-8) ...... 817-392-6769 Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth TX Building cabins, grinding corn, making crafts, making soap, weaving wool, etc. www.logcabinvillage.org

Lone Star Leadership Academy (Entering Grade 7) ...... 817-562-4957 Bastrop State Park, State Capitol and surrounding areas Leadership skills, Texas history, meet State Legislators www.educationinaction.org

Math/Science Summer Camp ...... 979-862-4306 Texas A&M University www.math.tamu.edu/summercamp/

Microbiology Summer Science Camp (Grades 9-12)...... 817-272-1511 The Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Biology Depart., 501 S Nedderman Dr., Arlington TX Laboratory-based camp – inoculation, incubation, isolation, inspection, identification

Read Now! (Ages 4-6)...... 817-257-7132 TCU Extended Education, Secrest-Wible Bldg., Room 118, 3015 Merida Ave., Fort Worth Fast-paced activities related to reading www.lifelong.tcu.edu

River Legacy Living Science Center (Ages 3-12)...... 817-860-6752 703 N. W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington TX Hands on investigation and exploration of nature Summer Classes at River Legacy Living Science Center (3 yrs – Grade 8) Interactive teaching about wildlife, ecology and the environment www.riverlegacy.org

Safe Sitter (Ages 11-13) ...... 817-355-7870 Harris Methodist HEB Hospital, Education Department 1608 Hospital Parkway, Bedford TX (2nd floor of Springwood Bldg.) Fundamentals of babysitting and CPR instruction

Space Camps (Grades 4-12)...... 800-637-7223/256-837-3400 Huntsville Alabama or Titusville Florida U.S. Space Camp, 1994 Reservations, Box 070015, Huntsville Alabama 35807 Space education including hands-on training and lectures www.spacecamp.com

Community Resources for Students -21- Summer Enrichment Youth Camps (Grades 7-11)………………………………817-515-4233 Tarrant County College Northwest Campus, 4801 Marine Creek Pkwy., Fort Worth TX Build skills in math, science, art and creative writing www.tccd.edu

Summer Tech Camp (Ages 14-21) ...... 817-515-4233 Tarrant County College, NE Campus, 828 W. Harwood Rd., Hurst (Various campuses) Enrichment for high school students interested in computer science, aviation and computer science, engineering, science and technology, etc. www.tccd.edu

Tarrant County College Northeast (Grades 3-8)...... 817-515-4233 College for Kids Enrichment classes that focus on academics and creative activities wwwtccc.edu

Texas A&M Sea Camp (Ages 10-18)...... 877-322-4443 Box 1675, Galveston TX 77553 Hands-on marine education mixed with evening recreation located at Texas A&M, Galveston Island TX www.tamug.edu/seacamp/

Texas State University Honors Summer Math Camp...... 512-245-3439 Texas State University, San Marcos TX [email protected] www.txstate.edu/mathworks

TexPREP (Grades 7-9) ...... 817-531-4882 Texas Wesleyan Univ., 201 Wesleyan St., Fort Worth TX Instruction and speakers in logic, algebra, geometry, engineering projects and writing www.txwes.edu/texprep

Youth Computer & Technology Camp: Uber Geek Week (Entering Grades 5-8)817-257-7132 TCU Extended Education, Secrest-Wible Bldg., Room 118, 3015 Merida Ave., Fort Worth Take a computer apart, rebuild it; build your own movies and more www.lifelong.tcu.edu

SPECIALTY CAMPS:

Bachman Therapeutic Recreation Center (Ages 6-22 with disabilities) ...... 214-670-6266 Dallas (Day programs only)

Camp Aurora (Ages 5-17 with diabetes) ...... 972-392-1181, Ext. 6097 Lockheed Martin Recreation Association, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth TX www.diabetes.org/diabetes-camp/about-ada-camp-aurora.jsp

-22- Birdville Independent School District Camp Broncho of North Texas (Ages 7-12), American Lung Association of the Central States Cook Children’s Hospital of Fort Worth (Amy Kaufhold) ...... 682-885-4892 Children’s Medical Center of Dallas ...... 214-456-8159 Asthmatic children; traditional camp activities at Camp John Marc, Meridian www.campbronchoofnorthtexas.com

Camp El Tesoro de La Vida (Ages 6-16) ...... 817-831-2111 Camp Fire, 2700 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth TX 76137 Camp El Tesoro, 7710 Fall Creek, Granbury Students who have experienced death of loved one; traditional camp activities mixed with art therapy, trust building and more; located on Brazos River and Fall Creek in Granbury Children with special needs such as wheelchair, ADHD, bipolar, etc. www.CampElTesoro.org and www.firsttexascampfire.org

Camp Excel (Ages 6-12)...... 817-335-6429 The Excel Center, 1220 W. Presidio St., Fort Worth TX Specialized camp focusing on social and life skills

Camp Hear Well (Ages 6-12, Hearing impairments) ...... 940-565-2262 University of North Texas Speech and Hearing Center, 907 W. Sycamore St., Denton

Camp John Marc: Special Camp for Special Kids (Ages 6-18) ...... 214-360-0056 2824 Swiss Ave, Dallas TX 75204 Children with chronic illnesses and major physical disabilities; traditional camp activities including a ropes course, horseback riding, archery and more located 85 miles south of Dallas outside of Meridian TX www.campjohnmarc.org

Camp Summit (Ages 6-adult with disabilities)...... 972-484-8900 Camp Summit, 921 Copper Canyon Rd., Argyle TX Developmentally delayed and physical disabilities www.campsummittx.org

Camp Sweeney (Ages 6-18, Diabetic kids) ...... 940-665-2011 Camp Sweeney, 10687 FM 678, Whitesboro TX Children with diabetes; traditional camp activities and diabetes www.campsweeney.org/index.php

Child Study Center Therapeutic Summer Program (Ages 3-10)...... 817-336-8611 Child Study Center 1300 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth TX Children with developmental delays and learning, emotional, behavioral, and ADD/ADHD www.cscfw.org

Create a Great Family (Families with children ages 13-17)...... 972-791-0337 Pathways Management Seminars, 102 Decker Court, Irving TX Tips on how to provide structure, values and support within the family

Community Resources for Students -23- Great Gluten Escape (Ages 7-15) ...... 972-442-9328 Children with celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis or gluten intolerance Camp Gilmont, 6075 Texas 155 North, Gilmer TX (Kelly Lemonds) www.dallasrock.org/gge.htm

Great Lakes Academy Day Camp (Learning Disabled/ADD/ADHD Camp) ...... 972-517-7498 www.greatlakesacademy.us

Green Oaks Camps (Ages 6-12) ...... 817-496-5100 Green Oaks School, 5508 Chaperito Trail, Arlington TX Students with Down Syndrome and other special needs Academics for middle-school students with Down Syndrome www.greenoaksschool.org

Marbridge (Learning Disabled/ADD Camp)...... 512-282-1144 Manchaca TX www.marbridge.org

Right TRAIL Life Skills Day Camp (Ages 8-15)...... 817-379-5717 Rocky Top Therapy Center, 660 Keller Smithfield Rd. N, Keller TX Children cope with emotional/ behavioral difficulties through activities with horses/games www.Rockytoptherapy.org

Texas Lions Camp (Free overnight and day camps) ...... 830-896-8500 PO Box 290247, Kerrville TX Children, ages 7-16, with physical disabilities or children, ages 8-15, with diabetes; traditional camp activities including swimming, ropes course and horseback riding www.lionscamp.com

SPORTS CAMPS:

At the Ballpark (Ages 6-11)...... 817-273-5297 Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children's Learning Center at the Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011 (www.texas.rangers.mlb.com) The Summer Vacation League allows children to explore baseball around the world; learn what it's like to be a sports broadcaster and enjoy other activities.

Bobby Moffit Techniques Soccer Camp (Ages 4-16, boys and girls)...... 972-699-3653 Maverick Stadium at University of Texas at Arlington P. O. Box 830086, Richardson TX 75083-0086 Half-day and full-day camps that emphasize soccer education for all levels, plus a resident camp www.soccermoffit.com

-24- Birdville Independent School District Camp NRH (Ages 6-12) ...... 817-427-6600 North Richland Hills Recreation Center, 6720 NE Loop 820, NRH TX Extreme dodge ball, the Accelerator, games, field trips, etc. www.recxpress.nrhtx.com

Dan Abdalla Soccer Academy at TCU (Ages 5-18)...... 817-257-6680 Boys’ and girls’ Junior Frog Camp, Advanced Academy and Elite Girls Academy TCU, 3700 W Berry St., Fort Worth TX www.hornedfrogsoccer.com

Football Camp (Ages 8-18, boys and girls)...... (Off season) 800-555-0801 UNT Denton (Jay Novacek) and Arlington...... (Summer Number) 410-309-9921

Frogs Total Tennis Camp (Ages 6-18)…………………………………………..817-473-4944 TCU Bayard H Friedman Tennis Center, 3609 Bellaire Dr. N, Fort Worth TX Tennis instruction for beginners-tournament level players www.spiralsgym.com

Hook a Kid on Golf (Ages 7-14) ...... 817-427-6600 Iron Horse Golf Course, 6200 Skylark Circle, NRH TX Instruction in technique, rules and course etiquette for first-time golfers www.nrhtx.com/dept_rec_programs

Jim Schlossnagle Baseball Camp (Ages 6-18) ...... 817-257-6962 TCU Lupton Baseball Stadium, 3700 W Berry St., Fort Worth TX Hitting, pitching, catching, over-all improvement www.tcubaseball camps.com

Junior Golf Day Camps (Ages 5-15) ...... 817-560-0200 Leonard Golf Links, 3200 Chapel Creek Blvd., Fort Worth TX Golf curriculum based on tradition and the honor of the game www.leonardgolflinks.com

Selwyn's Athletic Summer Camps (Grades K-8, boys and girls) ...... 940-382-6771 3333 West University Drive, Denton TX 76207 www.selwynschool.com

UTA Sports Camps (Boys and girls, course credit)...... 817-272-2261 University of Texas at Arlington for golf and swimming...... 817-272-3288 1309 West Mitchell, Arlington TX 76013 (www.uta.edu/athletics) Provide several day camps that give sports education in the areas of basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, tennis, golf, fitness and more

MUSEUMS:

Amon Carter Museum (Ages 6-12) ...... 817-738-1933 Classes in American Art and Literature www.cartermuseum.org

Community Resources for Students -25- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (Ages 5-17)...... 817-255-9333 Science, rocketry, dinosaurs, etc. www.fwmuseum.org

Kimball Art Museum (Ages 6-14)...... 817-332-8451 Art, architecture, storytelling, film festival www.kimbellart.org

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (Ages 5+) ...... 817-738-9215 Special tours www.themodern.org

ARTS:

All Star Arts Camp 2008 (Ages 7-13) ...... 817-602-5846 Texas Children’s Choir, 5755 Carlisle Court, NRH TX Learn hip-hop, show choir, acting, commercial making and cheers www.texaschildrenschoir.com

Amphibian Young Actor’s Workshop (Ages 13-18)...... 817-923-3012 TCU, Ed Landreth Building, 2800 S University Dr., Fort Worth TX Intensive studio class geared toward professional theater (Amphibian Co. from NY) www.amphibianproductions.org

11th Annual Debbie Allen Dance Institute (Ages 7-21)...... 817-870-1141 TCU, 3000 S University Dr., Fort Worth TX Dance instruction www.icfw.org

Artisan Center Theatre Camps (Ages 6-18) ...... 817-284-1200 Artisan Center Theatre, 418 Pipeline Rd., Hurst TX Sing, act, dance, character study, put together your own musical theater showcase www.artisanct.com

ARTSNET Summer Arts College (Ages 6-15) ...... 817-283-3406 Locations in Southlake, NRH, Bedford, Colleyville, Saginaw Participation in performing and visual arts www.artsnetc.org

Ballet Center of Fort Worth 2009 Summer Workshops (Ages 3 and up)...... 817-423-9888 Ballet Center of Fort Worth, 5302 Trail Lake Dr., Fort Worth TX Classes in ballet, jazz, modern, preventing injuries, etc. www.balletcenterfortworth.com

-26- Birdville Independent School District Camp TA*DAA at the University of Texas at Arlington (Ages 13-18)...... 817-261-9628 UTA’s Mainstage Theatre, 700 Greek Row, Arlington TX Conservatory style schedule and master classes for serious performing students www.theatrearlington.org

Casa Manana Camps (Ages 14-18)...... 817-321-5040 Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W Lancaster, Fort Worth TX Singing, dancing and acting www.casamanana.org

CATS 2008 Summer Camp (Ages 4-17) ...... 817-861-2287 Creative Arts Theatre & School, 1100 W Randol Mill Rd., Arlington TX Performance workshops, mini-camps www.creativearts.org

Kids Who Care Camps (Grades 1-University) ...... 817-737-5437 Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth TX Various Musical Theatre Camps www.kidswhocare.org

Kimbell Summer Camps (Ages 6-15)...... 817-332-8451 , 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth TX Art activities, gallery tours, and new ways of looking at and creating art www.kimbellart.org

Missoula Children’s Theatre (Ages 6-18) ...... 817-427-6600 North Richland Hills Recreation Center, 6720 NE Loop 820, NRH TX Star in professionally directed musical performance www.recxpress.nrhtx.com

Purple Choir Camp/White Choir Camp (Grades 7-12)...... 817-257-7341 Ed Landreth Auditorium, 2800 S. University, Fort Worth TX Work on All-State literature and train in vocal practice techniques, diction, etc. www.music.tcu.edu/smi.asp

TCU Art Adventures and Art Academy (Elementary–High School) ...... 817-257-7643 J.M. Moudy Visual Arts Bldg. N, 2805 S University Dr., Fort Worth TX Hands-on opportunities in ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, etc. www.artandarthistory.tcu.edu/events.asp

UTA 2008 Summer Music & Band Camps (Grades 6-12)...... 817-272-3471 University of Texas at Arlington Fine Arts Bldg., 700 Greek Row, Arlington TX Concert band, jazz camp, marching band, summer strings camp, All-State choir camp www.uta.edu/music/band/sumcamps.htm

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