about us
Summer at Hockaday offers engaging, high-quality programs for campers ages 4 and up on the beautiful campus of The Hockaday School in North Dallas. Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create meaningful connections, our summer experiences blend learning, play, and discovery in a safe and welcoming environment. With expert instructors, thoughtfully designed programs, and a commitment to excellence, Summer at Hockaday is a place where summers are joyful, enriching, and unforgettable.
Registration
All new Summer at Hockaday families will create a family account in our online registration system, Active Network. Saving your username and password will allow you to access your account, review and/or edit choices made, and print receipts for tax purposes. If you attended Summer at Hockaday any time during Summer 2014 through 2025, please log in with the email address you used to establish your account. If you have questions regarding registration, please call 214-360-6534.
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $55 per child will apply.
NEW! ACTIVE Refund is an optional add-on available during camp registration that allows families to make their camp registration fee refundable for any reason, if the request is submitted at least 48 hours before the camp’s start date. The option must be purchased at checkout and cannot be added later. If selected, eligible registration fees (excluding process fees and the cost of the ACTIVE Refund itself) can be refunded through the ACTIVE Refund website. This option provides added flexibility and peace of mind for families. Cancellations or changes made by the camp itself remain subject to the camp’s standard refund policies. View ACTIVE Refund Terms & Conditions.
The following Enrollment Contract will require an electronic signature within the registration process. Please read prior to registering.
F.A.Q.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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No! Summer at Hockaday is for all students, even boys!
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Age 4 (by May 1) through rising Grade 10. We also have a Counselor-in-Training program for students entering Grades 9 and 10.
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Many campers think lunch is the best part of the day! Lunch is included in the tuition for full-day camps excpet for camps offered in partnership with Lavner Education. Lavner camps offer the option to bring a lunch from home or to purchase lunch in the Dining Room. Campers attending a half-day morning camp and a half-day afternoon camp within the same week will need to add lunch to their camp schedule.
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Yes! Before Care and After Care are offered to all ages. This can be selected as an add-on at the time of registration.
cancellation and refund policy
REFUND POLICY
Refunds (minus the enrollment fee) will be granted for cancellations made on or before May 1. After May 1, no refund will be made for withdrawals from all or part of a session. Tuition payments (minus the enrollment fee) will be refunded only if an offering is canceled by Summer at Hockaday and an alternate offering is not available.
communication
Upon completion of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email summarizing your registration selections. A welcome packet will be sent to the email used during registration two weeks prior to camp and will include information such as what to bring, drop-off and pick-up instructions, health and safety protocols, and much more. If at any time you need to reach the Summer at Hockaday office, please call 214-360-6534.
healthcare
Summer at Hockaday will include a Summer Health Team made up of nurses who will assist in established health protocols. The Summer Health Team will serve participants daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, managing everyday medical occurrences, dispensing medications, and communicating with parents if a child is sick or injured.
security
A secure environment is a top priority of Summer at Hockaday. Visitors, including parents/guardians, must check-in at the designated entrance with security staff. All drop-off and pick-up will take place outside utilizing a carline process.
Hockaday's security team will be present during carpool times as well as monitoring the campus throughout the day. Please adhere to the security standards set forth in the communication you will receive two weeks prior to the start of camp.
