middle school

Welcome creators! At 3D Printing Camp for Minecraft and Roblox, take your Minecraft and Roblox creations to the next level and receive 3D prints of your builds. Finally, you will have the chance to see your builds in real life! Your printed items will truly be one of a kind when you design with Minecraft and Roblox platforms and 3D print at camp.

3D Printing for Minecraft and Roblox is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:  
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

In 3D Printing Camp, 3D model and print items that show your true passion!  Themes will include: doll accessories, Pokémon characters, spy gadgets, desk pets, and dinosaurs. Lessons will focus on scalability and how designs can be easily uploaded and printed for mass consumption. Discover what it's like to operate, clean, and care for a 3D printer. Using cutting-edge 3D printers, campers will model prototypes, mod existing designs, and print them in 3D!

3D Printing and 3D Modeling is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd– 7th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Are you ready to create technology that can think for itself? Agentic AI & Machine Learning is an intensive, one-week program designed for aspiring engineers and coders. This camp is your opportunity to move beyond basic programming and delve into the cutting-edge concepts powering modern Artificial Intelligence. You will learn to build and train autonomous systems that can learn from data, set goals, and solve complex, multi-step problems.

Agentic AI & Machine Learning is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

Join us for an action-packed week of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! With exciting and unique topics each day, you will get exposure to a wide variety of important STEAM discipline, ALL of which have been pioneered and influenced by amazing women! With inherently interdisciplinary topics, see how much STEAM we can explore in an adventure=filled week.

All Girls STEAM is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Camp is designed for the 3rd-8th grade athlete as an introduction into the sport of volleyball, built on individual skills (serving, passing, setting, and hitting) and work in basic offensive and defensive concepts. 

Camp Coaching Director: Allison Camp, Varsity Volleyball Head Coach at The Hockaday School

Ages: Grades 3rd-8th

Date/Time:   
July 27–July 31, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Tuition:  $260

This dynamic camp is designed for forward-thinking innovators. This program goes beyond basic coding, allowing campers to learn how to build functional mobile apps and explore the power of Artificial Intelligence to tackle real-world challenges! This camp blends practical software development with critical thinking about social impact. Campers will gain hands-on experience in the complete technological lifecycle, moving from idea to interactive prototype. This camp is perfect for young people who are curious about how apps work and want to use coding and AI to make a tangible difference in their community!

App Development & AI for Good is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 3rd– 7th Grades

Date/Time:   
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Use your creativity while learning about pottery and sculpture using the 3 main hand-building techniques. Get the chance to make unique ceramic artworks tailored to your personal interests in this popular camp!

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
June 15–June 18*, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Learn how to design and create your own comics/webcomics. Invent interesting stories and characters while discovering layouts, storyboarding, and color theory techniques. Dream up exciting adventures or a thrilling mystery to illustrate in this creative and fun camp!

Ages: Entering 5th– 8th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 6–July 10, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Come join us as we learn the basics of drawing and painting! You will test your hand at drawing various objects and scenes and then bring them to life in full color with paints. Bring your creativity with you - you'll be amazed at your skill!

Ages: Entering 5th– 8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
June 29–July 3, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

This popular camp is process oriented and designed to enhance your enjoyment of art and creative expression. Learn to use various materials and enhance your confidence in your creativity. Explore your creativity using mediums such as pen and ink, charcoal, soft and oil pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and more.

Ages: Entering 5th– 8th Grades

Date/Time:  
June 8–June 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Fashion is an art! This camp will challenge campers to elevate their designs utilizing technology. Campers will design, modify, and enhance their creation until it is ready for production. Designs will be printed on their very own shirt! Using multi-media art as an approach to fashion will make this camp a blast!

Ages: Entering 5th– 8th Grades

Date/Time:  
June 15–June 18*, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 6–July 10, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Artificial intelligence is an exciting new forefront of technology that is changing the way we live. In this camp, explore AI topics through engaging and fun hands-on experiences with artificially intelligent robots, programs, digital assistants, and code! Campers will spend time engaging with AI, ChatGPT, and more using a variety of hands-on activities. Through discussions and interactions with AI, campers will learn how this technology works including exploring generative AI's strengths and limitations.

Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning, Chat GPT, & More is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 5th– 9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Grades K-5th:
Led by Hockaday's basketball coaching staff, this camp is all about building a love for the game while learning the fundamentals the right way. Campers will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive movement through fun, high-energy drills designed for younger players. Each day includes plenty of small-sided games and live play so kids can apply what they’re learning, stay engaged, and build confidence on the court. We want every camper to leave having learned new skills, made new friends, and feeling excited to come back to the gym.

Grades 6th-8th:
Led by Hockaday's basketball coaching staff, and designed for players ready to grow their game, this camp focuses on sharpening fundamentals while introducing more advanced concepts. Campers will work on ball handling, shooting mechanics, decision-making, and defensive principles, with a strong emphasis on playing the game the right way. Small-sided games and competitive scrimmages are a major part of each day, giving players space to experiment, compete, and learn in real game situations. The environment is challenging, supportive, and fun. Players can push themselves and leave better than they arrived.

Ages/Date/Time:   
July 20-July 24, Grades K-5th
July 27-July 31, Grades 6th-8th
1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Tuition:  $360

Need a new app to track your health? Want a better way to communicate with your friends? Interested in starting a dog walking business? Bring your ideas to our exciting Business Startup camp and begin developing your own mission-driven company. Study some of the biggest successes and failures in business as you plan for your initial sales pitch!

Business Startup is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

All National Inventors Hall of Fame education programs are bult on the belief that every child can invent. Through open-ended, hands-on exploration, children build the I Can Invent Mindset - a growth mindset infused with lessons from world-changing inventors - that enables and empowers them in all areas of their lives. Camp will be divided into four modules that will unlock creative potential by including opportunities for campers to experience design thinking, creative problem solving, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, innovation, persistence, confidence, and innovation.

This year's camp modules will include:

Make Waves - Campers explore ocean science and entrepreneurship as they invent products, pitch ideas, and create bold ads that help their ideas make waves.

Space Morphers - On a mission to a distant exoplanet, campers research ecosystems, design survival inventions, and launch a device to monitor their planet from Earth.

The Infringers - Campers design community-solving inventions, add security features, and learn how patents protect innovative ideas.

Fur-ensics - With robotic capybaras as sidekicks, campers become detectives—analyzing evidence, inventing gadgets, and solving the case.

Camp Invention is offered in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. To learn more, visit https://www.invent.org.

Ages: Entering K–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 20–July 24, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Join us for an exciting week-long camp where you will learn the fundamentals of 3D animation and character creation using the powerful Blender software. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on projects, teaching you essential animation techniques like rigging, skinning, and keyframing. You will also explore the world of character design, modeling, and texturing. By the end of the camp, you will have a portfolio of your own animated creations and a solid understanding of the principles of 3D animation.

CGI and Animation is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, so tuition will be prorated.

This tournament is for recreational and rated players! Put your competition skills to the ultimate test in local and team tournaments full of action-packed challenges, team play, and fun. Spend mornings learning and developing skills for tournament competitions, including openings, end games, puzzles, and positional play. Tournaments are primarily held in the afternoons. Come improve your chess game!

Chess Tournament Week is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $719

This camp is for recreational players who love chess! Learn everything from openings to endgames, midgame strategies, tactics, positional play, and more to improve your game. Practice your opening, midgame, and endgame, and study classic games! This will prevent you from falling for traps and help you develop a repertoire that leads to positions with which you are comfortable. Come improve your chess game!

Chess Camp is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–7th Grades

Date/Time:  
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $719

Code cool graphics, games, and programs! Benefit from clean syntax and other streamlined attributes within Python that provide a new approach to learning and understanding programming. With Python, you can write code more quickly, allowing you to produce project results in a shorter period of time.

Coding with Python is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $899

We have all heard it: breakfast is the most important meal of the day! But in the hustle and bustle of adolescence, breakfast often gets lost in the shuffle. In this camp, we will learn the benefits of beginning the day by fueling our bodies with quick, easy, and tasty meals! From overnight oats to protein-packed sandwiches, acai bowls, and mini egg muffins, our campers will learn how to craft a variety of nutritious on-the-go meals.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Pack your bags and your appetite! In Classics Across the Globe, campers explore iconic dishes from around the world while learning the culinary traditions and cultures behind them. Each day focuses on a different region as campers prepare classic recipes, practice essential cooking skills, and discover how geography, history, and culture influence food. This hands-on cooking adventure builds confidence in the kitchen, sparks global curiosity, and serves up delicious classics from near and far.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 6–July 10, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 13–July 17, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Sweet creativity takes center stage in Decorative Desserts! Campers learn the art of turning simple treats into edible masterpieces through hands-on dessert decorating. From piping techniques and fondant designs to color blending and presentation, campers explore both the creativity and precision behind beautiful desserts. Each day offers new challenges to inspire imagination, build fine motor skills, and boost confidence—ending with stunning (and tasty) creations to share and enjoy.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Designed especially for middle schoolers who want more confidence in the kitchen, this practical and active cooking camp teaches campers how to make real meals they can independently prepare at home. Campers will learn to create easy, delicious breakfasts like eggs, pancakes, and smoothie bowls, satisfying lunches such as wraps and rice bowls, and simple dinners including sheet-pan chicken and tacos. In addition to cooking, campers will explore basic budgeting and grocery shopping skills, helping them understand how to plan meals and make smart food choices. This camp is perfect for teens who want to build independence, confidence in the kitchen, and lifelong cooking skills.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Pack your bags and bring your appetite! In this hands-on cooking camp, middle school chefs will travel the world through food as each day explores a new country or region. Campers will prepare both savory and sweet dishes while learning about the culture, flavors, and traditions behind each cuisine. Whether it is whipping up Italy's iconic tiramisu, flipping some classic French crepes, or enjoying Mexico's fresh guacamole and crispy churros, campers will build real cooking skills while discovering how ingredients and techniques change around the globe.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition is prorated.

Campers will dive into rich cuisines from across the globe and express their culinary creativity by blending beloved dishes to create something new! Through hands-on activities, we will learn how to mix and match ingredients and techniques from different cultures while learning about the rich history and significance behind each traditional dish. From Asian inspired tacos to French onion pasta, this camp will demonstrate to campers that the world truly is their oyster.

Lunch is included in the tuition. Please do not send a lunch to camp.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $825

Think you have what it takes to be a top chef? In this beginner-friendly, hands-on cooking camp, middle schoolers take on fun, competition-style challenges inspired by popular cooking shows. Each day starts with a simple skill lesson, followed by a mystery basket challenge where campers work together to create a dish. From learning knife skills while chopping salads to stretching their creativity creating omelets, campers will build confidence, teamwork, and creativity as they plan, cook, plate, and present their dishes to 'judges' for friendly feedback.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Get ready to roll! In this hands-on sushi camp, chefs will learn the fundamentals of sushi making while creating a variety of delicious dishes from scratch. Campers will start with some basics like onigiri and a crowd-favorite sushi bake, then move on to rolling sushi using bamboo mats. We will prepare cucumber rolls, a California roll, and a spicy tuna roll while learning essential knife skills, food safety, and presentation. This camp is perfect for adventurous eaters and creative cooks who want to build confidence in the kitchen while enjoying plenty of sushi along the way.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition is prorated.

Put on your apron and your lab goggles! In Science of Cooking, campers explore the chemistry and physics behind their favorite foods. Through hands-on cooking experiments, campers discover how heat transforms ingredients, why emulsions work, what makes bread rise, and how flavors develop. Each day blends kitchen creativity with real scientific concepts, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and plenty of delicious results. Perfect for campers who love experimenting, asking “why,” and tasting their discoveries along the way.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 6–July 10, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Characterized by signature ingredients such as cumin, beef, beans, shredded cheese, chili peppers, and more, no one in the greater Dallas area is a stranger to Tex-Mex cuisine. Join us to learn more about the history and applications behind beloved dishes like chips & queso, nachos, and of course, fajitas! Campers will have the opportunity to beef up their skills in the kitchen and bring home time-honored culinary creations, crowd-pleasers, and family favorites.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $420

Get ready for an action-packed, fun-filled summer at our Soccer Day Camp! This camp is designed by Dallas' newest professional soccer team for young athletes of all skill levels who are eager to learn, grow, and improve their soccer game while making new friends and having a blast on the field. Throughout the camp, participants will receive expert coaching from experienced trainers who are passionate about the sport. The camp focuses on building technical skills, improving fitness, enhancing teamwork, and fostering a love for the game. Players will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending in a variety of drills and games that are both challenging and fun.

Lunch is included in the tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp.

Dallas Trinity FC Summer Soccer Day Camp is offered in partnership with Dallas Trinity FC, Dallas' newest professional women's soccer team. https://www.dallastrinityfc.com/

Ages: Entering 3rd–10th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

This camp will teach you to unlock your own voice and develop critical thinking skills. During the week, you will be asked to present brief speeches about various topics, engage your friends in discussion, and participate in debating others. This student-focused camp looks to help you as a student understand debate and argumentation from an everyday perspective. By the end of camp, you will utilize various skills learned to make your point in a final class presentation.

Lunch is included in the tuition. Please do not send a lunch to camp.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Do you love cartoons, video games, and telling imaginative stories? In this camp, we will spend an exciting week learning the foundational skills of digital storytelling and animation! This camp uses the intuitive, block-based coding platform, Scratch, to bring characters, scenes, and entire narratives to life. This camp is the ideal blend of art, storytelling, and beginner coding, resulting in a gallery of fun, original animated projects you can share with family and friends!

Digital Animation with Scratch is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time: 
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Join us to learn how to create beautiful pieces of art using a digital platform. Sketch, draw, point, shadow, style, and much more! At camp, you can use your trackpad, mouse, or stylus (optional) to draw a self-portrait, paint a still life, create anime figures, draw a favorite doll, create a new Pokémon character, create a cartoon script with text, paint landscapes, and much more. Learn the art of creating shadowing, textures, and 2D/3D objects, utilizing spacing, color, and much more! Campers will produce a digital art show to share with all campers at the end of each camp week. Additionally, campers will pick their favorite piece from the week to be printed, framed, and mailed to the camper's home. (Please allow approximately 3-6 weeks to receive your framed piece of art in the mail.)

Digital Art with Framed Art Included is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

In this fun and creative camp, participants will create a custom tote bag and a digital design portfolio! Campers will be exposed to West Coast Vibes, including a relaxed vibe that boasts a casual and effortless look full of fringes, tassels, and bold colors. We'll move to East Coast Vibes, which boasts a level of refinement and bold looks while not seemingly overstated. Campers will then plan out and design their own projects, creating clothing patterns online that can be printed and used. Using graphic design software, campers will design fabric patterns, a fashion logo to be custom printed on a tote bag, and develop a mood board and designs for a fashion line. (Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your tote bag in the mail.)

Digital Fashion Design is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Campers will learn how to move objects with their minds, make a monkey appear, and operate a time machine, just to name a few! In this camp, campers will also learn the different types of magic from dinner table tricks to big stage illusions. The real "magic trick" is that real life skills are being introduced all while having fun!

Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.

Discover Magic Blue Wand - Unlocking Curiosity is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy. To learn more, visit https://dallasmagicacademy.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Have fun learning magic skills while also learning life skills as this camp is designed to teach not only magic but also how to interact successfully with others. Learn how to read people's minds, make money appear out of nowhere, and travel through time with a magic bandana, just to name a few! Join us for all wand courses to add more tricks and skills to your repertoire!

Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.

Discover Magic Purple Wand is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy. To learn more, visit https://dallasmagicacademy.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:   
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Come join us as we learn about animals and impact. We will make dog toys and treats to donate to a local animal shelter! The week will culminate with a trip to the Dallas Zoo to learn more about animal conservation. Register with a friend to double the fun!

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 15–June 18*, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $390

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Please note: experience flying drones will be necessary to participate in this camp.

Join us for this innovative game design and team activity educational STEM camp! Each day, campers will be presented with problems to solve, challenges to master, or games to win. Campers must work together as they use their flying skills to find success. This is a more advanced and fast-paced flying camp. Camp activities will include Mars Mission, Quidditch (real-life version), Top Gun, Drone Golf, Floor is Lava, and more. Register today for this one-of-a-kind experience.

Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.

Drone Challengers is offered in partnership with Drone Together. To learn more, visit https://www.dronetogether.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Put your problem-solving skills to work for the planet! Campers will become environmental innovators as they design, build, and test creative solutions inspired by nature. Through hands-on engineering challenges, they will work collaboratively to explore topics such as renewable energy, water conservation, and sustainable materials. This STEM-powered camp is perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, build, and make a difference!

Lunch is included in camp tuition. Please do not send a lunch to camp.

Eco Engineers is offered in partnership with Dallas Arboretum. To learn more, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org.

Ages: Entering 3rd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Take a risk! These are the very words that entrepreneurs act upon. Do you have an idea that you feel can become something great? Come learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and a design thinker! Work with your classmates to create solutions that will improve the world around you. Who knows - your first invention might have its beginnings in this very class!

Ages: Entering 3rd–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765
Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Welcome to Escape Room Adventures, an exhilarating camp designed to immerse middle school campers in the thrill of puzzle-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking! This unique and interactive camp is a fusion of mystery, excitement, and camaraderie, where young adventurers will unlock their potential, both mentally and socially, in a series of mind-bending challenges. Daily virtual escape room challenges will provide opportunities to increase teamwork and communication skills while challenging all campers with brain teasers and puzzles. Problem solving and teamwork is a must to be able to escape each challenge!

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
June 15–June 18*, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 13–July 17, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Etiquette Camp at helps campers build confidence, kindness, and poise through engaging, age-appropriate lessons in social skills, dining etiquette, cultural awareness, and self-presentation. Led by The Dallas School of Etiquette, this camp teaches campers how to make positive first impressions, engage in meaningful conversation, practice proper table manners, and develop cultural awareness through international dining traditions. Students also learn interview and self-presentation skills to boost confidence and reduce anxiety, and the week concludes with an introduction to the history and traditions of afternoon tea, including hosting and dining etiquette. Campers will leave with practical skills they can use at school, at home, and in social settings.

Etiquette Camp is offered in partnership with The Dallas School of Etiquette. To learn more, visit https://etiquettedallas.com/.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Dig in and discover where your food really comes from! Campers will explore the full journey of food - from nurturing plants in the garden to transforming fresh ingredients into simple, delicious dishes. Along the way, we will explore plant science, experiment with recipes, and practice basic culinary skills. It's a hands-on, mouthwatering blend of gardening, cooking, and discovery!

Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.

Farm to Fork is offered in partnership with Dallas Arboretum. To learn more, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org.

Ages: Entering 3rd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

This hands-on summer camp invites campers to explore the creative and calming world of fiber arts while making a difference in their community. Campers will learn and practice a variety of textile techniques including crocheting, knitting, macrame, embroidery, and loom weaving. Whether campers are brand new to fiber arts or already love crafting, they will gain new skills, confidence, and creativity through guided projects and open studio time. A special focus of the camp will be using our talents to help others. We will create handmade items such as hats, blankets, and scarves to donate to Knots of Love, a non-profit organization that provides comfort items to chemo patients and babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Through this service project, campers will experience the joy of giving while learning how their creativity can make a real-world impact.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
June 29–July 3, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Do YOU want to be in film? If so, this camp is for you! Join us to learn how to create a film project from start to finish. Gain hands-on experience in all the steps of the filmmaking process: (1) write a script, (2) develop characters, (3) rehearse lines, (4) act, (5) film, (6) edit video using cutting-edge video editing software, (7) add special effects and credits, and (8) produce a final version of your work! If time allows, we will also create commercials and/or a blooper reel. Campers will work in teams each camp week to create a film.

Filmmaking is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card, and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Campers will also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes, and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, campers will explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future.

Finance Club is offered in partnership with SPARK business academy. To learn more, visit https://www.sparkbusinessacademy.com/.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 13–July 17, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Are you curious about cryptocurrency, mobile payments, and how technology is transforming money? This camp explores how technology is disrupting banks and the concepts behind the digital tools that manage our money today! Through critical thinking, basic coding concepts, and real-world financial literacy, we will learn about digital banking and payments, cryptocurrency and blockchain basics, security and risk management, algorithmic trading and AI, and the future of money. Get ready to think like a financial innovator!

Fintech & Digital Banking is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $899

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Join us to learn about some of the most exciting tech stocks on the market like Meta, Nvidia, Apple, Texla, and more! Explore the world of Big Tech, the growth of their industries, and some of their most powerful contributions and influences in the world today. This camp will introduce you to the exciting world of finance and technology. You will have the opportunity to learn about stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, as well as explore the latest trends in the tech industry. Through hands-on trading simulations, preparing an investment pitch, and data analysis projects, you will develop practical skills and gain valuable insights into the stock market.

Future Tech Investors: Stocks & Market Simulations is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

Are you a budding inventor who loves to take things apart, build, and create? Then welcome to Gadgets and Gizmos, a dynamic maker space designed exclusively for young innovators! We don't follow instruction manauals here, we create them! Campers are presented with open-ended chalenges, such as "build a device that can send a secret message" or "create a machine that makes a sound". To tackle these challenges, campers will use simple electronics, microcontrollers, and classic craft materials. This camp is the perfect blend of creativity and critical thinking, helping young innovators learn to solve problems in their own unique, spectacular way!

Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 1st–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $749

Discover the process of creating a video game - brainstorming, planning, character design, level design, programming, user interface design, and much more! After learning the graphical user interface in GameMaker Studio, you will begin to plan your game by crafting a storyline and developing characters using the advanced, built-in, digital painting software. Once your characters are created, you will learn about level design and layout floor plans with an easy-to-use, efficient tiling technique that allows for excellent control and precision. Program character movements and interactions and take your first steps toward professional level design and top-level creativity and innovation!

Game Design Academy with GameMaker is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 4th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

Games Unplugged is a fun, tech-free experience where campers play classic and cultural games. Each features favorites like Jenga, Connect Four, board and card games, plus cooperative challenges that build strategy, communication, and sportsmanship. Throughout the week, we will include games from around the world, rotating daily to introduce a new country's traditional game and stories to spark curiosity about global play. This is perfect for those who love social play, critical thinking, and friendly competition.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
June 15–June 18*, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed Friday, June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Express your creativity and learn practical and technical computer skills by launching your very own brand and apparel line! Using powerful graphic design software, campers learn to complement their creativity with the proper technical skills to produce designs that communicate messages and leave lasting visual impressions. Create your own custom designs for a pair of white Converse or Vans sneakers! Learning opportunities include typography, pure design elements such as colors, shapes, and images, as well as design skills to organize and convey information, strengthen conceptual skills, and produce clean and effective work products. Please note: allow approximately 4-6 weeks from the last day of the camp week to receive this apparel by mail.

Graphic Design - Custom Converse Sneakers is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $899

Express your creativity and learn practical and technical computer skills by launching your very own brand and apparel line! Using powerful graphic design software, campers learn to complement their creativity with the proper technical skills to produce designs that communicate messages and leave lasting visual impressions. Create your own custom designs for a custom hoodie and t-shirt! Learning opportunities include typography, pure design elements such as colors, shapes, and images, as well as design skills to organize and convey information, strengthen conceptual skills, and produce clean and effective work products. Please note: allow approximately 4-6 weeks from the last day of the camp week to receive this apparel by mail.

Graphic Design - Custom Hoodies & T-Shirts is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Do you love reading graphic novels? Join us as we enjoy this fun genre of reading together. We will also create our own graphic novels! Over the course of the week, you will learn the full process of graphic novel design, including script writing, panel creation, drawing, and inking.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 13–July 17, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Did you know that sites like YouTube, Google, and Instagram are coded using Python? Join us in this project-based camp to learn how to code cool graphics, games, and programs! Benefit from clean syntax and other streamlined attributes within Python that provide a new approach to learning and understanding programming. With Python, coders can often write code quicker, allowing them to produce results in a shorter period of time.

Introduction to Python Coding is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 4th–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

Step into the world of veterinary medicine and animal science through an exciting, hands-on STEM experience that brings learning to life. In this camp, we will explore what it takes to care for and understand animals, from biology and anatomy to technology that's transforming modern veterinary care. By the end of the week, you will think, explore, and solve problems like a veterinarian and gain a deeper appreciation for the science, compassion, and innovation behind every life-saving discovery.

Junior Veterinarians: STEM in Action! is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

In this camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world on our own private servers! You will experience individual/multiplayer building, installing and using mods, playing survival & scratch crafting recipes, customizing Minecraft maps, utilizing Redstone & electrical circuits, learning game design, and competing in building competitions and weekly Minecraft tournaments!

Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

This camp is for campers with previous experience who want to dive deeper into intermediate/advanced gameplay and map construction in Minecraft. Campers will work in teams to complete large-scale cooperative projects, participate in survival challenges, and engage in mini-game competitions. Come learn how to install and work with mods, make advanced Redstone circuits, and use command blocks. Each day will bring a new survival challenge and a new construction goal. Build mini games and participate in weekly tournaments!

Minecraft - World Builder & competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Do you want to create YouTube-style Minecraft videos and vlog like a pro? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned YouTuber, join us to take your digital movie production skills to the next level! You will step into the world of digital media and entertainment and learn many aspects of the digital movie production industry, using your favorite gaming platforms as your creative studio! Work Individually or with a team to create your very own YouTube-stye video projects.

Minecraft & Roblox Videos for YouTube is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter with Minecraft by designing and building some of the famous buildings from the Harry Potter universe, using Redstone to create magical special effects, as well as using a custom magic plug-in to design and create magic Harry Potter-themed mini games. Lavner's private servers allow campers to work together on projects, creating a super fun and dynamic group environment.

Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds & Events is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Join us for daily timed challenges, such as balloon rockets, straw towers, egg-drop carriers, and mini robotics sprints that will teach hands-on STEM skills, rapid prototyping, and teamwork. Campers will learn to plan, iterate, and problem-solve while celebrating quick wins and visible progress.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
June 22–June 26, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Campers act as United Nations (UN) delegates, collaborating in teams to develop policy recommendations and debating current global issues aligned to the UN's sustainable development goals. Campers enhance their research and communication skills, while gaining a solid exposure to debating international affairs, problem solving in a diplomatic context, and making persuasive presentations.

Model UN is offered in partnership with SPARK business academy. To learn more, visit https://www.sparkbusinessacademy.com/.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Campers select a food truck theme, design, menus, estimate expenses, determine prices, and develop financial projections. We will develop a business plan with a marketing strategy, capital-raising needs and more. This unique program offers a tasty way to develop business savvy!

My First Food Truck is offered in partnership with SPARK business academy. To learn more, visit https://www.sparkbusinessacademy.com/.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

Join us for high-energy fun, teamwork, and Nerf-powered excitement! At Kidokinetics NerfPlay, campers will stay active as they dive into creative games, obstacle courses, and friendly Nerf challenges - all designed to build coordination, confidence, and cooperation. Each day brings new adventures as campers sprint, dodge, aim, and laugh their way through a variety of Nerf-themed activities that keep everyone moving and engaged. our trained Kidokinetics coaches ensure a safe, positive environment where kids learn sportsmanship, strategy, and active play - all while having an absolute blast!

Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.

NerfPlay is offered in partnership with Kidokinetics. To learn more, visit https://kidokinetics.com/.

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Score a touchdown with your kids this season! Want your kids to learn football fundamentals and teamwork without the worry of tackling? NFL Flag Football, brought to you by Kidokinetics, is the perfect solution. Our coaches use a curriculum designed by NFL professionals to build the skills needed for success on and off the field, all while emphasizing sportsmanship and confidence-building. Your child will gain agility, speed, coordination, strength, and accuracy while having fun with their peers. NFL Flag Football is the ideal way to introduce your children to a new sport or further develop their existing skills. NFL Flag Football will help your child score big in every aspect of their life!

Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.

NFL Play 60 Flag Football is offered in partnership with Kidokinetics. To learn more, visit https://kidokinetics.com/.

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Discover the secrets of Pokémon while creating the ultimate team! Find out how to most effectively battle your friends so you can come out on top! Join in Pokémon card games using your own decks and online simulators at camp, in addition to battling against AI and other campers! You'll also learn how to take your Pokémon battle skills to the next level by learning what Pokémon types and moves are effective against your opponents. Each day, learn new and improved ways to utilize your Pokémon team to its full potential. Exciting tournaments take place each week!

Pokémon with Games, Strategies & Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 1st–5th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $749

Are you ready for the start of Fall sports? Whether you plan to play field hockey or volleyball, want to run cross country, or just need to shake off those summer cobwebs, this camp is for you! Preseason Conditioning Camp is designed for athletes in rising grades 6 through 12. This camp focuses on general conditioning work and drills related to your specific sports goals: sprinting, distance running, jumping, agility, etc. There will also be a focus on proper fueling and hydration, mobility, and injury prevention. Our coaches know that the athletes who perform best over the season are already in shape and ready to work on the first day of practice. You can also reduce your injury risk by getting in shape before the season begins. Let's go!

Coached by Natalie Kozlowski (MS Field Hockey, MS Basketball, and Varsity Softball) and Kevin Leathers (MS Cross-Country and MS Track & Field).

Ages: Grades 6th-12th

Date/Time:   
August 3–August 7
7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Tuition:  $360

Ever wonder how the iPhone was invented? Join us and learn how to be a product designer! We will guide you through the entire process, from a simple idea to a 3D printed model to display during your pitch. You will learn the basics of 3D design software (like FreeCAD) to turn your concepts into digital models followed by building mockups to test your ideas. finally, watch your creation come to life on a 3D printer. Campers will participate in a product pitch by presenting their unique designs to the class and complete the week with a personally designed physical prototype.

Product Design & 3D Printing is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we write, debug, and optimize code, but to truly unlock its power, you first need to understand the language behind it. In this intensive camp, you will discover how AI can strengthen your Python coding skills, helping you code faster, smarter, and more creatively while also learning why knowing Python yourself is essential to fully leverage the AI tools that are reshaping the future of programming.

Python & AI - 10X Your Coding Skills is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $899

Calling all future engineers, artists, and speed demons! Get ready for a week of high-octane fun where you will design, build, and test your ultimate custom care - and the epic track it drives on! Campers will explore how NASCAR engineers, designers, and pit crews work together to build lightning-fast, high-performance cars. From precision aerodynamics and weight distribution to data analytics and split-second decision making, you will see how teamwork, testing, and innovation drive success at the highest levels of racing. You will then apply these same practices as you fine-tune your own car for maximum speed, safety, and style!

Race Car Physics and 3D Printing is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:   
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Embark on a fantastical journey with RealmCrafters, a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons workshop designed especially for middle school campers! Unleash your imagination, hone your storytelling skills, and embark on collaborative adventures in a magical world of your own creation. Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that combines storytelling, strategy, and teamwork. This immersive experience fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Campers will learn the fundamental rules and mechanics of the game, which emphasizes inclusivity and encourages everyone to contribute to the unfolding narrative. Workshops will focus on character development, world-building, and narrative techniques. RealmCrafters offers a one-of-a-kind experience where campers not only learn the mechanics of D&D but also develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. This workshop fosters a love for storytelling, encourages creativity, and provides a supportive environment for campers to express themselves. Because this workshop is very student-centered, no two weeks will be the same. Join us for multiple weeks!

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Lunch is included in the full-day camp tuition. Please do not send a lunch to camp.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 13–July 17, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Come create a huge variety of fun games with your limitless creativity. In this camp, you will learn how to design, customize, and code your very own Roblox games! Build worlds, and add awesome features such as theme parks, combat arenas, monuments, circuses, and more. Code amazing add-ons like drawbridges, scoreboards, clocks, traps, power ups, and customized terrain. We will also explore how AI is transforming Roblox game design. Learn how to use Roblox's built-in AI Assistant and other creative tools to bring your ideas to life faster than ever. Throughout the week, we will engage in awesome multiplayer competitions using our Lavner Education VIP servers!

Roblox with Game Design, AI & Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time: 
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Artificial intelligence is an exciting forefront of technology that is changing the way we live. We will explore innovative AI topics through engaging and fun, hands-on experiences with artificially intelligent robots, machine learning programs, and code! Come build your tech skills by using Codey Rocky robots and Sphero BOLT to carry out a series of fun missions to save the world! Campare and contrast AI models while discussing AI training. Use machine learning to understand how AI is trained on data sets and to discuss bias in AI. Dive into a discussion on AI ethics before trying your hand at developing an AI text generator!

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Do you want to design your own battle robot and lead it to victory in our epic Robowars competitions? At the Lavner Robotics League Camp with Lego Mindstorms, you can design, build, customize, and battle robots every day! Each camp week will include building awesome robots, testing robots in the arena, daily competitions and events, robot upgrades, and learning while having fun.

Robotics League is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 1st–7th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Join us for an exciting week-long camp where you will learn the fundamentals of robotics, AI, and coding using a powerful Raspberry Pi Robot Car platform driven by the cutting-edge ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2). Together, we will build this sophisticated robot from scratch, integrating the hardware and writing software that brings its advanced capabilities to life. By the end of the camp, you will have created and programmed your own personalized advanced robot that you can take home, along with the full Python source code and comprehensive learning resources, to continue your journey in mastering AI and programming.

Robotics with AI Take-Home Robot is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $999

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

In this camp, you will learn the fundamentals of robotics by getting hands-on experience with LEGO Robots. Explore the principles of robotics and coding by imagining and creating your own robots, in addition to following instructions for specific robots provided by LEGO. You will then be able to add a wide variety of sensors and motors to your robot before programming it. Participate in a camp tournament called ROBOWARS on Friday each week.

Robotics with LEGO Robots - Engineering & Coding is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 1st–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Join us for an exciting week-long camp where you will learn the fundamentals of robotics and coding using the popular Arduino platform and Python. Together, we will build a robot, from designing the hardware to writing the software that brings it to life. By the end of the camp, you will create a personalized robot that you can take home and continue to explore and modify.

Robotics with Take-Home Robot is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 1st–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $899

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Using VEX® IQ, this camp offers the next level of hands-on learning in Robotics. VEX® IQ allows you to build complex robots with tons of motors (12 ports!), advanced gears and pulley systems, high-tech sensors, and enhanced controllability. VEX® IQ robots also make use of both a vertical programming language similar to Scratch, and ROBOTC, the standard for educational robotics and competitions. This gives you the experience using the same programs used by middle school, high school, and even college robotics teams nationwide! Valuable learning opportunities include developing skills in mechanics, engineering, and logical thinking.

Robotics with VEX IQ is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 5th–9th Grades

Date/Time:   
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

Build and digitally design roller coasters using FAO Schwarz kits, Thames & Kosmos kits, and Roblox. In addition to having tons of fun and building skills in design and construction, campers also learn about physics concepts such as gravity, mass, inertia, velocity, acceleration, potential energy, and more!

Roller Coaster Design with STEM Education is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 1st–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $749

Welcome to Science Discoveries, a lab-based science camp for our enthusiastic science loving campers! Do you crave fun and exciting science experiments that are mind riveting, challenging, and educational? Do you want to engage in a hands-on experience, acquire lots of knowledge, and be able to WOW your family and friends? Using a holistic approach each week, you will conduct experiments in physics, earth science, paleontology, and chemistry. Engage in a week full of hands-on experiments and learning such as: Dinosaur Day, Earthly Disasters, The Science of Slime, Machine Mania, and the Science behind Electricity. Prior to each experiment, you will be provided with background knowledge, divided into groups, and given safety and practical instructions. During the experiments, you will use a scientific, step-by-step approach to achieve great results. After the experiments, you will present your final results, summarize findings, share discoveries, ask additional questions, and relate the experiment to ‘real world’ practicality. Science Discoveries is designed for maximum participation, experiential learning, and tons of excitement! Please note: closed-toe shoes/sneakers are required.

Science Discoveries is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 3rd–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $749

Unleash your inner mad scientist and dive into the wonderfully gooey and fascinating world of polymers, reactions, and textures! This camp is a hands-on, messy, and delightfully educational experience that explores the science behind all things slimy and sticky. Join us for messy experiments, slimeology, sticky challenges, edible chemistry, and scientific artistry. Get ready to get messy, get slimy, and get excited about the science of stickiness!

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 29–July 3, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
July 13–July 17, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

NASA. SpaceX. Boeing. Space is one of the most cutting-edge industries today and could have a huge impact on the future. Many countries, universities, and private companies are heavily investing in space research, discover, and travel, and now you can, too! Campers will be sent out on specially developed fun and exciting space missions that provide educational opportunities in physics, rocketry, astronomy, and math. Each day, campers will receive new missions and challenges that keep camp exciting and fun while creating their own spaceship, rocket launching with Roblox, and building a rover.

Space Explorers Academy is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Looking for a fun way for your child to stay active? SportsPlay by Kidokinetics is for you! Our programs are designed to introduce kids to a variety of sports and activities, helping them build essential skills while having a blast. With options like golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, football, hockey, and more, there's something for every interest. Each day features a warm up, an introduction to a new sport or activity, free play, cool down, and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson. Not only is SportsPlay a great way for kids to have fun and stay active, it also promotes healthy habits and positive socialization!

Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.

SportsPlay is offered in partnership with Kidokinetics. To learn more, visit https://kidokinetics.com/.

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

We need you to use your special skills and deductive reasoning to determine who is sus and help us take them down! Hone your spy skills with special lessons that will teach you how to tell when someone is lying, how to go undetected and gain trust, and other important abilities that every spy needs. Spy gadgets will be available to help you become a master spy! Play the popular game Among Us and learn how to solve the case quickly as an expert detective, all while pulling off impressive imposter plays that will shock friends at camp! Learn special strategies, play fun and hilarious settings, and compete in exciting camp tournament! Each day a camper will be selected at random to be the 'imposter' and will have special missions to complete without detection from other campers. Do you think you have what it takes to pull it off?

Spy Strategies & Competitions with Among Us is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Immerse yourself in the world of spy technology with brand-new, action-packed missions for 2025! Take your technology skills to the next level by participating in exciting spy missions throughout the week. Agents will need to fly virtual drones, create surveillance systems, encrypt messages, and much more! Using forensic science, spy skills, robotics systems, Roblox spy games, and encryption via ciphers, campers will learn about running an investigation using forensic science to complete exciting missions.

Spy Tech Academy is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Join us for a week-long adventure at our STEAM Escape Room Camp. Each day, you will work with your team to crack codes, solve puzzles, and decipher clues to break-out from a different STEAM-themed escape room. You will even have the opportunity to design and build your own escape room as you work with your team to develop a theme, design puzzles, and create the necessary props and clues.

STEAM Escape is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 2nd–6th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

Join us to learn how STEM and medicine intersect and form the basis for everything that future doctors, nurses, researchers, and other practitioners do! On day one, you will learn how the body’s structure facilitates movement through bones, muscles, and the nervous system. After a quick dive into testing our nervous system to understand sense and perception, you will venture into forensic anthropology to learn more about how scientists use bone structure to help identify different bones. Work with our model skeleton, and at the end of the day, you will work to solve your first medical case! Do you know what is wrong with patient X? On day two, we will learn about body systems through a virtual dissection. Can you trace the entire digestive system? In the afternoon, we will use our knowledge to try to solve a mystery case. Medicine is more than science; it is also working with people. Day three is all about a variety of skills! Learn the basics of takin ga medical history, CPR, pulse, and respiration counts. Next, learn the science behind standard medical tests such as X-rays, CTs, and MRIs. Using your new-found knowledge, let’s investigate patient Y! Math in medicine? You bet! You will learn how math relates to medicine through hands-on case studies and projects. Use your newfound math skills to help solve interesting medical cases. Medicine is a changing field. On our last day, learn the basics of DNA science and then dive into looking at gene therapies and mRNA science that is changing the world!

STEM & Medicine is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $849

The four-week Summer Math Institute provides students exposure to a variety of math concepts based on an overarching theme. Students will be exposed to as many topics each week as is achievable in a fun and interactive experience. Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged.

Ages: Entering 5th–6th Grades

Weekly Themes
June 22–June 26: Equation Solving & Pre-Algebra Concepts
June 29–July 3: Fractions & Decimals
July 6–July 10: Proportions & Probability
July 13–July 17: Ratios & Rates

Time: 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $430

The four-week Summer Math Institute provides students exposure to a variety of math concepts based on an overarching theme. Students will be exposed to as many topics each week as is achievable in a fun and interactive experience. Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged.

Ages: Entering 7th–8th Grades

Weekly Themes
June 22–June 26: Equations & Exponents
June 29–July 3: Functions & Geometry
July 6–10: Operations with Variables & Graphing Linear Equations
July 13–17: Proportions & Probability

Time: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $430

Summer at Hockaday's musical theater is for ALL who have an interest in musical theater - no experience is necessary. Come have a blast with us as we produce Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids on stage! Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. Be amazed at all your child will accomplish in one, fast week, and join us on Friday for our camp finale on stage!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Lunch is included in the tuition. Please do not send a lunch to camp.

Ages: Entering 2nd–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $765

Join us for this hands-on experience where campers plan and complete short service projects that benefit the local community. Activities include park cleanups, creating greeting cards and care packages for senior living centers, assembling snack or school supply kits for local shelters, and designing pollinator stations for neighborhood spaces. This camp builds empathy, civic responsibility, and leadership while giving students visible, meaningful ways to help their community.

Ages: Entering 5th–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $360

The Summer Writing Institute will include a thematic approach to writing to include creative writing, argumentative/persuasive writing, and memoir/personal statement writing. The depth and focus of courses taught will vary according to grade level to achieve grade-appropriate instruction and challenge. Imagine what writing skills you will gain after spending up to three weeks in our Summer Writing Institute! Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged.

Date/Time:   
Creative Writing
June 22–June 26
8:30 AM–11:30 AM (Grades 7–8)
12:00 PM–3:00 AM (Grades 5–6)

Argumentative/Persuasive Writing
June 29–July 3
8:30 AM–11:30 AM (Grades 7–8)
12:00 PM–3:00 AM (Grades 5–6)

Memoir/Personal Statements Writing
July 13–July 17
8:30 AM–11:30 AM (Grades 7–8)
12:00 PM–3:00 AM (Grades 5–6)

Before Care and After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $430

Get ready to ride! Take Flight Mountain Bike Camp is a high-energy, experiential camp that teaches everything you need to know to have a blast on a mountain bike. Campers will build skills in bike handling, balance, braking, shifting, trail etiquette, and basic bike care—while boosting confidence and having fun on the trails. Led by Coach Stewart Ball, this camp is perfect for riders who want to improve their technique, challenge themselves, and enjoy the thrill of mountain biking in a supportive, action-packed environment. Come see why mountain biking is the fastest growing outdoor sport for kids in DFW!

Campers must be able to ride a bicycle. If your child is a beginner or needs to build confidence on their bicycle, please join First Bike Ride of Adventures on Bikes.

Ages: Entering 1st–8th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 8–June 12, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
June 15–June 18*, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
June 29–July 3, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $460

*SAH will be closed on June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

At YouTube® Camp – Content Creators, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube®! Identify an audience, create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube®-style video. Utilizing the hands-on format of this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create your own vlog/video for YouTube®. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Video Game Walkthroughs, Technology Unboxing, Product Reviews, How-To Videos, Fashion Videos, Travel Vlogs, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! You’ll receive lots of guidance and instruction from our Rockstar instructors and also have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate campers. Valuable Learning Opportunities include scripting, acting, filming, using green screens, creating special effects, editing, and more!

YouTube Content Creators is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Ages: Entering 6th–9th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 15–June 18*, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 13–July 17, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

*SAH will be closed on Friday, June 19, and tuition will be prorated.

At Video Production for YouTube Camp, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube! Identify an audience, create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube-style video. Sample topics may include Minecraft tutorials, video game walkthroughs, technology unboxing, product reviews, how-to videos, fashion videos, travel vlogs, lifestyle tips, and so much more! By the end of each camp week, campers will have created at least one video, written a description for a YouTube channel, and discovered strategic ways to make YouTube channels a success.

YouTube Camp is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Video Production for Youtube is offered in partnership with Lavener Education.

http://www.lavenercampsandprograms.com

Ages: Entering 2nd–5th Grades

Date/Time:    
June 1–June 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 8–June 12, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
June 22–June 26, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Before Care, After Care, and Lunch are available at the time of registration.

Tuition:  $799

Lavner Education hosts a two-week national Minecraft championship where campers from across the U.S. compete live in a multi-location event. Each week is its own National Championship, featuring two brackets and one winning team per week.

Campers spend mornings in training sessions on building design, Redstone engineering, PvP strategies, survival and resource management, and team communication. Afternoons are dedicated to competitive play—first locally, then nationally—culminating in live-streamed championship rounds across Lavner locations.

Each week’s winners earn a visit to Lavner Headquarters after summer to help create a custom tournament world for the 2027 event.

Take-homes: Certificate of Excellence, limited-edition camp T-shirt, VIP lanyard, and Minecraft trophy.
Participants must bring their own Minecraft Java Edition account. Minecraft™ is not affiliated with Lavner Education.

Ages: Entering 2nd–7th Grades

Date/Time:    
July 6–July 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
After Care is available at the time of registration.