The winter break for the holidays is almost here. What will your children be doing?
Here are some day camps in the area to keep them busy and happy.
Holiday Day Camps for Kids in Allen
Allen Community Ice Rink, 200 East Stacy Road. For more information, please call 972-912-1097 or visit the Allen Community Ice Rink website.- Jr. Americans Holiday Hockey Camp – Perfect your goal scoring dangles this break at our Jr. Americans Holiday Hockey Camp! This three day camp will include 60 minutes of skill instruction and 30 minutes of small area games and is open to all Mite, Squirt and Pee Wee youth hockey players. Session 1 will be held the week before Christmas from December 20 to 23, while Session 2 will be held the week after Christmas from December 27 to 29. Space is limited, so stop by the Allen Community Ice Rink today to register!
- AAHL Holiday Hockey Camp – Looking to perfect your goal scoring dangles or develop a wicked hard slap shot over the holiday break? If so, the AAHL will be holding a Holiday Hockey Camp on Allen Event Center Arena ice! Each three day camp will include 60 minutes of skill instruction and 30 minutes of small area games. Open to all adult players 18 and up.Only $99 per session and registration is limited. All on-ice participants must wear full equipment.
Arlington Winter Day Camps
The Little Gym of Arlington/Mansfield, 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd, Suite 201. Winter Wonderland Camp from 11:00 – 3:00, Dec 19 – 22 and Dec 27-29. For more information, please call 817-465-9296 or visit the Little Gym Arlington/Mansfield website.Day Camps in Colleyville for Kids
Holiday Hoops Camp, December 21 “ 22, Colleyville Heritage High School at 5401 Heritage Avenue. The mission of our camps is to provide both a fun and competitive atmosphere in which each camper is given the opportunity to acquire and refine the fundamentals & concepts necessary to become a better successful player. Our highly qualified experienced coaching staff will use the most current progressive, innovative, and creative drills to enhance each individual camper's development. We recommend that prospective Texas Express players attend one of these camps. Camp features: skills, drills, and fundamentals, 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 games, motivational talks, camp t-shirt, grouping by age and skill, surprise guest on 2nd day of camp for grades 1-5 between 11:30 am “ noon. MORNING SESSIONS Grades 1-5 from 9:00 to noon with check-in between 8:30 to 9:00 AM (DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 8:30 AM). AFTERNOON SESSIONS Grades 6-9 from 1:00 to 4:00 with check-in between 12:30 to 1:00 PM (DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 12:30 PM). For more information, please visit the Texas Express Holiday Hoops Camp website.Coppell Winter Camps for Kids
Holiday Camp Do-It-All, Coppell Aquatic Recreation Center, 234 East Parkway Blvd. in Coppell. Camp is for ages 6-12. Dates are December 19-23 and December 26-30 from 7:00 – 6:30 for $130/camper or $45 for day drop. You must register in person to complete the registration forms and sign releases. Early registration is encouraged due to the popularity of the camps. You can register at either the Coppell Road Service Center, located at 816 S. Coppell Road, 972- 462-5100, or at the Aquatic and Recreation Center located at 234 Parkway Blvd., 972-304-7077. Complete the registration form for a faster registration process! For more information, please call 972-304-7077 or visit the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center website. Texas Creative Arts Academy, 773 S. MacArthur Blvd. Marvelous Mini Musical – “13”, December 27th – 30th, 9am – 5pm, Ages 6+, $150/camper. Learn music from the Jason Robert Brown musical. Audition for parts. Perform for friends and family on Friday evening! For more information, please call 972-304-0160 or visit the Texas Creative Arts Academy website.Corinth Camps for the Holiday Break
Holiday Basketball Camp, Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway. 10 December. Participants age 9-14 will receive instruction on the competitive elements of a basketball game to enhance fundamental skills and game specific strategies. The participants will explore the structure of team concepts with an assigned coach per group in a circuit training format. The coaches will implement proper shooting techniques (free throws, short corner shots, and lay-up and shooter selection) and learning of a variety of defensive systems and transitions. This camp is designed to be a preparation skills camp for the winter pre-season basketball league; however, the camp is open to all league participants or non-participants. At the completion of the circuit instruction, a single elimination tournament will be played. Participants are required to bring a sack lunch. All participants will recieve professional instruction, a mid-day Snack and Beverage, 12 minute Scrimmage Game. For more information please contact the Recreation Division at (940) 498-1386 or Camp Administrator, Coach Grace, by phone at (972) 464-6580 or by email at le****************************@ya***.com.Holiday Camps for Kids in Dallas
Attack! Basketball Camp, Hyer Elementary School, 3920 Caruth Blvd. December 26 “ 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm each day. Boys & Girls 1st “ 6th grade. Camp will be capped at 50 players. Respond today to reserve your spot!! We will concentrate on ball handling, shooting fundamentals, offensive moves, passing, defensive skills, rebounding, and court awareness. Cost: $200 YMCA Member $250 Activity Member. Register at the Park Cities YMCA. Contact Brett Cole at (214)526.7293 Park Cities YMCA or visit the Attack! Basketball website for more information. Biggers Sport and Fitness Camp. For more information, please visit the Highland Park United Methodist Church website.- CROSS CHEER Our “Winter Camp” puts a little more CHEER into the Christmas season! Campers will enjoy a week full of fun learning cheers, jump, dancing, stunts, and more.. Thursday, all cheerleaders have the opportunity to perform for their family and friends at 11:30! Ages 5 – 10, December 19 – 22, Monday – Thursday 9:00 – Noon. $115 per child
- ALL-STAR SPORTS & GAMES Kids will play basketball, indoor flag football, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball and a variety of other games. Be sure to bring a small snack to camp every day. Ages 5 – 12. December 19 – 22, Monday – Thursday,1:00 – 4:00. Cost: $110.
- Chess Camp, Ages 5-15 ¢ All Abilities. USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Program includes a mix of classroom instruction and practice sessions. Instructors use a variety of teaching tools including demo boards, worksheets, stories and historic games to keep class time interesting. During snack/practice time campers play each other and practice the concepts learned in class.
- Introductory Video Game Creation Program, Ages 8-15 ¢ Introductory & Intermediate, PC Based. Starting with basic commands, campers will be taught in a step-by-step progression how to build a game that they design. Camp begins with an introduction to Game Maker software including adding rooms, building walls, adding backgrounds, warping to new levels, music, sound effects and many other great techniques. The first few days focus on programming basics and by late week the children are well on their way to creating their own unique game. At the end of camp each child is provided access to our custom download site. From this site they can download GameMaker LITE software, their games, our custom walk through guide and resource folder. Campers can continue to develop their games and create new ones as well.
- Video Game Creation- The Sequel, Ages 8-15 ¢ Introductory-Intermediate, MS Windows. In the spirit of Mario, Sonic, Samus and other legendary video game stars, comes our newest camp offering. Campers use Game Maker software to create side-scrolling, platform game with running, jumping, falling, climbing, blasting, and enemy stomping! Students will incorporate real world physics like gravity and friction, while plotting out head scratching mazes for themselves and other avid gamers to solve. Actual programming techniques will be used to create power-ups and saved game data during the journey. Each camper’s game will be a unique adventure programmed entirely by him or her! Additionally campers receive access to our custom download site featuring thousands of games.
Dallas Zoo, Snowfari Winter Camp for grades PreK – 5. Curb your kid's cabin fever at our exciting Snowfari Winter Break Camp at the Dallas Zoo and Children's Aquarium at Fair Park! Snowfari Winter Camps are all single day camps which run from 9:00-3:00 p.m. daily on December 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, and 29, 2011. You can receive 5% off your total camp cost by signing up for multiple camp days! Register Today! Beforecare and aftercare is available but pre-registration is required. Beforecare is available from 8-9 AM and aftercare is available from 3-6 PM. For more information, please call 469-554-7500 or visit the Dallas Zoo website.
Kid Art Winter Holiday workshop, 3407 Milton. Workshop meets from 2:30-4:30 on Saturday, December 10. Age 4-12 yrs. Limit 16 students. $50 (includes supplies, snack & drink). For more information, please visit the Kid Art website.
Oil and Cotton Art Camp, 837 W. 7th Street in Dallas. December 23rd from 9:00-12:00. For ages 5 to adults. Try out a variety of studio art techniques, mediums and styles. In each camp, students will learn skills then use them to express their creativity in unique arts and craft projects. Our fall camps yield lovely holiday gifts for grandparents, teachers, family and friends. Adults can take camps and enjoy the ease of a kid class while getting messy with happy kids. For more information, please call 214-988-9189 or visit the Oil and Cotton website.
Premier All Star Basketball Camp, Hockaday School, 11600 Welch Rd. The Premier All-Star Basketball Camps will be directed by an outstanding group of high school and junior high school coaches who will provide top quality instruction. Each camper will be grouped according to age or ability to ensure maximum learning and skill development. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of shooting, passing, individual moves, rebounding, dribbling, and defense. December 20-22, 2011. Boys & Girls Ages 6-13, 9am-4pm Daily. The Premier Holiday Camp will provide staff supervision approximately one hour before and one hour after camp each day. However, there will be a nominal Supervisory fee for any camper picked up after 5 pm. For more information, please visit the Premier All Star website.
Star Studded Holiday Camp, Beckley-Saner Recreation Center, 114 West Hobson. Monday “Friday December 20 “31 from 9 a.m. “5 p.m. Join us during your winter break and enjoy games,sports, arts & crafts, life skills, etc. Age: 6 “12 Cost: $50. Contact: April Garcia (214) 670-7595 or visit the Dallas Parks Leisure Lines.
Star Studded Holiday Hoops, Beckley-Saner Recreation Center, 114 West Hobson. December 20 “31 Monday “Friday 6 “8 p.m. Youth and teens from the community can come In and play structured basketball during their holiday break. Age: 6 “16 Cost: $1 per visit. Contact: April Garcia (214) 670-7595 or visit the Dallas Parks Leisure Lines.
Texas Elite Lacrosse Winter Camp, Southwest fields 2150 Research Row. Dates: December 16 – 18 2011, Friday: 2:30-5:30 and Saturday and Sunday: 10:30-1:30. Pricing: 1st-2nd grade $199 3rd-12th grade $299 – receipt of payment will confirm registration. Texas Elite Lacrosse presents the BEST players and coaches ever assembled in the Great State of Texas! Our winter camp will take your son’s lacrosse skills to the next level just in time for the 2012 Lacrosse Season. We will conduct individual position work with each of our Team USA representatives. Scott Rodgers, Pat Debolt, and Muncho Almerido will work with all goalies on technique, footwork, clearing, etc. Max Quinzani, Sean Lucas, Dylan Sheridan, Tom Dooley , and Tom Interliccho will conduct a shooting clinic with all attackmen and midfielders. Shooting mechanics and proper technique will be strongly emphasized. Ricky Pages, Tom Shuey, Craig McDonald, and two current starting Duke defenseman will work with all long poles on footwork, take away checks, team defense, communication, etc. Additionally, face off instruction will be coached by Dylan Sheridan, Pat Debolt, and Steve Prifte. For more information, please visit the Texas Elite Lacrosse website.Winter Camp, Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 2901 Pennsylvania Avenue. Mon “Thurs (Dec 20 “23) and Mon “Wed (Dec 27 “29). Provides social learning, exercise & sports for kids during the holiday school break. Age: 6+ Cost: $30. Contact: Staff (214) 670-8363 or visit the Dallas Parks Leisure Lines.
Winter Holiday Camps for Kids in Denton
North Texas Winter Pitching-Catching Camp, $50.00 for 2-hour session. North Texas Softball will be conducting a pitching and catching clinic on December 10th from 4:00pm -6:30pm in Denton, TX. The pitching instruction will be given by current North Texas pitching coach Lisa Ferguson, and the catching instruction will be given by former North Texas assistant coach Josh Claudio. Catchers will spend time catching the pitchers as well. The cost will be $50.00 per participant and is limited to 6 participants for pitching and 6 participants for catching. For more information and to register please email Coach Hubbard at T.*********@un*.edu. You can also visit the Mean Green Sports website.
Farmers Branch Winter Break Camps for Kids
Holiday Craze, Holiday Craze is a recreational day-camp program operated by the Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department. Holiday Craze is open to children ages 6-12 years. The program meets from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, located at 14050 Heartside Place, on all non-federal school holidays in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. We’re planning exciting field trips, on-site entertainment, and other great activites for the upcoming Winter Break. Call us at 972-247-4607 or stop by for details about registration!
Winter Day Camps for Kids in Flower Mound
Art House, 2608 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound. All camps are for ages 4-12 and cost $40. For more information, please call 972-899-2699 or visit the Art House website.
- Thursday, December 22, 9:00 – 12:00, Holiday Craft Fun Camp. Your choice of painted wooden picture frame, small jewlery box, and a ceramic ornament for Mom, Dad, or whoever is on your list. Each student may complete two projects. Wrap them and take them home!
- Thursday, December 22, 1:00 – 4:00, Sculpture Camp. Sculpt your own clay Snowman Family!
- Friday, December 23, 9:00 – 12:00, T-shirt Camp. Design and paint your own Holiday 2011 T-shirt to wear this holiday season. Families welcome!
- Friday, December 23, 9:00 – 12:00, Watercolor Painting Camp. Think Swiss Alps. Paint a watercolor of your view from the train going through the snow capped mountains. Learn watercolor techniques to complete a detailed and beautiful 9×12 watercolor.
- Holiday Camp, Thursday & Friday, December 22 & 23, Monday-Friday, December 26-30. Spend your school break at the CAC going on field trips, doing arts and crafts, playing games, and hanging out with your friends! Space is limited and fills quickly so register early! Ages: K-5th Grade.
- Holiday Art Camp, Monday-Wednesday, December 19-21, This Abrakadoodle camp is designed for enjoyment and learning. Each day of the camp students will complete two of their own unique pieces of artwork while also learning about artists and techniques. In addition to the art, campers will sing songs and play games. A $20 supply fee is due on the first day of class. Ages: 6-10 years
- Holiday Adventures in Art Camp, Monday-Thursday, December 19-22. In these holiday themed painting workshops, artists will complete two masterpieces each day step-by-step under the guidance of a professional artist. Campers will use oil, watercolor, and acrylic mediums to create realistic landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes with animals inspired by the season. Students learn perspective drawing, color theory, time saving brush strokes, and much more. Wear an old t-shirt and bring paper towels. A $45 supply fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages: 5-13 years.
Winter Day Camps for Kids in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo,Winter Zoo Camp, 1989 Colonial Parkway. Camp will be held December 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28, 29 from 9:00 – 4:00 for children in grades 1-6. The Zoo's first-ever Winter Zoo Camp is a lot like Summer Zoo Camp, but colder! This camp offers unique activities for children in first to sixth grade, allowing them to explore wildlife inside the Zoo and in the classroom during their winter break from school. Zoo members receive a 15 percent discount with valid ID. Before- and after-care is available. Campers need to pack a lunch each day; snacks will be provided. Topics include I ™m Heading South “ We ™ll take a look at bird migrations; Cold Weather Myths “ Did you know the Zoo's penguins are warm weather penguins?; Winter Survival “ We ™ll learn about adaptations that help animals survive cold temperatures and snowy weather. Cost is $45/day or $120 for three consecutive days. For more information, please call 817-759-7200 or visit the Fort Worth Zoo website. Holiday Hoops Camp, 2 camps available – December 19 “ 20 at All Saints Episcopal School, 9700 Saints Circle and December 21 “ 22 at Calvary Academy, 1401 Oakhurst Scenic Drive. The mission of our camps is to provide both a fun and competitive atmosphere in which each camper is given the opportunity to acquire and refine the fundamentals & concepts necessary to become a better successful player. Our highly qualified experienced coaching staff will use the most current progressive, innovative, and creative drills to enhance each individual camper's development. We recommend that prospective Texas Express players attend one of these camps. Camp features: skills, drills, and fundamentals, 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 games, motivational talks, camp t-shirt, grouping by age and skill, surprise guest on 2nd day of camp for grades 1-5 between 11:30 am “ noon. MORNING SESSIONS Grades 1-5 from 9:00 to noon with check-in between 8:30 to 9:00 AM (DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 8:30 AM). AFTERNOON SESSIONS Grades 6-9 from 1:00 to 4:00 with check-in between 12:30 to 1:00 PM (DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 12:30 PM). For more information, please visit the Texas Express Holiday Hoops Camp website. YMCA Camp Carter, 6200 Sand Springs Rd. This winter break, don't get stuck at home ¦Come to Camp Carter's WINTER CAMP! December 27-29th – $125. Winter Camp is for ages 8-16. Campers get 2 nights in our cabins, 3 meals a day, archery, canoeing, camp fires, games and much more. Were you a CIT this Summer? Winter Camp is half price for 1st years and free for 2nd year CITs. For more information, please visit the YMCA Camp Carter website. Young Chef's Academy, 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd Suite 260. For more information, please call 817-989-CHEF or visit the Young Chef's Academy website.- Winter Camp “Gingerbread Wonderland”, December 19-21st from 12:00-3:00pm Ages 7 and up, Non-Members $150, Members $135. Kindercook Camp is 1:00-3:00pm Ages 4-6, Members and Non-Members $100
- Winter Camp II- Adventure Camp, Day one- Knight’s Feast, Day two-Pirate’s Bounty, Day three- Supper in Space. Camp will take place December 26-28th from 12:00-3:00pm for ages 7 and up. Non-Members $150, Members $135. Kindercooks for ages 4-6 will be 1:00pm-3:00pm, Kindercooks $100.
Frisco Holiday Day Camps for Kids
D-BAT Frisco, 10875 John W. Elliott Dr. For more information, please call 972-335-HITS (4487) or visit the D-BAT website.- All Aspects Camp, December 19-23 from 9:00 – 2:00, $250. Camp for ages 5-8 and 9-13.
- One Day Hitting Specialty Camp, December 27, 9:00 – 2:00, ages 8-13, $75
- One Day Pitching Specialty Camp, December 28, 9:00 – 2:00, ages 8-13, $75
- One Day Fielding Specialty Camp, December 29, 9:00 – 2:00, ages 8-13, $75
- One Day Hitting Specialty Camp, December 30, 9:00 – 2:00, ages 8-13, $75
- Junior Academy Player Development (Level 2) Training Camp, a three-hour, four-day format, designed to meet the developmental demands of players currently playing in youth academy programs. This new training program addresses the challenges faced in academy development and rapidly advances the skills and creative ideas of young players. The training curriculum is based on the Advanced Player Development Model. Each participant will receive instruction from FC Dallas professional players and professional staff coaches who specialize in youth development. December 27-30, 2011, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $100.
- Advanced Player Development (Level 3) Training Camp follows a 6 hour, four-day format, designed to meet the tactical demands of competitive players aged 9 to 16. This fantastic training program will allow advanced players to train like a professional player and experience an intense workout sessions used by top level professional players that are taken directly from the FC Dallas playbook. Each participant will receive individual and group instruction in a professional environment designed to help players focus on maximizing their playing potential. This is a one of kind program that only FC Dallas can offer! December 27-30, 2011 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. $195.
- Pre-K Camp. Ages 3-5.Winter Solstice is the theme for Monday December 19th and Artic Tundra is the theme for Monday December 26th. Sample mediums include: Clay, paint, oil & chalk pastel! We are going to create beautiful works of art as well as have awesome activities! Snacks and supplies included. $29 per day registered for. No sibling discounts available.
- Glee Factor Holiday Camp. Ages 6-12. December 19-22 from 9am-3pm. School may be out, but we are in session with an awesome camp in conjunction with Rock-N-Bach! We invite you to sing, dance and rock your inner gleek! Kids will receive instruction in the performance of acting, voice, music (including instruments), dance and fine arts. The camp will conclude with a live performance and art exhibit the last day at 2:15pm. All supplies and snacks provided; kids will just need to bring a sack lunch each day. Camp is held at The Black Box Theatre. Cost: $170 plus $5 registration.
- Studio Holiday Camp. Four day awesome camp! Inventors Workshop is the theme and clay, paint, oil & chalk pastel are samples of mediums used! We are going to create beautiful works of art as well as have awesome activities! Snacks and supplies included. Ages 6+. Session 1: Monday December 19-Thursday December 22nd 9am-2pm. $165 includes supplies and snacks. $5 registration fee per child. 10% sibling discount available.
- Studio Holiday Camp. Artic Tundra is the theme and clay, paint, oil and chalk pastel are examples of mediums’ used! Snacks & supplies included. Session 2: Monday December 26th-Thursday December 29th, 9am-2pm. $165 includes supplies and snacks. $5 registration fee per child. 10% sibling discount available.
- Dance & Decorate Diva Camp. Dancing & art all in one! All girls, all fun! In conjunction with Frisco Dance Force. Session 1: Monday December 19-Wednesday December 21 from 9am-12pm. Session 2: Monday December 26th-Thursday December 29th from 9am-12pm. $95 includes supplies and snacks. $5 registration fee per child. 10% sibling discount available.
Sci-Tech Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy in Frisco. Camps are from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Extended care for mornings and afternoons is available. For more information, please call 972-546-3050 or visit the Sci-Tech Discovery Center website.
- Charged Up – Join us and explore circuits, batteries, lights, and the electricity that makes them work together. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 23.
- Chemical Reactions – Plop, fizz, boom, dud — Release heat, transfer energy, and more in this fun science session. Camp for ages 5-7 is December 19, ages 8-11 is December 27.
- Future Engineers – Put on your thinking caps as we challenge you to design, build, and test structures in this hands-on camp. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 28.
- Magical Sciences – Science or magic? You decide when you attend this bewitching camp based on the world of Harry Potter. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 28.
- Medieval Science – Damsels and sirs, ye are all welcome to discover the world of knights and princesses. Camp for ages 5-7 is December 29.
- Grinchy Science – Join us for some Seussical fun as we read and perform science experiments inspired by Dr. Seuss classics. Camp for ages 5-7 is December 23.
- Astronomy Adventure – Come investigate the great unknown as we take a closer look into our solar system and beyond. Camp for ages 5-7 is December 20. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 22.
- Wild Wonders – Dive under the sea, forage through the woods, and explore the incredible ties between science and nature. Camp for ages 5-7 is December 21. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 19.
- Eyewitness Weather – Tornadoes, snow, earthquakes ¦learn the science behind some of nature's most amazing weather phenomenon! Camp for ages 5-7 is December 22. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 21.
- Superhero Science – Bring your super scientist powers as we put a scientific spin to some of your favorite heroes! Camp for ages 5-7 is December 27. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 20.
- Technology through Time – Travel through the history of man-made innovations as we explore scientific ideas from the past, present, and future. Camp for ages 8-11 is December 29.
Winter Break Day Camps in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Regional College Basketball Camp, Thursday, DECEMBER 29, 2011, Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Located in the GPRC GYMNASIUM, Boys and Girls Grades 7-12, Cost: $40.00. The perfect Christmas gift for your budding basketball star. For more information please call Lori at 780-539-2000 ext 1 or check out the Holiday Hoop Camp webpage.Grapevine Holiday Camps for Kids
Polar Ice House Rink, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway #613 in Grapevine Mills Mall, entry 6. The Polar Ice House is a premier ice skating facility offering the highest level of hockey training through the Ice Jets and the Grapevine Wolves. Our Learn to Skate program is the best in the Dallas Fort Worth areaFor more information, please call 972-874-1930 or visit the Polar Ice website.
- Learn to Skate Camp, December 26-30, 10:30-1:15 $60.
- Hockey Camp, December 26-30, 8:30 – 5:00, $209
Winter Day Camps in Irving
Irving YMCA, 2200 W. Irving Blvd. Camps take place from Dec. 19 – Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-Dec. 30 from 7:30 – 6:30 each day. Cost is $25/day for members and $30/day for non-members. Registration space is limited. Must register one week before the beginning of camp. See registration form for more information.
Keller Holiday Camps for Children
Little Gym of Keller, Member Price: $25/camp session or Non-Member Price: $30/camp session. Morning Camps: 9am – Noon & Afternoon Camps – 1pm – 4pm. For more information, please call 817-337-1115.- Monday, Decmber 20th – Winter Camping
- Tuesday, December 21st – Dinosaur Ice Age
- Wednesday, Decmber 22nd – The Little Gym Starts on Ice
- Thursday, Decmber 23rd – Holiday Goofy Games (Special visitor will attend each camp)
- Monday, Decmber 27th – Flip n Fun
- Tuesday, December 28th – All Sorts of Sports
- Wednesday, December 29th – Karate Kids Camp
- Thursday, December 30th – Dazzlin Dance
- Friday, December 31st – New Year’s Beach Bash
- Horses, 6-8 yrs ages. Imagine a whole art camp for horse lovers! From a Pegasus to a wild pony, create all sorts of horses and learn some tricks for drawing these complicated creatures. All drawing and craft projects will be based on the magnificence of all things equine. If you have always wanted to draw horses, this is the camp for you. Ages 6-12. 10:00a-12:00p – Dec. 19, 20, and 21st only. Cost $100.00.
- Star Wars! 6-8 yrs ages. Learn how to draw all sorts of interesting characters from the Star Wars series. This term we will be doing Darth Vader, Sith Lord, Jaba the Hutt, Droids, New Spacecraft, CP30, Ewoks and Sandpeople. Special attention will be made on the landscapes of the different worlds. Student afternoon session 9:00-12:00p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday only. Tuition $120. Class meets December 19, 20, 21st only. $120.00 per Session.
- Acrylic Painting, 8-12 yrs ages. Special offering during the Christmas Holiday. Come paint a painting at Monart. 8×10 canvases in acrylic. Students can sign up and bring a friend, Mom, Dad or Grandma! Painting classes will be offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 3-5pm December 19, 20 and 21st. Pricing is $25.00 a class. Pricing for two students is $40.00.
- Chris Van Allsburg, Afternoon: 8 and older. He is the artist/author who illustrated and wrote The Polar Express, Jumanji, Swan Lake, The Witches Broom and several other classics. We will tackle Polar Express, Jumanji and Swan Lake with one story being done each day. Come hear the stories and draw something spectacular! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only – Dec. 19, 20 and 21st. 1-3pm $120.00. $100.00 per Session (full week)
- Pokemon Mania, Afternoon: 6-12 yrs. Everything Pokemon — If you have got a Pokemon fanatic in your family this is the class for them. Three afternoons of drawing Pokemon. Class will meet 1-2:30p on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – December 19, 20 and 21st. Students will also have the opportunity to create their favorite character out of air dry clay. Tuition $40.
- Watercolors with Sharen, Mornings: Adult 13+. Something special for our older students. Students 13 and older can come take a 2 day watercolor class from Sharen Chatteron. Sharen is a local artist who has really begun to make a name for herself. Her use of brilliant colors and layering of colors in watercolors is dramatic. Sharen will teach the classes on Tuesday, Dec. 27th from 10-12p (Pointsettas) and Wednesday Dec. 28th 10-12p (Christmas ornaments). Classes include supplies. $60.00 The drawing portion of this class will be quite easy. For beginners as well as experienced artists! $60.00 per Session (full week)
- Clay Modeling Afternoon: 8-12 yrs. Hands-On class learning how to manipulate Model Magic clay. Some lessons will incorporate artistic lessons and study of Matisse and Van Gogh. Model Magic is a non-firing clay process that air dries. All clay projects are flexible in offering, we anticipate making the following items: bracelets, cell phones, bugs, flowers, fish, snow globes, magnets. Times are 12:30-2:30p Monday-Friday May not be suitable for students with a gluten allergy.
Lake Dallas Holiday Camps for Kids
Lee Green Basketball Skills Camp, Swisher Courts, 501 E. Swisher Rd. December 19-20 Time: 9:00 “ 1:00pm. Skills covered: ball handling, finishing moves, shooting, footwork, speed/agility, triple threat. Boys & Girls, Ages: 7-18. Bring a Friend & receive $10 off registration. Deadline: December 12th. Limited to the first 40 players. Cost: $175 for camp/per player.Lewisville Day Camps for Winter Break
Circle of Sciences, 2150 S. Edmonds Lane in Lewisville. Christmas Camp includes age specific activities for children K-8th. Activities include visiting animals, science experiments, making ornaments, cookie baking, arts, crafts, games, and puzzles. All day camp from 9:00 – 4:00 is $25 for first child and $10 for additional child. Morning camp from 9:00 – 12:00 is $15 for first child and $5 for additional child. Afternoon camp from 12:00 – 4:00 is $15 for first child and $5 for additional child. For more information, please call 972-459-2959 or visit the Circle of Sciences website. D-BAT Baseball Camp, 1500 Fairway Drive, Suite 1201. Camps are from 9 AM “ 2 PM. Pack a sack lunch and bring your baseball gear. There is a small ratio of 6:1. Cost is $75 per camp, groups of 5+ save $20 each. Purchase 2+ camps and save 25%. For more information, please visit the D-BAT website.- Thursday, December 22nd “ Hitting
- Friday, December 23rd “ Hitting/Fielding
- Wednesday, December 28th “ Hitting
- Thursday, December 29th “ Hitting/Fielding
Children’s Winter Camps in McKinney
Bricks 4 Kidz. To enroll in a camp go to www.bricks4kidz.com and select Signup Now . Enter 75070 for the zip code. Click the Enroll button and follow the directions to enroll in the camp. For more information, please call 972-849-4935 or visit the Bricks 4 Kidz website.
- Space Adventure Camp, December 19 “ 21 (Monday “ Wednesday) AM 9a-12p “ Ages 5+ “ $75. Inspired by NASA and Star Warsâ„¢, our Space Adventures Camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration and build models related to the NASA space program. In addition, the day includes LEGO ® Star Warsâ„¢ themed models, video games, group games, challenges and more. Bricks 4 Kidz ® Space Adventure camp provides the spark for imagination and creativity to take off on an adventure that's out of this world.
- Amusement Park, December 19 “ 21 (Monday “ Wednesday) PM Ages 5+ “ $75 Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz ® very own Amusement Park! Campers will build a new ride each day, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn and rock. Then they will take what they have learned to design their own thrills and challenges. Motorized models maximize the action and the fun. Each camp day includes carnival-themed games, group challenges, model-building and more.
- Remote Control Mania, December 27 “ 29 (Tuesday “ Thursday) AM 9a-12p “ Ages 5+ “ $75. Making it move is the name of the game at this exciting camp! Kids will love to see their creations in motion using LEGO ® wireless remote controls. Each day, campers will use fascinating and challenging LEGO ® components to create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines and more. As they enjoy the fun of building, campers will understand the basic working principles of many ingenious devices that are part of our everyday lives. Campers will also learn how to magnify, diminish and redirect force to move objects at different speeds and in different directions. This camp is loads of fun and learning for budding builders.
- Ninjago Games and More, December 27 “ 29 (Tuesday “ Thursday) PM 1p-4p “ Ages 5+ “ $75. Come play with all the new LEGO ® Board Games & Ninjago characters ¦In addition to playing with Ninjago Ninjas & all the fun LEGO ® board games, we will be tapping into our imagination and discovering our creativity as we attempt to create anything related to games out of LEGO ® Bricks ¦for example, we will make replicas of game boards like tic-tac-toe, famous video game characters & more ¦What game can you come up with to make a replica of ¦or come up with your own game?
- Holiday Camp #1 -Dec. 19 and 20. Price: $99.00, 9:00 AM “ 12:00 PM.Age: 5-12, Sport: Baseball, FastPitch Softball.
- Holiday Camp #2 – Holiday Camps Dec 26 and 27. Price: $99.00, 9:00 AM “ 12:00 PM. Ages: 5-14. Sport: Baseball, FastPitch Softball.
- Winter Wildlife Treats, Tuesday, December 20th. Kids will create healthy, fun, food items that are safe to feed our local animals and birds in the winter. A live animal ambassador will come to visit with the kids. A nature hike on our beautiful sanctuary will highlight the needs of animals in winter.
- Nature Ornaments, Wednesday, December 21st. Using wood collected from our sanctuary, each child will have the opportunity to create a couple of decorations for your home this holiday season. A visit from a live animal ambassador and a nature hike on our sanctuary will focus on the winter beauty of the outdoors.
- Animal Decorations, Thursday, December 22nd. Each child will have an opportunity to create an assortment of animal decorations inspired by some of the animals found at the Heard. A nature walk on the sanctuary will include visits to the indoor and outdoor animal exhibits. And each child will get an up close and personal visit from one our animal ambassadors.
North Richland Hills Winter Break Camps
Holiday Hoops Camp, December 19-20, North Richland Hills Baptist Church at 26 Wellness Center, 6955 Boulevard 26. The mission of our camps is to provide both a fun and competitive atmosphere in which each camper is given the opportunity to acquire and refine the fundamentals & concepts necessary to become a better successful player. Our highly qualified experienced coaching staff will use the most current progressive, innovative, and creative drills to enhance each individual camper's development. We recommend that prospective Texas Express players attend one of these camps. Camp features: skills, drills, and fundamentals, 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 games, motivational talks, camp t-shirt, grouping by age and skill, surprise guest on 2nd day of camp for grades 1-5 between 11:30 am “ noon. MORNING SESSIONS Grades 1-5 from 9:00 to noon with check-in between 8:30 to 9:00 AM (DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 8:30 AM). AFTERNOON SESSIONS Grades 6-9 from 1:00 to 4:00 with check-in between 12:30 to 1:00 PM (DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 12:30 PM). For more information, please visit the Texas Express Holiday Hoops Camp website.Holiday Camps for Kids in Plano
Dallas Patriots Baseball Winter Camp, Premier Baseball Academy located at 2621 Summit Ave. Ste. 200. All Skills Camp will encompass all aspects of the game-from base running, the mental approach to fielding and hitting, proper pitching/fielding/hitting mechanics and bunting. Camp will take place December 17-18, 10-12pm (morning session) 12-1pm (lunch) 1-3pm (afternoon session). Players may bring their lunch and eat in the lobby or parents may bring their lunch to them at noon. Cost is $225.00. For more information, please visit the Dallas Patriots website. Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 West 15th Street in Plano. Winter Art Camp at the Farmstead: Sheep on Parade. December 26 “ 30, 2011 9:30am to 1:00pm $175 for the week. The Heritage Farmstead winter art camp provides a FUN experience in a unique setting. Campers will learn all about the care, feeding and use of sheep on the farm at the turn of the century. Campers will spend time each day of the week working with their small group to create, design and paint a life size cut-out sheep to be displayed on the farmstead for all to enjoy. The camp is being provided for children ages 8-12. Space is limited. Register your camper by December 9, 2011. For more information, please call 972-881-0140 or visit the Heritage Farmstead Museum website. Mavericks Holiday Hoop Camp, Collin County Community College – Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway. Dec 19-23, 9am-4pm, Cost: $235. Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp is all about Kids…Kids having fun learning the game during a fast paced week of physical exercise including running, jumping and playing while they develop individual basketball skills and work together in an atmosphere of communication, cooperation, and teamwork. Young basketball players of all skill levels work with the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Our staff is handpicked for their knowledge and ability to work well with kids. We combine excellent coaching with a proven program focused on personalized attention for each camper. In our 17 years over 40,000 kids have enjoyed Hoop Camp. Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! For more information, please visit the Mavericks website.Plano Sports Authority (PSA), 6500 Preston Meadow. For more information, please call 972-208-KIDS (5437) or visit the PSA website.
- Winter Break Flexi Pass, 1st Week: Dec 19-22 7:30am-5:30pm, 2nd Week: Dec. 27-30 7:30am-5:30pm. $45 a day, or $160 for 4 days or all 8 days for $280. Included: Lunch, snack and Fun!
- Winter Break Volleyball Camp, 2 Sessions: Mon-Wed December 19-21 9am-12pm and Tues-Thurs December 27-29 9am-12pm. Camp will include skills and scrimmages. Low instructor to kid ratio 1:10. $75 each Session. Stay and Play till 5:30pm. Add a 1/2 day flexi for $100 each week-Includes 4th full Day. Lunch included. Flexi is from 12pm-5:30pm.
- Basketball Winter Break Camp, 2 Sessions: Mon-Wed December 19-21 9am-12pm and Tues-Thurs December 27-29 9am-12pm. Camp will include skills and scrimmages. Low instructor to kid ratio 1:10. $75 each Session. PSA Skills Academy Instructors. Stay and Play till 5:30pm. Add a 1/2 day flexi for $100 each week-Includes 4th full Day. Lunch included. Flexi is from 12pm-5:30pm.
- Soccer Winter Break Camp, 2 Sessions: Mon-Wed December 19-21 9am-12pm and Tues-Thurs December 27-29 9am-12pm. Camp will include skills and scrimmages. Low instructor to kid ratio 1:10. $90 each Session. PSA Skills Academy Instructors. Stay and Play till 5:30pm. Add a 1/2 day flexi for $100 each week-Includes 4th full Day. Lunch included. Flexi is from 12pm-5:30pm.
Southlake Day Camps for Winter
Art House, 631 East Southlake Boulevard Suite C. All camps are for ages 4-12 and cost $40. For more information, please call 817-416-4278 or visit the Art House website.- Thursday, December 22, 9:00 – 12:00, Holiday Fun Camp. Holiday FUN! Your choice of a painted wooden picture frame, small jewelry box, and a ceramic ornament for whoever is on your list. Each student may complete two projects. Wrap them and take them home!
- Thursday, December 22, 1:00 – 4:00, Snow Family Camp. Sculpt your own Snowman Family!
- Friday, December 23, 9:00 – 12:00, Family Holiday T-shirt Camp. Design and paint your own T-shirt to wear this Holiday season. Families and all ages Welcome!
- Friday, December 23, 1:00 – 4:00, Winter Watercolor Camp. Think Swiss Alps! Your view from the train going through the snow capped mountains. Learn watercolor techniques and complete a detailed and beautiful 9×12 watercolor.
The Little Gym on Mockingbird/Abrams, and the one on Preston/Forest both in Dallas, have winter break half day camps as well.