The word “K’aana” is derived from the Alabama Coushatta Indian language and means “health and wellness”. It stands for kids achieving activity & nutrition awareness. Kamp K’aana introduces children, ages 10-14, to the tools they need to learn and love a healthy lifestyle, while offering the fun of an overnight summer camp experience! This two-week program is held at the YMCA’s Camp Grady Spruce, and caters to children who are above a healthy weight. Camp Grady Spruce is located on Possum Kingdom Lake and offers campers lake swimming, arts & crafts, archery, BBs, rock climbing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, sailboating, and so much more outdoor fun! Campers are equipped with the tools they need to conquer their weight management issues while at the same time offering an incredible experience that increases self-confidence and builds self-esteem. To be eligible for this specialty camp, children must be in the 95th percentile of Body Mass Index (BMI) for their gender and age. Click here for a BMI calculator. Kamp K’aana campers have come home with heightened self-esteem and confidence, brand new friends, and about a 5 to 10 pound weight loss each summer, as well the motivation to maintain their weight and obtain long-term results. For more information, or to sign up for Kamp K’aana, please contact: Tracey Burns Director of Healthy Lifestyles 469-276-8442 tburns@ymcadallas.org

Learning another language has never been so much fun! Early childhood is the best time to learn another language. Maximize your child’s window of opportunity and give them the gift of bilingualism this summer with our amazing language immersion virtual camps. A different thematic unit is offered every week and tailored for each age group. Maximum of 8 children per group. Perfect for ages 5-10.

2023 summer camps for beginner/intermediate basketball players age 6-18. Morning session for age 6–10, afternoon session for age 11-18. This camp will set you apart from other players by helping you develop an elite mindset. The class will cover fundamentals in a new way to help you master ballhandling and feel for the ball; become a stifling defensive player; learn leadership and life lessons; perfect shooting, scoring, and dribble moves; ensure your layups are automatic; and handle game situations like the pros. The camp is fast-paced, fun, and jam-packed with golden nuggets of basketball knowledge.

2023 summer camps for beginner/intermediate basketball players age 6-18. Morning session for age 6–10, afternoon session for age 11-18. This camp will set you apart from other players by helping you develop an elite mindset. The class will cover fundamentals in a new way to help you master ballhandling and feel for the ball; become a stifling defensive player; learn leadership and life lessons; perfect shooting, scoring, and dribble moves; ensure your layups are automatic; and handle game situations like the pros. The camp is fast-paced, fun, and jam-packed with golden nuggets of basketball knowledge.

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Kids will love learning all about the basics of art and getting their hands dirty with Drawing and Design. Portrait drawing, tessellations, 3D drawing, and parabolic art (look it up) are just some of the projects kids will work on during this week’s theme. There is lots of meaning to unpack from math and patterns in parabolic art, to the origins of portrait drawing and how it has evolved in modern times (hint: selfies).

Learning another language has never been so much fun! Early childhood is the best time to learn another language. Maximize your child’s window of opportunity and give them the gift of bilingualism this summer with our amazing language immersion virtual camps. A different thematic unit is offered every week and tailored for each age group. Maximum of 8 children per group. Perfect for ages 5-10.

Tote bags, tie-dye, dream catchers, and braided bracelets…what do these all have in common? They are all made of one common element, fibre! During Fantastic Fibres students will work on fibre-inspired creations while learning about their use in different cultures, for example Kumihimo, the traditional Japanese technique for making braids and cords.

Get ready to create your own games and learn how designers think about creating the next Connect 4! Children will spend time exploring the mechanics behind their favorite games and learn design principles for them to create their own masterpiece.

This intensive boot camp will allow students to complete the full beginner public speaking & debate course (i.e. Art of Public Speaking course) offered during the school year within a condensed time frame during the Summer.

Our Kids Musical Theatre Camp welcomes participants of all experience levels. Whether your child is a seasoned performer or new to the stage, our talented team will guide and inspire them throughout the camp. From the building confidence to fostering creativity, this camp offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for all.

Don't know which extracurricular activity is right for you? You don't have to choose. At the Middle School Champ Camp you get to try all three! This is a commuter/day camp for students who will be in grades 6-9 during the 2023-2024 school year.

The name says it all…Music Makers is a week filled with music, movement, and maestros! Students will build and play their own instrument inventions, learn about music theory, and interact with music through writing, dance, and drawing, ultimately ending the week by performing a live show for their friends.

Explore the mythology of ancient cultures and how these myths represent early beliefs about the world. Students will learn ancient myths through read aloud, playing games, and engaging in other activities that help them explore this fascinating world of Gods and Monsters.

Get ready to test the boundaries of DIY inventions with Need for Speed! Using simple materials, campers will set all sorts of creations in motion – from rubber band racers, catapults, tornado bottles to pool noodle boats. And of course, they’ll get to end each day putting them to the test in a race!

Omega Family Week during the summer includes workshops for adults and kids camps that run concurrently. Meals, community gatherings, and evening entertainment are enjoyed together outside of the classroom.

Our learn-to-ride Pedalheads Bike program for kids 3-12 is best known for helping kids get off training wheels! Once they can ride comfortably on two wheels, they can progress to our advanced levels where they will learn how to ride safely on the road. Our program has taught over 500,000 kids how to ride with confidence!

Become a mad scientist, or let some sparks fly…either way your kids will be in for hands-on and experiment based fun in our Science and Circuitry themed week! Campers will use potatoes to create their own battery. They will create a light up wand and learn how to make straw rockets. Or maybe your child will practice disappearing coins or eggshells, and learn how to levitate an object. Whichever choice they make this week will be full of a WOW factor and surprises – it’s a classic camp favorite!

Learning another language has never been so much fun! Early childhood is the best time to learn another language. Maximize your child’s window of opportunity and give them the gift of bilingualism this summer with our amazing language immersion virtual camps. A different thematic unit is offered every week and tailored for each age group. Maximum of 8 children per group. Perfect for ages 5-10.

From birdhouses to bridges to forts, campers will observe, explore, and create spectacular structures and learn about the origins of building throughout history, from the first human shelters to structures that meet other societal needs like bridges or water dams.

Summer@Rectory is Rectory School's summer program for boys and girls ages 9-14. The program offers program-specific morning sessions based on student interest combined with an afternoon of recreational activities utilizing Rectory's abundant campus resources. For additional information, please contact Dave Farrell, Director of Auxiliary Programs via email at david.farrell@rectoryschool.org or phone at 860-963-6740, extension 447.

Dynamic online summer boot-camps for teens that focus on Investing, Trading, the Stock Market, Cryptocurrency and Personal Finance. Instruction is presented LIVE by seasoned professionals with Wall Street / education backgrounds. There’s expert guidance and mentoring along the way, peer-to-peer interaction, and unique hands-on activities that keep students engaged and learning!

Act out a play in this week of performance! Children will explore the role of actors and learn to read a script and explore the ancient roots of theater. Children will also play improvisation games and learn the art of thinking on your feet!

Spend some quality time with us in our virtual camps! Our fantastic virtual camps are the perfect blend of academic and fun! Run by trained and knowledgeable leaders on a safe and secure online platform, our French virtual camps will allow your children to spend quality time with an enthusiastic team while enhancing their French skills during any school break! Campers will rotate through a variety of activities! Each day will also include a rotation of academic-focused activities (reading, conversation and comprehension). Much-loved skits, songs and the imaginary campfire will certainly be included as well! Snack breaks are also scheduled twice per session. These camps are designed to be both academic and fun; they include tons of opportunities to practice various French skills and socialize with peers