Kids’ camps provide meaningful ways for them to keep active and keep learning all summer long, and now’s the time to secure a spot before sessions fill up. Take a first look here at these premier camps located across Tarrant County where your kids can experience everything from hands-on STEM programs and outdoor nature exploration to sports training and performing arts—even filmmaking and cooking. You’ll find many more surprise topics and activities your kids can get excited about (enough to stay off their phones for a while) and build confidence outside the classroom.
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Featured Camps in Tarrant County
In this section, DFWChild’s advertising partners share their top camp offerings.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s S.E.E.D. Camp
Photo courtesy Fort Worth Botanic Garden
June–July 2026
Address: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/463-4160
Ages served: 4–17
Type: Day camp and outdoor adventure camp
Here inside this premier botanical garden, a variety of kids camps offer them the opportunity to “dig into hands-on fun” through outdoor learning and creative STEAM activities set in a natural environment. All of these take place over at the garden’s Botanical Research Institute of Texas. There, campers from preK to high school explore STEM activities while discovering the wonders of nature, building skills as budding naturalists and creative thinkers.
Programs like “Wild Writers” encourage journaling, sketching, and creative writing as campers observe plants and wildlife, while older students in “Leaders for Environmental Action and Field Work (LEAF)” take on real-world challenges through fieldwork, data collection, and environmental problem solving.
The focus on exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery keeps kids active, curious, and engaged, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking both enrichment and outdoor adventure. Half-day and full-day options are available, and since camps for multiple age groups happen at the same time, families can easily enroll multiple children. Learn more
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Photo courtesy Game On Camps
May–August 2026
Address: Two locations in Fort Worth
2600 Alemeda St., Fort Worth, Texas
251 Settlement Plaza Dr. Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/367-7800
Ages served: 5–18 years
Type: Day camp and sports camp
They’ve got to expend all that energy somehow. Why not encourage them to channel that energy into a sport—or two or three? This multi-sport camp gives kids the chance to build athletic skills across a wide range of sports. Soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball (even specifically beach volleyball), biking, and baseball through a partner organization—Choose one of these for a focused, weeklong camp. With FIFA coming up this summer, no doubt that soccer will be one of the more popular sessions, focusing on ball control and endurance.
Can’t decide, or want to try a little bit of them all? Register for the multi-sport camp. At each camp, you can be sure the coaches will see to it that your kids develop the fundamentals through drills, skill stations, and game play that improve coordination, speed, agility and overall fitness. Coaches group the players together by experience level, so every kid gets the right balance of challenge and support, while reinforcing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Learn more
Photo courtesy Key School
June 2026
Address: 7950 John T. White Rd., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/446-3738
Ages served: PreK through 12th grades
Type: Day camp and STEM camp
Since 1966, this established program from the Key School and Training Center has supported students with strong academic instruction, now celebrating its 60th summer. Originally created to help students who learn differently gain an academic boost, it continues to focus on building essential skills through classes like “Reading, Phonics & Spelling” and “Math Fundamentals,” helping close learning gaps in a structured, supportive environment.
First introduced last year, Key Start program is back again in 2026 to provide enrichment opportunities for younger learners, helping them build early confidence and readiness. It’s led by highly qualified teachers using a specialized curriculum and encourages steady progress and independent learning. Families value the consistent, focused approach that helps children strengthen core academic skills while gaining confidence and preparing for the next school year—and beyond grade school. Older students would do well to take up the updated Study Skills and SAT Prep classes, designed to meet evolving academic needs. Learn more
Lone Star Film Festival Summer Film Camp
Photo courtesy Lone Star Film Festival
July–August 2026
Address: 2805 S. University Dr., Moudy South Building, Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/492-5556
Ages served: High school students, 13–18 years
Type: Day camp and arts camp
Movie buffs in your teens, here’s a chance to emulate your most-admired directors. This creative, hands-on experience from the Lone Star Film Festival (which is returning to Fort Worth this November) focuses on storytelling and all aspects of filmmaking. On campus at TCU, campers explore screenwriting fundamentals, on-set roles, film crew jobs, and production workflows, while working directly with professional film equipment.
And it’s not a solo show. Students will collaborate with their peers—as you would on any project or movie set—to develop their ideas and produce a short film from beginning to end, from script to screen. And this can be just for fun, or for your teens with film school in their future, they can then, in turn, use that original project for their college applications or creative portfolios.
Along the way, participants gain real-world insight into the film industry and potential career paths. Not sure if it’s in the budget? Apply for financial assistance or scholarships, which are reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more
North Texas Performing Arts Camp
Photo courtesy North Texas Performing Arts
June–August 2026
Address: NTPA Southlake at 1101 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, Texas (and in Dallas, Fairview, Frisco and Plano)
Phone: 972/422-2575
Ages served: 5–18 years
Type: Day camp, arts camp and special needs camp
Whether your kid is brand new to musical theatre or has a laser focus on a specific field of study (acting, theater, visual art and filmmaking), you’ll find a camp with North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA). Here kids will “step into the spotlight” with its wide range of programs. These touch on improv, dance and movement, character creation, and storytelling, and more creative arts projects such as painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Younger children enjoy art and drama camps, while older students take part in Center Stage and production camps. Many sessions build toward a showcase where families can witness a production showcasing what the students have been up to all week. In film-focused camps, students learn filmmaking techniques and create their own shorts. NTPA’s inclusive programs for deaf students and those with disabilities, ensuring every child can participate in a supportive environment where character development and artistic expression go hand in hand. Learn more
River Legacy Nature Center’s Summer Camps
Photo courtesy River Legacy Nature Center
June–July 2026
Address: 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76006
Phone: 817/860-6752
Ages served: 3 years to eighth grade
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp
River Legacy’s camp invites kids to “discover the wonders” of a 1,300-acre forest through hands-on STEM activities that explore nature, wildlife, and ecology. Campers take part in “interactive, engaging” experiences that encourage curiosity and environmental awareness while learning about the natural world. Weekly sessions run Monday through Thursday, with half-day options for younger children and full-day programs for older students, making it easy for families to find the right fit.
Programs are tailored from preschool through middle school, ensuring age-appropriate exploration and learning. The littlest kids go in the mornings, and all day for first graders and older. Through outdoor discovery and experiential activities, children stay active, build knowledge, and develop a deeper connection to nature, making it a strong choice for families seeking an educational and engaging summer experience. Learn more
Southwest Christian School: Summer Camp Sensation
Photo courtesy Southwest Christian School
June–July 2026
Address: 6801 Dan Danciger Rd., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/294-0350
Ages served: PreK through sixth grade
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp, and sports camp
Southwest Christian School is closing up its books for the summer and putting all hands on deck for these recreation-heavy camps. Hosting seven weeks with a mix of themes and experiences, Southwest Christian School becomes the place for summer fun, learning and adventure. Is your kid interested in cooking? Robotics? Pirates or mermaids? These themed camps are sure to keep your kids active and engaged for the whole week. From the high-energy “Blast-Off to Summer!” kickoff to hands-on activities, campers explore a variety of interests, all the while they’re building confidence and developing friendships, too.
And in the Summer Athletic Camps, those focus even more on the active side. Choose your preferred sport—basketball and soccer (both co-ed), baseball and softball, volleyball and football—to concentrate on, and within the week, your child will have developed even more skills, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive setting. With age-based groupings and optional before and after care, families can count on Southwest Christian School’s structured, flexible program to keep children moving, learning and inspired all summer. Learn more
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TCU: Jamie Dixon Basketball Camps
Photo courtesy Texas Christian University
June 2026
Address: 3000 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth, Texas
Email: [email protected]
Ages served: Third through eighth grades
Type: Day camp and sports camp
The head men’s basketball coach at Texas Christian University (TCU) lets kids take a page right out of his playbook. For young athletes whose chosen sport is—without a doubt—basketball, they can train like collegiate players with an authentic coaching experience from Dixon, his staff, and current players on TCU’s Horned Frogs team. Campers sharpen fundamentals and advanced techniques through structured drills, full-court games, and daily league play that provides real game reps. Players of all skill levels (no pressure to already be a pro yourself!) build confidence as they develop their teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship.
Held in a collegiate arena, the environment immerses campers in high-level play while keeping the focus on skill development and fun competition. Designed for players eager to improve their game, this program combines expert coaching, competitive play, and memorable experiences that help kids flourish. For superfans who are a little starstruck, this experience also goes beyond the court to include autograph and photo opportunities. Learn more
Photo courtesy Texas Ballet Theater
June–August 2026
Address: 1500 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, Texas (and locations in Dallas and Richardson)
Phone: 817/763-0207
Ages served: 3 years and older
Type: Day camp and arts camp
Whether it was Swan Lake or Giselle, or The Nutcracker, it’s hard to forget witnessing your first live ballet production. And at these summer camps, aspiring young dancers can step out of the audience and into the studio. This summer, Texas Ballet Theater’s (TBT) programs are designed for all experience levels, starting as young as age 3. Younger children explore ballet through imaginative camps like Ballet Basics, where themed weeks make dancing feel even more magical—combining storytelling, creative play, and introductory dance in a nurturing setting.
Those ready for the Junior Intensive program will build their technique across ballet and complementary styles, often culminating in a performance. Older students will further refine their artistry in focused training like TBT’s Classical Variations Intensive and Pas de Deux Workshop. These emphasize musicality and performance quality, while audition-based intensives provide rigorous, multi-week instruction with professional faculty and guest artists. With three locations across North Texas, families can find convenient options for their young dancers at every stage. Learn more
Photo courtesy YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
May–August 2026
Address: Multiple locations in Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Eagle Mountain, Fort Worth, Granbury, Joshua, Keller and Saginaw
Email: [email protected]
Ages served: 5–12 years
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp, sports camp, STEM camp and arts camp
At these community-based camps, caring YMCA staff members help turn your kids’ long summer days into an unforgettable mix of swimming, games, creative activities, swimming and field trips to other local destinations too.
Campers stay active and engaged with a balance of fun and learning that builds confidence, independence, and friendships in a welcoming environment where every child belongs. The full days of programming keep the kids involved (not just “busy” but engaged and learning) from drop-off to pick-up. With multiple locations across North Texas, families benefit from convenient access, while caring staff provide a safe, supportive setting. You don’t even have to already be a YMCA member to join these camps, and all activities are included with no surprise fees. Scholarships and flexible enrollment options make it even easier for parents to find reliable choices for their kids to experience a well-rounded summer. Learn more
Photo courtesy YMCA Camp Carter
June–August 2026
Address: 6200 Sand Springs Rd., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/738-9241
Ages served: 5–15 years
Type: Day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor adventure camp
Just minutes from Downtown Fort Worth and along the West Fork of the Trinity River, YMCA Camp Carter feels like a true escape. No worries about screentime here. Instead, kids’ full attention will be focused on all the outdoor adventures at their fingertips. Expect their days to be filled with classic recreational activities— s’mores and campfire stories, hiking through wooded trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing. But the options don’t stop there. Camp Carter offers horseback riding, archery, ropes courses and even more nature activities that make it well worth venturing here.
Both day and overnight options let children experience “adventure by day, campfire magic by night” or head home each afternoon with new stories. Crucially, Camp Carter is accredited by the American Camp Association and Praesidium, designations that emphasize safety and trained staff, in addition to its quality experiences. Need help with the cost? Inquire about the scholarships that help make camp accessible to even more local families. Learn more
All Saints’ Episcopal School: Summer You
Photo courtesy All Saints’ Episcopal School
May–July 2026
Address: 9700 Saints Cir., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/935-2205
Ages served: 3 years to 12th grade
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp, sports camp, STEM camp, faith-based camp and arts camp
Set on a spacious 147-acre campus, this eight-week program gives kids endless ways to stay active, curious, and engaged all summer. With more than 300—yes, three hundred—camp options, children can explore nearly anything you can think of.
Flying drones, horseback riding, tennis, sewing, chess, and everything in between. There’s even a session walking kids through how to efficiently run a lemonade stand—because entrepreneurs know that it’s not as simple as pouring but delves into costs, pricing, profit, advertising, and product development. Junior high-age kids can join a babysitter training course, with a focus on safety. They’ll learn CPR and choking rescue, which will help prepare them not only for babysitting but for the wider world.
Flexible half- and full-day weekly camps, along with extended care, make scheduling easy for busy families. With all activities in one location, parents can count on a convenient, well-organized experience while kids discover new interests, build confidence, and enjoy a summer filled with variety and hands-on learning. Learn more
Photo courtesy Camp Fire First Texas
June–July 2026
Address: 4300 Clay Ave., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/806-5455
Ages served: 5–13 years
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp, STEM camp and arts camp
Curious kids can dive into “exploration, discovery, and hands-on adventure” with weekly themes that explore the natural world in engaging ways. Campers investigate topics like prehistoric discoveries, wildlife, water science, forest ecosystems, and weather patterns through STEAM challenges, creative art projects, outdoor exploration, and interactive experiments. Each day includes team-building games, problem-solving activities, and nature-based crafts that keep children active, thinking, and collaborating.
Highlights like splash days, field trips, and guest speakers bring each theme to life and add variety to the experience. Campers are grouped by age, ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate and engaging for everyone. With a full-day schedule and experienced staff, children benefit from a structured, supportive environment where they can try new things, build friendships, and grow in confidence. Learn more
Photo courtesy Cowtown Marathon
June 2026
Address: 3584 S. Hills Ave., Suite 21, Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/207-0224
Ages served: Third through sixth grades
Type: Day camp and sports camp
The Cowtown Marathon (which includes a kids 5K) comes around the corner every February, but even during the summers, your kid can get in on the racing fun. This camp keeps kids active with running games, skill-building activities, and lessons on healthy habits in an encouraging environment.
Campers learn about topics related to running while hearing from guest speakers who share insights on nutrition, wellness and yoga. Each participant receives a camp shirt, pedometer and—like you would receive at any family fun run—a swag bag. With structured morning sessions and a focus on fitness and fun, kids build confidence, stay moving, and develop habits that support an active lifestyle. Learn more
Fort Worth Academy: Summer Quest
Photo courtesy Fort Worth Academy
June–August 2026
Address: 7301 Dutch Branch Rd., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/370-1191
Ages served: Pre‑K through eighth grade
Type: Day camp, sports camp, STEM camp and arts camp
Learning turns into an adventure with weekly “quests” that keep kids exploring, creating, and discovering all summer. Campers dive into hands-on experiences in STEM, entrepreneurship, arts, athletics, global learning, and imaginative play, staying active and engaged in a supportive environment where curiosity leads the way. Each week brings new themes and activities, giving children the chance to try different interests while building confidence and creativity.
Your kindergartners are bound to go wild for the Bluey’s Big Adventure camp or the “Young Philanthropists” camp, teaching them practical ways to volunteer for good causes. Your elementary-age kids for the cooking camps, or middle schoolers for the “Sports Smorgasborg,” touching on a number of different sports.
Half-day and full-day options and before care (offered during certain weeks) make it easier for families to choose a schedule that fits, with a structured day that balances enrichment and fun. Learn more
Fort Worth Zoo: Summer Zoo Camp
Photo courtesy Fort Worth Zoo
June–August 2026
Address: 1989 Colonial Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817/759-7555
Ages served: 4–17 years
Type: Day camp and overnight camp
It doesn’t take lots of convincing to coax your kids into a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo. Seeing baby elephant Lady Bird roam with the herd, and new two-toed sloth named Olive who now lives inside the newly reimagined World of Primates habitat—these are just some of the reasons to visit on a regular. So imagine all the possibilities that await during an entire week of day camps here.
Give your animal lover a summer they’ll never forget, with their hours listening to zookeeper chats, joining classic camp activities and even jumping into masses of bubbles in foam parties, and extra playtime in the zoo’s own splash pad open for summers, too. Reserve your spots for the nine week-long programs open to every age group. If your child is at least 8, they’ve got the option to spend the night for the coolest sleepover ever. And for middle and high schoolers? They’ll go even deeper behind the scenes to experience all that goes into veterinary care and animal nutrition. Learn more
Xplor Preschool & School Age: Summer @ Xplor
Photo courtesy Xplor Preschool & School Age
June–August 2026
Addresses: Multiple locations in Tarrant County (and more in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties)
686 FM 1187 E, Crowley, Texas
8350 Parkwood Hill Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
13900 Sendera Ranch Blvd., Haslet, Texas
300 N Holland Rd., Mansfield, Texas
Phone:
Crowley: 877/230-4886
Fort Worth: 877/796-6482
Haslet: 877/835-8395
Mansfield: 877/230-4874
Ages served: Kindergarten through fifth grade
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp, sports camp, STEM camp, and arts camp
Xplor’s summer day camps will keep your elementary-aged children having fun all day and learning all summer. (Summer slump? We don’t know her.) And how? The sheer number of different activities helps. Xplor campers can choose from specialty options: robotics, cooking, arts and crafts, math games, dance, STEAM, gymnastics (offerings vary depending on the location) and more themed camps—all of which encourage exploration and creativity.
For your littles about to enter into kindergarten this fall, there’s the Kindergarten Enrichment Camp, which will ultimately help prepare those youngest campers for that sometimes tough, always emotional transition into school. How? By play, of course. They won’t even know they’re actually learning routines, how to collaborate with other campmates, and learning concepts in literacy and math.
Plus, as a special treat during some of the camp days, many locations will take off for field trips—to local museums, aquariums, water parks and other outdoor destinations—making for an even more sensational summer. Learn more
More Camps in Tarrant County
This section includes additional camp options for families to explore. These listings are added separately from our paid listings.
May–July 2026
Address: Multiple locations around Tarrant County (in Fort Worth, Keller and Westworth Village)
Phone: 817/923-9888
Ages served: 3–15 years
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp and STEM camp
Kids can delve into hands-on learning and outdoor fun across multiple programs: STEAM Camp gets the campers deep into science experiments, engineering challenges and creative projects, while the Adventure Camp (which is accredited by the American Camp Association) take them on exactly that—outdoors adventures with boating, archery, swimming and hiking. And the activities for teens go even further, teaching them leadership skills through service projects and mentorship. Plus, before and after care hours add much-needed flexibility for busy parents. Learn more
May–August 2026
Address: 790 S. Main Street, Suite 409, Keller, Texas
Phone: 817/380-1352
Ages served: 7–17 years
Type: Day camp and STEM camp
With the ever-upward societal shift toward technologies, learning the basics in coding is a must-know and easier than ever to access. Code Wiz camps, kids explore game development, robotics, and 3D printing through hands-on projects—by creating their own games and builds. They take a Montessori-style approach, encouraging creativity and independent thinking, which in turn drives students to naturally grow in their confidence. Learn more
June–August 2026
Address: 711 W. Arbrook Blvd., Arlington, Texas
Phone: 817/839-2547
Ages served: PreK through ninth grade
Type: Day camp, outdoor adventure camp, sports camp, STEM camp and arts camp
The Merryhill School’s summer programs allow your kids to both discover new interests and strengthen the skills they already have. Its “BOLD adventures” are a mix of specialty and academic camps, with participants exploring S.T.E.A.M. activities, soccer, swim lessons, fishing—even woodworking. Younger children benefit from Kindergarten Prep Camp, while older campers enjoy more adventures and “extreme” activities on field trips to places like the Perot Museum and the Euless Aquatic Center. Learn more
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