Lower School

Weeks 2-5 and 7-9  |  Grades K-5  |  2:00 - 5:00 p.m.  |  $125

This program allows parents to pick up their children as late as 5:00, provided that their children attend a camp program that ends no earlier than 2:00. Students will be picked up at their camp by a counselor and walked to the extended day room. The extended day room will have games, books and manipulatives for the campers to play with, and campers will also have time to play on the playground and in the gymnasium. Extended day is supervised by an ESD teacher.

Week 7  |  Grades K-4  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Join us for a week of girl fun! Students will have a great time cooking, playing games, learning cheers, dancing, creating art, and playing on the waterslide. It will be a week you do not want to miss! Campers need to bring a lunch.

Weeks 2 and 3  |  Grades 1-3  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Join ESD's Mrs. Guzik for a day full of fun and learning while we travel deep into the Rainforest. Through fun crafts, games, and hands-on activities students will explore different aspects of the Rainforest such as its interesting animals, its different layers, and the importance of its ecosystem. Time will be allotted for free play. Campers need to bring lunch. 

Week 5  |  Grades 3-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $350 

For all of the young aspiring artists and animators out there, this is the lab for you! In this camp techies will learn the basics of digital drawing and design, as well as being introduced to tools and software that modern animators, artists, and designers use to create unique and inspiring creations. This camp is taught by an instructor from Techie Factory. Visit techiefactory.com for more information. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Week 4  |  Grades 3-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $275

In this camp, kids will learn the basics of architecture including drawing, designing, and creating structures and buildings. Design the home of your dreams, discover the inspiration for famous buildings and bridges, or plan a new roller coaster for your favorite theme park. Unleash your inner art-chitect with us this summer.. This camp is taught by a teacher from Little Scholars. Visit https://www.littlescholarsllc.com/summer-camps/ for more information.

Week 3  |  Grades 1-4  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Join ESD’s lower school art teacher, Jordan Hale, for a week of creativity. Students will experiment and create using a wide variety of art materials including painting, printmaking, and 3-D art forms. We will explore and learn new techniques as we "Peek Inside the Garden" finding mushrooms, flowers, critters, and possibly some mythical creatures! Students will finish the week with a breadth of artwork and new art skills ready to carry into the school year.

Week 6  |  Grades 1-8  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Join ESD's three-time SPC champion coach, Corey Henderson, and his strong staff for their 17th annual camp. Prepare yourself for a fun-filled week of basketball! This camp is designed to give outstanding basketball instruction and will provide the basic fundamentals, excellent lectures, 1-on-1 and 5-on-5 games. This camp will also emphasize sportsmanship and character. Older campers will be introduced to more advanced concepts. His experienced staffers are seasoned, motivated, and ready to work. Campers need indoor basketball shoes and should bring a lunch. All pre-enrolled campers will receive a camp shirt. This is a 4 day camp, Tuesday-Friday. Director: Corey Henderson-Former Texas A&M player- All SWC 1991-1992 & Australian All-Star '97-98.  

Week 8  |  Grades 3-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

If you love Shark Tank, this empowering camp is for you!  Join other intrepid campers and develop a business plan for your own business idea. You will learn to take risks and persevere, while making business-like decisions about strategy, marketing and finance (optional activities include building a website and designing business cards). Campers build confidence "learning by doing" throughout the week and make their pitch presentations on the last day! This camp is taught by a teacher from SPARK business academy. For more information go to http://www.sparkbusinessacademy.com.

Week 4  |  Grades 3-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

Learn investing fundamentals and how you can start investing at a young age! Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike or Amazon with a cool investing simulation tool. This hands-on experience empowers campers with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and buy low, sell high! A solid foundation for successful future investors! This camp is taught by a teacher from SPARK business academy. For more information go to http://www.sparkbusinessacademy.com.

Weeks 4 and 5  |  Grades K-3  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285 

Calling girls and boys to create group projects (ex. Big Ben and The Eiffel Tower). This course includes making international landmarks (ex. Empire State Building or a personalized Egyptian cartouche to take home). Students will learn the steps of the design process, collaboration with others, and gain respect for using tools safely (wood, hammers, nails, paints). This class ensures fun for everyone. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Weeks 7 and 8  |  Grades 3-8  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $300

Join crafter extraordinaire, Kasey Schneider, for a week of imagination, design and fun. Create one-of-a-kind masterpieces to keep for yourself or to give to friends and family. While using a variety of supplies like wood, paint, string, beads and buttons, you’ll be sure to have a great time. Come along for a fun week packed with crafty ideas! Campers need to bring a lunch. All supplies are included.

Week 5  |  Grades PK-2  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Bring your creative camper to draw, paint, sculpt, build, sing, dance, and act. Campers will engage in a variety of hands-on activities using a wide range of materials to explore their artist within. Plan to get messy, have fun, and meet new friends. Camp Create campers will prepare and present a short drama production that can be enjoyed by everyone virtually. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Week 7  |  Grades K–6  |  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  |  $375

Spark your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Explore! Campers will team up to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. This year’s modules are Robotic Aquatics, The Attic, Spacecation, and Marble Arcade. Students will design tanks for their robotic fish, experiment with animation, build Astro-Arm devices, and build a mega marble machine! Join ESD’s Monica Awbrey for an amazing week of great challenges! For more information on Camp Invention please visit http://invent.org/camp.

Week 3  |  Ages 7-18  |  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |

Young basketball players of all skill levels learn the game from the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Our professional coaches are handpicked for their basketball knowledge and ability to work well with kids. Combining excellent coaching and a proven program focused on each camper, Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! 

Visit https://www.mavs.com/hoopcamp  to get more details and to register. 

Weeks 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8  |  Grades K-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

Early savings: MARCH $30 savings; APRIL $20 savings; MAY $10 Savings

Become a science maker, robot builder and engineer your own Starship! Over 15 STEM activities and make and take projects, three science stations per day, plus games, challenges, silly songs and all the fun of camp!  

Space Adventures Camp - June 13-17 & July 18-22    (Weeks 3 and 8)   

Did you hear?! NASA sent “Perseverance”, a planetary rover, to explore Mars!  You’ve been assigned by NASA to construct your own motorized Mars Rover.  Customize your rover to adapt to the rough terrain of Mars and more!   Next up calling girls & boys to prepare for the Artemis Project where we will colonize the moon and fly to Mars.  We will construct our moon colony and life-sized rocket to launch us to Mars. Next up, present your mission using stop motion animation, will your movie go viral?  Explore planets, constellations, rocket propulsion and more.  Let’s shoot for the stars and land on Mars. Challenge Accepted!

Robot Island Marine Science – June 20-24 & July 11-15    (Weeks 4 and 7)

Ahoy! Welcome to Robot Island! Build and customize your own motorized Bot and use cool science to create fun robotic stunts. Explore electric circuits, gears and simple machines while determining your robots’ form & function.  Construct digital traffic lights, gravity powered mazes and a powerful catapult.  Craving adventure? Create a zipline across the island and watch your robot soar.  Dive into the world of marine science and meet a shark, examine a squid, and make a mollusk collection.  Design your own science vessel and test its buoyancy. Examine the tidepools and make your own coral reef! 

Solar Engineers & Sci-Mystery Camp – June 27-July 1    (Week 5)

Warning: Engineers at Play! Design your own eco-friendly, solar powered & motorized park.  Build a colorful slide, design a swing with momentum and have fun with a sled ride. Experiment with a solar panel and build a motorized spinning invention. Construct your own magical water fountain and discover how gravity and electricity make it work.    Become a science detective and help solve the mystery of the Missing Zylong Bug. Use fingerprints, chemistry & DNA testing to bring the bug back. Next up engineers design tall towers to defy the power of the demolish machine. Explore gravity while parachuting in the park. Become a polymer magician and discover the science behind magic.

For more information,  email info@destinationscience.org or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.

Week 9  |  Grades 3-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $350

Campers will have a blast learning how to DJ through the use of DJ hardware and software programs such as Serato and Pioneer’s Rekordbox. Campers will also explore different genres of music such as house, top 40, and instrumentals to illustrate different concepts. By the end of this camp students will have a foundational base to perform in the comfort of their bedroom or rock it live in front of a crowd!  This camp is taught by an instructor from Techie Factory. Visit techiefactory.com for more information. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Week 1  |  Grades K-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $180 

Come and join Coaches Howe and Geier for duathlon training. Duathlon camp will be both fun and challenging for bikers and runners of all levels. Build confidence and self-esteem while taking your skills to the next level. Campers will benefit learning bike safety and maintenance for a lifetime of wellness. Beginning and experienced bikers will have fun racing through obstacles and being active with friends. 

Week 3  |  Grades 3-8  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

Come and learn more about the great sport of field hockey! ESD Program Director, Head Varsity, and Club Coach, Jane DeGrenier, will teach the game of field hockey to all levels of experience are welcome. She will be joined by lower school physical education teacher and assistant coach, Wendy Howe. We will do skills, drills, small games, and scrimmages. Players will also learn the rules of play, techniques, and tactics to take their game to the next level! Athletes will be placed by similar age groups. If you are interested in attending camp but are not within the age group listed, please contact Coach DeGrenier and she  will try to accommodate you. Campers will need athletic shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, mouthguard, shin guards, and a stick. Contact Coach DeGrenier with any questions at at 214-366-8828.

Week 2  |  Grades K-2  |   9:00 - 11:30 a.m.  |  $225

Coach Sothoron is excited to host the 2022 ESD Men’s Youth Lacrosse Camp.  This is a great opportunity for the Dallas youth to be coached by the ESD coaching staff, ESD alums playing in college, and some current players.  These coaches have numerous years coaching at the highest levels of college lacrosse, playing at the highest levels of college lacrosse, and players competing at the highest level of high school lacrosse.  Campers will gain valuable instruction while playing field and box lacrosse during camp. We encourage kids of all skill levels to participate, even campers with no prior experience. Campers will be inside and outside. Each camper will need cleats and indoor playing shoes, lacrosse gear (stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, reversible jersey and mouthpiece) and a water bottle. This camp meets Monday through Thursday. Questions? Contact Coach Sothoron at sothoronj@esdallas.org or 301-904-9218.

Week 2  |  Grades 3-8  |   9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $325 

Coach Sothoron is excited to host the 2022 ESD Men’s Youth Lacrosse Camp. This is a great opportunity for the Dallas youth to be coached by the ESD coaching staff, ESD alums playing in college, and some current players. These coaches have numerous years coaching at the highest levels of college lacrosse, playing at the highest levels of college lacrosse, and players competing at the highest level of high school lacrosse. Campers will gain valuable instruction while playing field and box lacrosse during camp. We encourage kids of all skill levels to participate, even campers with no prior experience. Campers will be inside and outside. Each camper will need cleats and indoor playing shoes, lacrosse gear (stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, reversible jersey and mouthpiece), a water bottle, and a lunch. This camp meets Monday through Thursday. Questions? Contact Coach Sothoron at sothoronj@esdallas.org or 301-904-9218. 

Week 9  |  Boys, Entering Grades K-8  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $295

Join ESD Coaching Staff as they host the 2022 ESD Men’s Lacrosse Camp. This is a great opportunity for the Dallas youth to be coached by the ESD coaching staff, ESD alums playing in college, and some current players.  These coaches have numerous years coaching at the highest levels of college lacrosse, playing at the highest levels of college lacrosse, and players competing at the highest level of high school lacrosse. Campers will gain valuable instruction while playing lacrosse during camp. We encourage kids of all skill levels to participate, even campers with no prior experience. Each camper will need cleats, lacrosse gear (stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, reversible jersey and mouthpiece), and a water bottle. This camp meets Monday through Thursday.

Weeks 2, 3, 8, and 9  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

If there's one thing Fancy Nancy knows, it's that being fancy is always better than being plain!  Do you yearn to be dazzled by all things fancy and French?  Do you love sparkles and sequins, crowns and tiaras, tutus and fluff?  Do you love to get dressed up and create?  Then join ESD Pre-K teacher Mrs. Manning, in the all glitter world of Fancy Nancy.  We will read a plethora (that's fancy for a lot) of Fancy Nancy books, create our own fantastique (that's French for fantastic) outfits, and even put on our very own Fancy Nancy Fashion Show!   *inspired by Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy series. Campers need to bring a lunch. All Fancy Nancy sessions are the same. There is a one session registration limit. 

*inspired by Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy series

Week 3  |  Grades 1-3  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $195

The First Tee Golf camp is designed to teach the basic golf skills through an innovative curriculum developed by The First Tee. The program was created in association with the PGA, LPGA, Champions Tour and Masters Association. The curriculum modifies the four basic shots of golf including putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Equipment is specifically designed for young children with oversized club faces, color coded grips, and target oriented training tools and alignment markings. Each activity empowers young people to explore their abilities and develop life-enhancing values along the way. Perfect for the beginner golfer and young children wanting to explore the sport. Campers should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. This camp is taught by Kidokinetics coaches. For more information please visit http://www.kidokinetics.com. 

Week 8 |  Grades 3-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Want to unplug your kids for a week this summer? At Fun and Games camp, we are going to play a variety of board, card, word, thinking, memory, and indoor/outdoor team games. Each day campers will also use their creativity and game knowledge to create their own games to take home and play with their families and friends. Games are a great way to teach and reinforce strategy, cooperation, and so many more critical skills. Get ready for a summer full of Fun and Games! Time will also be allotted for outdoor play. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Weeks 2, 3, 4, and 8  |  Grades 1-3  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Prepare for a week of games, crafts to take home, and fun activities! On Monday, the campers will decorate flower pots and fill them with beautiful flowering plants. We will also make sparkly headbands to wear all week. Tuesday will be filled with super-fun art projects: tie dying shirts and making paper flowers. On PJ Wednesday wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Our day will be filled with crafts and a fashion show complete with jamming music. Thursday will be spent playing games and making slime. Fashion Friday will end our week making fashionable accessories that your camper can take home! All week the campers will have time to make rubber band and bead necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Time will be allotted for play in the gymnasium. Campers need to bring a lunch.

Weeks 4 and 7  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Fine motor skills are the foundation children need in order to learn handwriting, have proper pencil grasp and control of a writing instrument. Join ESD Pre-Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Manning to participate in fun, hands-on experiences geared at building hand strength and strengthening grip.  Activities will be interesting, engaging, and differentiated for children of all abilities ages 4-6. 

Weeks 2 and 3  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Have you ever wanted to splatter paint everywhere? Can you paint without a paintbrush? Wear old clothes and get ready to have FUN as we create, explore, learn and have FUN WITH PAINT. We will use different paints, textures and everyday objects to make painting come alive. This class is all about the process. Masterpieces will be yours to keep. Time will also be allotted for outdoor play and water slide. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Week 3  |  Girls, Grades 3-8  |  12:30 - 3:30 p.m.  |  $225 

Are you ready for some Girl's LAX? ESD Coach, Jane DeGrenier, will teach the game of lacrosse to girls with all levels of experience. We will do skills, drills, small games, and scrimmages. Players will also learn the rules of play, techniques, and tactics to take their game to the next level!  Athletes will be placed by similar age groups. If you are interested in attending camp, but are not within the age group listed, please contact Coach DeGrenier and she will try to accommodate. Campers will need athletic shoes, water bottle, sunscreen mouthguard, goggles and a stick. Contact Coach DeGrenier with any questions at 214-366-8828.

Week 9  |  Girls, Grades 4–8  |  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  |  $175  

Join ESD's varsity volleyball coach, Laura Gomez, and her highly trained staff, for four, fun-filled days of volleyball. This camp will provide girls entering grades 4-8 with basic skill development including serving, passing, hitting, setting and blocking. Participants need indoor athletic shoes with non-marking soles, kneepads, and a water bottle. Volleyballs will be provided. All pre-enrolled campers will receive a camp shirt. This camp meets Monday through Thursday.

Weeks 8 and 9  |  Grades PK-K  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285 

Join ESD's Angie O'Brien for a week of Spanish immersion. This is the best time in life to learn another language. Spanish classes for this age will involve finger plays, chanting, songs, dance, circle time, visual aids, puppets and repetition with stories. In the early ages, children acquire the language by participating in interactive, age appropriate activities. Throughout the week, students will have multiple opportunities to use their language skills and basic vocabulary they will learn during the week. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Week 8 session: SPANISHGIRLS

Week 9 session: SPANISHBOYS

Week 5  |  Grades K-2  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $195

Hoops Scoops and Shots combines three popular sports to create a fun week of interaction, fundamental skills learning with just the right emphasis on fitness and exercise. Hoops includes fundamentals of basketball including passing, shooting and dribbling.  Scoops includes an introduction to lacrosse with basic skills of cradling, passing, scooping and catching.  Shots will include the USTA NetGeneration tennis curriculum with focus on forehand, backhand, service and volley. Fitness components include agility, accuracy, flexibility, balance, stamina, coordination and speed. Campers should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. This camp is taught by Kidokinetics coaches. For more information please visit http://www.kidokinetics.com. 

Weeks 8 and 9  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Enjoy children’s books with art activities, creative drama, Word Wall and Pajama Day! Join Nancy Elliott as she shares her favorite books and love of reading, from classics to best sellers. Students will keep a journal as they learn about authors, illustrators, and characters. Past activities have included a nature walk, tea party, and watercolor masterpieces. From Blueberries for Sal to Where the Wild Things Are, this camp has something for everyone! Time will also be allotted for outdoor play. Campers need to bring a lunch, swimsuit, and towel. 

Week 9  |  Grades 3-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

How cool would it be for you to be the boss at Apple or Nike for a day?  In this leadership program, you can! Campers act as CEOs for leading companies and collaborate to make strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include popular companies and examine the role of female and minority CEOs. Campers enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy and cultivate a strategic mindset as future leaders. If you love Shark Tank, this empowering camp is for you!  Join other intrepid campers For more information go to http://www.sparkbusinessacademy.com.

Week 5  |  Grades K-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

One of the expert instructors from Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense will lead students through a fun-packed program of karate, martial arts, and self-defense. This exciting camp will safely introduce students to the martial arts, as well as polish and expand the skills of those with previous experience. Activities cover all the important areas of karate including kicking, striking and blocking drills, self-defense techniques, the history of martial arts, the appropriate use of new skills and much more! If your son or daughter has wanted to try karate and the martial arts, then this is the perfect opportunity for him or her to train safely with high-ranking, experienced instructors. Tuition includes the uniform and belt. Certificates of completion will be awarded on the last day of camp. For more information visit Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense.

Week 8  |  Grades K-2  |   9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  |  $185

Endless tracks and obstacle courses await every Hot Wheels car lover as they discover the world of math and physical science. What goes up must come down…or does it?  Momentum, push, pull, force, and friction are just some of the STEM concepts they will understand.  Measuring length and weight in centimeters, inches, feet, and ounces will help in the identification of the fastest, most efficient car on the block. Mega Loop Mayhem, Shark Cliff Hanger, Wolf Mountain, and hundreds of cars are just some of the play equipment that will have you yearning to come each day! Your child will not only have a solid background in science and math concepts, but will have also rolled away in good times with Hot Wheels! This camp is taught by a teacher from FastForward Kids.        

Week 5  |  Grades 3-5  |  12:30 - 3:30 p.m.  |  $185

So you say you have done it all with Lego?  Let Lego Expert teach you otherwise! Activity based STEM projects and kits that will incorporate physical science, and math all into one.  Instructors will facilitate, but students will do the creating! Give your creation the most torque and battle in the robotic tournaments! Real world team building activities will enhance their engineering skill sets. Beginning coding you can see, hear, and even chase across the room.  Race against the clock and other teams to be the best Lego expert around! This camp is taught by a Fast Forward Kids instructor. 

Week 5  |  Grades K-2  |  9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  |  $185     

No builder can say “Lego my Lego!” when engaged in the creative activities of LEGO MANIA! This innovative program for Lego buffs provides opportunities for imagination and hands-on learning under the guidance of a certified Texas educator. Over 15 new games, STEM kits, projects and activities not found in stores, will be planned and manipulated.  Enrichment in the areas of personal creativity, following instructions, eye-hand coordination, problem solving, critical thinking and learning will be experienced as the child has the opportunity to construct dinosaurs, rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars, and more!  

Week 9  |  Grades 3-7  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.This class is taught by a teacher from Play-Well TEKnologies. Go to www.Play-Well.org for more information.  

Week 1  |  Grades PK-4  |  9:00 - 11:30 a.m.  |  $130

Join ESD's cheerleading program director, Megan Schroeder ‘09, and varsity cheerleaders and come release your energy at a camp where jumping and yelling is encouraged! Our goal is to build the self-confidence in each athlete as they learn basic cheerleading jumps, cheers, dances, stunts, and other fun activities! At the end of camp we will have a performance for families and friends to come and see all that we have learned. Cheers! Campers are asked to bring a healthy snack and wear tennis shoes. This camp meets Tuesday -Thursday. 

Week 3  |  Grades K-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

Does your child need to improve his or her manners while still having fun? Then send him or her to Mrs. McVeigh's Manners camp. This unique and original curriculum will cover  topics such as meeting and greeting, appearance, setting the table, table manners, restaurant manners, how to communicate with adults and peers, and much more. Kids love the role-playing, worksheets, and games! See why hundreds of parents have been so delighted with how much their children retain with the Mrs. McVeigh's Manners program! Class includes an 11x17 laminated "set the table" placemat, and original storybook. Children need to bring a lunch, bottle of water, and disposable napkin each day. For more information visit MrsMcveighsManners.com.

Weeks 2-5 and 7-9  |  Grades K-5  |  8:00-9:00 a.m.  |  $50

This program gives parents an opportunity to drop their children on campus at 8am if they are enrolled in a program that begins by 9am. The extended day room will have games, books and manipulatives for the campers to play with. Campers will be supervised by an ESD teacher and then walked to their camp by a counselor.

Weeks 2 and 3  |  Grades 2-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Do you want to become a multiplication master?! Join ESD fifth grade math teacher, Mrs. Moore, for a fun-filled, five day math camp to explore or review the thrilling concept of multiplication through crafts, games, stories, and lots of hands on fun! We will construct an array city, munch on equal groups, go on scavenger hunts for multiplication in the real world, and so much more! Multiplication is so FUN! Time will also be allotted for free play. Campers need to bring a nut-free lunch.

Week 9  |  Grades 1-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $275

There’s an artist in everyone. During this weeklong class, we will recreate some of the masterworks from the greats…Pollock, Matisse, Owens, Van Gogh, and Pissarro. Students will learn about a different master, build creative confidence and take home a completed acrylic painting each day.  New artists are introduced so returning students will be introduced to new paintings each camp. Instructor is Melanie Brannan, fine artist and teacher. 

Week 2  |  Grades 1-12  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  | $350

Phil Pressey '10 brings plenty of insight, as he enters his 8th year of playing NBA and European basketball, in which he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, plus lots of fun activities, prizes and gifts back to his Alma Mater. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals. His experienced staffers are seasoned, motivated and ready to work. Campers will receive a camp shirt, a Phil Pressey autograph and picture session, and a chance to win other prizes. Campers need to bring a lunch. Campers will be split into age groups. Camp director: Corey Henderson Sr.    

Week 7  |  Grades 1-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $195 

Join the fun of the new sports craze for young boys and girls. Combining the skills of tennis, badminton and table tennis you get a fast moving, energy driving, teamwork-oriented sport. Key skills include agility, speed, accuracy, precision, reaction, coordination and flexibility.  The game utilizes wood paddles and a perforated polymer ball (whiffle type) on a court surface modified for small court play. All equipment is provided. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day. This camp is taught by Kidokinetics coaches. For more information please visit http://www.kidokinetics.com. 

Week 2  |  Grades 3-7  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225

LEGO® Master, I choose you!! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title. Learn from our Play-Well Pokémon Masters so you can make it to the top! This class is taught by a teacher from Play-Well TEKnologies. Go to www.Play-Well.org for more information.  

Week 10  |  Grades 2-4  |   9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  |  $330

Join ESD’s Wendy Howe and Dena Geier for a week of challenges! Climb Camp will incorporate indoor climbing skills to build strength, confidence, and coordination. The campers meet at ESD each morning and travel to Summit Climb in Plano. They will climb from 11:00am – 1:00 pm. and return to ESD at 1:30. Climbing fees are included. Bring a heavy snack or lunch. Questions? Call Coach Howe at 615-268-3770.

Weeks 2, 3, 8, and 9  |  Grades K-2  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

This camp will explore a new scientific theme each day! Watch things bubble, fizz and change right before your eyes with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! You will take home a science journal filled with the details of each experiment. Join us for a week of fun with science! Time will also be allotted for outdoor play. Campers need to bring a lunch. 

Week 5  |  Grades 4-8  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $300

Join ESD’s boys soccer program director, Philip McCarthy, assistant Coach Johnny Cisneros, and current varsity players in a week filled with skill work and plenty of competitive games. ESD soccer camp is for anybody who enjoys playing soccer and is looking to improve their soccer skills. Each day will be filled with technical work followed by fun individual and team competitions. Meet in the Hart Gym rain or shine. Each camper will need outdoor and indoor playing shoes, shin guards, a water bottle, and a lunch. All campers will receive a shirt! Questions? Call Coach McCarthy at 914-589-1946.

Week 6  |  Grades K-4  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $200

Join ESD’s Wendy Howe for a week on the pitch! Soccer camp will be filled with skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting.  The campers will be playing in small sided games to work on the skills they have learned. Get ready to have some fun! Campers need to bring athletic shoes, water bottle and sunscreen.

Weeks 3, 7, and 9  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Join, ESD’s Beginner Teacher, Miss Maguire, for a week full of classic Fairy Tale stories, dazzling crafts, and enchanting recipes that will bring the magic of these stories to life. Campers will need to bring a lunch. Each Storybook Cooks-Feasts session is the same. There is a one session registration limit.

Weeks 2, 4, and 8  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

If you give a mouse (or a kid!) a cookie… what will happen next?   To find out, join ESD’s Beginner Teacher, Miss Maguire, for a tasty week of stories, crafts, and cooking inspired by Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give a…” series. Campers need to bring a lunch. Each Storybook Cooks-Cookie session is the same. There is a one session registration limit.

Weeks 8 and 9  |  Grades PK-2  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

The stage awaits and it's calling your young performer’s name! Campers spend the week learning about music and instruments, rhythms, dance, and the variety of ways a performer can tell a story! This one week camp is a wonderful introduction to drama, music and movement. Each day, campers will step into one of their favorite storybooks and learn how to bring it to life on stage. Campers will use their imaginations to help create their musical production, including setting the stage with their art. Campers will have the opportunity to create a musical performance at the end of the week. Let your little star shine! Campers need to bring a lunch.

Week 5  |  Grades Beginner-PK |  $285

Summer Fun sessions are uniquely designed for campers three and four years of age (must turn 3 before June 24). Preschoolers will enjoy organized activities such as arts and crafts, story time, music, and playground games! Children must be potty-trained and ready for group activities. Campers need to bring a lunch. Snacks are provided. On Tuesday and Thursday, the children will have a brief quiet time and may choose to bring a blanket and/or pillow. 

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday 

Week 5  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Calling all superheroes… Can you leap buildings in a single bound? Run faster than lightning?  Make villains melt into thin air?  Join ESD teachers Nancy Crook and Paige Frenzel to create your own superhero identity complete with capes, masks, and other superhero necessities. Superheroes will use their super powers to knock down walls, rid ESD of Kryptonite, make super healthy snacks, do superhero science, and more! Campers need to bring a lunch.

Week 5  |  Grades 3-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $250

Get out your magnifying glasses and detective hat, as we have clues to decipher and crimes to solve. We’ll put our critical thinking skills and STEM knowledge to the test, and get to the bottom of mysteries by learning the tricks real investigators use to solve cases. While experimenting with simple detection techniques, your reasoning skills will grow and your problem-solving skills will become better than CSI agents. This camp is taught by a teacher from Little Scholars. Visit https://www.littlescholarsllc.com/summer-camps/ for more information. 

Weeks 2-4 and 7-9  |  Grades PK-K  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $195

Kidokinetics Super Sport Sampler Camp is designed to provide a fun, healthy week of exercise, games, nutrition and sports activities. Each day introduces new sport activities teaching the skills and drills associated with each sport. Two new sports are introduced each day. Daily breaks include snack time, sports art, crafts and downtime reading about fitness and sports.  Sports activities may include: Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball/T-ball, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Obstacle Course, Hula Hoops, Yoga, Jump Rope, Kickball, Jai Lai (scoop ball), Throw & Catch, Relays and Parachute Games. Campers must be potty trained! Campers should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. This camp is taught by Kidokinetics coaches. For more information please visit http://www.kidokinetics.com.

Week 8  |  Grades 3-5  |  12:30 - 3:30 p.m.  |  $185

Wrapped in games and adventure, unique challenges await you. During survival situations, the four basic needs become shelter, water, fire and food. By introducing basic techniques your child will learn how to purify water, signal for help, leave no trace camping, perform basic first aid, search for edible food, set up shelter and more. Team survival games will keep the training light hearted and fun. This camp is designed for kids who like to work and play outside. This camp is taught by a teacher from FastForward Kids. Enlist now before it’s too late!

Week 7  |  Grades PK-1  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $225 

At Tippi Toes® Dance camp, dancers will learn technique in ballet, jazz and tap, while also exploring self-expression and creativity. Dancers will learn choreography to high energy, kid-friendly music, read stories about dance, and work on crafts throughout the week. Attire: Dancers can wear a combination of a leotard or non-restrictive top and tights, ballet skirt or leggings.  Ballet slippers or jazz shoes are preferred but socks are also fine! (Please write your child’s name on the inside of all shoes). This camp is taught by a Tippi Toes instructor. For more information visit: http://www.tippitoesdance.com/north-dallas.

Week 3  |  Grades K-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $300 

Do you love music and love to dance? Our teachers will have you dancin’ to the Tippi Toes® beat in no time! Students at Hip Hop Camp will learn kid-friendly choreography to upbeat, age-appropriate music, and they will work on various crafts and learn fun movement games throughout the week. Tippi Toes® Hip Hop Camp is sure to be an awesome time for your dancer! Parents are invited to a mini-performance on the last day of camp. Attire: Shorts or leggings and a t-shirt, tank top or leotard with tennis shoes or jazz shoes works best! This camp is taught by a Tippi Toes instructor. Campers need to bring a lunch. For more information visit http://www.tippitoesdance.com/north-dallas.

Weeks 4 and 8  |  Grades PK-K  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $195

TumbleFun camps are designed to provide a fun, healthy week of exercise, games, nutrition and tumbling activities. Each day introduces new activities including floor movement, forward and backward rolls, balance work, donkey kicks, handstand and cartwheel prep.  This skill building is complemented with fun games, music, bubbles and rhythm steamers to create a positive improvement in flexibility, balance, coordination, and fitness.  Skills reinforced include balance, coordination, flexibility, agility and strengthening. Campers must be potty trained! Campers should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. This camp is taught by Kidokinetics coaches. For more information please visit http://www.kidokinetics.com. 

Week 2  |  Grades K-2  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $195

USTA NetGeneration tennis is a nationally recognized program designed to introduce young children to the sport.  The program is designed to teach the fundamentals without courts through a curriculum focused on learning the basic skills. Each skill is combined with fun games and exercises to reinforce the learning experience.  The skills introduced are serve, volley, overhead, backhand/forehand. Tennis etiquette and rules of the game are also introduced during the camp. This is an ideal learning experience for children to gain confidence and interest. All equipment is provided by USTA. Campers should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. This camp is taught by Kidokinetics coaches. For more information please visit http://www.kidokinetics.com. 

Week 9  |  Grades 3-5  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  $285

Ever wanted to experience the wonder of Hogwarts, the deliciousness of Butterbeer, the excitement of potion class?  Join ESD’s Marion O’Mullane for a week in the wizarding world. Planned activities include House Sorting, Patronus Class, Wand Making and more. This camp is for Harry Potter enthusiasts! Campers need to bring a lunch. All supplies are included. 

Week 3  |  Grades 3-6  |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  $250

Join us on a science discovery mission! We will explore the world of science through everyday objects, experiments, and encounters. This camp will enhance the STEM education philosophies with a big punch of fun. Physics, biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and zoology will all be covered in the camp. This camp is taught by a teacher from Little Scholars. Visit https://www.littlescholarsllc.com/summer-camps/ for more information.