Summer Activities and Camps for Kids

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It’s warming up outside! That means that summer is on the way and school is almost out. What will your children be doing to pass the time? What better time for kids to learn a new hobby or sport?

I never knew how many day camps there were until I started looking into something for my 5 year old. While not all of the camps have released their schedules yet, I have made a list of some that sound interesting. Maybe one will be a good fit for you and your child(ren) so that you don’t hear the words, “I’m sooooo bored!”.

Summer-activities-and-camps-2014For the animal/nature lovers:

Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville
www.gpz.org
Dinosaur Safari is going on from March 15 – July 6th
Animal Play Days will be May 18th and July 5th
Kids Appreciation Day is August 3, 2014

The National Butterfly Center’s Critter Camp, Mission
Open to children ages 7-12 from July 7 -August 1st, four one week sessions

Call 956-583-5400 for more information

Quinta Mazatlan Discovery Camp, McAllen www.quintamazatlan.com Call the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Administration for more information.

Horseback Riding Camp, Edinburg www.wildwestranch.org Ages 3 – 16

For the Artists & Budding Musicians:

Art Connection, McAllen www.artconnectionstudio.com Ages 6 & up

Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Summer Art Camp Ages 5 – 15  Six sessions available from June 16th – July 25th www.brownsvillemfa.org

Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Summer Music Camp, Ages 6-15 Three sessions to choose from June 16th – July 25th

Valley Sip ‘n’ Paint, Mission, www.valleysipnpaint.com Ages 6 & up. Four camps, each with two time sessions to choose from.

Mozarts Academy, June 16 – 26 &  July 14 – 24, www.mozartsacademy.com Piano, guitar, violin, art and voice

Valley Keyboards, Summer Piano Camps, Ages 4 – 17, www.EveryLifeNeedsMusic.com/Camps One Week Camps, June & July

For the Dancers & Gymnists:

Dance Expressions, Brownsville, Ages 2 & up, 956-544-0003, July 7th – July 24th

School Smart Kids Summer Camp, June 23rd – July 30th, Ages 1 – 9, www.smartkids-nb.com, Gymnastics, Brain Dance, Nutrition, Psychomotricity, Memory Techniques, Logic & Concentration Games

Dancentre of Edinburg, Ages 3 & up, Full-day and Half-day programs, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Folklorico, Tumbling and Hip Hop

Palm Valley Gymnastics & Dance, 956-423-6488, Ages 3 and up, Six different camps to choose from.

Deborah Case Dance Academy, www.DCDA.com, June 2-6. Registration ends May 21st.

Melba’s Dance School, www.melbasdance.com, Ages 3 & up, Three sessions to choose from, June 9th – August 8th

Church Day Camps:

St. Mark United Methodist Church, McAllen, www.stmark-umc.org

St. Paul Lutheran Academy, Harlingen, www.stpaultexas.com

Camps with Various Activities:

Harlingen Parks & Recreation, www.myharlingen.us, 956-216-5951

McAllen Parks & Recreation, https://webtrac.mcallen.net, 956-681-3333

Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, www.gbcmcallen.net

The City of Edinburg, Boys & Girls Club & Parks & Recreation, www.cityofedinburg.com,

Fun & Educational Places to Visit:

IMAS (International Museum of Arts & Science)www.imasonline.org

Children’s Museum of Brownsville, www.cmofbrownsville.com

South Texas Historical Museum, www.mosthistory.org

 

This is just a small portion of what I have found! I hope this helps you as much as it helped me. There are many many more out there, I will keep you updated.

What kind of camps are your kids interested in? Have a great week!

Tammie

 

 

 

 

 

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Tammie
Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Tammie grew up in the small town of McCook. A country girl at heart, she now lives in McAllen with her husband Justin and thier two children, Ella and Ben. She works full time but her favorite job is being mommy to her 5 year old and almost 3 year old kids. 1. What was your idea of a good time when you were 21? What is your idea of a good time now? At 21 my idea of a good time was going out with my friends and dancing. Now days I still enjoy time with our friends but it usually includes back yard bbqs with our kids and I wouldn't have it any other way. 2. How many kids do you have? How many do you want? We have two kids. I always wanted 4 but we are stopping at 2. :) 3. What trait (physical or personality) do you hope your children inherited from their father? I hope that they inherited Justin's sense of humor. 4. What trait (physical or personality) are you glad your children inherited from you? It's probably too soon to tell, because they are so young, but I hope that they both learn to help others and volunteer. I learned from watching my parents and I hope I can show that to them as well. 5. How many siblings do you have? I have three younger sisters. 6. Who are your heros? My parents. They were always there for my sisters and I growing up and supported us. We learned so much from watching them, whether they knew it or not. 7. Describe your ideal day. My ideal day would be near any body of water with all my family with me.

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