Dallas College Camps

Get ready for a summer of fun, fitness, and learning. The Strong Mind Strong Body Camp combines sports, fitness, and interactive reading activities to keep campers active and engaged. Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor games while building strong minds and strong bodies through reading and play. For more information, contact us at Summer Camp Info.

This 4-week experience focuses on building confidence, character, and creativity through:

• Week 1: Motivation – Group discussions and discovering personal gifts
• Week 2: Participation – Music, art, dance, and self-expression
• Week 3: Inspiration – Talent development and rehearsal
• Week 4: Education – Instructional workshops and a final talent showcase

In this creative and hands-on camp, students will explore the worlds of art and architecture through fun and interactive activities. Campers will start their mornings with Da Vinci’s Workshop, diving into painting and drawing, followed by an exciting Lego-based architectural building session with Athena’s Architects. After a midday break, they’ll return to Da Vinci’s Workshop for sculpture work, and end the day with a mini art showcase and clean-up. This camp is designed to spark imagination, boost fine motor skills, and nurture artistic talent in young creators. For more information, contact us at Summer Camp Info.

NextWaveSTEM Discovery Camp (Half-Day) offers young learners a hands-on introduction to emerging technologies in a fun, supportive environment. Designed for students entering grades 3 through 5, this camp features exciting, project-based learning with activities like building robots, designing games, and flying hand-operated drones. Campers will engage in STEM classics that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking while exploring real-world applications of innovation and flight. This half-day camp runs from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and is perfect for building foundational STEM skills while having fun. For questions, email Summer Camp Info.

This Dallas College Nursing Summer Camp will introduce students, ages 13-17, to the nursing profession. Students will observe and participate in simulated nursing skills and clinical scenarios. Students will hear what it's like to work as an RN from seasoned RNs. Students will hear from nursing students what it's like to be a nursing student. Clinical scenarios may include medical surgical and emergency room nursing scenarios. Simulated nursing skills may include drawing simulated blood, starting an IV on a manikin, applying EKG pads on a manikin and wound care on a manikin. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for students. For more information, please email Mark Meyer.

This creative dramatics camp will introduce students to the play production process-playwriting, acting, designing, improvisation- by culminating in an original play performed by campers on July 2 at 4 pm in Room w-137. For more information, contact us at Summer Camp Info.

Give your teen a head start on real-world success. This dynamic camp equips students with essential life skills, financial literacy, goal-setting strategies, and career readiness through interactive workshops and creative expression like poetry. Teens will leave with a personalized action plan, increased confidence, and a clear vision for their future. If you're looking for a program that empowers your child to grow, lead, and thrive—this is it. For questions, email Summer Camp Info.

"Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Then, go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. For questions, email Summer Camp Info.

If you are interested in learning about drones and want to explore the future of flight then you should join the USI @ Dallas College Drone Camp! Get hands-on drone experience and discover exciting career opportunities in aviation. Learn basic piloting, safety, and drone applications for this dynamic industry. Soar into your potential! For questions, email Summer Camp Info.

NextWaveSTEM Exploration Camp is a full-day, hands-on STEM experience. Campers will engage with exciting technologies like robotics, video game design, drones, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence through project-based learning that builds creativity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills. The camp runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, following a structured schedule that includes a morning huddle, multiple STEM activity blocks, team games, and creative breaks throughout the day. Campers receive all materials, instruction from certified educators, a t-shirt, nutritious snacks, and a certificate of completion. For questions, email Summer Camp Info.

NextWaveSTEM Exploration Camp offers a dynamic half-day experience. Through hands-on, project-based learning, campers will engage with emerging technologies such as robotics, video game design, drones, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence. The program runs from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring a structured schedule that includes a morning huddle and three focused STEM activity blocks. Campers will receive all necessary materials, instruction from certified educators, a t-shirt, nutritious snacks, and a certificate of completion.For more information, contact Summer Camp Info.

Calling all young explorers. Wild World is a hands-on STEM camp where rising 4th and 5th graders dive into animals, ecosystems, weather, and more. If your child loves science, nature, and asking big questions, this camp is for them. Open to all youth interested in learning and having fun. For more information, contact Summer Camp Info.