For kids, summer is an ideal opportunity to disconnect from screens, connect with nature, and enjoy creating lasting memories. If you need to keep your kids entertained and safe this summer, while satisfied they are still learning, there’s nowhere better than at a North Texas summer camp. With a range of offerings for various interests and ages, several of the best summer camps in the state are right here in North Texas.

Why Opt for a North Texas Summer Camp?

North Texas presents an ideal combination of scenic beauty, professional camping , and family-friendly communities and is one of our top summer camp locations. Whether your child is enthusiastic about outdoor adventure, science, sports, or the arts, you will find a program that meets their interests.

Advantages of Going to North Texas Summer Camps

Personal Growth: Children were trained in reflection, independence, confidence , and trust through new experiences.

Friendship and Teamwork: Camp builds teamwork, cooperation, and friendship.

Hands-On Learning: Camps provide hands-on learning opportunities, from nature hikes to STEM workshops.

Physical Activity: Outdoor games, swimming, and sports keep kids moving and healthy.

Kinds of Summer Camps in North Texas

The summer camps in North Texas run the gamut in terms of size and scope, so there’s something to fit every personality and passion.

Day Camps

Great for younger kids or those with no camp experience, day camps provide a super-scheduled list of activities , and kids come home every night.

Overnight Camps

These travel further afield, and are designed for older children or teenagers, which can include camping, group bonding, and an overarching theme.

Specialty Camps

These camps are organized around special interests — sports, music, robotics, horseback riding, and theater — and can allow children to explore those interests more deeply.

Faith-Based Camps

Summer camps in North Texas for Christians and other religions offer spiritual enlightenment, as well as typical camp activities including swimming, arts and crafts, and worship time.

The Best Summer Camps in DFW

Some of the best summer camps in North Texas are in scenic settings near lakes forests and nature preserves. Notable destinations include:

Camp Copass of Denton – awesome for Christian retreats/ weekend campouts and for a youth camp/ retreat, etc.

Sky Ranch – One of the area's top Christian adventure camps

YMCA Camp Carter Fort Worth – Overnights and day camps.

Heard Natural Science Museum – Home of Nature-Themed Educational Camps

Bring Memories Home and enrich your summer!

A North Texas summer camp is so much more than a time-filler. It’s an opportunity for kids to learn, grow, and even flourish. A variety of camps are offered so there's something for every child to enjoy.