Academic/ Educational

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Frisco Texas Academic & Educational Camps for Summer Camps 2007 for boys & girls in & around Frisco Texas.

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Sponsoring Summer Camps: 

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Phone: 469-252-4521
Address: 6201 Technology Suite 121, Frisco, TX 75034

Dates: June 9 through August 22 - one week or two week half day options (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
Ages: 3 ­ - 7 year olds and 8 ­ - 12 year olds

We have new fun exciting camps this year.  Kids ages 3 - 7 will experience our Science & Technology camp which consists of Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes, Bee & Bot & the Robot, and Weird Science.  Kids ages 7 - 13 can choose from Video Game Design, Clay Animation, or TechnoKids.  Visit our website for more information.
 
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Robots-4-U

Phone: 214-315 5607
Email Address:  mbns@robots-4-u.com
Ages: 8-16 yrs
Dates:
June 9 to 13 - Plano Convention Centre; June 30 to July 3rd 2008 - Plano Station

"Where Fun, Thinking & Learning comes to Life"

 We provide a hands-on learning environment and robot hobby kits for children interested in both Robots and Computers. 

In our workshops we explore the different aspects of Robotics including the use of robots, their key components, how they sense their environment, how they are programmed, how they are controlled, how they are designed and how they move.  Computers and keyboarding are also used, including the programming of their own robotic designs with a visual easy to use programming language.

 

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Phone:  972-567-1771
Email Address:  info@rarelearning.com
Ages: 3-9 yr olds
Math, Reading & Science Enrichment Classes 

RARE Learning delivers an innovative curriculum in reading, math and science to enrich young minds.  The program offer different classes for 3 to 9 year olds.

The classes combine one-on-one instruction with computers, multimedia, and educational games to help young children keep their academic skills in tact over summer.
 

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Email Address: sbmorley@sbcglobal.net
Dates: June 9-13th @9am -12 pm
          July 14-18th @ 9am -12 pm
Address: 5236 Tennyson Parkway, Plano
Recommended: Grades  3-6th  
Camp hosted by famous local author, Lynda Morley and Director of Education at Heritage Farmstead Museum, Plano
 

Are you interested in American history?  Do you enjoy the American Girls Doll Collection?  Then this camp is just for you!  Come and experience five American Girls through hands-on activities especially designed to incorporate specific areas of their lifestyles. 

 

Come grind corn and more with 1824 Josephina, create kites with 1864 Addy, dip candles with 1774 Felicity and cut paper dolls with the newest doll – 1974 Julie!  Cook, share stories, make new friends and laugh a lot!

Applecreek Preschool

Phone: 972-334-0005
Address: 7797 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco TX
Ages: 3 - 6 yrs old 

 

Apple Creek Preschool offers two programs during the summer for ages 3-6.  Academic Enrichment Camps by the week and Educational Summer Preschool by the month.  The Enrichment Camp themes are Space, Math, Literature Based Cooking, the Alphabet, Handwriting, Science, Art, and Dinosaurs.  Our Summer Preschool is offered two or three days a week.

Camp Invention

Phone: 800-968-4332
Location:  Shawnee Trail Elementary School
Address: 10701 Preston Vineyard Drive, Frisco
Dates:  June 26 - June 30, 2008
Times:  9am - 3:30pm
Ages: Children entering grades 1 through 6
Description:  We provide quality enrichment programs in the areas of science, mathematics, history and the arts.  The program enhances a child's ability to learn through teamwork and subject immersion while cultivating a new appreciation for discovery - it's learning disguised as fun!!!

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Phone: 214-350-3600
Address: 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas TX
Ages: pre-K -8th grade

Starting June 9 students can participate in fun camps such as Rocket Science, Aviator's Workshop, Friday Flights & more!  See website for more details.

Grace Avenue United Methodist Language Camp

Location: Grace Avenue United Methodist Church
Phone: 972-335-2882
Address: 3521 Main Street, Frisco
Dates: August 4-8, 2008 @ 9am - 12pm
Ages: 4 yrs (as of 9/1/08) - 5th grade

NEW this year! Learn sign language, Spanish & other foreign languages. 

Grace Avenue United Methodist Science Camp

Location: Grace Avenue United Methodist Church
Phone: 972-335-2882
Address: 3521 Main Street, Frisco
Dates: July 28-August 1, 2008 @ 9am - 12pm
Ages: 4 yrs (as of 9/1/08) - 5th grade 


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Phone: 817-285-8961
Dates:  Sessions begin June19, 2008 and continue through August 11.  Registration deadline is March 1, 2008.  Late registration deadline is April 26, 2008 

Lone Star Leadership Academy - an experiential learning leadership development program. Outstanding 5th-8th grade students from across the state of Texas are invited to participate in Education in Action’s weeklong Lone Star Leadership Academy programs during the summer. Participants travel to Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin or Houston/Galveston to experience historically, politically and environmentally significant Texas sites with a focus on leadership throughout.

Sea Camp/Texas A&M University at Galveston

Phone: 1-87-Sea-Aggie
Address: Galveston, TX
Ages: 10-18 years 

 A variety of camps for ages 10-18. Founded in 1986, Sea Camp has opened up the world of marine biology to over 11,500 campers during its 21 years of existence.  Participants have come to Sea Camp from across the country to take advantage of all the educational opportunities that it has to offer.  Sea Camp is located at Texas A&M University at Galveston's Mitchell Campus.  

SMU's Talented and Gifted Program

Phone: 214-768-0123
Address: Dallas, TX
Ages: High School students
Dates:  June 30-July 31, 2008 

This summer, get the credit you deserve for your exceptional academic efforts through SMU's College Experience, a unique five-week summer program that provides an opportunity for a small and carefully chosen group of highly motivated and academically able high school students to get a head start on college and a taste of campus life. Through participation in college credit courses, students entering the eleventh and twelfth grades can earn up to six credit hours which can be applied towards a bachelor's degree.

Students live together in a campus residence facility, and cultural and recreational activities are arranged by resident advisors.


 

Summer Math Institute at UNT

 

Contact: Click on link for further contact information. 
Location: University of North Texas, Denton
Ages: Children grades 7-11th
 
Held at University of North Texas in Denton. SMI is an intensive mathematics programs designed for highly motivated students in grades 7-11 who wish to accelerate their mathematics education. Students will attend daily classes taught by experienced mathematics teachers in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry or Precalculus. The classroom setting is highly interactive and easily adapted to each individual student's ability and pace. Students will live in a residence hall at the University of North Texas and are supervised by experienced residence life personnel.

 

Summer Youth Program at SMU

Phone: 214-768-5433
Address: 5236 Tennyson Pkwy, Plano, TX
Ages: 5-18 years 
  
Make your summer days sizzle with SMU's Summer Youth Programs for students ages 5 through 18, offers one- and two-week enrichment workshops throughout the summer in the areas of technology, computers, multimedia, writing, art, math, science, literature, gaming, the Internet, sports, study skills, and social skills.  Sessions begin June 4 through August 6, 2008.  Registration begins March 5, 2008.

Talented and Gifted Camps at Texas A&M Galveston

For camps that serve students in grades 8-12 in the areas of veterinary medicine, marine biology, digital photography and technology, pre-medicine, Sea Camps, etc.

Upward Bound Math & Science/UNT

Phone: 940-565-4184
Address: University of North Texas, Denton TX
Ages:  High School

This fast paced summer program offers opportunities to experience college life, to take part in activities related to interests in math, science, and computer science, and to prepare students for their next year in high school and beginning years of college.

During the five weeks, students spend Monday through Thursday morning participating in a variety of classes including mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer programming , English, a foreign language, genetics, anthropology and study skills. In the afternoons, students work on research projects in their area of interest with college faculty and graduate students and participate in art, drama and/ or recreational sports courses.

Summer Chess Camps at UTD

 

Classes are divided by ability, age, experience, and instructor assessment. 

Sponsored by: The Chess Program at UT Dallas
Dates: June 9-13, June16-20, July 7-11, July 14-18
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
Deadline for registration: Registration is open until the beginning of camp. There are required forms that need to be submitted
Costs: $215-255 per camper
UT Dallas faculty, staff, students, and alumni receive a discount of $25. 
Families with two or more children enrolled receive a $25 discount per child.
Ages: 7-13
Location:
UT Dallas
800 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080
Contact Information:
James Stallings
972-883-2898
james.stallings@utdallas.edu
http://chess.utdallas.edu/camp.htm

 

 

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