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Camps · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Dallas Parks Recreation Center Day Camps

Dallas Park and Recreation Department
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Age5-13
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Dallas Park and Recreation offers day camps and Discover Dallas Camp; camp details and availability vary by recreation center/location.
Location
Dallas recreation centers, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Camp type
summer day camp, recreation center camp, active play
Day length
Check hours
Extended care
Ask before booking
Registration
Check deadline
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Ask before signing upcenter-specific availability · weekly price · camp themes+1 more to ask
Camps · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Discover Dallas Free Summer Camp

Dallas Park and Recreation Department
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Age5-13
PriceFree summer camp for Dallas youth ages 5-13.
Trial / dealfree camp listed by Dallas Park and Recreation
Schedule
Discover Dallas Camp is a free City of Dallas summer camp at multiple locations; 2026 camp begins Monday, June 1.
Location
Dallas schools, libraries, and city sites, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Camp type
free summer camp, schools, libraries, city sites
Day length
Check hours
Extended care
No note listed
Registration
Check deadline
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Ask before signing upcurrent locations · registration requirements · daily schedule+1 more to ask
Life skills · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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T.O.P.S. Teen Programs

Dallas Park and Recreation Department
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Age13-17
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
T.O.P.S. offers teen programs at recreation centers with workforce readiness, education, recreation, sports, and fine or performing arts
Location
Dallas recreation centers, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-671-2834
Skill
Teen leadership, workforce readiness, recreation, arts
Supplies
Not listed
Outcome
Outcome listed
Trial
Ask about trial
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Ask before signing upcenter-specific calendar · current enrollment process · price+1 more to ask
Academic · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Dallas Public Library SMART Summer

Dallas Public Library
Ask a few things
AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Dallas Public Library lists SMART Summer as its annual summer reading and learning challenge
Location
Dallas Public Library branches, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-670-1400
Focus
Summer reading, learning challenge, literacy
Assessment
Not listed
Homework
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upcurrent challenge dates · age bands · branch-specific events+1 more to ask
Camps · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Dallas Zoo Wild Adventures Camp

Dallas Zoo
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AgeAsk for ages
Price$70 single-day public / $63 member
Trial / dealmember discount listed
Schedule
Wild Adventures Camp serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 8; summer camps run in June and July with 9 AM-3 PM core day and AfterCamp Care until 5 PM
Location
650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
469-554-7300
Camp type
zoo camp, animal encounters, nature learning
Day length
Check hours
Extended care
No note listed
Registration
Check deadline
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Ask before signing upgrade-to-age mapping · current availability · AfterCamp Care price+1 more to ask
Martial arts · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Dallas Martial Arts Kids Classes

Dallas Martial Arts
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Age4-12
Pricetuition and uniform fees vary
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
kids classes include age-specific Lil' Ninjas, Lil' Champions, and Juniors programs for ages 4-12
Location
18484 Preston Rd. Ste 300, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
972-964-5425
Style
Taekwondo, karate Based classes, confidence, discipline
Trial
Ask about trial
Belt testing
No fee note listed
Uniform
No cost note listed
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Ask before signing upcurrent weekly class openings
Outdoor · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Trinity Forest Stables Riding Lessons

Trinity Forest Stables
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Age6-17
Pricelesson and camp fees vary
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Schedule
English riding lessons are offered by appointment or program availability; camps and parties are also listed.
Location
1861 Muleshoe Rd., Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
(469) 354-0426
Activity
Horseback riding, English riding, camps and parties
Gear
Not listed
Weather
Not listed
Trial
Ask about trial
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Ask before signing uphelmet or equipment requirements should be confirmed before booking
Sports · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Dallas Junior Golf Programs

Dallas Park and Recreation Department
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Age7-17
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealTeen All Access Pass includes one complimentary green fee for City of Dallas teens ages 13-17 during the listed pass window
Schedule
Dallas Parks lists Junior Golf Month and First Tee of Greater Dallas Golf & Life Skills for kids ages 7-17 at Dallas city courses
Location
Dallas city golf courses, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-670-8520
Sport
Junior golf, First Tee, life skills, city golf courses
Equipment
Ask what to bring
Next clinic
Schedule listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Ask before signing upcurrent session dates · course-specific schedule · program fee+1 more to ask
Media · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center

Dallas Park and Recreation Department
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Age12-17
Pricefree with valid Dallas Park and Recreation Card
Trial / dealfree participation listed
Schedule
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is a free out-of-school creative technology space for ages 12-17 with mentors, recording studio, movie production equipment, computers, robotics, engineering, music production, game development, and design projects
Location
4500 Spring Avenue, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-671-1561
Focus
Teen tech center, recording studio, robotics, 3D animation, game development, music production
Equipment
Not listed
Project
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Ask before signing upcard registration process · current drop-in rules · reservation requirements+1 more to ask
Volunteering · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Dallas Public Library Teen Advisory Council

Dallas Public Library
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AgeAsk for ages
Pricefree volunteer opportunity
Trial / dealfree volunteer opportunity
Schedule
Dallas Public Library accepts volunteers age 14 and older and lists Teen Advisory Council opportunities where teens create programs, social media content, virtual programs, Teen Talk spaces, YA author chats, and Summer Teen Kits while earning volunteer hours
Location
Dallas Public Library locations, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-671-9206
Service
Teen advisory council, volunteer hours, teen programming, social media content
Parent role
Not listed
Hours
Not listed
Cost
Listed
Source checked recentlyReady to compare
Ask before signing upTAC application status · branch placement · meeting cadence+1 more to ask
Early childhood · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Dallas Public Library Children and Teens Programs

Dallas Public Library
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Age0-18
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library resources listed
Schedule
Dallas Public Library children and teens services list early literacy programs, children and teen resources, youth poetry, cover art contests, and branch programs for young people
Location
Dallas Public Library branches, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-670-1400
Class type
Early literacy, children, teens, storytime, youth programs
Parent role
Ask if parent stays
Trial
No trial listed
Sibling rate
Listed
Source checked recentlyReady to compare
Ask before signing upbranch-specific calendar · event registration requirements · program age bands+1 more to ask
STEM · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Dallas Public Library Kids STEM Program

Dallas Public Library
Ask a few things
Age6-11
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library resource listed
Schedule
Dallas Public Library event listings include hands-on Kids STEM programming for ages 6-11 at branch locations
Location
Dallas Public Library branches, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-670-1400
STEM type
Kids STEM, library science, hands On learning, branch program
Trial
No trial listed
Device
Ask if laptop needed
Project
Ask take-home result
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upcurrent branch availability · future session dates · registration requirements+1 more to ask
Media · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Dallas Public Library Youth Discovery Center

Dallas Public Library
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Age0-17
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library access listed
Schedule
Dallas Public Library Youth Discovery Center offers books, events, computers, play, field trip resources, youth contests, and children and teen programs at Central Library
Location
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
214-670-1400
Focus
Children and teens, library events, computers, youth discovery, field trips
Equipment
Not listed
Project
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
Source checked recentlyReady to compare
Ask before signing upbranch-specific program calendar · event age range · registration requirements
Arts · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
Art class materials illustration

work/shop Teen Art Open Studio

work/shop
Ask a few things
Age13-19
Pricefree drop-in teen programs
Trial / dealfree teen open studio listed
Schedule
work/shop lists free drop-in teen programs and open studio sessions for ages 13-19 focused on art making and arts entrepreneurship
Location
work/shop Dallas studio, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Art type
Teen art, open studio, art making, arts entrepreneurship, creative community
Materials
No fee note listed
Session dates
Schedule listed
Price
Listed
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upcurrent monthly schedule · capacity · registration or drop-in requirements
Special needs · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Therapeutic and Adaptive Recreation

Dallas Park and Recreation
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Age6-18
Priceprogram fees vary by activity
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Dallas Park and Recreation offers recreation programming through city recreation centers; adaptive needs should be confirmed with the department.
Location
Dallas recreation centers, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Support
Adaptive recreation, therapeutic recreation, inclusion
Intake
Not listed
Ratio
Not listed
Trial
Ask about trial
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Ask before signing upcurrent open seats or event capacity
Music · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Youth Music Lessons

Dallas School of Music
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Age5-17
Pricelesson fees vary by instrument and format
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Dallas School of Music lists music lessons for children and teens by instrument and instructor availability.
Location
Dallas music school, Dallas
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Lesson type
Music lessons, piano, guitar, voice, youth music
Makeups
No policy note listed
Instrument
Bring/check instrument
Audition
Not listed
Source checked recentlyReady to compare
Ask before signing upcurrent open seats or event capacity

Parent search notes

How should I use this page?

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Why do some fields say ask?

Ask means the source page did not clearly confirm that fact. Kidscope keeps the gap visible so you know what to ask before paying.

Are summer camps included?

Yes. Camps are part of the same activity model, with planned fields for season, week range, full-day or half-day status, extended care, deadline, and capacity status.