Middle School

Camps & Classes for Entering Grades 5-8

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3D Printing for Minecraft and Roblox by Lavner Education

Welcome creators! At 3D Printing Camp for Minecraft and Roblox, take your Minecraft and Roblox creations to the next level and receive 3D prints of your builds. Finally, you will have the chance to see your builds in real life! Your printed items will truly be one of a kind when you design with Minecraft and Roblox platforms and 3D print at camp.

3D Printing for Minecraft and Roblox is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
3D Printing with 3D Modeling by Lavner Education

In 3D Printing Camp, 3D model and print items that show your true passion! Themes will include: doll accessories, Pokémon characters, spy gadgets, desk pets, and dinosaurs. Lessons will focus on scalability and how designs can be easily uploaded and printed for mass consumption. Discover what it's like to operate, clean, and care for a 3D printer. Using cutting-edge 3D printers, campers will model prototypes, mod existing designs, and print them in 3D!

3D Printing with 3D Modeling is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Academic Boot Camp

This camp is for students entering middle school! Join us as we tackle the challenges a transition to middle school can pose. We will work on team building and skills that will increase self-confidence when entering a new environment. We will also get ready to be a great middle school student by tackling organizational skills and study skills. Leave camp ready to walk into middle school with your head held high and your toolbelt full of studious skills!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 6

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345
All Girls STEAM - Game Changers by Lavner Education

Experience the power of STEAM in an all-girls setting. Each day, we will dive deeply into an aspect of STEAM and learn about at least one famous woman in STEAM!

All Girls STEAM is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
All Girls STEAM - Innovators by Lavner Education

Experience the power of STEAM in an all-girls setting. Each day, we will dive deeply into an aspect of STEAM and at least one famous woman in STEAM! Explore the power of polymers and linked chains of atoms. Learn about the science of Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of Kevlar and a polymer scientist! See the science come alive by making your own bouncy ball. Follow Grace Hooper's story, the inventor of the COBOL computer language! Dive into the basics of binary and learn basic coding using Scratch. Before you leave, listen to Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls who Code, a passionate advocate for girls in technology. Have you ever driven across the Brooklyn Bridge? You've seen the work of engineer Emily Roebling! Join us in a day of engineering as we get hands-on with a set of bridge design challenges sure to get you thinking! Every time you have used an Apple product, you've seen the work of Susan Kare, a famous graphic designer! Learn about icon design, pixel-based art, and graphic design basics. Next, learn about Cheiko Asakawa, who helped pioneer text-to-speech and other accessibility technology for multimedia. End the day with a bang by 3D printing your icon design on a keychain! By breaking the Enigma code, mathematicians helped decipher German signals during World Word II. Learn about the only woman on the project, Joan Clark. Then, use your new cipher skills to break out from our digital escape room before it's too late!

All-Girls STEAM – Innovators is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 5

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
App Development with App Inventor by Lavner Education

Learn how to plan, design, code, and publish your very own apps! Whether you want to create a game, photo editor, to-do list, or something completely different, App Development Camp is the place to start! The software is user friendly, making this camp an excellent choice for those looking to learn programming or develop awesome apps with little coding experience.

App Development with App Inventor is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 7

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Art Camp: Ceramics

Use your creativity while learning about pottery and sculpture using the 3 main hand-building techniques. Get the chance to make unique ceramic artworks tailored to your personal interests in this brand-new camp!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
June 16 – June 20*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Art Camp: Comics & Webcomic Design

Learn how to design and create your own comics/webcomics. Invent interesting stories and characters while discovering layouts, storyboarding, and color theory techniques. Dream up exciting adventures or a thrilling mystery to illustrate in this creative and fun camp!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345
Art Camp: Drawing & Painting

Come join us as we learn the basics of drawing and painting! You will test your hand at drawing various objects and scenes and then bring them to life in full color with paints. Bring your creativity with you - you'll be amazed at your skill!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
June 30 – July 1*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Art Camp: Mixed Media Art

This popular camp is process oriented and designed to enhance your enjoyment of art and creative expression. Learn to use various materials and enhance your confidence in your creativity. Explore your creativity using mediums such as pen and ink, charcoal, soft and oil pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and more.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Art Camp: Silkscreening & Multi-Media Art

Fashion is an art! This camp will challenge campers to elevate their designs utilizing technology. Campers will design, modify, and enhance their creation until it is ready for production. Designs will be printed on their very own shirt! Using multi-media art as an approach to fashion will make this camp a blast!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 7 – July 11, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning with ChatGPT & More by Lavner Education

Artificial intelligence is an exciting new forefront of technology that is changing the way we live. In this camp, explore AI topics through engaging and fun hands-on experiences with artificially intelligent robots, programs, digital assistants, and code! Campers will spend time engaging with AI, ChatGPT, and more using a variety of hands-on activities. Through discussions and interactions with AI, campers will learn how this technology works including exploring generative AI's strengths and limitations.

Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning with ChatGPT & More is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 9

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics by Lavner Education

Artificial intelligence is an exciting new forefront of technology that is changing the way we live. In this camp, you will explore cutting-edge AI topics through engaging and fun hands-on experiences with artificially intelligent robots, machine learning, programs, and code! Compare and contrast AI models while discussing AI training. Create your own AI superhero and save the world!

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 5

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Business Startup by Lavner Education

Need a new app to track your health? Want a better way to communicate with your friends? Interested in starting a dog walking business? Bring your ideas to our exciting Business Startup camp and begin developing your own mission-driven company. Study some of the biggest successes and failures in business as you plan for your initial sales pitch!

Business Startup is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 9

Date/Time:
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp
CGI and Animation by Lavner Education

Join us for an exciting week-long camp where you will learn the fundamentals of 3D animation and character creation using the powerful Blender software. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on projects, teaching you essential animation techniques like rigging, skinning, and keyframing. You will also explore the world of character design, modeling, and texturing. By the end of the camp, you will have a portfolio of your own animated creations and a solid understanding of the principles of 3D animation.

CGI and Animation is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $679
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
Chess Camp by Lavner Education

This camp is for recreational players who love chess! Learn everything from openings to endgames, midgame strategies, tactics, positional play, and more to improve your game. Practice your opening, midgame, and endgame, and study classic games! This will prevent you from falling for traps and help you develop a repertoire that leads to positions with which you are comfortable. Come improve your chess game!
Chess Camp is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 7

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $719
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Chess Tournament Week by Lavner Education

This tournament is for recreational and rated players! Put your competition skills to the ultimate test in local and team tournaments full of action-packed challenges, team play, and fun. Spend mornings learning and developing skills for tournament competitions, including openings, end games, puzzles, and positional play. Tournaments are primarily held in the afternoons. Come improve your chess game!

Chess Tournament Week is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 7

Date/Time:
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $719
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Coding with Java by Lavner Education

Immerse yourself in Java, the popular programming software used on billions of devices worldwide! Learn about the logic, syntax, and calculations that go into building Java programs. Work to master skills like printing text onto the computer screen, using conditional statements and loops, and receiving input from the user while creating a text-based action, adventure game, and other projects.

Coding with Java is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $899
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Coding with Python by Lavner Education

Code cool graphics, games, and programs! Benefit from clean syntax and other streamlined attributes within Python that provide a new approach to learning and understanding programming. With Python, you can write code more quickly, allowing you to produce project results in a shorter period of time.

Coding with Python is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $899
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Cooking Around the World: France

Our Cooking Around the World journey will take us to France! We will visit a virtual French Market, immerse ourselves in the French culture, and expand our talents and palettes in the kitchen. Join us in additional weeks as we explore the culinary landscape all around the world!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420
Cooking Around the World: Italy

Our Cooking Around the World journey will take us to Italy! Join us as we dive into the Italian culture and work together to create traditional Italian dishes. Join us in additional weeks of the journey as we explore the culinary landscape all around the world!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420
Cooking Around the World: Mediterranean Cuisine

Our Cooking Around the World journey will take us to the Mediterranean! Tapas. Olive oil. Clean eating. These are hallmarks of the Mediterranean cuisine. Mediterranean cooking is one of the most flavorful, fresh, and varies cuisines. Join us in additional weeks of the journey as we explore the culinary landscape all around the world!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $336

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
Cooking Around the World: Spain

Our Cooking Around the World journey will take us to Spain! We will create cuisine that is known for its diversity and flavor. Paella, tapas, gazpacho, churros, the list goes on! Join us in additional weeks of the journey as we explore the culinary landscape all around the world!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420
Cooking Around the World: Sweet Treats

Our Cooking Around the World journey will take us into the sweet realm with a global dessert adventure! In this deliciously fun camp, campers will explore iconic sweet treats from around the world, from French crepes to Italian gelato, Japanese mochi, and Mexican churros. Campers will learn essential baking and pastry techniques, discover the cultural traditions behind each dessert, and, of course, enjoy tasting their creations! Whether mixing, rolling, or decorating, this hands-on experience will spark creativity and a love for international flavors. Join us for a week filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $336

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
Cooking Around the World: USA

Our Cooking Around the World journey will keep us in the USA, so pack your aprons and get ready for a culinary road trip across the United States! In this hands-on cooking camp, campers will explore the diverse flavors and traditions of American cuisine, from the smoky BBQ of the South to the fresh seafood of New England and the classic comfort foods of the Midwest. Campers will learn essential cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and the cultural stories behind each dish. Whether it’s baking fluffy biscuits, crafting the perfect burger, or making a slice of iconic apple pie, this camp promises delicious discoveries and plenty of fun in the kitchen!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
July 14 – July 18, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420
Cooking with Colors

In this vibrant culinary adventure, creativity meets the kitchen, offering young chefs the opportunity to explore the world of flavors through the mesmerizing palette of colors. Campers will experience hands-on cooking opportunities where each day is dedicated to a different color theme. Join us in this kaleidoscopic culinary adventure that will leave campers inspired, confident, and ready to bring their newfound skills to the family kitchen!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 14 – July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420
Cooking with Dough

In this camp, we will dive into the world of dough - pizza dough, pie crust, bread dough, biscuits - all things we can create when starting with the most important ingredient. Working with dough is an art, and we will become skilled at mixing, rolling, kneading, and baking!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
June 30 – July 3*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Creative Writing for Filmmaking & YouTube - Emerging Writers by Lavner Education

Interested in becoming a future screenplay writer? Want to make your YouTube videos more engaging? Through the writers workshop process, you will have the opportunity to create your very own scripts for YouTube videos and film. Specialized sessions will focus on character descriptions, dialogue development, filming direction (transitions, camera angles, camera shot, and directions), and action descriptions. You will also engage in table readings to hear your words aloud for the first time!

Creative Writing for Filmmaking & YouTube - Emerging Writers is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Creative Writing for Filmmaking & YouTube - Young Writers by Lavner Education

Interested in becoming a future screenplay writer? Want to make your YouTube videos more engaging? Engage with fellow campers through the storyboarding process to create innovative storylines, add exciting dialogue, develop explosive sound effects, and layout precise camera instructions. During YouTube video scripting, learn how to build channel branding, improve storytelling, and add visual and auditory elements to your script to increase viewer engagement. At the end of the week, leave with your very own YouTube video script!

Creative Writing for Filmmaking & YouTube - Young Writers is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 5

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Culinary Camp: Future Chefs

Future Chefs is for those who aspire to explore the exciting world of gastronomy and ignite their passion for cooking! This immersive camp is a perfect blend of culinary education, hands-on experience, and a dash of creativity, providing young chefs with the skills and inspiration they need to become the culinary maestros of tomorrow. We will dive into menu planning and innovation, farm-to-table experiences, kitchen safety and etiquette, team challenges and competitions, and industry insights. Get ready to turn up the heat and explore the exciting future of culinary excellence!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $810
Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.
Dallas Trinity FC Summer Soccer Day Camp

Get ready for an action-packed, fun-filled summer at our Soccer Day Camp! This camp is designed by Dallas' newest professional soccer team for young athletes of all skill levels who are eager to learn, grow, and improve their soccer game while making new friends and having a blast on the field. Throughout the camp, participants will receive expert coaching from experienced trainers who are passionate about the sport. The camp focuses on building technical skills, improving fitness, enhancing teamwork, and fostering a love for the game. Players will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending in a variety of drills and games that are both challenging and fun.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 10

Date/Time: June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuition: $740

Dallas Trinity FC is Dallas' newest professional women's soccer team.
Debate Camp

This camp will teach you to unlock your own voice and develop critical thinking skills. During the week, you will be asked to present brief speeches about various topics, engage your friends in discussion, and participate in debating others. This student-focused camp looks to help you as a student understand debate and argumentation from an everyday perspective. By the end of camp, you will utilize various skills learned to make your point in a final class presentation.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 9 – June 13, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $740
Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.
Digital Art with Framed Piece - Visionaries

Join us to learn how to create beautiful pieces of art using a digital platform. Sketch, draw, point, shadow, style, and much more! At camp, you can use your trackpad, mouse, or stylus (optional) to draw a self-portrait, paint a still life, create anime figures, draw a favorite doll, create a new Pokémon character, create a cartoon script with text, paint landscapes, and much more. Learn the art of creating shadowing, textures, and 2D/3D objects, utilizing spacing, color, and much more! Campers will produce a digital art show to share with all campers at the end of each camp week. Additionally, campers will pick their favorite piece from the week to be printed, framed, and mailed to the camper's home. (Please allow approximately 3-6 weeks to receive your framed piece of art in the mail.)

Digital Art with Framed Art Included - Visionaries is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Digital Art with Framed Piece - Young Artists by Lavner Education

Join us to learn how create beautiful pieces of art using a digital platform. Sketch, draw, point, shadow, style, and much more! At camp, you can use your trackpad, mouse, or stylus (optional) to draw a self-portrait, paint a still life, create anime figures, draw a favorite doll, create a new Pokémon character, create a cartoon script with text, paint landscapes, and much more. Learn the art of creating shadowing, textures, and 2D/3D objects, utilizing spacing, color, and much more! Campers will produce a digital art show to share with all campers at the end of each camp week. Additionally, campers will pick their favorite piece from the week to be printed, framed, and mailed to the camper's home. (Please allow approximately 3-6 weeks to receive your framed piece of art in the mail.)

Digital Art with Framed Art Included - Young Artists is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 6

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Digital Fashion Design by Lavner Education

In this fun and creative camp, participants will create a custom tote bag and a digital design portfolio! Campers will be exposed to West Coast Vibes, including a relaxed vibe that boasts a casual and effortless look full of fringes, tassels, and bold colors. We'll move to East Coast Vibes, which boasts a level of refinement and bold looks wile not seemingly overstated. Campers will then plan out and design their own projects, creating clothing patterns online that can be printed and use. Using graphic design software, campers will design fabric patterns, a fashion logo to be custom printed on a tote bag, and develop a mood board and designs for a fashion line. (Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your tote bag in the mail.)

Digital Fashion Design is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 6

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3**, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $679
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
Discover Magic Orange Wand - Unlocking Wonder

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn how to teleport objects across the room, find hidden magical treasures, and levitate a cup of popcorn, just to name a few. Campers will learn the three parts that make up a magic trick with a special focus on presentation, but more importantly, they will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician. Each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build their confidence and communication skills. Each lesson comes with custom magic props, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in an online video vault. This life-changing program builds self-confidence and develops critical communication skills in a fun and unique way that is guaranteed to unlock your child's potential and impact the rest of their life.

Discover Magic Orange Wand - Unlocking Wonder is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $740
Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.
Dog Days of Summer

Come join us as we learn about animals and impact. We will design and build doghouses along with hand-made dog toys to donate to a local animal shelter! The week will culminate with a trip to the Dallas Zoo to learn more about animal conservation. Register with a friend to double the fun!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3**, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $460

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
Engineering with littleBits - Invent & Code by Lavner Education

littleBits uses small magnetic circuit boards that snap together to make amazing electronic devices. Each bit has a specific function such as a button, light, or speaker. The variety of specialized bits means there are thousands of possible combinations allowing for unique inventions! Using the code bit, you will learn to code hardware using drag and drop programming. Build awesome projects like an electric guitar, a tug of war game, a Morse code machine, or your own invention!

Engineering with ltitleBits - Invent & Code is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 5

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Entrepreneur's Club

Take a risk! These are the very words that entrepreneurs act upon. Do you have an idea that you feel can become something great? Come learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and a design thinker! Work with your classmates to create solutions that will improve the world around you. Who knows - your first invention might have its beginnings in this very class!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 6

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $740

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $410
Escape Room Adventures

Welcome to Escape Room Adventures, an exhilarating camp designed to immerse middle school campers in the thrill of puzzle-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking! This unique and interactive camp is a fusion of mystery, excitement, and camaraderie, where young adventurers will unlock their potential, both mentally and socially, in a series of mind-bending challenges. Daily virtual escape room challenges will provide opportunities to increase teamwork and communication skills while challenging all campers with brain teasers and puzzles. Problem solving and teamwork is a must to be able to escape each challenge!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
June 16 – 20*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 14 – July 18, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $410

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Filmmaking by Lavner Education

Do YOU want to be in film? If so, this camp is for you! Join us to learn how to create a film project from start to finish. Gain hands-on experience in all the steps of the filmmaking process: (1) write a script, (2) develop characters, (3) rehearse lines, (4) act, (5) film, (6) edit video using cutting-edge video editing software, (7) add special effects and credits, and (8) produce a final version of your work! If time allows, we will also create commercials and/or a blooper reel. Campers will work in teams each camp week to create a film.

Filmmaking is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 7

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Game Design 101 with GDevelop by Lavner Education

Create your own video games and apps that are compatible with PC computers and Android™ and/or iOS devices. This camp is a perfect opportunity for aspiring game designers to come away with new skills and knowledge, awesome projects, and lots of accomplishments! In addition to using objects and scenery, you will be able to manipulate the design of objects and make your own. You can also expand the games and apps to multiple frames and scenes, resulting in a complete multi-level arcade or platform game/app.

Please note: All campers should arrive at camp with a GDevelop account. Accounts are free to create here.

Game Design 101 with GDevelop is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 5

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Game Design Academy with GameMaker by Lavner Education

Discover the process of creating a video game - brainstorming, planning, character design, level design, programming, user interface design, and much more! After learning the graphical user interface in GameMaker Studio, you will begin to plan your game by crafting a storyline and developing characters using the advanced, built-in, digital painting software. Once your characters are created, you will learn about level design and layout floor plans with an easy-to-use, efficient tiling technique that allows for excellent control and precision. Program character movements and interactions and take your first steps toward professional level design and top-level creativity and innovation!

Game Design Academy with GameMaker is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 4 – 8

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Game Design with Godot Engine by Lavner Education

Godot Engine is a powerful and flexible game engine that is available for anyone to use! Learn how to design and program games with a professional tool that is easy to learn. This camp is for all levels, whether you are just getting started in programming, or you have already made games and want to add to your skills. Godot also allows you to create games in 2D or 3D and publish your games to Mac, PC, Android, or even consoles! Thousands of games have been created and published with Godot Engine. Will yours be next?

Game Design with Godot Engine is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 8

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $679
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes by Lavner Education

Express your creativity and learn practical and technical computer skills by launching your very own brand and apparel line! Using powerful graphic design software, campers learn to complement their creativity with the proper technical skills to produce designs that communicate messages and leave lasting visual impressions. Create your own custom designs for a pair of white Converse or Vans sneakers! Learning opportunities include typography, pure design elements such as colors, shapes, and images, as well as design skills to organize and convey information, strengthen conceptual skills, and produce clean and effective work products. Please note: allow approximately 4-6 weeks from the last day of the camp week to receive this apparel by mail.

Graphic Design - Custom Converse Sneakers is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 8

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $899
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Graphic Design - Custom Hoodies & T-shirts by Lavner Education

Express your creativity and learn practical and technical computer skills by launching your very own brand and apparel line! Using powerful graphic design software, campers learn to complement their creativity with the proper technical skills to produce designs that communicate messages and leave lasting visual impressions. Create your own custom designs for a custom hoodie and t-shirt! Learning opportunities include typography, pure design elements such as colors, shapes, and images, as well as design skills to organize and convey information, strengthen conceptual skills, and produce clean and effective work products. Please note: allow approximately 4-6 weeks from the last day of the camp week to receive this apparel by mail.

Graphic Design - Custom Hoodies & T-shirts is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 8

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Graphic Novel Book Club

Do you love reading graphic novels? Join us as we enjoy this fun genre of reading together. We will also create our own graphic novels! Over the course of the week, you will learn the full process of graphic novel design, including script writing, panel creation, drawing, and inking.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 14 – July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345
Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design by Lavner Education

In this camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world on our own private servers! You will experience individual/multiplayer building, installing and using mods, playing survival & scratch crafting recipes, customizing Minecraft maps, utilizing Redstone & electrical circuits, learning game design, and competing in building competitions and weekly Minecraft tournaments!

Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Minecraft Channel for YouTube by Lavner Education

Do you want to create YouTube-style Minecraft videos and vlog like a pro? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned YouTuber, join us to take your digital movie production skills to the next level! Learn many aspects of the digital movie production industry, such as ideating and creating content, researching, scripting, filming, using screen capture software, adding special effects, promoting a channel, gaining likes and shares, understanding the importance of digital citizenship and safe practices when using the internet, and lots more. Gain experience with video recording, editing software, green screens, and more!

Minecraft Channel for YouTube is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 8

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Minecraft Robotics & Engineering using LEGO® Spike Prime

Venture into the world of Minecraft while learning to build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO Spike Prime system. Join us as we learn basic programming skills while traveling through biomes, harvesting resources, and battling the Ender Dragon. Campers will build LEGO based projects incorporating motors, sensors, and lights while also diving into building shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.

Minecraft Robotics & Engineering using LEGO® Spike Prime camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $840
Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.
Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds & Events by Lavner Education

Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter with Minecraft by designing and building some of the famous buildings from the Harry Potter universe, using Redstone to create magical special effects, as well as using a custom magic plug-in to design and create magic Harry Potter-themed mini games. Lavner's private servers allow campers to work together on projects, creating a super fun and dynamic group environment.

Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds & Events is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Minecraft - World Builder & Competitions by Lavner Education

This camp is for campers with previous experience who want to dive deeper into intermediate/advanced gameplay and map construction in Minecraft. Campers will work in teams to complete large-scale cooperative projects, participate in survival challenges, and engage in mini-game competitions. Come learn how to install and work with mods, make advanced Redstone circuits, and use command blocks. Each day will bring a new survival challenge and a new construction goal. Build mini games and participate in weekly tournaments!

Minecraft - World Builder & Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 9

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $679
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition has been reduced.
NFL Play 60 Flag Football by Kidokinetics

Score a touchdown with your kids this season! Want your kids to learn football fundamentals and teamwork without the worry of tackling? NFL Flag Football, brought to you by Kidokinetics, is the perfect solution. Our coaches use a curriculum designed by NFL professionals to build the skills needed for success on and off the field, all while emphasizing sportsmanship and confidence-building. Your child will gain agility, speed, coordination, strength, and accuracy while having fun with their peers. NFL Flag Football is the ideal way to introduce your children to a new sport or further develop their existing skills. NFL Flag Football will help your child score big in every aspect of their life!

NFL Play 60 Flag Football is offered in partnership with Kidokinetics.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 5

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 am. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $740
Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.
Pokémon with Games, Strategies & Competitions by Lavner Education

Discover the secrets of Pokémon while creating the ultimate team! Find out how to most effectively battle your friends so you can come out on top! Join in Pokémon card games using your own decks and online simulators at camp, in addition to battling against AI and other campers! You'll also learn how to take your Pokémon battle skills to the next level by learning what Pokémon types and moves are effective against your opponents. Each day, learn new and improved ways to utilize your Pokémon team to its full potential. Exciting tournaments take place each week!

Pokémon with Games, Strategies & Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 5

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $749
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
RealmCrafters: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Workshop

Embark on a fantastical journey with RealmCrafters, a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons workshop designed especially for middle school campers! Unleash your imagination, hone your storytelling skills, and embark on collaborative adventures in a magical world of your own creation. Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that combines storytelling, strategy, and teamwork. This immersive experience fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Campers will learn the fundamental rules and mechanics of the game, which emphasizes inclusivity and encourages everyone to contribute to the unfolding narrative. Workshops will focus on character development, world-building, and narrative techniques. RealmCrafters offers a one-of-a-kind experience where campers not only learn the mechanics of D&D but also develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. This workshop fosters a love for storytelling, encourages creativity, and provides a supportive environment for campers to express themselves. Because this workshop is very student-centered, no two weeks will be the same. Join us for multiple weeks!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (full day)
June 16 – June 20*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 14 – July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345 (half day); $740 (full day)
Lunch is included the week of June 2-6.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Roblox with Custom Obbys & Lua Coding by Lavner Education

Roblox is an amazing program that allows you to design and play unique and fun games. This course focuses on creating your very own Obbys. An Obby, short for obstacle course, is a series of platforms and challenges that players must jump through and navigate correctly to reach an end goal. You will learn how to design and model a course like this in a three-dimensional environment. We will also include the programming language Lua. Lua is a high-level programming language that you can use to code features like traps, power-ups, scoreboards, character movement, and more!

Roblox with Custom Obbys & Lua Coding is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 4 – 8

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Roblox with Game Design & Competitions by Lavner Education

At Roblox Camp, you will design and create your own 3D worlds. Choosing from a variety of different templates, you can select your type of world and customize your environment. Add awesome features such as drawbridges, scoreboards, clocks, traps, power ups, and customized terrain! With so many options to include, you can create a game that is unique, fast-paced, and fun! You can also learn how to add characters to your environment and how to hatch your own Roblox pet.

Roblox with Game Design & Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Robotics League: Battles & Competitions with LEGO Robots by Lavner Education

Do you want to design your own battle robot and lead it to victory in our epic Robowars competitions? At the Lavner Robotics League Camp with Lego Mindstorms, you can design, build, customize, and battle robots every day! Each camp week will include building awesome robots, testing robots in the arena, daily competitions and events, robot upgrades, and learning while having fun.

Robotics League: Battles & Competitions with LEGO Robots is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 7

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3**, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024. Tuition will be reduced.
Robotics with LEGO Robots - Engineering & Coding by Lavner Education

In this camp, you will learn the fundamentals of robotics by getting hands-on experience with LEGO Robots. Explore the principles of robotics and coding by imagining and creating your own robots, in addition to following instructions for specific robots provided by LEGO. You will then be able to add a wide variety of sensors and motors to your robot before programming it. Participate in a camp tournament called ROBOWARS on Friday each week. Robotics with LEGO Robots - Engineering & Coding is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. To learn more, visit https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Robotics with Lego® Robots - Engineering & Coding is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 5

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Robotics with Take-Home Robot - Game Changers by Lavner Education

Join us for an exciting week-long camp where you will learn the fundamentals of robotics and coding using the popular Arduino platform and Python. Together, we will build a robot, from designing the hardware to writing the software that brings it to life. By the end of the camp, you will create a personalized robot that you can take home and continue to explore and modify.

Robotics with Take-Home Robot - Game Changers is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 9

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 30 – July 3**, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $899
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Robotics with Take-Home Robot - Innovators by Lavner Education

Join us for an exciting week-long camp where you will learn the fundamentals of robotics and coding using the popular Arduino platform. Together, we will build a robot, from designing the hardware to writing the software that brings it to life. By the end of the camp, you will create a personalized robot that you can take home and continue to explore and modify.

Robotics with Take-Home Robot - Innovators is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 5

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $899
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Tuition will be reduced.
Robotics with VEX IQ by Lavner Education

Using VEX® IQ, this camp offers the next level of hands-on learning in Robotics. VEX® IQ allows you to build complex robots with tons of motors (12 ports!), advanced gears and pulley systems, high-tech sensors, and enhanced controllability. VEX® IQ robots also make use of both a vertical programming language similar to Scratch, and ROBOTC, the standard for educational robotics and competitions. This gives you the experience using the same programs used by middle school, high school, and even college robotics teams nationwide! Valuable learning opportunities include developing skills in mechanics, engineering, and logical thinking.

Robotics with VEX IQ is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 9

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Roller Coaster Design with STEM Education by Lavner Education

Build and digitally design roller coasters using FAO Schwarz kits, Thames & Kosmos kits, and Roblox. In addition to having tons of fun and building skills in design and construction, campers also learn about physics concepts such as gravity, mass, inertia, velocity, acceleration, potential energy, and more!

Roller Coaster Design with STEM Education is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 5

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $749
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Science Discoveries by Lavner Education

Welcome to Science Discoveries, a lab-based science camp for our enthusiastic science loving campers! Do you crave fun and exciting science experiments that are mind riveting, challenging, and educational? Do you want to engage in a hands-on experience, acquire lots of knowledge, and be able to WOW your family and friends? Using a holistic approach each week, you will conduct experiments in physics, earth science, paleontology, and chemistry. Engage in a week full of hands-on experiments and learning such as: Dinosaur Day, Earthly Disasters, The Science of Slime, Machine Mania, and the Science behind Electricity. Prior to each experiment, you will be provided with background knowledge, divided into groups, and given safety and practical instructions. During the experiments, you will use a scientific, step-by-step approach to achieve great results. After the experiments, you will present your final results, summarize findings, share discoveries, ask additional questions, and relate the experiment to ‘real world’ practicality. Science Discoveries is designed for maximum participation, experiential learning, and tons of excitement! Please note: closed-toe shoes/sneakers are required.
Science Discoveries is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 8

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $749
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Slimy, Sticky Science

Unleash your inner mad scientist and dive into the wonderfully gooey and fascinating world of polymers, reactions, and textures! This camp is a hands-on, messy, and delightfully educational experience that explores the science behind all things slimy and sticky. Join us for messy experiments, slimeology, sticky challenges, edible chemistry, and scientific artistry. Get ready to get messy, get slimy, and get excited about the science of stickiness!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 30 – July 3*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 14 – July 18, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Soccer Skills Camp

Get ready for an exciting soccer experience this summer at The Hockaday School's Soccer Camp! Our camp is designed to provide players of all skill levels with a dynamic and engaging environment to develop their soccer abilities while having a blast on the field. Camp highlights will include daily focus on specific aspects of the game, scrimmages that are active and friendly, positive reinforcement from Hockaday’s excellent coaching staff, and age-appropriate learning for beginner and experienced players.
Coached by Hockaday’s own Johanna Sanchez, Coach Joh has been coaching youth soccer since 2007 and has dedicated her career to nurturing young athletes and instilling a passion for the beautiful game. Starting in 2007 with the Houston Dynamo youth and later transitioning to the FC Dallas youth in 2011, she has had the privilege of working with players of all ages, ranging from 2 to 18 years old.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 9 – June 13, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
June 23 – June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 7 – July 11, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $345
Space and Rockets: Exploring Kerbal Space Program by Lavner Education

Welcome to Planet Kerbal where you create, direct, and build your own space program! Join us to explore, innovate, and learn rocket science using the critically acclaimed simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Design your own spaceships, conduct experiments to unlock new features, and launch and pilot your own multi-stage rockets within a physics-accurate space flight simulation.

Space and Rockets: Exploring Kerbal Space Program is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 9

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Space Exploration by Lavner Education

NASA. SpaceX. Boeing. Space is one of the most cutting-edge industries today and could have a huge impact on the future. Many countries, universities, and private companies are heavily investing in space research, discover, and travel, and now you can, too! Campers will be sent out on specially developed fun and exciting space missions that provide educational opportunities in physics, rocketry, astronomy, and math. Each day, campers will receive new missions and challenges that keep camp exciting and fun while creating their own spaceship, rocket launching with Roblox, and building a rover.

Space Exploration is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 6

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
SportsPlay Field Day by Kidokinetics

Looking for a fun way for your child to stay active? SportsPlay by Kidokinetics is for you! Our programs are designed to introduce kids to a variety of sports and activities, helping them build essential skills while having a blast. With options like golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, football, hockey, and more, there's something for every interest. Each day features a warm up, an introduction to a new sport or activity, free play, cool down, and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson. Not only is SportsPlay a great way for kids to have fun and stay active, it also promotes healthy habits and positive socialization!

SportsPlay is offered in partnership with Kidokinetics.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering 2 – 5

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $740
Lunch is included. Please do not send lunch to camp.
Spy Strategies & Competitions with Among Us by Lavner Education

We need you to use your special skills and deductive reasoning to determine who is sus and help us take them down! Hone your spy skills with special lessons that will teach you how to tell when someone is lying, how to go undetected and gain trust, and other important abilities that every spy needs. Spy gadgets will be available to help you become a master spy! Play the popular game Among Us and learn how to solve the case quickly as an expert detective, all while pulling off impressive imposter plays that will shock friends at camp! Learn special strategies, play fun and hilarious settings, and compete in exciting camp tournament! Each day a camper will be selected at random to be the 'imposter' and will have special missions to complete without detection from other campers. Do you think you have what it takes to pull it off?

Spy Camp with Among Us Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 5

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Spy Tech by Lavner Education

Immerse yourself in the world of spy technology with brand-new, action-packed missions for 2025! Take your technology skills to the next level by participating in exciting spy missions throughout the week. Agents will need to fly virtual drones, create surveillance systems, encrypt messages, and much more! Using forensic science, spy skills, robotics systems, Roblox spy games, and encryption via ciphers, campers will learn about running an investigation using forensic science to complete exciting missions.

Spy Tech is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 7

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
STEAM Competition Week by Lavner Education

Join us for an exhilarating week-long STEAM camp where you will put your creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to the test. Each day of the camp will be themed around a different letter in STEAM. Spend mornings learning and developing skills for tournament competitions in the afternoons, some of which will take place against other camp locations across the United States!

STEAM Competition Week is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 8

Date/Time:
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
STEAM Escape by Lavner Education

Join us for a week-long adventure at our STEAM Escape Room Camp. Each day, you will work with your team to crack codes, solve puzzles, and decipher clues to break-out from a different STEAM-themed escape room. You will even have the opportunity to design and build your own escape room as you work with your team to develop a theme, design puzzles, and create the necessary props and clues.

STEAM Escape is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 6

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
STEM & Medicine by Lavner Education

Join us to learn how STEM and medicine intersect and form the basis for everything that future doctors, nurses, researchers, and other practitioners do! On day one, you will learn how the body’s structure facilitates movement through bones, muscles, and the nervous system. After a quick dive into testing our nervous system to understand sense and perception, you will venture into forensic anthropology to learn more about how scientists use bone structure to help identify different bones. Work with our model skeleton, and at the end of the day, you will work to solve your first medical case! Do you know what is wrong with patient X? On day two, we will learn about body systems through a virtual dissection. Can you trace the entire digestive system? In the afternoon, we will use our knowledge to try to solve a mystery case. Medicine is more than science; it is also working with people. Day three is all about a variety of skills! Learn the basics of takin ga medical history, CPR, pulse, and respiration counts. Next, learn the science behind standard medical tests such as X-rays, CTs, and MRIs. Using your new-found knowledge, let’s investigate patient Y! Math in medicine? You bet! You will learn how math relates to medicine through hands-on case studies and projects. Use your newfound math skills to help solve interesting medical cases. Medicine is a changing field. On our last day, learn the basics of DNA science and then dive into looking at gene therapies and mRNA science that is changing the world!

STEM & Medicine is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
Summer Math Institute - Grades 5 & 6

The Summer Math Institute provides students exposure to a variety of math skills based on an overarching theme. Students will have the opportunity to practice defined skills each week in a fun and interactive experience. Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged.

Weekly Themes
June 23 – June 27: Equation Solving & Pre-Algebra Concepts
June 30 – July 3*: Fractions & Decimals
July 7 – July 11: Proportions & Probability
July 14 – July 18: Ratios & Rates

Registrations will close at 11:59 pm. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Equation Solving & Pre-Algebra Concepts

June 30 – July 3*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fractions & Decimals

July 7 – July 11, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Proportions & Probability

July 14 – July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ratios & Rates

Tuition: $410

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Summer Math Institute - Grades 7 & 8

The Summer Math Institute provides students exposure to a variety of math skills based on an overarching theme. Students will have the opportunity to practice defined skills each week in a fun and interactive experience. Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged.

Weekly Themes
June 23 – June 27: Equations & Exponents
June 30 – July 3*: Operations with Variables & Graphing Linear Equations
July 7 – July 12: Proportions & Probability
July 14 – 18: Functions & Geometry

Registrations will close at 11:59 pm. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Equations & Exponents

June 30 – July 3*, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Functions & Geometry

July 7 – July 11, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Operations with Variables & Graphing Linear Equations

July 14 – July 18, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Proportions & Probability

Tuition: $410

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024. Tuition will be reduced.
Summer Musical Theater: Disney's Finding Nemo Kids

Summer at Hockaday's musical theater is for ALL who have an interest in musical theater - no experience is necessary. Come have a blast with us as we produce Disney's Finding Nemo Kids on stage! Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Be amazed at all your child will accomplish in one, fast week, and join us on Friday for our camp finale on stage!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 8

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $740
Lunch is included. Please do not send a lunch to camp.
Summer Writing Institute

The Summer Writing Institute will include a thematic approach to writing to include creative writing, argumentative/persuasive writing, and memoir/personal statement writing. The depth and focus of courses taught will vary according to grade level to achieve grade-appropriate instruction and challenge. Imagine what writing skills you will gain after spending up to three weeks in our Summer Writing Institute! Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Date/Time:
Weekly Themes
June 23 – June 27: Creative Writing
Students will learn the basics of writing short stories and poetry during this week-long writing workshop. Students will write their own pieces of fiction, learn how to give substantive feedback to peers, and apply feedback from instructors and peers. Students should bring a writing notebook and pencil/pen of their choice.

June 30 – July 3*: Argumentative/Persuasive Writing
Students will learn the basic components of writing a persuasive text, including how to include ethos, pathos, and logos as well as how to write effective concession and rebuttals. Students will write their own pieces of persuasive nonfiction, learn how to give substantive feedback to peers, and apply feedback from instructors and peers. Students should bring a writing notebook and pencil/pen of their choice.

July 14 – 18: Memoir/Personal Statements Writing
Students will learn the basic components of writing memoirs and personal statements. Students will write their own texts, learn how to give substantive feedback to peers, and apply feedback from instructors and peers. Students should bring a writing notebook and pencil/pen of their choice.

Grades 5 and 6: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Grades 7 and 8: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $410

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Sushi-Making Camp: Roll Into Flavor!

Grab your rolling mats and chopsticks—it’s time to become a sushi chef! In this hands-on cooking camp, young chefs will learn the art of sushi-making, from perfecting sushi rice to rolling classic favorites like California rolls, spicy tuna, and veggie rolls. Campers will also explore Japanese ingredients, knife skills, and presentation techniques while discovering the cultural traditions behind this beloved cuisine. Whether you're a sushi lover or trying it for the first time, this camp promises a fun and delicious experience filled with creativity and culinary skills!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
July 7 – July 11, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $420

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
Tech Stocks & Digital Innovation by Lavner Education

Join us to learn about some of the most exciting tech stocks on the market like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, Tesla, and more! Explore the world of Big Tech, the growth of their industries, and some of their most powerful contributions/influences in the world today. We will dive into tech stocks, trading simulations and competitions, big data analytics and challenges, and problem solving team projects. Discover the powerful industry of tech, improve your knowledge in an array of topics, and have fun working with fellow campers!

Tech Stocks & Digital Innovation is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $849
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.
World Peace Game

Back by popular demand! The World Peace Game is a hands-on political simulation. Four countries are pitted against each other as students take on the roles of prime ministers, UN officials, World Bank members, and more. The object is to achieve world peace and global prosperity by challenging students with 50 interlocking crises such as hurricanes, oil spills, refugee asylum, and food shortages while under the threat of war.

Please note that this camp has a start and end time that is different from other programs.

Watch the creator of the World Peace Game in his Ted Talk.
Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Grades 5-7

Date/Time:
July 14 – July 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please note the start time of 12:00 p.m. and the end time of 4:00 p.m.

After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $460
YouTube® Content Creators by Lavner Education

At YouTube® Camp – Content Creators, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube®! Identify an audience, create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube®-style video. Utilizing the hands-on format of this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create your own vlog/video for YouTube®. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Video Game Walkthroughs, Technology Unboxing, Product Reviews, How-To Videos, Fashion Videos, Travel Vlogs, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! You’ll receive lots of guidance and instruction from our Rockstar instructors and also have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate campers. Valuable learning opportunities include scripting, acting, filming, using green screens, creating special effects, editing, and more!

YouTube® Content Creators is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 9

Date/Time:
June 16 – June 20*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14 – July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025. Tuition will be reduced.
YouTube® Video Production by Lavner Education

At YouTube® Video Production Camp, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube! Identify an audience, create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube-style video. Sample topics may include Minecraft tutorials, video game walkthroughs, technology unboxing, product reviews, how-to videos, fashion videos, travel vlogs, lifestyle tips, and so much more! By the end of each camp week, campers will have created at least one video, written a description for a YouTube channel, and discovered strategic ways to make YouTube channels a success.

YouTube® Video Production is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 5

Date/Time:
June 2 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 9 – June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 23 – June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Campers have the option to add lunch at the time of registration or bring a lunch to camp.

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