The Tastiest Summer Camps in Dallas

Nova Gymnastics

★★★★☆ 4.4 (14)

"One of the best places in DFW to bring your kids to learn tumbling! All the staff is super friendly they my son really enjoy to come here every week!"

Kvc Play

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (7)

"My kids loved this place. It was nice to have a spot where they could run around and have fun that was enclosed and easy for me to supervise. This establishment is large enough for the kids to explore and have fun without getting bored. There are slides, obstacle courses, wall climbing, manually operated carousels, trampolines, foam pits, and ball pits. I would recommend this for kids ages 3-10. There are snacks (chips, cotton candy, sodas, etc.) available for purchase but we brought our own water bottles from home. The staff was friendly. For about $12 per child you can get unlimited play. We stayed for about 2 hours. My only complaint is the seating for parents. The chairs are either bent or broken and not very supportive. They should invest in sturdy benches rather than the seating that they currently have. I ended up standing the entire time that my kids played."

A Joyful Mess

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I would 100 times over recommended this place!We had our daughter's 8th Birthday Party here on 2/6/21. I can't say enough great things about this studio. They were so wonderful and on top of things. This was by far the least stressful party I've ever planned. Alycia the owner was in communication about everything. Miss Megann was in charge the day of the party and she was so wonderful with all the kiddos. They all made slime and had a blast! Megann was so WONDERFUL. The party was absolutely effortless. We showed up with Cupcakes, drinks, and goodie bags. Everything else was handled by A Joyful Mess from plates, napkins, plastic wear, supplies, decorations, cleanup, etc.Thank you so much for a perfect party. We will definitely be back!"

Summer Hill Farms

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)

"This is, in my opinion, the best horse back riding and horse training facility there is. Summer Hill offers a program to fit every horse and rider. If you have never ridden before they have a excellent beginner program with a trainer that has ridden with the head trainers since she was a child (that means that when you are ready to advance you will not have any confusion as all three have an identical teaching style.) If you are a more experienced rider, they will tailor your training program to best fit you (and your horse if you have one)!!! The head trainer has been working with horses for most of her life, and has been teaching for over 15 years now. She has an amazing natural ability with horses and is now joined by her daughter as her assistant head trainer. If you are looking to board your horse they off a full custom care program designed to fit your horse and what he needs. Top notch!!! I can go on forever about how great this place is!!!!"

The Pillars Christian Learning Centers - Hickox

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (9)

"I absolutely love Whistle Stop Station in Rowlett. My daughter had the best experience with her teachers, and you could tell that each of her teachers truly cared about her! We moved to Forney, and switched my daughter to By the Barnyard Gate in Forney (owned by the same family). I wish I could say that I love Barnyard as much as I did Whistlestop! So many of the staff and teachers at Barnyard just don't seem to care or want to be there. I NEVER get updates about my child's day at Barnyard, but I got them daily at Whistlestop! Everyone took the time at Whistlestop to get to know me, my family, and my daughter at Whistlestop. Now, at Barnyard...I'm fairly certain no one except my daughter's actual teachers know either of us. In fact, every time someone different has been to pick her up (i.e, my Mom, Dad, mother in law, etc...) no one has bothered to ask them for any information. Thankfully, they are people that were on the list...but what if they weren't?! Needless to say, I wish we could go back to Whistlestop in Rowlett. (We'll be taking my daughter out of Barnyard very soon!) Whistlestop Station in Rowlett is a Phenomenal School!"

Metroplex Gymnastics & Swim

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (57)

"I honestly am not sure why there is so many negative reviews. I noticed they were all about actual classes. I haven't had experience with that yet. I discovered this place when I found out they offer a Parents Night Out every Friday and Saturday! And it is totally affordable! Cheaper than getting a babysitter! The first time I went to drop my son off, like many parents I stayed a while to check the place out and see how he would be there with the staffs that works there to supervise the kids. I was really impressed by a young staff named Deshawn. When he learned that it was not son's first time. He immediately told him that he is welcomed to hang out with him that night. So he would comfortable. This place is also Massive! Different rooms with different things to do. They even have a zipline for the kids! Another thing I love is that you ,as the parent, have the option to have your kiddos play with kids around their own age. Or they can go play with kids of all ages. They have different color wrist band to let the staff know. The cost of the PNO also includes dinner! Cheese pizza and water. Not much but it is easier than packing a dinner for them. My son always ask for more! LolWhen I picked him up at the end of the night. My son didn't want to leave- always a great sign. And all the staff knew his name too! He even made some great friends that he asks to see every week :)So over all, I'm very pleased with this low cost option for parents to have a night out to themselves. It's a little bit of a drive for me since I live in Frisco. But I make that drive every week now since my son is always asking me to take him back!"

Waxahachie Gymnastics

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"My daughter has been attending since May and so far we are happy with her teacher. You can tell that the teachers love their students and are passionate about their work! I didn't give it a 5 star because the people at the desk can be rude sometimes, and no one upfront seems to know what they're doing half the time."

Ninja Nation - Murphy

★★★★★ 4.8 (22)

"What a fun place that encourages active play! And its a great place for moms to bring their kiddos for playdates because there are plenty of places for parents to hang together while the kids play. Staff are super friendly and engaging. While we were there, they were playing games with the kids. The place was clean and there was plenty of parking! Great value for your dollar."

Hydrous Wake Park

★★★★☆ 3.8 (29)

"We went to the Aqua Park today. The kids had a BLAST!! The could climb and jump and run and swim. There was a lot of laughing and a lot of fun today. We have already talked about going back. They even had chairs and shade for parents. Everyone is issued a life jacket but there is someone watching to make sure everyone is staying safe. Not sure was a lifeguard but more like an enforcer."

D-BAT - Denton

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Better then I expected!!! I'm not saying I had low expectations but they held a little mans camp for 3 hours for kids (think it was 5-9 years old) I had my doubts about keeping the boys entertained for 3 hours. The coach was animated, informative, focused, and so fun that even after basketball games in the morning my son stayed engaged all 3 hours and had a blast!!! Great camp... we will definitely be back!!"

Sci-Tech Discovery Center

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (47)

"Here for a birthday party. It shares it's location with a few other venues, but it is the first store to the left upon entering. To the right is the front desk to pay. I was here for a birthday, which is held in a closed off space with two rooms, one that had a refrigerator and sink/counter space and the other room was the seating area and space where they conducted the show. With all the tables in there, it's pretty tight. The host was provided 3 members/volunteers of Sci-Tech for the party. While they were young, they were professional and savvy in managing and entertaining the children. I was pretty impressed and wish I were that confident at that age. As for the rest of the facility, it's pretty neat. A lot of hands on activities for young ones to engage with and observe. I didn't notice anything out of commissions or broken, so I'm assuming they take good care of everything. It is a bit on the smaller end and definitely targeted at younger children, probably 7 and younger? 8 is a maybe, but possibly stretching it. Ample parking in front of the building. Restroom wasn't in Sci-tech, but is in the building."

Ninja Nation - Frisco

★★★★☆ 4.1 (55)

"Came here with my friend to bring our girls to burn some energy. My friend has a monthly subscription here and she can bring a friend to visit. My girl loved it! She jumped and ran and did all the gymnastics kind of activities there. She was red of so much activity. You can go with your kids for a daily fee but it seems its more affordable to be a member especially if you have kiddos who need to be physically active quite a lot."

SPARK

★★★★★ 4.8 (14)

"This place is awesome--I can't believe I've never heard of it before. It is super bizarre and lots of fun. Spark is basically an open, warehouse-like space. One room is decorated with bright mosaics and colorful light fixtures, and there are several tables for art projects and parties. Another room houses a multi-story enclosed playground made entirely of upcycled material (aka trash). There is, inexplicably, a third room decorated like an abandoned space ship. It is all so much fun. The playground area is amazing. I've never seen anything like it. It's like a crazy post-apocalyptic maze sculpted from car bumpers and wire. There are so many unexpected touches, like tunnels that go to other rooms, a Pink Panther display, and the massive metal slide that you can only access by crawling through a net. The whole room is full of weird, creative tchotchkes. My son also loves the giant blocks and giant Lite Brite. Agree with the website and other reviewers that Spark is best for kids aged about 7 and up. Durable clothes are a must (no leggings or athletic pants - suggest cotton and denim).Reasonably priced at $10/person with no time limit, not crowded, free parking right outside. Highly recommend! I'm shocked this place isn't packed every Saturday but also love the privacy and free run of the space!!"

The Children's Courtyard on Lake Ridge Pkwy

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (4)

"Went to visit today in hopes of enrolling my baby into one of the infant classrooms. Immediately, I was amazed at how clean the campus was. Also, how seamless the drop off process was. I chose to do a tour during that time for a reason & I was not disappointed. My baby usually doesn't go to people but I was pleased to see him slowly getting acclimated with Melonie , one of the directors. She was amazing & answered all my questions in detail. I look forward to him starting in the fall."

Frisco School of Music

★★★★☆ 3.5 (23) • $$

"The Frisco School of Music is an artist's gem! My daughter has been coming here for over a year and she loves it!They offer a variety of lessons from music, dance, art, and acting. My daughter has taken dance, art, and acting. They offer group and private lessons in pretty much whatever your child has an interest in.They even have an awesome preschool/kindergarten program, The Musical Arts Schoolhouse. I would've sent my daughter there for preschool but I needed longer hours. The director of the preschool, April, is so sweet. The facilities are phenomenal. They have two buildings, one for their preschool and music program and the other for Performing Arts. All in all, I have been very happy with the Frisco School of Music. Their prices aren't the cheapest, but my daughter loves it and her acting teacher Shelby is awesome!"

D-BAT - Allen

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (11)

"I took my boys here are was very impressed. It seems like batting cages were more prevalent when I was a kid so I was happy to find one. The facility is very large by kind of off the beaten path. You would never just stumble upon this place. Inside you will find a dozen or so cages, half with machines and half you can rent to throw live BP or practice pitching. The machine setup is nice. All cages have baseball and softball (fast or slow) and all have adjustable speeds. 40, 50, 60 or 70 mph. You just swipe a card and pick your speed. I think you get 15 pitches for one credit and credit runs anywhere from a $1.50 to $1 depending on how many you buy."

Windmill Stables

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"Very happy with our first month of English riding lessons at Windmill Stables with instructor. Sam S!Very clean and professional run stable with good training and happy healthy horses.We have visited many stables and impressed with Lessons thus far! My daughter is enjoying riding and learning so much! They also provide GIrl Scout Junior Badge opportunities!! Thank you"

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★☆ 4 (93)

"Recently went on a trip to Dallas, and on our way back we wanted to try to squeeze one more thing in. We didn't really plan this ahead of time, so this was just something we literally found on-the-go on-route. It ended up being a pretty cool stop.They have a few different things going on, and one of the things that drew me in the most was the Magic Planet exhibit. It just looked cool from the website. And it was pretty interesting, though not exactly what I expected. I was thinking it'd be maybe more immersive and large, like a planetarium. It was more like a very large globe in a small room, and you could play around with it to see things like the earth, moon, other planets, and stuff like tectonic plates. You do have to have a worker there to do it for you though, and I wish we could have played around with it ourselves. I think I would have been more comfortable looking at everything it can do, but I do understand that with something like that they have to be careful opening it up for just anyone to use any time without supervision, so I get it.Another thing I was drawn to was that there's a butterfly garden. Those are always so fun! I was glad that there were a good amount of butterflies in there, not just a few. On the way to the butterfly house, we were able to see some animals outside. They had more unique things, though I can't remember what they were, but I think they were mostly native animals. Inside they had things like fossils, snakes, and more.We only had a short amount of time before we needed to get back on the road, so we didn't see everything, but we hit the main things I was excited about, and I'm glad we squeezed this unplanned thing in on a whim!!"

Precision Gymnastics and Tumbling

★★★★☆ 4.4 (31)

"My daughter has been attending tumbling class here for a year and she loves it. She loves Friday night out here too. She's 8 . We like coach David and coach Adam. Thank you for encouraging my daughter to do her best!"

Tempest Freerunning Academy

★★★★★ 5 (13)

"One of the top training spots in the Dallas area. The adults open gym select nights is definitely the best! $15 dollars for three hours worth of open gym can't be beat. The design inside is incredible and the trampolines along with the different levels for parkour is crazy insane. Most of the staff is very hands on and wonderful with customers. The Saturday staff could use a little direction when handling some situations.If you aren't for big crowds I would stay clear of stopping by on Saturday's. If your an adult check out the night times offered. All in all the spot is great for adults looking to learn new moves, grow in already discovered talent or just wanting to jump around. Classes are offered along with private training. Worth the price and time."

Children's Learning Adventure

★★★★☆ 3.8 (12)

"My son loved attending children's learning adventure every week he was going on a class trip and they were to great places Perot museum cowboys stadium and a lot more but he had a great time and he loved his teacher Miss Savannah so much from day one! She was so good to the kids and my son had so much fun! I would highly recommend this school for summer camp and even for a daycare the facility is awesome they have everything including a bowling alley in house!"

The Palaestra

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6)

"Dropping my rating after attending a 2nd birthday party here (for a kiddo, in case that's not obvious). Many of the notes in my original review still apply, so check those out for the full details. Again, I do NOT have a kid attending The Palaestra for gymnastics. This is JUST a review based on attending birthday parties here.Since our original visit, the lawyers got a hold of this place. This didn't affect the kids' fun very much, but it did but a little damper on us adults and made the place feel more uptight. Last time we had multiple people in our party hurt themselves, which, hey, was because when adults try to do crazy kid stuff on trampolines... that sort of thing can happen. Nobody sued because our group is cool like that, but it was notably more uptight this time. I can't really blame the place for making this move, but I'm just being honest - last time it was super fun and this time it was... a more typical experience with more rules. So... ya know...Other minus one star: they have recycle bins that are a joke. I'm the guy who snags water bottles sitting neatly on top of the rest of the trash and transfers them to the recycle bin. Here, I found out that their recycle bins are a joke. Literally. They're just more trash cans with labels to make people feel good, thinking they're recycling when they're not. As someone who goes out of their way to not be wasteful, this genuinely pissed me off. Either recycle or don't. Don't lie to me about it. I'm happy to throw plastic bottles in the back of the car to recycle at home. Don't put out "recycle" bins to make me unwittingly trash something that's perfectly recyclable.The kids had a great time, just like the first birthday party I attended here. I think it'd still be a good place to have kids' birthday parties, if you go in knowing there are plenty of rules, etc. But this time I left with a sour taste in my mouth."

Flour Power Cooking Studios Frisco

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"We had my son's birthday party here. There was 3 staff members for expected 11 kids (we had two kids cancel/not show up). The kids had a blast. The kitchen is so clean and beautiful too. The staff went above and beyond to make the party flow as seamless as possible. Everyone kept asking me where I found this place for a birthday party and were all very happy with their children's experience. Very stress free birthday party. They made their own pizzas and pudding cups. They were provided water and pink lemonade and cupcakes. We were able to bring our own pizzas for the adults and soda as well as cake. The kitchen was very spacious and everything went so smoothly. The staff even clean up afterwards. Having the birthday party there was well worth the money that the birthday package cost!"

Super Llama

★★★★☆ 3.8 (21)

"Bought the unlimited jump monthly membership, as they have a grand opening special going on. We visited as a party of 8, and had a blast! We loved when this location was coocoos and glad another kid friendly business took over this space. We will be back for some indoor summer fun. They have a cafe and clean bathrooms and some arcade games as well. And plenty of seats and tables to sit at. Lots of fun for parents and kids! You have to purchase their socks for $3 each which is not bad! Def check them out!"

Capricorn Equestrian Center

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

"I took my daughter and some friends there for a birthday ride. From booking it with Cassandra who was very pleasant and helpful. To the ride itself they had a wonderful time. Regina was absolutely the best trail guide/leader and they all loved Emma's basics on how to do what and what to look for with the horses.Would definitely go back and recommend to friends."

Kiddie Academy of Alliance

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9)

"We have been with Kiddie Academy Alliance since they opened in 2017. They have been the best daycare we have used. Their facility is always clean. All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They have an educational program from an early age. Our child comes home talking about all the things he learned. They have handled the pandemic situation phenomenally, keeping our kids safe but also remaining open so we could still work. We plan to utilize them for many years to come."

Obstacle Warrior Kids - Garland

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (34)

"Fun for kids and adults who act like kids! Like me! If the kids and I are in Texas, we're going to Obstacle Warrior Kids!The Good: Are you and your kids active? Do you watch Ninja Warriors? Then this is the spot for you! Indoor facility with a variety of obstacles for kids that adults can also partake in, just gotta sign a waiver. Groupon usually has group packages and they also have birthday parties here. I saw one going on yesterday and the staff assisting the party was awesome! Areas for the tiny ninjas tooThe Bad: They just got swamp coolers, air conditioning either wasn't working or they just didn't use it. Either way you came to sweat so it's really not that bad. Also, the foam bricks will get you all dusty and possibly in the eye, I speak from experience. Just be cautious. You signed the wavier.The Ugly: bathrooms but their bathrooms. Cope.Fantastic place, I will always bring my kids here during summer vacations to Texas!"

Marshall Creek Ranch

★★★★★ 4.5 (73)

"We went for the Valentines Day ride and had an amazing time! All the staff was nice and very helpful. Cash only so be sure to get some in advance!"

The Children's Courtyard on W Polo Rd

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (9)

"We used Children's Coutryard on Polo Rd for our sons and we had a great experience. We absolutely LOVE the director, Benita Wassom. She is amazing. The teachers are very loving and professional. I always felt as if I were leaving my sons with FAMILY. I never worried about their well being. We've moved from the area but my oldest son still talks about Ms. Foster (his teacher) and Ms. Benita (the director). He loves them."

The Flying G Ranch

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (9)

"My daughter has been doing lessons for a few months now and I have had zero issues with any of the staff or the facilities. They held to their portion of any and all agreements and are more than considerate in accommodating any bad weather or events that arise on either side. Nice and quiet place to get away from the city. Yes it needs updating but that's not about what this place is. It is just good people trying to make a living."

Fort Aquatics

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Fort aquatics and fort gymnastics are housed in the same building. The gymnastics side has open gym twice a week for 2h which is a great option for kids to get out and have open play. They charge hourly (recent increase to $7/h) so you can choose your time spent. They have a full size shallow foam pit, tumble track, slides, mats, bars, and a few other fun things. It is probably best for kids under age five as the space is smaller and the gear is right sized for those preschool age kids. They could improve the cleanliness of the gym as there are big dust bunnies found occasionally. Overall I don't mind spending an hour or so here on a rainy day to get kids energy out."

North Texas Performing Arts - Plano

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23)

"First rate surprise about NTPA and performance of 'Cabaret' on our first visit. I didn't even know the theatre was even here in the mall. Easy enough to get tickets on line and garage parking in the shade on hot TX summer day in Sep were great. The musical performance was superb; costumes, singing, acting, etc. Almost a full house for Sun afternoon show. Very talented people did a very entertaining job in a very limited space. Just use your imagination."

Whiz Kid Learning Center

★★★☆☆ 3 (3)

"As of October 4, 2022, this daycare has officially been shut down by the state. I received an email on this day at 5:28pm as I was pulling into the daycare to pick up my children. It's been almost 7 days since the center closed and no one is getting back to me about the refund of the tuition I paid. We were given no explanation as to why the daycare closed. In the email the director lied and said she didn't know why, but when she got more information she would let us know. I know this is a lie because the daycare AND Ms. Ibrahim were BOTH on probation by the state. Ms. Ibrahim wasn't allowed to step foot on the daycare premises at all, and had several violations against her. Something had been going on for quite some time and the parents were left in the dark about it all. I came into the center a couple weeks ago to sign some paper work and saw a sheet hanging up advising the center had been on probation since October 2021. When I asked a teacher about it she nonchalantly said oh it's nothing, it was just an issue with a teacher. My husband and I had already discussed taking them out this daycare because of other issues of neglect and unorganization, but this was the LAST straw. If you look on Texas health website,https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/CCLNET/Source/Provider/ppComplianceHistory.aspx?fid=1316390&tab=2 , you will see the scary long list of violations and the confirmation of the center being on probation. Parents PLEASE check this website before taking your child to ANY daycare. I'm glad this place got shut down because the director Ms. Ibrahim had an evil user spirit and treated her employees poorly. I witnessed the way she talked to the BLACK teachers and she was very disrespectful. The teachers themselves said Ms. Ibrahim was racist. Just look at her responses to the negative reviews on google! I can only imagine how she treated the children, she probably talked to the students the same way. The turnover at this center was alarming. Every month my child had a new teacher and no one would ever introduce themselves, so I never knew who my children's teachers were unless I asked. The only one that was consistent was Ms. Jackson who we loved dearly and my children loved her too. She also put in her 2 weeks notice because of mistreatment from Ms. Ibrahim. This center lost a lot of good teachers due to the director,  Ms. Jones,  Ms. Tamika, Ms. Paige. Honestly the center went down hill once the teachers I just listed quit. After this, the director just started hiring anyone off the street it seemed like. They all looked young and ghetto, had ZERO communication skills, unlicensed, didn't introduce themselves and clearly unqualified to be dealing with children all day. There were always new teachers, and no one ever asked for ID when parents were picking up kids. They would give parents the wrong child, leaving children on the school bus. There was talk about one of the teachers abusing kids, so she was forced to quit. I don't believe any of these teachers were properly licensed and certified. If the teachers that work there are telling you to leave due to countless issues, then you know something is wrong. My children were given to me constantly with runny and crusty faces, hands dirty, clothes peed on. I'd go home and change them and would see crust in their diapers, looked like they werent wiped well at all. They would come home with random scratches and marks and no one at the center could explain how it happened. They had too many students per teacher and there was clear negligence with the teachers. My children didn't learn much attending this daycare. I regret not leaving sooner. I pray this center NEVER opens again and that Ms. Ibrahim never works at another daycare in her life."

Ride With Pride

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"I know this place offers so much more but it is an excellent place for a child's birthday party! So much better than your regular Chuck E Cheeses, etc! The atmosphere is peaceful and makes you feel like you're nowhere near the busy city, yet it's right there in Southlake! The staff was great with the kids and when I tried to clean up they wouldn't let me...THATS rare!! I highly recommend Ride With Pride!"

Dallas Equestrian Center

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"My gorgeous niece boards her horse and takes lessons here. She might choose to live here if we let her. She loves to just be at the barn. She's made an amazing group of friends that will be life long relationships. She is horse obsessed and lucky to have such a great community to share that with."