- Home
- Programs
- Summer Camp
- Specialty Camp
Specialty Camp
BUILD SKILLS & ACHIEVE MORE
All the exciting ways to belong and building friendships in camp with increased ways to build skills and achieve more with camps like STEM, ninja, sports, art, baking and more!. 4th-9th grades*
Price March 4-April 16** Member registration begins 3/4; Guests 3/18
- Registration fee: $25 (must be paid up-front, one-time/summer fee, non-refundable)
- 5 days a week: $185-$250 members; $215-255 guests
Price Starting April 17
- Registration fee: $25 (must be paid up-front, one-time/summer fee, non-refundable)
- 5 days a week: $195-$260 members; $225-265 guests
*Grades based on 2024/2025 school grade. Southlake YMCA Specialty camps are for 3rd-9th grades.
**Must have payment prearranged in DAXKO.
Ready, Aim, Shoot! Learn everything about the bow and arrow, best practices and techniques, and all of the safety behind archery! Archery times may vary daily depending on weather. In the event of inclement weather, archery camp will move indoor to do sports specialty. Don't forget the sunscreen!
During Artist Studio art camp we will explore a variety of media as we create various individual projects. Artists will have a chance to develop skills such as sculpting and hand building techniques with air dry clay; experiment with both watercolor and acrylic paints; create art with every day materials and more! Campers will learn new skills, have access to a variety of materials, and let their inner artist shine! Campers will end the week showcasing their work to their fellow campers. All supplies included.
Preheat the oven, wash your hands and get ready to bake! At Culinary Specialty Camp campers will explore basic culinary techniques. They will focus on knife skills, measuring, recipe reading, kitchen math, food safety and sanitation, and staying safe in the kitchen. Each week will have a theme (example Recipes around the World) and explore different recipes daily. Campers will bring home their dishes at the end of each day. At the end of the week students will have made their very own cookbook to take home.
Welcome to Edible Science - an exciting and delectable camp that bridges the gap between science and food! This camp is a unique exploration of scientific experiments through the lens of food, offering a hands-on and palate-pleasing experience.
Junior Lifeguard is a TWO WEEK American Red Cross program taught by a YMCA certified lifeguard. Each week is $200 and payments will be scheduled to be paid the Wednesday before each camp week. This two week-long aquatic camp focuses on building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills of future lifeguards all while still getting to enjoy favorite camp activities too. Campers, ages 11-14, will learn valuable technical lifeguarding skills to help build the confidence needed to be a leader in the water and on the pool deck. This is a 2-week program.
During Music Camp, campers will be able to experience several different musical instruments including Piano, Guitar, Drums, Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute & More! Learning a musical instrument is not only fun but builds skills such as Math, Memory, Coordination, Language, Attention and Concentration! At the end of our week, campers will be given an opportunity to put on a show, using everything they have learned!
Each child will get the chance to experience what it’s like to be a ninja! They will focus on obstacle course running, parkour, vaults, kicks and basic gymnastics skills. Each child will get the opportunity to conquer the ninja wall! At the end of the week each camper will get a certificate of completion.
Ooey Gooey is a hands-on experience where young minds dive into the fascinating world of messy fun! Each week campers will embark on a new ooey-gooey adventure, exploring a variety of textures, colors, and ingredients. Get ready to dive into the science behind slime, kinetic sand, oobleck and more!
Get a taste of Crossroads specialty camps all in one week! Campers will have a specialty focus each day exploring the favorite/most popular activities of our Archery, Experiments and Explosions, Artist Studio, and Brick City specialty camps.
Dribble, pass, score! At sports specialty camp campers will spend the week learning the basics and practicing the fundamentals for a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball and more! Lace up your shoes, put on your jersey and get ready to work as a team to develop your skills!
Welcome to STEM Build City, a dynamic camp that unleashes the power of imagination and engineering through the use of various building materials. In this hands on camp, campers will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of materials, including LEGO bricks, MagnaTiles, cardboard, and more. The focus is on fostering both individual and collaborative building skills while encouraging innovative thinking and design exploration.
Science is everywhere! From pop explosions to egg drops - Explosions and Experiments is a touch of everything. During Explosions and Experiments campers will explore daily science experiments using a variety of every day items - be ready to get messy!
Get a taste of Crossroads specialty camps all in one week! Campers will have a specialty focus each day exploring the favorite/most popular activities of our Experiments and Explosions, Build City specialty camps and more.
Lights, Camera, Action! Given a script at the beginning of the week, campers will choose roles and work together to practice their lines, develop a set, and at the end of the week perform for the camp! No previous theater experience necessary.