Camps & Childcare

Staff that manage the care for your kids have been doing so for a combined 100+ years. We are committed to serving Denton kids.

 

After school childcare

• After School Childcare, Grades K-5

  After School ChildCare, Grades K-5

  We will resume next school year (2021-2022). Thanks for your patience and understanding. For more information, call (940) 349-8730.
  
  Denton Parks and Rec offers affordable after school care with extended hours. Each day of school, students are picked up from school and transported to one of our recreation centers for an array of activities and tutorial time. All drivers are City employees and have completed a training course in defensive driving.
  
  We offer a variety of activities including snack time, homework time, crafts, games, intramural leagues, and more.

  • Dates are TBD
  • Every school day, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Monthly fee, $165

  Transportation is provided to the following recreation centers from the schools listed below. Students must be picked up by 6:30 p.m. from the corresponding center.

  After School Action Sites (ASAS):

  • Denia Rec Center: Borman, Houston, LA Nelson, McNair, Ryan, Denton Classical
  • MLK Jr. Rec Center: Hodge, Alexander, Pecan Creek, Rivera, Stephens
  • North Lakes Rec Center: Evers, Ginnings, Rayzor, Wilson
• Kids' & Teens' Day Off | DISD In-Service and Holidays

  These will resume next school year (2021-2022). Thank you for your patience! 

  
  Whether it's a holiday, winter break, or teacher work day, we've got you covered! We jam-pack each day with physical activity, creativity, and play through a variety of fun, enriching activities and field trips. 
  
  Kids must be dropped of by 9 a.m. each day and need to pack drinks, snacks, and a lunch. The fee includes all activities, field trips, and transportation. Preregistration is required two days prior to each date to avoid cancellations due to a lack of minimum enrollment. Register online.
   

  • $30 per student, per day at Denton Civic Center
  • Field trip fees are included in the fee
  • 7 a.m. drop-off and 6 p.m. pick-up

Holiday Break Camps

• All-Day Spring Break Camps

  Unless otherwise noted, campers need to bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Field trips fees are included. The camp fee includes field trips, themed activities, arts, crafts, and swimming. Nonresidents add $5 per session/week.
  
  Camps are at Denton Civic Center, Denia Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, and North Lakes Rec Center. Each location has different field trips organized. Please review the online guide for more information. 
  
  Click here for online registration.
  
  For any questions, please call (940) 349-7275. 

Summer Camps

• All-Day Summer Camps

  All-Day Camp Registration Opens April 5 at 8 a.m.

  Explore your options!

  Unless otherwise noted, campers need to bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Field trips fees are included. The camp fee includes field trips, themed activities, arts, crafts, and swimming. Click each camp below to see the weekly field trip information!
  
  $125 per child per week; nonresidents add $5 per session/week.
  
  All-Day Camp Location Options:

  Preschool Camp at Denia Rec or MLK Jr. Rec ($115/week), ages 3-5
  
  Camp Voyage at Denia Rec Center, ages 5-11
  
  Super Kids at McMath Middle School, ages 5-11
  
  Camp Exploration at Civic Center, ages 5-11
  
  Camp Discovery Camp at MLK Jr. Rec Center, ages 5-11
  
  Camp Conquest at North Lakes Rec Center, ages 5-11
  
  Teen Camp at Civic Center, ages 11-15
   

• All-Day Teen Camp, ages 11-15

  ALL-DAY TEEN CAMP

  Each day begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. at Denton Civic Center. For camp specific questions, call (940) 349-8731.
  
  Field trip information is available at the registration page, here.
   

  Registration Details

  Parent Manual
  Fees include all activities and field trips. There must be a minimum of 20 campers per week.
  
  The first session must be paid in full upon registration. The $20 deposit (applied to fee) is required for all reserved sessions. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable; credits or refunds are not provided for days missed. For sessions paid in full, a one-week notice must be given to receive credit toward another session. Teens need to bring a sack lunch, a snack, and drinks each day.

  To view a complete list of field trips and to register, visit CivicRec.

• Free Camp

  All-Day Summer Camp 2021 Registration Opens April 5 at 8 a.m.

  Free Scholarship Application Day is May 3

  For more information, read the application and submit it via the instructions in the document. Click here for the document.
  
  There are 56 spots reserved throughout the all-day camps for free scholarship campers. For any questions please email scholarships@cityofdenton.com. 
• Clear Creek Camp | Ages 8-11

  Clear Creak Natural Heritage Center
  3310 Collins Rd. 
  
  Monday to Friday
  9 a.m.-4 p.m.*
  
  Perfect for kids wanting get outside, learn about nature, get a little dirty, and have a lot of fun. Kids will go on hikes, learn from Master Naturalists, and more. There will be weekly field trips, including trips to Water Works Park. 
  
  See the full list of field trips and register here! 
  
  *Before and After Care
  If you can't get to the camp in time to drop off or pick up, we are offering Before and After Care! Drop off and pick up is at the Denton Civic Center, where the kids can hang out in a safe environment. Drivers will take them to the camps and pick them up. Register here.
  
  Drop Off Time: 
  7-8 a.m.
  
  Pick Up Time:
  5-6 p.m.

• Sport Camps

  Tennis Camps and Clinics

  Tennis camps are great for all ages and levels. Pros will work the campers through needed basics, while introducing more advanced play and playing for points for more advanced players. Clinics will operate with a punch-card style pricing (buy 10 classes and come whenever you want). 

  Skyhawks Skateboard Camp, ages 7-14 

  Weekly | 9-11 a.m. | $95

  Skyhawks Multi-Sports Camp, ages 4-6, 7-12

  Weeks alternate between practicing a variety of sports and focusing on just one. Single sport weeks include football and volleyball. No previous experience required. 
  Weekly | $149

  Golfers Academy

  All ages and experiences welcome. Taught by certified pros. 
  9 a.m.-noon | $200
  
  *Before and After Care
  If you can't get to the camp in time to drop off or pick up, we are offering Before and After Care! Drop off and pick up is at the Denton Civic Center, where the kids can hang out in a safe environment. Drivers will take them to the camps and pick them up. Register here.
  
  Drop Off Time: 
  7-8 a.m.
  
  Pick Up Time:
  5-6 p.m.

• STEM Camps

  Youth Tech Inc., ages 6-17

  Dedicated to providing enrichment opportunities for students with a passion to explore the edge of their imagination with cutting edge software. Seven weekly sessions are through June and July and offer different focuses like Video Game Design, iCode, Animation, and more. Different topics are for different age ranges.
   

• Aquatic Explorer Camp

  Dive into the splashiest camp of the summer!

  Ages 7-14 | 1-4 p.m. | $85/week
  
  Camp is weekly in June and July at the Denton Natatorium. Enriching activities will be planned, with plenty of water fun mixed in. Each week is a new theme, with new adventures to enjoy.