ADVENTURE TIME After-School Camp Sessions

Free NSC after-school camp is for low income, latchkey students in grades K-6. ADVENTURE TIME meets in the lower level Youth Center of Spring Valley United Methodist Church until 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday on days consistent with the Richardson Independent School District calendar. The camp focuses on providing a fun, safe, caring, informal educational and recreational day camp program. Each year over 100 students build positive self-concepts and develop skills and values, which will provide healthy development – mentally, physically, and socially.

Activities are designed to meet the needs and abilities of different age groups and individuals. Some of the more popular activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, music and drama, tutoring, Scouts, reading, computers, field trips, and snacks. NSC volunteers and professional staff work together in order to provide an adult-child ratio of 1:5.

To apply, please fill out an Adventure Time application.

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MY TIME Teen Camp Sessions

A daylong camp with three 3-week sessions for 6th-12th graders, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday during the summer. NSC developed this camp as its first youth program to address the problems of latchkey children, crime, victimization, juvenile delinquency, and gang activity. It utilizes the lower level of Spring Valley United Methodist Church to provide a gathering place with appropriate supervision. The camp offers a sense of belonging and support, with age appropriate and appealing programs, utilizing area resources and organizations to expand and enrich program options. In addition to NSCI staff, City of Dallas Recreation Centers at Fretz Park and Campbell Green often provide staff to coordinate recreation activities.

Activities coordinated by NSC include swimming, arts and crafts, team and individual sports, drama and plays, fun classes, career information, special guests, high tech and science, cooking, and trips. Campers sign NSCI’s Behavior Contract, pay a $4.50 registration fee, and attend camp free.

To apply, please fill out a My Time application.

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DOBIE PRIMARY After-School Program Sessions

An enrichment program provided in cooperation with Dobie Primary and NSC as part of the citywide Dallas Park & Recreation Department after-school focus. Each year, this program is free to kindergarten and first graders. Students must attend Dobie Primary.

To apply, please fill out a Dobie application.

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Tweens After-School Camp Sessions

Free NSC after-school camp is for low income single mothers, latchkey girls in grades 5-6. Tweens meets in the cafeteria at Carolyn Buhkair until 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday on days consistent with the Richardson Independent School District calendar. The camp focuses on providing a fun, safe, caring, informal educational and recreational day camp program. Each year 20 girls build positive self-concepts and develop skills and values, which will provide healthy development – mentally, physically, and socially.

Activities are designed to meet the needs and abilities of 5-6 grade girls. Some of the more popular activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, music and drama, tutoring, reading, computers, field trips, and snacks. NSC volunteers and professional staff work together in order to provide an adult-child ratio of 1:5.

To apply, please fill out an Tweens application.

 

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