Summer Camp Guide - 2025

COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION

MAY-AUGUST • 2025

AT LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 7

Full-day camp offers youth ages 6-15 various daily activities, including outdoor recreation, performing and creative arts, character and team-building exercises, and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided, but campers are asked to bring a morning and afternoon snack.

Ages 6-15 $63 Resident • $79 Non-Resident / Session SESSION 1: MAY 28-JUNE 27 Mon.-Fri. • 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

SESSION 2: JULY 7-25 Mon.-Fri. • 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

JULY 4 • 7:30-10 P.M.

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ATHLETICS

MINI-CAMPS SPEED & AGILITY SKILLS CAMP Participants develop athleticism through speed and agility training in a positive environment. Coaches emphasize conditioning, footwork, strength, and developing positive attitudes. $40 Resident • $50 Non-Resident / Session Lincoln Recreation Center SESSION 1: JUNE 2-6 • MON.-FRI. Ages 3-5 • 9-10 a.m.

Ages 6-13 • 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

SESSION 2: JUNE 23-27 • MON.-FRI. Ages 3-5 • 9-10 a.m.

Ages 6-13 • 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP Refine your fundamental basketball skills and enhance your skillset at all positions.

Coaches emphasize shooting techniques, ball-handling skills, team play tactics, basketball IQ, and provide an in-depth analysis of conditioning and footwork. $40 Resident • $50 Non-Resident / Session Lincoln Recreation Center JUNE 9-13 • MON.-FRI Ages 3-5 • 9-10 a.m.

Ages 6-13 • 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

FOOTBALL SKILLS CAMP Develop your catching, throwing, and running skills to become a better football player while developing a positive attitude. Coaches emphasize teamwork, consideration of others, self-discipline, and how to reach your potential in sports and life. $40 Resident • $50 Non-Resident / Session Lincoln Recreation Center JUNE 16-20 • MON.-FRI. Ages 3-5 • 9-10 a.m.

Ages 6-13 • 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

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REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 7 REGISTER BY FIRST DAY OF CAMP

Qualified instructors are carefully selected to ensure your child has fun and learns the presented skills.

Camps consist of outdoor activities including hikes, nature paly, and exploration. Downtime in air conditioning is interspersed. Campers could get wet, muddy, or dirty, so dress for the outdoors and wear closed-toed shoes.

June 2-6 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

July 7-11 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

CAMP CRETACEOUS Embark on an unforgettable prehistoric adventure. Dig for dinosaurs and uncover fossils, explore paleontology to identify ancient creatures, and engage in dino-mite games like egg excavations and raptor camouflage.

June 2-6 • 1-5 p.m.

July 7-11 • 1-5 p.m.

Full-day campers should bring lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle; half-day campers should bring a snack and a water bottle. $110 Resident • $128 Non-Resident /Camp Ages 7-12 • Mon.-Fri. Gary Halter Nature Center $10/WEEK FOR LUNCH SUPERVISION Parents must pick up or supervise their child during the lunch hour if they do not add this option.

ECO EXPLORER CAMP Dive into the world of plants, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Campers will engage in hands-on activities including gardening, hiking, and farm-to-table projects, while learning about pollution, pollinators, and sustainable practices.

June 9-13 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Nature Center Summer Camps

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL ADVENTURES Experience the ultimate outdoor adventures, from hiking scenic trails to learning how to fish. Campers will bond, learn survival skills, and create lasting memories in the heart of nature.

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NATURE’S SCIENCE ACADEMY Combine your love of nature and science.

Campers will engage in fun experiments such as erupting slime, bird treat experiments, and solar ovens, as well as exciting activities like making a soda explosion and sun art.

June 9-13 • 1-5 p.m.

June 23-27 • 1-5 p.m.

NATURE’S ART BOX Discover different types of art at Nature’s Art Box, where you can learn to make nature art, steppingstones, and more. Be prepared to get messy and artsy and dive into the various art mediums, history, and principles.

June 16-18 & 20 • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Camp will not be held on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, but an extra hour is added to each day to ensure a full experience.

PARK PROTECTORS Campers will engage in training that encompasses park management methods, naturalist education, and environmental stewardship. The Park Protectors camp aims to inspire youth to pursue careers in park management, forestry, or other stewardship fields.

Lincoln rec Center Summer Camps LET’S CLICK PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP-PART 1 Explore art through your camera lens.

Participants will learn photography fundamentals such as camera settings, indoor/ outdoor lighting, background settings, and editing. Participants must bring their equipment. $120 Resident/$150 Non-Resident Ages 8-15 • Mon.-Fri. June 2-6 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

June 23-27 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

July 21-25 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

FOREST GUARDIAN CAMP Campers will engage in hands-on activities such as immersive hiking, fantasy storytelling, building fairy and wildlife houses, crafting flower crowns and swords, and other magical projects.

July 14-18 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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$120 Resident/$150 Non-Resident Ages 7-15 • Mon.-Fri. June 23-27 • 3-5 p.m.

ELEVATE SUMMER DANCE CAMP This camp is designed for dancers of all levels who want to learn fundamental dance techniques while having fun. Throughout the week, students will develop strength, coordination, and confidence as they master basic movements and a short dance combination. Get ready to move, groove, and shine on the dance floor! $100 Resident • $125 Non-Resident / Session

LET’S CLICK PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP-PART 2 Continue exploring art through your lens.

The camp explores advanced photography fundamentals such as indoor and natural lighting, adjusting lighting, changing settings, capturing, focusing, shutter speed, ISO, aperture, background settings, and flash. Participants must bring their equipment. $120 Resident/$150 Non-Resident Ages 8-15 • Mon. Fri. July 7-11 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

SESSION ONE: JUNE 9-13 Ages 5-8 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Ages 9-12 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

SESSION TWO: JULY 14-18 Ages 5-8 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Ages 9-12 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

HAVING FUN WITH BALLOON ART Learn how to entertain your friends and family with twisting balloons, tricks, juggling, skits and bits, puppets, and more fun things to amuse and amaze. $100 Resident/$125 Non-Resident Ages 8-12 • Mon.-Fri. June 23-27 • 1-3 p.m.

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LITTLE CHEFS DINING ETIQUETTE Learn what it takes to achieve excellence in meal preparation and gourmet dining while improving your table manners, refining your posture, and enjoying every moment of an extraordinary learning experience.

Throughout this journey, each bite will be a pleasure!

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Sports Leagues

JUNIOR BEGINNER TENNIS REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 6 Learn the basics of the forehand, backhand, serve, and volley in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 11 Summer Basketball participants learn the basic skills of the game, teamwork, and training for the next level. Each participant is drafted to a team after a pre-draft workout and receives a jersey. The pre-draft workout will take place on May 14.

JUNE 2-JULY 28 • MON. Ages 5-9 • 6-7 p.m.

Ages 10-16 •7-8 p.m.

$84 Resident/$100 Non-Resident Ages 6-13 • Mon., Wed., Sat. June 2-Aug. 6 • 6-9:30 p.m.

Lincoln Recreation Center & CSISD Gyms CHALLENGER BOWLING Everyone should experience the significant benefits of recreational sports, regardless of physical or developmental challenges.

Challenger bowling helps build confidence and self-esteem for those with special needs. Participants learn skills and challenge themselves in a fun, positive program tailored to their needs.

$95 Resident/$119 Non-Resident Bachmann Park

JUNE 4-JULY 30 • WED. Ages 5-9 • 6-7 p.m.

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE TENNIS REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 6 The class is for players who have received instruction on basic strokes from a tennis professional. Players focus on static and liveball drills for singles and doubles play. $115 Resident/$144 Non-Resident JUNE 5-JULY 31 • THU. Ages 9-16 • 6-7 p.m.

$16 Resident/$19 Non-Resident Ages 5+ • Wed. June 4-July 30 • 2-4 p.m.

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