Summer 2021 is upon us! Who’s ready for some (socially-distanced and responsible) fun in the sun? We’ve worked hard at RGV Moms to curate this listing of spots for summer fun, as well as camps, sports leagues, and more!
We will be updating the page regularly as more information becomes available. If you found a camp or class that we missed, send us a message via Facebook (@thergvmoms) or comment below!
Note: Please contact the location directly to find out more about COVID-19 protocols, hours, and special precautions.
Check the tabs below for easy access to specific directory pages with listings of local RGV parks, pools, attractions and more.
Note: Please contact the location directly to find out more about COVID-19 protocols, hours, and special precautions.
RGV Moms Directory: Parks and Playgrounds
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RGV Moms Directory: Local Attractions
This series is written by RGV moms for RGV moms. You’ll find pertinent information, as well as insider tips on how to make the most of your RGV adventures.
The camp guide below is organized by subject (i.e. Animals, Art/Music, Athletics, etc.) If an organization is listed, they have confirmed that they’ll be offering summer classes or camps. Check back for updates!
Big Red’s Ranch (San Benito)
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 34179 FM 1577, San Benito
Phone: 956.204.0069
Ages: Graduated 1st – Graduated 6th Grade
Dates: July 19 – 23
Camp RIO (Brownsville)
Online: ideapublicschools.org/camp-rio or Facebook Page
Location: 280 Fish Hatchery Rd, Brownsville
Phone: 956.204.0036
Dates: Weekly in June and July
Ages: 5-14
Time: Full-Day Camp includes transportation via IDEA Public Schools
Cost: $100/day camp; $300/overnight camp
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center
Online: edinburgwbc.org or Facebook Page
Location: 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg
Phone: 956.381-9922
Summer Class and Camp Details Coming Soon!
Gladys Porter Zoo
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.546.7187
Weekly camps June through August for children ages 4 and up.
Pride of Texas Equestrian Center (Mission)
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.607.1199
Summer Class and Camp Details Coming Soon!
Quinta Mazatlan
Online: www.quintamazatlan.com or Facebook Page
Location: 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen
Phone: 956.681.3370
Weekly events offered throughout the summer. Check out pages 32 and following in the McAllen Summer 2021 Activity Guide for details about dates, times, and ages.
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Online: www.seaturtleinc.org or Facebook Page
Location: 6617 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
Phone: 956.761.4511
Ages: 7-9 years old
Date (Monday Only): June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Price: $125
Ages: 10-13 years old
Date (Monday Only): June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Price: $125
All Star Theatre
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.313.7827
Camps for ages 5-10 and 11-17
Dates and times vary based on age
Registration Begins May 1 at www.allstartheatre.com
Allegro Music Institute
Online: Facebook Page
Phone: 956.890.0762
Location: 2403 Brock St, Mission
Ages: 3-12
Dates: Weekly Camps June 7-August 12
Times: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Price: $85/week
Creative Arts Studio
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.600.9251
Weekly Camps starting June 14th – Aug 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Dance Arts Online
Online: www.dancearts.online or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.529.1114
Summer Class and Camp Details Coming Soon!
Dancentre of Edinburg
Online: Facebook Page
Location: 2750 Hedfelt Dr, Edinburg
Phone: 956.383.2623 (956-38-DANCE)
Ages: 4-17
Dates: Weekly June 7-July 1 (half-day and full-day programs are available) with weekly themes
Jing’s Gymnastics
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location in Pharr and Mission
Phone: 956.702.4967
Dates: June 1-June 11; June 14-June 25; July 5-July 16; July 19-July 30; August 2-August 13
Melba’s Dance School
Online: melbasdance.com or Facebook Page
Location: 2100 N 10th St, McAllen
Phone: 956.686.1411
Dates: Session 1: June 14-25 | Session 2: 12-23
Ages: Different offerings each session
Price: Varies by age group
Musicademy McAllen
Online: musicademymcallen.com
Location: 2901 N. 10th St., Ste N, McAllen
Phone: 956.266.1194
Dates: 2-week sessions M-F; beginning June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26
Ages: 4+
Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
McAllen Ballet
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.467.8038
Summer Intensive: Weekly beginning June 7-July 9 (Ages 3-18) $400
Summer Fun Camp: June 14-18 and June 21-25 (Ages 3-5) $150
Musical Living Academy
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 3428 N 10th Street, Ste 160, McAllen TX
Phone: 956.221.3145
Dates: Weekly in June and July
Ages: varies based on week
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Price: $175/week
Valley Keyboards
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 900 Harvey Dr, McAllen, TX
Phone: 956.686.4863
Way Cool Keyboarding Camps
Dates: Weekly in June and July
Age: Varies based on week
Price: $150/week
Children’s Museum of Brownsville
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville
Phone: 956.548.9300
Ages: PreK to 3rd grade
Dates: Weekly beginning June 14 to July 26
Times: Camps run 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Price: $100/week
Themes vary by week. Check the website for details.
International Museum of Arts and Science
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.0123
In-Person Camps
Ages: Rising 3rd-6th graders
Dates: Weekly beginning June 7
Price: $160/week
Themes vary by week. Check the IMAS website for details. Registration opens May 1.
Virtual Camps
Weekly Virtual Camps include a kit of 14 activities and an afternoon webinar session each camp day. Virtual Camp is free with limited registration opening Monday, May 24 on a rolling basis.
Themes vary by week. Check the IMAS website for details.
South Texas College (McAllen)
Online: www.southtexascollege.edu/youth-camps or Facebook Page
Location: 3201 West Pecan Blvd, McAllen
Phone: 956.488.6972
70+ camp offerings are available in a variety of subject areas (i.e. Guitar, Aviation Drama, Sewing, Philosophy, etc.)
Ages: 8 years and older
Dates: Single-Day and Week-Long Programs Available
St. Paul Lutheran School – Camp Invention: Recharge
Online: Recharge Registration Website
Location: 300 Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Phone: 956.682.2345
Dates: June 14-18
Ages: Entering Kinder to 6th grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.,m.
Price: $250
Sylvan Learning Center (Brownsville)
Online: Sylvan Brownsville Website
Location: 2701 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville
Phone: 956.295.3134
Dates: Weekly camps June 7-August 12
Ages: PreK-8th Grade; split by age/category
Time: Varies depending on camp selected
Price: Varies depending on camp selected
Sylvan Learning Center (Harlingen)
Online: Sylvan Harlingen Website or Facebook Page
Location: 1310 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen
Phone: 956.365.2987
Dates: Weekly camps June 7-August 12
Ages: PreK-8th Grade; split by age/category
Time: Varies depending on camp selected
Price: Varies depending on camp selected
Sylvan Learning Center (McAllen)
Online: Sylvan McAllen Website or Facebook Page
Location: 901 Dove Avenue, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.9800
Dates: Weekly camps June 7-August 19
Ages: PreK-8th Grade; split by age/category
Time: Varies depending on camp selected
Price: Varies depending on camp selected
Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg
Online: edinburgkids.com or Facebook Page
Location: 702 Cullen St., Edinburg
Phone: 956.383.2582
Ages: 6-12 years old
Dates: June 7-August 6, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Price: $150
Boys and Girls Club of Harlingen
Online: mybgch-com
Location: 1209 W Washington Ave, Harlingen
Phone: 956.428.4183
Boys and Girls Club of McAllen
Online: www.bgcmcallen.net or Facebook Page
Othal E. Brand Center: 2620 Galveston Ave, McAllen, 956.682.5791
Glen E. & Rita K. Roney Center: 4501 N. 34th St., McAllen, TX, 956.687.3910
Dates: June 7-August 13
Ages: 6-12 yrs
Boys and Girls Club of Pharr
Online: www.pharrkids.org or Facebook Page
Location: 1026 S. Fir St., Pharr
Phone: 956.687.3910
Cities throughout the Valley offer lots of different summer events and programs. We’ve listed all of their contact information in the sections below. Links to Summer Activity Guides are also included in the city listing.
Brownsville Public Library
Main Branch Location: 2600 Central Blvd, Brownsville
Southmost Branch Location: 4320 Southmost Road, Brownsville
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.548.1055
Harlingen Public Library
Location: 410 76 Dr, Harlingen
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.216.5800
Pharr Memorial Library
Location: 121 E Cherokee Ave., Pharr
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.787.3966
Mayor Joe V Sánchez Public Library (Weslaco)
Location: 525 S Kansas Ave, Weslaco
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.968.4533
McAllen Library
Main Branch Location: 4001 N 23rd St., McAllen
Lark Branch Location: 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen
Palmview Branch Location: 3401 Jordan Ave., McAllen
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.681.3000
Sekula Memorial Library (Edinburg)
Location: 1906 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.383.6246
Speer Memorial Library (Mission)
Location: 801 E 12th St, Mission
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.580.8750
Brownsville Parks and Recreation
Online: cob.recdesk.com or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.542.2064
City of Edinburg
Online: www.cityofedinburg.com or Facebook Page
Phone :: 956.381.5631
Harlingen Parks and Recreation
Online: myharlingen.us or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.216.5951
McAllen Parks and Recreation
Online: www.mcallen.net or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.681.1000
Summer 2021 Activity Guide includes information about summer camps, community centers, swim classes, team sports and more!
City of Mission
Online: missiontexas.us
Phone: 956.381.5631
City of Pharr
Online: pharr-tx.gov
Phone: 956.402.4550
Pharr Parks and Rec Summer Activity Guide 2021
Weslaco Parks and Recreation
Online: weslacotx.gov
Phone: 956.447.3407
