Summer is in full swing, and RGV Moms wants to make sure your kiddos are having a blast — and that they come home tired! Check out our 2022 RGV Summer Camp Guide, and get your kids signed up for some summer fun!
The camp guide below is organized by subject (i.e. Animals, Art/Music, Athletics, etc.) and then alphabetically. Take a look, and send us a message @thergvmoms on Facebook if you found a camp that we missed!
Camp RIO
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: $210/day camp; $550/overnight camp
Gladys Porter Zoo
Online: gpz.org/education or Facebook Page
Location: 500 E Ringgold St, Brownsville
Phone: 956.546.WILD (9453)
Dates: 2-Day sessions and weekly long camps during June – July
Classes for PreK4-2nd Grade: 2-Day sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.
Camps and Starlight Sleepover for 1st-5th Grade: M-Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Saturday
Cost: 2-Day classes are $50/members or $60/non-members; Camps are $175/members or $200/non-members
Quinta Mazatlan
Online: www.quintamazatlan.com or Facebook Page
Location: 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen
Phone: 956.681.3370
Registration Website: mcallen.net
Nature Discovery Camps
Dates: T-F in June
Ages: 5-8 yrs or 9-13 yrs
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30/McAllen Residents; $40/Non-McAllen Residents
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Online: www.seaturtleinc.org or Facebook Page
Location: 6617 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
Phone: 956.761.4511
Dates: Mondays throughout the summer. Varies depending on age
Ages: 7-13
Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $125
Valley Nature Center
Online: valleynaturecenter.org or Facebook Page
Location: 301 S Border Ave, Weslaco
Phone: 956.969.2475
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
Camille Playhouse (Brownsville)
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.542.8900
Join us this summer and discover the fun and excitement of community theater. You’ll learn to work as a team, explore your creativity, and make lasting friendships when you participate in the Camille Playhouse Summer Youth Workshop!
Dates: June 6-July 3 and July 5-31
Ages: 6-11 and 12-17
Price: $350/session
Online Registration
Creative Arts Studio (McAllen)
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.
Hands in Art
Online: handsinartstudio.com or Facebook Page
Location: 707 N Conway Ave, Mission
Phone: 956.605.9393
Dates: Every Week beginning May 30 (M-F)
Ages: 5+
Time: Morning – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Afternoon – 1 to 4 p.m.; Full-Day – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Half-Day – $120; Full-Day – $220
International Museum of Arts and Science
Online: theimasonline.org or Facebook Page
Location: 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.0123
Operation Imagination Summer Camp
Dates: M-F beginning June 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $132/members; $160/non-members
Little Mozarts Music Academy
Online: mozartsacademy.com or Facebook Page
Location: 2706 N Coria St, Brownsville
Phone: 956.551.1731
Dates: June 12-23 and July 11-21 (M-Th)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $145
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 6, June 20, July 11, July 25
ROCK BAND CAMP (ages 7+): For those that have an interest in music and would like the opportunity to not only learn several instruments but play in a band. Students will learn Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums then form a band. Student band will perform for family and friends upon graduating from Rock Band session!
LITTLE ROCKERS CAMP (ages 4-6): It is important to start them young, this camp is for kids ages 4 to 6, and we want to give them an opportunity to ROCK too! Little Rockers will enjoy their days singing, playing piano, ukulele, and hand and mallet percussion. They will have a good time learning about rhythm and melody with the help of our teachers.
Musical Living Academy
Online: www.musicallivingacademy.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1000 Westway Ave, McAllen
Phone: 956.221.3145
Dates: Weekly in June and July; varies based on ages
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: 4-11
Cost: $185/week; discounts available for multiple camp sessions
Rio Grande Valley Arts Studio
Online: www.rgvas.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1025 W Jackson Ave, Harlingen
Phone: 956.412.1314
Year-long classes and summer programs available in dance, voice, violin, piano, guitar, percussion, art, and karate. See RGV Arts Studio website for more information.
School of Rock
Online: schoolofrock.com or Facebook Page
Location: 5400 N Ware Rd, McAllen
Phone: 956.687.7625
Weekly camps throughout June. Themes and ages vary based on the week.
Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $400
Online Registration
The Cage Soccer Complex
Online: Facebook Page
Location: 511 N Shary Rd, Mission
Phone: 956.540.3699 (Spanish) or 956.513.5424 (English)
Dates: Weekly beginning June 6
Ages: 5-11 yrs
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Activities include: Painting, story-telling, arts and crafts, sports and more!
UTRGV Academic, Athletic & Sports Camps
Online: www.utrgv.edu/camps
Location: 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg (Some camps have alternate locations)
Phone: 956.665.2522
Camps available in a wide variety of areas for children in grades K-12. See UTRGV Camp website for more information.
Valley Keyboards
Online: https://valleykeyboards.com/ or Facebook Page
Location: 900 Harvey Dr, McAllen
Phone: 956.686.4863
Dates: Weekly in June and July; varies based on age/ability
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $150/4-day camp; $175/5-day camp
All Star Basketball McAllen
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 2101 Redbud Ave McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: 956.627.0390
Dates: M-F Weekly beginning June 6
Ages: 6-12 yrs
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: $139/week
Online Registration
HEB Tennis Center (Harlingen)
Online: Facebook Event
Location: 1613 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
Summer Tennis Camp
Dates: M-Th Weekly beginning May 31
Ages: 4-16 yrs
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Price: $75/week
Online Registration
RGV Golf Academy (Edinburg)
Online: Website
Location: Los Lagos Golf Course 1720 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg
Dates: June 6-9 & 13-16 or Aug. 1-4 & 8-11
Ages: 5-10 yrs and 11-16 yrs
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $300/2-week session
The Cage Soccer Complex
Online: Facebook Page
Location: 511 N Shary Rd, Mission
Phone: 956.540.3699 (Spanish) or 956.513.5424
Dates: Weekly beginning June 6
Ages: 5-11 yrs
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Activities include: Painting, story-telling, arts and crafts, sports and more!
Topgolf
Online: topgolf.com
Location: 1901 W, I-2, Pharr
Phone: 956.588.2156
Dates: Weekly M-F
Ages: 6-12 yrs
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $199
UTRGV Academic, Athletic & Sports Camps
Online: www.utrgv.edu/camps
Location: 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg (Some camps have alternate locations)
Phone: 956.665.2522
Camps available in a wide variety of areas for children in grades K-12. See UTRGV Camp website for more information.
Big Red’s Ranch
Online: bigredministries.org or Facebook Page
Location: 34179 FM 1577, San Benito
Phone: 956.204.0069
Dates: Day Camps Weekly in June and July
Ages: All other weeks, entering 2nd-7th
Time: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Price: $150
Preschool week: June 6-10 for ages 4-6; 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
BT Church (McAllen)
Online: bt.church/kids or Facebook Page
Location: 2001 Trenton Rd, McAllen
Phone: 956.686.5296
Jr. Kids Camp
Dates: June 6-10
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: 3 years – 2nd grade
Price: $60; register by May 29
Online Registration
VBS: Kids Week
Dates: July 18-22
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ages: K-5th grade
Price: Free; Register by July 10
Online Registration
Calvary Baptist Church (Harlingen)
Online: calvarymcallen.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1815 North 7th Street, Harlingen
Phone: 956.686.4364
VBS: Discovery of Adventure Island
Dates: June 13-17
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Calvary Baptist Church (McAllen)
Online: calvarymcallen.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1600 Harvey St, McAllen
Phone: 956.686.4364
VBS: Make Waves
Dates: June 13-17
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Central Christian Church (Brownsville)
Online: cccbrownsville.org or Facebook Event
Location: 1100 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville
Phone: 956.542.5564
Monumental VBS
Dates: June 20-24
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ages: Entering 1st-5th grade
Online Registration
First Baptist Church (Brownsville)
Online: fbcbrownsville.com or Facebook Event
Location: 1600 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville
Phone: 956.542.5334
Spark Studio VBS
Dates: June 19-24
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages: Completed K through 8th Grade
Online Registration
First Baptist Church (Edinburg)
Online: fbechurch.churchcenter.com or Facebook Page
Location: 201 East Samano Street, Edinburg
Phone: 956.686.7418
Spark Studio VBS
Dates: June 27 – July 1
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: Completed K through 5th Grade
Price: $10
Online Registration
First Baptist Church (McAllen)
Online: firstmcallen.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1200 Beech Ave, McAllen
Phone: 956.686.7418
Jr. Camp – Mission: Deep Sea
Dates: June 13-15
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: PreK to 2nd Grade
Price: $10
Online Registration
First United Methodist Church (Harlingen)
Online: http://fumcharlingen.org or Facebook Page
Location: 321 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen
Phone: 956.423.0540
God’s Wonder Lab VBS
Dates: June 13-17
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: Entering K to 5th Grade
Online Registration
First United Methodist Church (McAllen)
Online: fumcmcallen.com
Location: 4200 N. McColl Rd., McAllen
Phone: 956.686.7418
Jerusalem Marketplace VBS
Dates: June 27-30
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: Entering K to 5th Grade
Online Registration
St. Paul Lutheran (McAllen)
Online: stpaulmcallen.org or Facebook Event
Location: 300 Pecan Blvd, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.2345
Monumental VBS
Dates: June 6-10
Time: 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Ages: Ages 2 to 6th Grade (ages 2-4 must be accompanied by an adult)
Explore the sunbaked Southwestern desert and dig into God’s great love! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, and create fun crafts.
Online Registration
Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church (Harlingen)
Online: stpaulmcallen.org or Facebook Page
Location: 2120 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen
Phone: 956.428.1906
Celebrating God’s Greatness VBS
Dates: June 20-24
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th Grade
For more information, call 956-428-1906 or 956-873-0067, or email your child’s name, finishing grade, parent’s name, and phone number to [email protected]. Preregister by June 10, 2022.
Dance Mission: Dance Arts Online
Online: Facebook Page
Phone: 956.529.1114
Dates: Summer Workshops weekly beginning June 13. Focus on Ballet, Creative Dance, Choreography and more!
Times: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (varies based on age)
Ages: 3-13 years
Deborah Case Dance Academy
Online: dcda.com or Facebook Page
Location: 5240 N 10th St, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.2721
Dancentre of Edinburg
Online: Facebook Page
Location: 2750 Hedfelt Drive, Edinburg
Phone: 956.383.2623
Summer Camps for Ages 5-18
Afternoon classes for toddlers and beginners, half-day and full-day programs
Activities include: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling, Acro, Folklorico, Leaps & Turns, Stretch and Conditioning
Jing’s Gymnastics
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location in Pharr and Mission
Phone: 956.702.4967
Dates: June 6-June 17; June 20-July 1; July 11-July 22; July 25-Aug 5; August 8-August 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Masters of Movement Dance Institute
Online: dancemmdi.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1725 E Price Rd, Brownsville
Phone: 956.509.8794
Dates: July 11-15
Ages: 3-12 years
Activities include: Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, special activities, and lots of fun!
Melba’s Dance School
Online: melbasdance.com or Facebook Page
Location: 2100 N 10th St, McAllen
Phone: 956.686.1411
Prestige Tumbling Academy (McAllen)
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 2622 N 10th St, McAllen
Phone: 956.222.0165
Dates: M-Th in June and July (beginning May 31)
6-8 years: 10 a.m. – 12p.m.
9 years and up: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Rio Grande Valley Arts Studio
Online: www.rgvas.com or Facebook Page
Location: 1025 W Jackson Ave, Harlingen
Phone: 956.412.1314
Year-long classes and summer programs available in dance, voice, violin, piano, guitar, percussion, art, and karate. See RGV Arts Studio website for more information.
Rolando Pachecho Dance School
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.467.8038
Dates: Session 1 – June 13-24; Session 2 – June 26-July 8
Times: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: 6-18 years
Price: $300
Children’s Museum of Brownsville
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville
Phone: 956.548.9300
Dates: Weekly beginning June 6 to August 1
Times: Camps run 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3-5 yrs) or 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (6-8 yrs)
Price: $125/week
Themes vary by week. Check the website for details.
International Museum of Arts and Science
Online: theimasonline.org or Facebook Page
Location: 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.0123
Operation Imagination Summer Camp
Dates: M-F beginning June 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $132/members; $160/non-members
LEAP for STEM (McAllen)
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Location: McAllen Elks Lodge 3500 Jordan Rd., McAllen
Phone: 956.833.5327
STEM Summer Camp
Dates: M-Th in June
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-8 and 9-11 years
Price: $150
Robotics Summer Camp
Dates: M-Th in June
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 9-13 years
Price: $150
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
Online: stpaulmcallen.org or Event Details
Location: 300 Pecan Blvd, McAllen
Phone: 956.682.2345
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ages: Entering Grades K-6
Price: $260
Give your young innovator an unforgettable adventure! All-new, hands-on activities will launch their imagination and get their confidence soaring as they explore STEM fun from the oceans to outer space.
Online Registration
UTRGV Academic, Athletic & Sports Camps
Online: www.utrgv.edu/camps
Location: 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg (Some camps have alternate locations)
Phone: 956.665.2522
Camps available in a wide variety of areas for children in grades K-12. See UTRGV Camp website for more information.
Boys and Girls Club of Brownsville
Online: Facebook Page
Location: 1338 E 8th St Brownsville
Phone: 956.546.4254
Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg
Online: Facebook Page
Location: 702 Cullen St., Edinburg
Phone: 956.383.2582
Boys and Girls Club of Harlingen
Online: mybgch-com or Facebook Page
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
Boys and Girls Club of Mission
Online: missiontexas.us
Location: 209 Cleo Dawson St., Mission
Phone: 956.585.3606
Boys and Girls Club of Pharr
Online: www.pharrkids.org or Facebook Page
Location: 1026 S. Fir St., Pharr
Phone: 956.687.3910
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
Register Online for Summer Reading Program
Pharr Memorial Library
Location: 121 E Cherokee Ave., Pharr
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.787.3966
Register Online for Summer Reading Program
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
Register Online for Summer Reading Program
Sekula Memorial Library (Edinburg)
Location: 1906 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg
Online: Website or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.383.6246
Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities
Registration begins May 16. In-person registration only.
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
Edinburg Parks and Recreation
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 2022 Activity Guide includes information about summer camps, community centers, swim classes, team sports, and more!
Mission Parks and Recreation
Online: missiontexas.us or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.580.8760
City of Pharr
Online: https://pharr-tx.gov or Facebook Page
Phone: 956.402.4550
Pharr Parks and Rec Summer Activity Guide 2022
Click here for Online Registration
Weslaco Parks and Recreation
Online: weslacotx.gov
Phone: 956.447.3407
If you still need some great summer activity ideas, our RGV Moms Directory is here for you! You can filter by area, activity type, and more!
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