Explore Harlingen is compiling a list of nearby summer activities for children, such as camps and other special events. Bookmark this page, check it often, and share it with your friends!
Activities Starting in May
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San Benito Belles Dance Clinic
Dates: May 14, 2022
Times: 9 am to 1 pm
Ages: grades pre-K through 8th
Cost: $25
Description: Includes lunch and shirt
Location: San Benito High School gymnasium
Contact: Isabel de la Cruz, 956-361-6500, iagomez@sbcisd.net
Tennis Play Day
Dates: May 28, 2022
Times: 9 am to 12 pm
Ages: children and adults
Cost: free
Description: Free tennis lesson, bouncer, and lunch
Location: HEB Tennis Center at Pendleton Park
Contact: 956-536-7607
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Tennis Camp
Dates: Weekly through the summer beginning May 30, 2022
Times: 9 am to 12 pm, Mondays through Thursdays
Ages: 4-16
Cost: $75 per week
Description: All aspects of the game are covered. Beginners and intermediates are welcome.
Location: HEB Tennis Center at Pendleton Park
Contact: 956-536-7607
Iron Core Gym Kid's Camp
Dates: May 30-July 1, 2022 (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; last workout on June 29; pizza party on July 1)
Times: 10 am to 12 pm
Ages: 12-19
Cost: $220
Description: Includes shirt and water; enroll by May 25, 2022
Location: Iron Core Gym, 221 W. Harrison, Harlingen TX 78550
Contact: Register online
Hawk Tennis Camp
Dates:
May 31 - June 2, 2022 (10 and under)
June 6-9, 2022 (high school/middle school)
June 13-16, 2022 (high school/middle school)
June 20-23, 2022 (10 and under)
June 27-30, 2022 (high school/middle school)
July 4-7, 2022 (high school/middle school)
July 18-21, 2022 (10 and under; high school/middle school)
July 25-28, 2022 (high school/middle school)
Location: Harlingen High School South
Contact: Scan code on the flyer to register.
Parks and Recreation Summer Playground
Registration for Session 1 of The Summer Playground is open. We are proud to be partnering with Austin Elementary, Bonham Elementary, and Travis Elementary this summer. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Mendiola at (956) 245-1222.
Session 1: May 31, 2022 - June 23, 2022
HCISD Ace Summer Program
Dates: Starts May 31, 2022
Times: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ages: grades Kindergarten through 8th
Description: STEM classes, eSports, strength and conditioning, and much more
Location: HCISD campuses
Contact: Register online
Activities Starting in June
Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp (San Benito)
Dates: June 6 - August 3, 2022
Time: 7:45 am to 5:30 pm
Ages: 6-17
Cost: $60/monthly
Description: STEM activities, sports, arts and crafts, field trips. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Location: 410 North Stookey Road, San Benito, Texas 78586
Contact: Register starting on May 9; visit their website or call 956-399-6442
Junior Zookeeper Camp (Los Fresnos)
Dates:
June 6, 2022, Farm Days
June 7, 2022, Mammals
June 8, 2022, Birds
June 9, 2022, Reptiles/Amphibians
June 10, 2022, Plants and Pollinators
June 13-17, 2022
June 20-24, 2022
Times: 8 am to 3 pm (after care available daily from 3-5 pm for an extra $25)
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $50 per day or $200 for the week
Description: This hands-on summer camp will introduce your child to the wild world of animals as they help staff take care of their collection each day and learn about the animals while doing it.
Location: Fragile Life Animal Park, Los Fresnos TX
Contact: Reserve your child’s space on the Fragile Life Animal Park website.
Big Red’s Camps (San Benito)
Dates and Times:
Preschool Week, June 6-10, 2022 (ages 4-6), 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Bingo Gardens, June 13-17, 2022 (graduated first grade through graduated sixth grade), 8 am to 5:30 pm
Big Red, June 20-24, 2022 (graduated first grade through graduated sixth grade), 8 am to 5:30 pm
Sam’s Camp, June 27-July 1, 2022 (graduated first grade through graduated sixth grade), 8 am to 5:30 pm
Cost: $150 per week if reserved through April 17; the rate goes up to $170 per week on April 18.
Description: Activities include bazooka ball, animals, swimming, worship, water war, gaga ball, canoeing, skits, bubble soccer, mud pit, and human foosball. Preschool Camp will have a schedule and activities appropriate for preschoolers.
Location: Big Red’s Ranch, San Benito TX
Contact: Reserve your child’s space on the Big Red's Ranch website.
Camp Rio (Brownsville)
Dates:
RIO 1, June 6-10, 2022
RIO 2, June 13-17, 2022
RIO 3, June 20-24, 2022
RIO 4, July 11-15, 2022
RIO 5, July 18-22, 2022
RIO 6, July 25-29, 2022
Times: 7:45 am to 3:30 pm Ages: 5-14
Cost: $160 if reserved through March 31; the rate goes up to $210 on April 1 ($50 deposit holds your spot; payment plans available)
Description: Breakfast, lunch, and activities such as archery, canoeing, geocaching, yoga, basketball, volleyball, gaga Ball, marksmanship, arts and crafts, wildlife photography, and many others
Location: Camp Rio, Brownsville TX
Contact: Reserve your child’s space on the Camp Rio website.
Youth Summer Sports Camp
Dates:
June 7-10, 2022
June 14-17, 2022
June 21-24, 2022
June 28-July 1, 2022
July 12-15, 2022
July 26-29, 2022
August 2-5, 2022
August 9-12, 2022
Times: 9 am to 1 pm, broken out below:
9 am to 10:15 am Golf
10:15 am to 11:30 am Tennis
11:30 am to 12 noon Lunch
12 noon to 1 pm Fitness
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $175 (members) or $225 (nonmember)
Description: Limited to 12 kids per camp
Location: Harlingen Country Club
Contact: Call 956-412-4100 or email HCC@harlingencc.com for registration forms.
CAMP 83 Alumni Soccer Camp
Dates: June 11, 2022 (boys) and June 12, 2022 (girls)
Time: Full day
Ages: incoming 8th grade to 12th grade
Cost: $30
Description: Come learn from locals currently playing at the collegiate and semi-pro level.
Location: Harlingen High School Mini Stadium
Contact: CAMP 83 on Facebook or call 956-536-6749
Harlingen South’s Mini Cheer Summer Camp
Dates: June 13-16, 2022
Time: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $75
Description: Cheer, dance, games, and much more. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Location: Harlingen High School South Main Gym
Contact: Register by emailing stephany.bauer@hcisd.org or calling 956-427-3800
HCISD Summer on Stage
Dates: June 13-30, 2022, Monday through Thursday
Time: 8 am to 2 pm
Ages: incoming Pre-K to incoming 8th grade
Cost: $200
Description: Students will be grouped by age to put on a public musical performance.
Location: HCISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W. Wilson Road, Harlingen TX 78552
Contact: Register online
Kids Day at Peter Piper Pizza
Dates:
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Time: 11 am
Description: Fun activities, lunch buffet
Location: Peter Piper Pizza, 306 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen TX
Contact: Peter Piper Pizza, 956-425-3600
Glow Wild!
Dates: June 25, 2022
Time: 7-9 pm
Cost: $10 per person
Description: Bonfire stories, glow sticks, face painting, and nocturnal anima encounters
Location: Fragile Life Animal Park, Los Fresnos TX
Calvary Baptist Summer Soccer Camp
Dates: June 27-July 1, 2022
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th grade
Cost: Free
Description: Register at Calvary Baptist Church
Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 1815 N. 7th Street
Contact: 956-425-1800
Activities Starting in July
Monarch Dance Summer Dance Camp
Dates: July 6-8, 2022
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Ages: 2-13
Cost: $80
Description: Learn different styles of dance
Location: Monarch Dance Studios, 888 Morgan
Contact: 956-200-1857
Garden Warrior Wrestling Camp
Dates: July 11-15, 2022
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Ages: 7th-12th grade
Cost: Free
Description: 15 spots available. First come, first serve. ***HCISD WILL NOW OFFER WRESTLING AS A SPORT IN THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. WRESTLING IS A GREAT SPORT THAT OFFERS ENDLESS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES***
Location: 1206 S. F Street Harlingen, TX 78550
Contact: Message them on Facebook to register
Harlingen High School Volleyball Camp
Dates: July 25-27, 2022
Times:
9 am to 12 pm (girls incoming 6th-9th grade)
1 pm to 3 pm (girls incoming 1st-5th grade)
Cost: $30 per person
Description: Deadline to register is June 25, 2022
Location: Harlingen High School gymnasium
Contact: Coach Torres via email, josylnn.torres@hcisd.org. Register here.
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