Guide to Summer Fun: Comprehensive list of Erath County summer camps, vacation Bible schools.
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The dog days of summer are upon us and Beneath the Surface News’ 2nd annual Guide to Summer Fun will keep your kiddos happy and busy!
Keep scrolling for a (long) list of summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools happening across Erath County.
Tarleton State University is hosting a slew of great camps from ag, choir, theatre and cheer to drumline and every sport you can imagine.
The university is making it easy for parents and guardians to check out the offerings by clicking here.
The link will direct you to all the summer camps and swim lessons Tarleton has to offer this summer, along with links to register.
But wait…there’s more! Lots more!
STEPHENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS
Click here (go to upcoming events) to register for all SHS camps.
Honeybee Softball Camp
May 28, 29, 30 at SHS softball field
Grades kindergarten through 4th (9-11 a.m.)
Grades 5th through 9th (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
Boys Soccer Camp
May 26-27 (8-10:30 a.m.)
Grades kindergarten through 9th grade
Art Briles Stadium
Summer Fun Football Camp
May 28, 29, 30
Grades 1st through 5th (9:30 a.m.-noon)
Grades 6th through 8th (1-4 p.m.)
Art Briles Stadium
Volleyball Camp
June 1, 2, 3
Grades 1s through 6th (8-10 a.m.)
Grades 7th through 8th (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Freshman (1:30-3:30 p.m.)
SHS Gandy Gym
Yellow Jacket Basketball Camp
June 2, 3, 4
Grades 1st through 5th (9-11 a.m.)
Grades: 6th through 9th - 5th (12-2:30 p.m.)
Henderson Junior High gyms
Girls Soccer Camp
June 4-5
Grades 1st through 9th
9:30 a.m.-noon
Art Briles Stadium
Jacket Baseball Camp
June 8, 9, 10
Grades 1st through 4th (8:30-11 a.m.)
Grades 5th through 9th (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)
SHS baseball fields
Honeybee Basketball Camp
June 8, 9, 10
Grades 1st through 6th (8-10 a.m.)
Grades 7th through 9th (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
SHS Gandy Gym
Elite Boys Basketball Camp
June 15, 16, 17
Grades 7th through 9th (1-3 p.m.)
SHS Gandy Gym
Junior High Girls Fundamental Volleyball Camp
July 27, 28, 29
Grade 7th (8-10 a.m.)
Grade 8th 8 (10 a.m.–noon)
Henderson Junior High Gym
Junior High Girls Fundamental Basketball Camp
July 27, 28, 29
Grade 7th through 8th (1-3 p.m.)
Henderson Junior High Gym
Freshman Football Camp
July 27, 28, 29
Freshmen only (10 a.m.-noon)
SHS Practice Fields
4-H Summer Sewing 2-Day Camp
July 7-8
Two sessions: 9-12 p.m. 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $40
Ages: 8-14
Come learn the basics of sewing machine safety, how to sew simple projects and other introductory skills in this camp that is perfect for beginners and intermediate students alike.
Participants will learn as they go, making simple but fun projects to take home and one community service project to donate back to their community.
For more information or to register, contact Andrea Brooks at the extension office, 254-965-1460 or email andrea.brooks@ag.tamu.edu or erath-tx@ag.tamu.edu.
Quest FC Soccer
Walk on skills clinic (No registration required)
Ages 8–11
5:30–6:30 p.m.
May 21, 28
Future 12U Boys Open Practices
Friday, May 29
6:30–7:30 p.m. (Please RSVP)
June 2 and 4
6:30–7:30 p.m. (Please RSVP)
Stephenville Soccer Complex
RSVP to Coach Jon Hannenquestfc2014boys@gmail.com or 254-431-1317
FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Barefoot Buddies Volleyball Camp
June 8, 15, 22, 29
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Grades 1st through 12th
Register here: barefootvb.com
For more info, call Kristin Dupre at 254-485-2471
CROSS TIMBERS FINE ARTS CAMPS
Summer Storytime at the Library with CTFAC
Friday, June 12, and Thursday, July 30 (2 p.m.)
Stephenville Public Library
For all ages; no cost
Special book reading along with a summer fun art activity & snack
Contact: Stephenville Public Library at 254-918-1240 to RSVP
CTFAC presents “Art Camp”
June 22-25 (9 a.m.-noon) at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council
For boys and girls ages 7-12 years old
Cost $150 (Limited scholarships available)
Learn elements of art design, work with different media such as clay, watercolors, acrylics and collage. Create up to 12 unique take-home art projects, sketches and practice papers. Students will also receive a sketchbook, T-shirt, pencils and portfolio.
Refreshments will be provided.
Call 254-965-6190 or email info@ctfac.com to reserve a spot.
CTFAC presents “Manners Camp”
July 20-24 at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council
Cost: $75 (Limited scholarships available).
For girls 7-12 years old - “The Art of Lovely Manners” 9:30-11:30 a.m.
For boys 7-12 years old - “The Art of Being a Gentleman” 2-4 p.m.
Join Instructor Kelijon Nance for lessons on everything from modern table etiquette to proper correspondence.
Call 254-965-6190 or email info@ctfac.com to reserve a spot.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
First Baptist Church Hico
June 2-5
9 a.m.-noon
First Baptist Church of Stephenville (Rainforest Falls)
June 1-4
9 a.m.-noon
Completed PreK-6th grade
Click here to register or register in person
Dublin Patrick Street Church of Christ (Training Superheroes for God)
June 8-10
6-8 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Stephenville (SWOC – Summer Week of Choir)
July 6-9
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 10
9 a.m.-noon
Sign up to become a part of this dynamic, power-packed musical day camp for kids completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Your child will prepare and present an entire musical in just one week!
The week will also provide times of Bible study, Bible quizzing, wild and crazy games, team building activities, a carnival, water day and full week of singing!
Cost $35
Click here to register.
First United Methodist Church Stephenville (Surprise Party)
June 8-12
9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Ages: 3-years-old through 6th grade
Free to attend
Click here to register.
Graham Street Church of Christ (Joseph and Egypt)
July 26-29 (6-8 p.m.)
Ages: 3-years-old to 6th grade
No advanced registration; free to attend
AWOMMA at First United Methodist Church Stephenville
“A Week of Making Music and Art”
Aug. 3-7
9 a.m.-noon
Register here to register.
