DFW Thanksgiving Camp
Back by popular demand, Kidventure will be operating Thanksgiving Camp at select locations in the DFW area.
| Campsite | Age Range | Session | Address |
| Camp Kessler The Kessler School | Age 3 – 5th Grade | November 20-22 (3 days) | 1822 W. 10th St. Dallas, TX 75208 |
**Discoverer Program Age Parameters**-3 years old and *potty trained*-5 years old/currently in PK Program
**Explorer Program Age Parameters**-Currently in Kinder-Currently in 5th grade
Thanksgiving Camp is Monday-Wednesday. Camp is offered as individual days. The tuition includes special activities, guest speakers, daily snacks, and all other camp activities each day.
| Curbside Drop Off | 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
| Regular Camp | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Curbside Pick Up | 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. |
| Camp Tuition & Optional Add-Ons | Times | Cost |
| Individual Camp Day | 8 AM-3 PM | $75 |
| Post Camp | 3:15 PM-6 PM | $10 (daily) |
Deposits:
No deposits will be collected for Thanksgiving Camp.
Session Payments:
The full tuition for each camp day is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable.
Every camp day is a unique adventure designed to provide our campers with a wide variety of activities and events designed to promote fun, learning, and development. All activities are based on our 4 Cornerstones of Creativity, Physical Activity, Exploration, and Reflection.
DISCOVERER ACTIVITIES
AGES 3-5
| CORNERSTONE | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES |
| 1. CREATIVITY | Craft Art, Storytime, Art Centers, Imagination Centers, Process Art |
| 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | Rock Wall, Gaga Ball, Playground, Music, and Movement |
| 3.EXPLORATION | Science Centers, Playground, Splash Day, Imagination Centers, Special Activities |
| 4. REFLECTION | Ribbons, Chill Time, Yoga |
EXPLORER ACTIVITIES
ENTERING 1ST GRADE-ENTERING 5TH GRADE
| CORNERSTONE | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES |
| 1. CREATIVITY | Process Art, Craft Art, Game Creation, Marble Run, Improv, Creative Writing |
| 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | Game Creation, Playground, Gaga Ball, Nine Square, Rock Wall, Archery Tag |
| 3.EXPLORATION | Field Trips, Playground, Science Activity |
| 4. REFLECTION | Group Discussion, Yoga, Ribbons, Creative Writing, Game Creation |
Each day will have something exciting to highlight for both our Discoverer and Explorer campers!
| DATE | ACTIVITY | DESCRIPTION |
| Nov. 20 | Archery Tag | A fun, active game that allows campers to work as a team in a game of tag/dodgeball using child-friendly bows and arrows. Typically geared up or down depending on camper ages. Both programs participate. |
| Nov. 21 | Bounce House/ Obstacle Course | Campers will let go and let loose with their friends in an age-appropriate bounce house/ obstacle course. |
| Nov. 22 | Fall Fest | Playing traditional camp games/activities like Rainbow and Carnival for a fun-filled day! Both programs participate. |
The most important factor in your child’s camp experience is the quality of their camp team. Without a doubt, we recruit, hire, train, and maintain the most qualified and talented staff anywhere.
- All adult team. Most are certified teachers and education majors.
- Low staff-to-camper ratios (Explorer Program 1:10; Discoverers Program 1:6).
- Must have a driving desire to make a difference in the world.
- All possess a fanatical amount of spirit & energy.
- All CPR/First Aid certified for infants, children, and adults.
- All complete state-approved sexual abuse prevention courses.
- Every team member undergoes annual criminal background and sex offender registry checks.