Summer activities in West Dallas
What can children and teens do in West Dallas this summer? Dallas Free Press created a round-up of summer camps and activities, with each one included on our neighborhood resource map below.
Voice of Hope
Who: Middle school students
When: June and July (through July 31)
Where: Voice of Hope, 4120 Gentry Drive, 75212
What: SOAR Summer Camp
Cost: $600
To enroll: Visit the Voice of Hope website, select the camp option and fill out the application by June 21
Contact: 214.631.7877 or info@voiceofhope.org
Wesley-Rankin Community Center
Who: Youth
When: June 21-July 31
How: Virtual Monday-Thursday, family day on Fridays
Where: Wesley Rankin Community Center, 3100 Crossman Ave., 75212
What: Summer Explorers camp (includes meals)
Cost: $25 for the summer
To enroll: Visit the building or the Wesley Rankin Community Center website
Contact: 214.742.6674
Brother Bill’s Helping Hands and Mercy Street
Who: Elementary students
When: June and July
Where: Mercy Street Sports Complex, 2303 Bickers St., 75212
What: Soccer, Bible, ballet, cheer, STEM, art, music, acting
Suggested donation: $10 per student
To enroll: Visit the Brother Bill’s Helping Hand summer camp website
Contact: 214.638.2196
Texas Rangers Youth Academy
Who: Ages 7-18 (depends on camp)
When: June, July and early August
Where: Mercy Street Sports Complex, 2303 Bickers St., 75212
What: Baseball and softball, science of baseball (limited capacity)
Cost: Free
To enroll: Visit the Texas Rangers Youth Academy website
Contact: lwyatt@texasrangers.com or call 817-533-1659
Anita Martinez Recreation Center
Who: All ages
When: June-Aug. 31
Where: Anita Martinez Recreation Center. 3212 N Winnetka Ave, Dallas, TX 75212
What: Soccer clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Volleyball pick-up games on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Limited capacity.
Cost: Free
Contact: 214-670-7773
Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center
Who: kids, youth, adults
When: Soccer clinics run until July 15. Boxing and taekwondo runs throughout the year
Where: Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center. 3114 Clymer St., 75212
What: Soccer clinics, boxing and taekwondo
Cost: Soccer clinics are free. Boxing is $20 for youth and $25 for adults. General taekwondo is $40
Contact: Visit the Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center website or call 214.670.6188
Late Friday Night Recreation Program for Teens
Who: 13-17 year-olds
When: Every Friday starting June 25, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center. 3114 Clymer St., 75212
What: Structured activities like sports games, fitness, tech and arts
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit the Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center website or call 214.6706188
Leadership Intensive Program by Mercy Street
Who: 9th-12th grade students connected to West Dallas
When: June 21-Aug. 8
Where: Mercy Street. 3801 Holystone St Dallas, TX 75212
What: Programs focused on Christian leadership, social and emotional health, and marketplace skills
Cost: Free
Contact: Jonathan Lyon at 214.771.2533 or visit Mercy Street’s website
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