North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. NTPA’s vision is to light the passion of the performing arts for our youth, and ensure all youth have the opportunity for the profound experience of taking the stage and having their voices heard.
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) was founded in 1991 as the Plano Children’s Theatre and is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Its founder, Sara Akers, is a treasured member of the team and today oversees NTPA’s community outreach and diversity-expansion efforts. NTPA offers classes, camps, and productions in Collin and Dallas Counties for young people ages five through 18, and adult programming through its NTPA Repertory Theatre.
Carrollton Youth Football League(CYFL) is a non-profit organization delivering athletic programs for the children of our community and surrounding areas that develop teamwork, physical conditioning, goal setting, sportsmanship, self-esteem, competitive spirit, and other positive attributes to enable them to achieve greater gains in school, and in life. It is our hope that the volunteers involved with our organization set positive examples of how to give back to the community — and in doing so, set the stage for the children we serve to one day carry on the tradition of service through involvement with youth sports.
CYFL provides youth football, cheerleading & drill programs for ages 5-12. CYFL carries a proud 30-year history heading into our 2016 season. The program accommodated 400+ boys and 100+ girls spread across 21 teams in the 2015 season.
Centerfield Baseball Academy lessons are designed to enhance the 5 tools of baseball: hitting for average, hitting for power, arm strength, speed and defensive ability. By focusing on the fundamentals players of all ages and skill levels can become better baseball players.
Teaching youth baseball players important drills and correcting bad habits at an early age allows them to get a jump on their competition. Centerfield Baseball Academy boasts the finest coaches to work our sessions, including current and former pro players as well as current and former college players. Our staff of instructors is dedicated to helping bring out the best in youth baseball players across the state.
Jooki is a smart Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled kids stories and music player for a screen-free childhood. Jooki won the the CES 2022 Innovation Award for best personal audio. Visit https://Jooki.rocks
Throughout our lives, we work with others to achieve common goals. Physical fitness and health are important, but teamwork is a skill more valuable than tumbling or athletic ability. Our athletes have learned sportsmanship and learned to work toward shared goals. We have collected more than enough trophies, banners, medals, rings, and jackets to fill our gyms, but we are most proud of the life lessons that we have given the athletes in our program.
Throughout our lives, we work with others to achieve common goals. Physical fitness and health are important, but teamwork is a skill more valuable than tumbling or athletic ability. Our athletes have learned sportsmanship and learned to work toward shared goals. We have collected more than enough trophies, banners, medals, rings, and jackets to fill our gyms, but we are most proud of the life lessons that we have given the athletes in our program.
The Children’s Aquarium has been designed with kids in mind. With eye-level, interactive zones and exhibits, everyone can enjoy and learn something new about our aquatic friends from around the world.
Spark your child’s love of science this summer at our fun and engaging science day camps! Our 30 different camp themes for children entering PreK4 – 7th grade include topics such as video game design, biology, chemistry, robotics, geology, coding, and much more! Weeklong camps run June 14- August 6, 2021; Monday-Friday 9-4pm with extended care available. We have locations in Highland Park, Preston Hollow, Far North Dallas, and Plano (2). Don’t wait to register, camps fill up very quickly!
Are you tired of arguments and power struggles with your tween or teen? Worried that your parenting style is missing the mark? My mission is to help you thrive as a parent and family!
With an MS in counseling and over 20 years of experience, I coach parents to use proven parenting strategies, skills, and tools that build positive connections and trust with their tweens and teens. Parents acquire confidence and develop smart parenting muscles with me as their personal coach. They are grateful to know how to eliminate one-word answers, problem-solve together, and understand the challenges of being an adolescent. Click here to sign up for a free coaching session to see if coaching is the solution for you.
I also offer experiential and fun parenting workshops for your school or group. From “Hey, I’m Okay” for emotional wellness, to “Look What’s Coming!” for middle school preparation, and “Why is my Child Ghosting Me?” for parents of tweens and teens. Contact JoAnn about booking a workshop.
CodeWizardsHQ is the leading online coding school for kids and teens ages 8-18. We deliver the most fun and effective live, online coding classes which are designed to give our students the programming knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in a digital world.
Are you in need of a fun flexible way to keep your kids busy, happy and learning all summer long? Here’s how Coding with Kids tech programs can help.
We offer proven online and local coding camps on topics kids love like Minecraft, Roblox or 3D game design. Each 1-to-3 hour per day camp is taught live and designed to create an optimal engaging learning environment. Your child can even join a class after camp to continue to grow while making lifelong coding buddies all year round.
Why Parents Say We’re the Best:
✓ 40+ flexible weekly online camps
✓ All skill levels welcome, ages 5-18
✓ LIVE sessions
✓ Inspiring instructors
✓ Small groups — 8 students max
✓ Incredible value at only $219 per week
We offer 10 unique coding pathways, from beginner to advanced, in programs like Scratch, Minecraft, Python or Java, and we have the only comprehensive Little Coder pathway for kids 5-7.
Our proven Coder’s Ladder curriculum grows with your child. On each level they’ll master new coding concepts and learn to tackle new types of projects. Our curriculum has been proven by 40,000+ graduates, including 9,000+ students in our virtual programs perfected since 2018. Give your kids a valuable life skill and an incredibly fun experience!
Coppell Baseball Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the administrative body for youth baseball between the ages of 5 to 16 in which players are grouped into leagues for the Coppell Independent School District. The individual age appropriate leagues are designed to provide organized baseball activities focusing on individual instruction and teamwork in a positive, constructive and fun environment. CBA believes that if you teach young people to play by the rules, they will learn to live by the rules.
The leagues are designed to help young people develop into better adults through participation in organized, supervised competitive athletics. Sportsmanship, teamwork, self reliance, and self-discipline are some of the positive characteristics that are learned, along with how to win and how to accept defeat, by participation in organized league play. The Association (known as CBA) offers a variety of programs for inexperienced players to seasoned veterans looking for a competitive environment.
The Taekwondo America junior program teaches self-confidence, focus, self-discipline, courtesy and teamwork in a fun environment. During a typical class students may participate in a variety of activities such as:
Working with an instructor to learn or improve their Form, Practicing sparring or One-Step skills, Working with a partner on target drills to learn to punch and kick more effectively, participating in a relay race learning about bullies or Stranger Danger, Jumping rope, Practicing kick combination using the rail for support, and other fun cardio, strength and agility drills.
Adult and Teen classes provide an excellent strength training and aerobic workout for wide range of ages and abilities. Activities are designed to allow you to work out at your pace and level as strength, flexibility and endurance improve. In addition to learning your current belt level Form, practicing sparring or One-Steps and learning how to defend yourself, you might use targets, slammers, pushups, sit ups and the rail in a variety of fun and challenging activities to increase flexibility and improve muscle strength.
Cross Cheer was created as a ministry to reach young girls through the sport of cheerleading. We believe what the Bible says and integrate Christian teachings in to all we do!
In December 1998, the Crow Family opened the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art as a permanent Museum located on Flora Street in the Arts District. Mr. and Mrs. Crow opened the museum in an effort to share their love of Asian art and culture. Since it opened, the museum has reached hundreds of thousands of children and adults through its various exhibitions and programming. The Crow Collection is one of a handful of museums in America dedicated solely to the arts of Asia. Timeless pieces, including a magnificent Japanese rock crystal sphere, exquisite Qing dynasty jades and monumental Mughal-style architectural works are balanced alongside internationally recognized exhibitions, which fulfill the museum’s vision of bridging East and West.
D-BAT Addison is the Premier Baseball and Softball training facility in the country. In addition to private baseball and softball lessons, we offer pitching machines with real baseballs and softballs, a fully-stocked Pro shop, over 50 camps and clinics and more.
D-BAT was founded in 1998 and is considered by many to be one of the premier baseball and softball training facilities in the country.
D-BAT Allen is the Premier Baseball and Softball training facility in the country. In addition to private baseball and softball lessons, we offer pitching machines with real baseballs and softballs, a fully-stocked Pro shop, over 50 camps and clinics and more.
D-BAT was founded in 1998 and is considered by many to be one of the premier baseball and softball training organizations in the country. The original D-BAT facility was located in North Dallas (Addison) with two employees – Cade and Kyle Griffis. As a former collegiate and professional baseball player, Cade has a core belief that each player plays a different game and should be taught to maximize his or her talents to suit their game.
D-BAT Frisco is the Premier Baseball and Softball training facility in the country. In addition to private baseball and softball lessons, we offer pitching machines with real baseballs and softballs, a fully-stocked Pro shop, over 50 camps and clinics and more.
D-BAT Baseball & Softball Academy of Frisco is one of the premier baseball and softball training facilities in the country. D-BAT was founded with the vision to provide a quality teaching environment with quality instruction to enhance the baseball and softball experience for players at all levels from Little League through the collegiate and professional levels.
D-BAT Frisco will provide the Frisco area:
- High-Quality Baseball Instruction from former Professional and Collegiate Players
- Professional Softball Instruction from former Division 1 Softball Players
- Over 50 Camps/Clinics Yearly for All Ages
- A State-of-the-Art 20,000+ square-foot Facility with Brand New Turf and Lighting
D-BAT Lewisville is the Premier Baseball and Softball training facility in the country. In addition to private baseball and softball lessons, we offer pitching machines with real baseballs and dimple softballs, a fully-stocked Pro shop, over 50 camps and clinics and more. D-BAT Lewisville serves Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Coppell and the surrounding areas.
The Arboretum opened its doors in 1984, combining the 44-acre DeGolyer Estate and the 22-acre Alex Camp House to create a horticultural masterpiece in North Texas. Today, 19 named gardens and numerous areas within combine to create one of the premier Dallas landmarks. The vibrant color displays in these gardens engage visitors of all ages throughout the seasons.
The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden was designed to connect children with nature. Education is a central focus of our mission, which is why we are delighted to be able to teach life and Earth science to both school children and their teachers as well as families. Enjoy 8 acres of fun overlooking the beautiful White Rock Lake.
With over 150 individual kid friendly activities, the children’s garden features The Texas Skywalk, The Moody Oasis, a Walk in the Clouds, and more. Find out why the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is the best family friendly attraction in Dallas.
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