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.
Play Street Museum is a children’s museum created to inspire imaginations through dramatic play and encourage exploration through educational activities.
FMYSA started in 1990 to provide children in Flower Mound and the surrounding areas with a safe and organized environment to learn how to play baseball and softball in a recreational atmosphere. FMYSA has grown rapidly, with thousands of boys and girls playing baseball and softball on hundreds of teams.
We offer both Spring and Fall seasons. Our seasons generally run as follows:
Spring, early March to early June.
Fall, early September to late October.
Teams generally play 12 games in the Spring season and 10 games in the Fall season, generally 2 games a week. Weeknight games begin no earlier than 5:30 pm, with the last game starting around 8:00. Times vary by age group, with the younger age groups (5 and 6) playing the earlier games. Saturdays are big at FMYSA! Almost every team plays, with the first games usually starting at 9:00 am.
PBA, a non-profit organization, hosts both recreational and competitive baseball for youth in the Plano and the surrounding communities. Children, ages 3 -18 years play in league and tournaments throughout the spring and fall seasons. PBA aspires to offer every child wanting to learn baseball the opportunity to develop the mental and physical skills needed to play through camps, clinics and regular team practices. Physical activity, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship are all emphasized for healthy life skills.
PBA is not only dedicated to our players, but also to the development of each of its umpires, volunteer coaches and assistants through training classes, coaching clinics and support from our staff, league commissioners, and the Board of Directors. By utilizing Major League Baseball, the rules of our sanctioning body and local PBA rules, our coaches teach respect and integrity for the game of baseball.
All programs operated by PBA are open to all residents of Plano as well as any North Texas community regardless of race, age, socio-economic level, color, sex, national origin, religion, handicap status and geographic residency.
Where Kids get to be real life superheroes! We teach, train and inspire our kids to be Loving people because it is always the most Loving people that do the most good in the world. This is how we save the world because that is what superheroes do. We do this through Play, Fun, Games, Music, Dance, Movement, Empowerment, Arts, Crafts, Video, Stories and much more!
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
Come and visit the Children’s Zoo in Forney Texas. In addition to our petting zoo we have a playground, picnic area, indoor party room, classroom, train ride, giant maze and more! We also offer seasonal events like our Pumpkin Patch and Holiday Magic. Call us and plan your birthday parties, playgroups, school fieldtrips, company and church events. The Gentle Zoo is the perfect place to spend a fun-filled day.
J Summer Camps are available for children ages 2 through pre-K, as well as kids entering grades K-9. Teens 15 years and older are invited to participate as camp staff. Each camp is led by experienced and enthusiastic Adventure Guides.
Special interest camps include tennis, gymnastics, sports and performing arts. For the kids who want to do it all, Camp Chai incorporates swimming, sports, creative arts, music, science, Jewish traditions and more!
From the amenities of a full-service barn to the individualized service of a small one, we’ve got the best of both worlds – and we’re conveniently located in the heart of the city, only minutes from downtown Dallas! Dallas Equestrian Center is the largest equestrian facility in North Texas, with three covered arenas, two outdoor jumping/riding fields, and much more!
With premiere facilities and access to the White Rock Lake trails, it’s a top-notch place to train and a wonderful facility in which to learn to ride horses.
With 300 acres and access to the White Rock Lake trails, it’s a great place to learn to ride horses, whatever your skill level happens to be.
Tumbling, Cheer, and Gymnastics what a winning combo! Sign up TODAY!
To provide athletic opportunities for young people through football and cheerleading, teach sportsmanship and citizenship in a positive and safe environment.
The Farmers Branch Youth Football and Cheer Association (FBYFCA) is an independent non-profit organization of parents and concerned citizens that has come together to provide a Football and Cheer experience for the youth of our community. All money goes to support team supplies and activities. This is a combined organization supporting BOTH Football and Cheer activities.
FBYFCA FootballTeams are organized with 5-6 year old’s playing flag football with 10 minute running clock quarters, and the coach on the field. 7-8 year old’s (Bantam) play tackle football, with 10 minute quarters and the coach on the field. 9-10 year old’s (Juniors), and 11-12 year old’s (Seniors) that are not already playing in Jr. High Football) play tackle football, with 10 minute quarters.
FBFYCA Cheerleaders are organized in teams with ages similar to the team they are to cheer for. As your Cheer Coach’s and Assistants we will strive to instill tradition, honor, commitment and pride in our teams and in each other. We will build a solid foundation based on trust and loyalty. We will work to be organized, consistent and supportive to make this an exemplary cheer program and a positive experience.
We schedule our regular season games with other community organizations located in the area and play in the Carrollton Youth Football League (CYFL).
Grove Hill Farms is a scenic 50 acre family farm located NE of McKinney in Leonard, TX. We offer a genuine farm experience, family fun and quality seasonal products. We have three main seasons at Grove Hill Farms: spring, fall and winter. During the spring season we offer pick your own tulips. Our fall season is full of pumpkins and sunflowers and we have Christmas trees planted for a fun choose and cut holiday tradition. Every season there are fun farm activities available such as a hay ride, play structures for littles, staged photo ops, animal encounters and so much more!
North Dallas Adventist Academy offers an affordable alternative for Christian education. With a diverse student body of both local and international students in a college preparatory context, the family-like environment allows for flexibility and individualized learning in the classroom. After school clubs and activities supplement core learning through robotics, drama, orchestra, chimes, praise team, and sports. Your student can thrive and excel. Come see for yourself on a personal tour.
Young basketball players of all skill levels learn the game from the best camp coaching staff in Texas. Our professional coaches are handpicked for their basketball knowledge and ability to work well with kids. All players learn the fundamentals of the game, and also learn to communicate with other teammates and coaches while learning sportsmanship and responsibility. Combining excellent coaching and a proven program focused on each camper, Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp delivers valuable lessons and plenty of fun! If you have played on your local YMCA team, play basketball only during the basketball season, the Mavs Hoop Camp will be perfect for you.
Carpe Diem Private Preschool is a private preschool serving children from infancy through kindergarten. We offer an experiential, hands-on curriculum that maximizes each student’s learning potential and exciting enrichment activities that develop creativity and enthusiasm towards learning. Our bright and spacious classrooms are full of high quality, age-appropriate equipment and learning materials, while our large indoor activity gym and outdoor playgrounds are designed to develop gross motor skills. We invite you to visit us and discover what makes our school so special.
316 Counseling Center is thrilled to be hosting our first-ever summer camps! Our June camp is designed for children ages 5-7 and will be led by therapists and therapists-in-training. These therapeutic fun-filled camps will include special art projects, indoor/outdoor games, and activities to enhance self-regulation.
The session will run from Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24th from 9 am-12 pm. The cost is $349 for the week and includes all snacks and supplies. However, we are currently running an “early bird” rate of $299 for participants who register before May 9th! Can’t wait to see you and your kids this summer! Thank you!
The second session is geared for ages 8-11 will run from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15th from 9 am-12 pm. The cost is $349 for the week and includes all snacks and supplies. However, we are currently running an “early bird” rate of $299 for participants who register before May 9th! Can’t wait to see you and your kids this summer! Thank you!
Our final camp session is for ages 12-15. The camp will run from Monday, August 1st to Friday, August 5th from 1pm -4 pm. The cost is $349 for the week and includes all food and supplies. However, we are currently running an “early bird” rate of $299 for participants who register before May 9th. Can’t wait to see you and your kids this summer!
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!
Please save the date for our upcoming Admissions Preview, March 31st! For your convenience, we will have two sessions,12pm and 5:30pm. Visit our website to register for the event.
We’ll discuss our well-rounded curriculum that aims to develop each student’s physical and intellectual gifts. Hands-on learning experiences in the areas of math, science, social studies, technology, foreign language and performing arts are only part of what makes the learning experience here so unique. Our students develop a love for learning and service.
We integrate service learning into our curriculum because it speaks to the “and” in our name. We are a school AND a Community Center that believes we must be a part of the community our campus resides in. Every student that attends St. Philip’s is presented with constant opportunities to shine as an individual and to contribute to the community as a servant leader.
Our organization was established in 1995. We have won hundreds of local and national titles over the past 18 years. Our gym was one of the first invited to compete at the Worlds event in Orlando, Florida. We have won 5 Gold, 6 Silver and 2 Bronze titles at this prestigious event. We have also made NCA and ACA history by winning National Championship titles eight years consecutively in the same division. We were awarded Grand Champion in the Level 5 division at the 2010 NCA All-star Nationals.
We currently have teams ranging from Levels 1-5. Our teams are always highly competitive within their respective divisions. The Spirit of Texas staff provides the best, most disciplined training in the All-Star industry. We take pride in our ability to focus specific attention on each individual. We teach our students to excel in all areas of cheerleading. We strongly believe that our success originates from the dedication and commitment of our athletes and parents. Our students are self driven and motivated to achieve their goals. We encourage positive attitudes and respectful behavior among our students.
Pro Spirit is recognized by its peers and professional organizations as one of the top competitive cheerleading programs in the United States. Pro Spirit is one of only thirteen teams in the world that have competed every year at the Cheerleading World Championships.
Jeff, Diana and the entire Pro Spirit staff work hard to produce winning, competitive cheerleading teams. But more important is the work they do to build the confidence and self-esteem in all of the young people that belong to those squads. Winning is important, but it is not everything. The Pro Spirit staff wants the each girl to feel good about themselves, the progress they’re making as their skills and abilities grow, and the teams that they’re a part of. Cheerleading, as in any team sport, can be and is an important piece in developing the character of the people who participate in it. The lessons learned in competitive cheerleading can make its participants winners for life.
Set on Lake Grapevine and featuring an atrium with 4.5 acres of gardens, this resort and convention center is 2.5 miles from Grapevine Mills Mall.
Gaylord Hotels Extraordinary Kids
There are so many interesting things to do and see at Gaylord Hotels, but where to begin? Kids dining in our restaurants will enjoy a special menu, featuring kid’s cuisine with a healthy twist, plus table activities the entire family will enjoy!
Learn about our unique resorts, contributing as part of a team, culture and growing a better world. The world is an amazing place full of adventure; come explore with us and become an Extraordinary Kid!
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) was founded in 1991 as the Plano Children’s Theatre and is headquartered in Plano, Texas. 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.