Age-Based Camp Guide
Browse 11 Richardson programs that welcome 8-year-olds. This page highlights camps, classes, and afterschool options that fit the ages 7-9 range so families can compare schedules, ages, and providers in one place.
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Browse Richardson camps by age, category, camp hours, and dates, then save the ones that feel like a fit.
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11 camps
by Camp Invention
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun... They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for ...
Best for families seeking outdoor adventure and play with engaging outdoor activities.
STEM | maker | img-ok-647a28f2
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$$
Canyon Creek Project Richardson
June 8 - 12, 6.15 pm - 9.15 pm Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howl...
Ages 5-15
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$$
by Canyon Creek Project Richardson - VBS
June 8 - 12, 6.15 pm - 9.15 pm Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howl... Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God.
A top choice for community VBS programs, appreciated for spotless facilities.
Outdoors | nature | faith-based
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$$
Club SciKidz Dallas
Club SciKidz Dallas is the area leader in "STEAM" summer day camps for children ages 4-13 with 13 locations in Dallas, Plano, Garland, Lewisville, Prosper, and Wylie. With 40 unique camp themes, s...
Ages 4-13
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$$
by Club SciKidz Dallas
Club SciKidz Dallas is the area leader in "STEAM" summer day camps for children ages 4-13 with 13 locations in Dallas, Plano, Garland, Lewisville, Prosper, and Wylie. With 40 unique camp themes, s... With 40 unique camp themes, such as chemistry, veterinary medicine, robotics, video game design, paleontology, and MANY more...we...
A strong shortlist pick for families looking for coding and game design in Richardson. Reviewed by our team using official public information.
Coding | game design | Plano
Age fit
Ages 4-13
Dates
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Budget
$$
Epiphany Richardson
July 20 - 23
Ages 5-15
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by Epiphany Richardson - VBS
July 20 - 23.
A top choice for community VBS programs, appreciated for warm, caring staff.
Faith-Based Camps | faith-based | img-ok-647a28f2
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$$
iD Tech
iD Tech Camps Ages 7–17 | Summer | Weeklong Sessions Day & Overnight | 65+ Locations Welcome to the original tech camp, built around your child. Students can code mobile apps. Design their ow...
Ages 7-17
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by iD Tech
iD Tech Camps Ages 7–17 | Summer | Weeklong Sessions Day & Overnight | 65+ Locations Welcome to the original tech camp, built around your child. Students can code mobile apps. Design their ow...
A top choice for STEM and science learning, appreciated for engaging activities.
Coding | After 3pm | img-ok-647a28f2
Age fit
Ages 7-17
Dates
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Budget
$$
Theater
RCT Summer Theater Camps Camps culminate in Saturday performances. Tuition includes instruction, materials, and costumes. Tickets are sold separately. No bulk tickets to buy. No hidden fees.A $3...
Ages 5-15
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$35-$35
by Repertory Company Theatre
RCT Summer Theater Camps Camps culminate in Saturday performances. Tuition includes instruction, materials, and costumes. Tickets are sold separately.
A top choice for theater and acting classes, appreciated for inspiring directors.
Theater | Performing Arts | music
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$35-$35
Sports
Shredder Richardson offers a unique indoor ski & snowboard summer camp for kids ages 3–10 in a fun, active, and climate-controlled environment. Camp is designed for beginners and experienced k...
Ages 3-10
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by Shredder Ski and Snowboard Summer Camps
Shredder Richardson offers a unique indoor ski & snowboard summer camp for kids ages 3–10 in a fun, active, and climate-controlled environment. Camp is designed for beginners and experienced k... Camp is designed for beginners and experienced kids alike, with a focus on balance, coordination, confidence, and movement skills that transfer to a...
A top choice for outdoor adventure and play, appreciated for confidence-building lessons.
Sports | richardson | scraped
Age fit
Ages 3-10
Dates
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Budget
$$
Theater
Throughout the summer, Texas Ballet Theater School offers a range of programs for aspiring pre-professional dancers and budding ballerinas. These classes feature professional instruction from our ...
Ages 5-15
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by Texas Ballet Theater School
Throughout the summer, Texas Ballet Theater School offers a range of programs for aspiring pre-professional dancers and budding ballerinas. These classes feature professional instruction from our ... These classes feature professional instruction from our skilled teaching staff.
Best for structured, elegant classical ballet training taught by warm and professional instructors.
Theater | Performing Arts | dance
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$$
The Heights Church Richardson
Our VBS is a fun filled, high-energy, weeklong experience for kids that focuses on teaching them who Jesus is. This year’s theme is “Wonder” – being filled with amazement or curiosity when seeing o...
Ages 5-15
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$$
by The Heights Church Richardson - VBS
Our VBS is a fun filled, high-energy, weeklong experience for kids that focuses on teaching them who Jesus is. This year’s theme is “Wonder” – being filled with amazement or curiosity when seeing o... This year’s theme is “Wonder” – being filled with amazement or curiosity when seeing or hearing something really special.
A top choice for community VBS programs, appreciated for warm, caring staff.
Faith-Based Camps | faith-based | img-ok-647a28f2
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$$
Film
Unleash your inner grandmaster at this super-fun chess party! Chess Camp is a high-energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzle...
Ages 5-15
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$$
by The Knight School Chess Camp
Unleash your inner grandmaster at this super-fun chess party! Chess Camp is a high-energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzle... Chess Camp is a high-energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful silicone TactixBands, funny movies, and fast-paced party-bead tournaments!
A top choice for early education and academics, appreciated for spotless facilities.
Film | Music | After 3pm
Age fit
Ages 5-15
Dates
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Budget
$$
UTD Summer Chess Camp
Join UTD for their Summer Chess Camp Classes are for kids ages 8-17. Classes are small with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Kids are grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment....
Ages 8-17
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by UTD Summer Chess Camp
Join UTD for their Summer Chess Camp Classes are for kids ages 8-17. Classes are small with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Kids are grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment....
A top choice for outdoor adventure and play, appreciated for engaging outdoor activities.
STEM | richardson | scraped
Age fit
Ages 8-17
Dates
Check official site.
Budget
$$
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Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun...
Editor's note
Best for families seeking outdoor adventure and play with engaging outdoor activities.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$$
June 8 - 12, 6.15 pm - 9.15 pm Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howl...
Editor's note
A top choice for community VBS programs, appreciated for spotless facilities.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$$
Club SciKidz Dallas is the area leader in "STEAM" summer day camps for children ages 4-13 with 13 locations in Dallas, Plano, Garland, Lewisville, Prosper, and Wylie. With 40 unique camp themes, s...
Age Range
Ages 4-13
Price
$$
July 20 - 23
Editor's note
A top choice for community VBS programs, appreciated for warm, caring staff.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$$
iD Tech Camps Ages 7–17 | Summer | Weeklong Sessions Day & Overnight | 65+ Locations Welcome to the original tech camp, built around your child. Students can code mobile apps. Design their ow...
Editor's note
A top choice for STEM and science learning, appreciated for engaging activities.
Age Range
Ages 7-17
Price
$$
RCT Summer Theater Camps Camps culminate in Saturday performances. Tuition includes instruction, materials, and costumes. Tickets are sold separately. No bulk tickets to buy. No hidden fees.A $3...
Editor's note
A top choice for theater and acting classes, appreciated for inspiring directors.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$35-$35
Shredder Richardson offers a unique indoor ski & snowboard summer camp for kids ages 3–10 in a fun, active, and climate-controlled environment. Camp is designed for beginners and experienced k...
Editor's note
A top choice for outdoor adventure and play, appreciated for confidence-building lessons.
Age Range
Ages 3-10
Price
$$
Throughout the summer, Texas Ballet Theater School offers a range of programs for aspiring pre-professional dancers and budding ballerinas. These classes feature professional instruction from our ...
Editor's note
Best for structured, elegant classical ballet training taught by warm and professional instructors.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$$
Our VBS is a fun filled, high-energy, weeklong experience for kids that focuses on teaching them who Jesus is. This year’s theme is “Wonder” – being filled with amazement or curiosity when seeing o...
Editor's note
A top choice for community VBS programs, appreciated for warm, caring staff.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$$
Unleash your inner grandmaster at this super-fun chess party! Chess Camp is a high-energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzle...
Editor's note
A top choice for early education and academics, appreciated for spotless facilities.
Age Range
Ages 5-15
Price
$$
Join UTD for their Summer Chess Camp Classes are for kids ages 8-17. Classes are small with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Kids are grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment....
Editor's note
A top choice for outdoor adventure and play, appreciated for engaging outdoor activities.
Age Range
Ages 8-17
Price
$$
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