Kidventure Camps Dallas

Key Highlights

• ✓Exceptional customer service, both for initial inquiries (e.g., 'Cheyenne was warm and very knowledgeable,' 'answered right away') and ongoing support ('over the top' for registration/parent needs).
• ✓High-quality counselors who 'truly bond' with children and are described as 'top notch,' making the camp a memorable experience.
• ✓Diverse and engaging programming, including 'art, wonderful activities, splash days, characters, music and more!'.
• ✓Strong emphasis on social and emotional development, helping kids 'make new friends & see old ones,' 'grow and learn so much about themselves,' and teaching 'social and emotional skills' and 'respect'.
• ✓A 'safe, exciting environment' where kids can 'express their true selves' and counselors are 'on top of any issues that ever arise'.
• ✓Actively encourages imaginative play and reduces screen time by 'tak[ing] kids away from phones and technology that can be so consuming'.
• ✓Children consistently have 'the best experience every summer' and 'are super excited to go back again this summer', indicating high loyalty and satisfaction.

Standout Features

• ⭐Dedicated, 'top-notch' counselors who form genuine bonds with campers.
• ⭐Rich and varied activity programming, including 'art, wonderful activities, splash days, characters, music'.
• ⭐Positive reinforcement and recognition system, such as 'Camper of the Week,' ribbons, and prizes.
• ⭐A culture that prioritizes teaching 'respect' and effectively addresses 'any issues that ever arise'.
• ⭐Outstanding customer service for both initial questions and ongoing parental support.
• ⭐An environment explicitly designed for personal growth, self-expression, and strong peer/counselor relationships.
• ⭐An intentional focus on providing a 'consistent local summer experience' year after year.
• ⭐Successfully diverts children from phones and technology, fostering 'active and fun summer adventure' and pushing 'imaginations'.

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🍎Food Policy

• • Optional catered lunch is available for Summer Camps (add-on).
• • Optional catered lunch is NOT available for seasonal camps in Dallas.
• • One snack is provided during the regular camp day.
• • One additional snack is provided for campers attending post-camp.
• • Allergy table available for campers with severe food allergies; staff check lunches for allergens at this table.
• • Parents can contact the local office or camp staff if they do not wish their child to receive staff-provided snacks.

🛡️Safety Policy

• • Kidventure is a licensed Youth Camps Program under the Texas Department of State Health Services, undergoing annual inspection.
• • All staff are adults (18+), many are Certified Teachers or Education Majors.
• • Staff are CPR/First Aid certified for Infant, Child, and Adult.
• • All staff complete a state-approved Sexual Abuse Prevention course.
• • Every team member undergoes annual criminal background and sex offender registry checks.
• • Low camper-to-counselor ratios: Discoverers (3-5 years) 1:6, Explorers (1st-5th grade) 1:12, Leads (6th-9th grade) 1:12.
• • Camp shirts are required daily for Explorers and Leads when off-site and during the week for identification. Discoverer shirts are Blue, Explorer shirts are Red, Leads shirts are Navy.
• • Technology-free campus: Cell phones and other electronics must be kept off and put away (preferably left at home). Smartwatches are permitted only for checking time and passively recording fitness.
• • Kidventure is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• • Medication policy: Medical dosage form required, medication in original containers, handed to staff at drop-off. Epi-Pens/Inhalers are carried by counselors. Staff are not trained to administer insulin or Diazepam for seizures.
• • Field trip safety protocols: Campers travel on full-size buses (most with restrooms and seatbelts). Counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:12 for Explorers, with extra staff on trips. Counselors at front and back of lines. Headcounts before and after movement. Organized rotations with campers staying with their group on a schedule.
• • Swimming field trip safety: Assume no child knows how to swim. Weekly swim test (wristband system for pool access). Life jackets available for shallow areas if a camper doesn't pass swim test. Lifeguards present in addition to camp staff. Specific procedures for Wave Pool (Explorer campers required to wear life jackets, Leads as needed; counselors create boundaries, max 3ft depth), Water Structures (no life jackets, typically 12in deep water), Activity Pool (life jackets available), Lazy River (Leads campers only, life jackets available, group stays together), Slides (no life jackets, height requirement, two counselors for supervision).

📅Booking Policy

• • Summer 2026 Registration Begins February 4, 2026 at 9 AM.
• • Seasonal Camp Registration (Fall, Winter, Spring) begins October 1, 2025 at 9 AM.
• • Parents must select a specific campsite for details on dates, ages, and location.
• • Summer Camp sessions are offered weekly.
• • Seasonal Camp sessions must be purchased as complete packages (e.g., 3-day week for Fall/Winter, 5-day week for Spring).
• • Payment plan options: Pay in full or enroll in automatic billing (requires a $100 non-refundable deposit per camper/session).

🚗Parking Information

• • Regular drop-off and pick-up operate via carline.
• • Kidventure directional signs guide parents to the designated carline area.
• • For pick-up, parents must present a family pick-up number.
• • If a parent wishes to buckle their child into a car seat, they should exit the carline and pull into a parking space to maintain efficiency.
• • Post-camp pick-up may involve pulling up to a designated entrance and texting a number on a whiteboard; staff will then escort the child to the vehicle.