Summer Camp

Camp Summer Oaks

Camp Summer Oaks proudly celebrates its 27th year of being Southlake's premier science based camp for children ages 3-10. An incredible science experience is our passion, unmatched quality is our standard and great service is our promise. Our curriculum is the perfect introduction to basic Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

Location:  Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve

Instructors:

Rosemary Hutchins

Monica Hutchins - mhutchins@bjnc.org

Registration Dates:

Pre-registration for returning campers: Monday, May 6 from 9:30am to 2:00pm at Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake.

Open registration for new campers: Mail in or drop off forms and tuition payment beginning Tuesday, May 7 at Bob Jones Nature Center. BJNC is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Registration forms are located online here. BJNC phone 817-491-6333.

There will also be a Special Open Registration Day on Monday, May 13th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake if you would like to register in person.

During pre and open registration, you may register for one family only: your child(ren) or someone else's child(ren).

General Information

• Please send your child with a water bottle and sack lunch each day. Children ages 3-5 do NOT need a sack lunch.

• Campers must wear sneakers and should be dressed to paint and play outside.

• A snack is served daily. If your child has a food allergy, plese send a snack with them each day.

• Children must be dropped off and picked up promptly at 9:00am and 4:00pm for ages 6-10 and 9:00am and 12:00pm and 1:00pm and 4:00pm for ages 3-5 attending either a morning or afternoon session.

Class Size:

Young Scientists (ages 3 to 5):        Min. 4 - Max. 12

Future Scientists (ages 6 to 10):    Min. 6 - Max. 25

Week 1

MASTERS OF THE NIGHT - PART ONE

SCIENCE OF SOUND

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th         June 17 - June 20          9:00am - 12:00pm        $120         CLASS IS FULL WITH WAITING LIST

M-Th         June 17 - June 20          1:00pm - 4:00pm           $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th         June 17 - June 20          9:00am - 4:00pm           $170

Week 2

MASTERS OF THE NIGHT - PART TWO

SCIENCE OF SOUND

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th         June 24 - June 27          9:00am - 12:00pm        $120

M-Th         June 24 - June 27          1:00pm - 4:00pm           $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th         June 24 - June 27          9:00am - 4:00pm           $170

Week 3

SHHHH, ANIMALS SLEEPING

MYSTERIES OF MAGNETS

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-W         July 1 - July 3          9:00am - 12:00pm        $90

M-W         July 1 - July 3          1:00pm - 4:00pm           $90

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-W         July 1 - July 3          9:00am - 4:00pm           $128

Week 4

BUGS, BUGS & MORE BUGS - PART ONE

SPORTS SCIENCE

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th         July 8 - July 11          9:00am - 12:00pm        $120

M-Th         July 8 - July 11           1:00pm - 4:00pm          $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th         July 8 - July 11          9:00am - 4:00pm           $170

Week 5

BUGS, BUGS & MORE BUGS - PART TWO

SLIME TIME

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th         July 15 - July 18          9:00am - 12:00pm        $120         CLASS IS FULL WITH WAITING LIST

M-Th         July 15 - July 18          1:00pm - 4:00pm           $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th        July 15 - July 18          9:00am - 4:00pm           $170

Week 6

HAIRY, SCARY SPIDER AND THEIR KIN

SLIME TIME

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th         July 22 - July 25          9:00am - 12:00pm        $120         CLASS IS FULL WITH WAITING LIST

M-Th         July 22 - July 25          1:00pm - 4:00pm           $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th         July 22 - July 25          9:00am - 4:00pm           $170

Week 7

TEXAS ANIMALS IN DANGER - PART ONE

BALLOONS AND BUBBLES

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th        July 29 - Aug 1              9:00am - 12:00pm        $120

M-Th         July 29 - Aug 1              1:00pm - 4:00pm          $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th        July 29 - Aug 1             9:00am - 4:00pm           $170

Week 8

TEXAS ANIMALS IN DANGER - PART TWO

BALLOONS AND BUBBLES

Young Scientists - ages 3-5

M-Th         Aug 5 - Aug 8               9:00am - 12:00pm        $120         CLASS IS FULL WITH WAITING LIST

M-Th         Aug 5 - Aug 8               1:00pm - 4:00pm           $120

Future Scientists - ages 6-10

M-Th        Aug 5 - Aug 8              9:00am - 4:00pm             $170

Camp Registration Forms:

Young Scientist (agest 3-5) Registration Form

Future Scientist (agest 6-10) Registration Form

Tuition and Supply Fees

• Young Scientist (ages 3-5) has two classes each week. Morning class 9:00am - 12:00pm & Afternoon class 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Weekly Tuition is $120 plus a $20 supply fee. Future Scientists (ages 6-10) 9:00am - 4:00pm each week. Weekly Tuition is $170 plus a $20 supply fee.

• The supply fee will be paid separately to Rosemary Hutchins. Tuition and Supply fee are due in full at registration. Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

• Refunds are made only for withdrawals 7 days in advance of the first class meeting. Withdrawal and refund requests should be made in writing to mhutchins@bjnc.org.

Teen Volunteers

BJNC is looking for teen volunteers to help assist the instructors during the summer camp. If you are interested in helping out or would like more information click here to download the registration form.