Proof positive the summer season is in full swing?

The cries of "I'm bored!" are beginning to be heard throughout the living rooms of Lake Highlands.

In hopes of helping squelch the heat and the complaining, we've compiled a list of a few summer camps with openings still available.

And thanks to Brenda Marr, teacher at Merriman Park Elementary and Lake Highlands alum, our readers can enjoy $50 off her All-Star Cheer Camp in June or July!


All-Star Cheer Camp

While Marr's 1st camp in June is sold out, she has a few spaces still available in the 2nd and 3rd summer sessions.

For LH Today readers who simply mention the article, Marr will give a $50 discount off the $175 session fee during the June 21st or July 12th sessions.

Local students might recognize Brenda from here job as the Reading Specialist at Merriman Park Elementary. LHHS alum might recognize her from the sidelines, where she cheered for 6 years in Lake Highlands.

Her All-Star Cheer Camp works to build self confidence, teach the basic skills of cheerleading and dance, and offer her students a ton of fun! Crafts and games are part of the camps, as well.

Both the June 21st and July 12th sessions begin Mondays at 8:30 a.m. and include 5 days of instruction, including a Friday afternoon show for friends and parents.

Contact Brenda Marr at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to register and mention LH Today for your $50 discount.

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Janie Christy School of Dance

While her July camps filled up fast, local dance teacher Janie Christy still has a few spots open for for pre-school summer dancers beginning the weeks of June 14th and June 21st.

7-10 year olds looking for a chance to participate in Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre lessons are also in luck.

"So You Think You Can Dance" begins June 14th at 11:30 a.m. for 1st - 4th graders at the Lake Highlands studio.

Participants will enjoy 5 hours of instruction Monday through Friday. Costume collage, hairdos, make-up lessons and costume design lessons are also included.

Contact Janie Christy at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or click here for registration forms and more information.

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Dallas Arboretum

Due to popular demand, the Dallas Arboretum has just added two new sessions to their July line-up.

Half Day Camps for 4- 6 year olds include "Back to the Future" beginning July 19th and "Garden Party" scheduled for the week of July 12th.

Also still up for grabs are spaces in the Half Day Camp for the older kids, "Nature Detectives."

Campers have a choice of morning or afternoon sessions, depending on their age, with prices beginning at $80 for the week plus a $20 supply fee.

Call the Arboretum at 214.515.6540 for more information or register online at http://www.dallasarboretum.org.

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Lake Highlands North Recreation Center

Whether you're looking for a full-time camp commitment for the duration of the summer, or a daily drop-in option, our local recreation center has choices for kids ages 6 - 12.

With a weekly cost of $125 or a $40 drop-in fee for daily visits, LH North still has spots available throughout the summer - including those last hot weeks of August.

Camps at the rec center begin daily at 9:00 a.m. and include field trips, swimming, and arts and craft activities.

For a detailed schedule or for registration questions, call 214.670.7793.

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Dallas Children's Theater

While options for younger campers (in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade) are sold-out, there are still a few sessions available for students entering 5th and 6th grade, including the "Improv and Comedy Camp" beginning July 19th.

Another DCT option for older campers is "Broadway Bound," which begins June 21st and includes lessons in musical theater, character roles and acting.

Prices for these camps begin at $250 for weekly sessions from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Also available are multiple offerings for teens in the DCT Teen Conservatory classes.

For students in 7th grade and up, options include movie making, scenework classes and improvisation.

For more information call the Dallas Children's Theater at 214.978.0110 or click here for a complete list of remaining dates.