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Dallas Arboretum Summer Camps - Footy in the Garden

This camp uniquely blends the excitement of soccer with scientific discovery and nature exploration within the beautiful Dallas Arboretum.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person 💰 $330–$350/week

About this camp

Dallas Arboretum's "Footy in the Garden" camp offers elementary-aged campers a unique blend of sports, science, and nature. Participants will delve into the scientific principles behind soccer through engaging, hands-on experiments and team-based problem-solving challenges. The curriculum extends beyond the field, exploring the global origins of soccer players and the diverse regions they represent. Each day is a dynamic mix of interactive activities, scientific investigations, and outdoor exploration within the garden and classroom settings. Campers will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering an appreciation for environmental stewardship and the natural world.

What a typical day looks like

Each day mixes sports, science, and nature through hands-on experiments, team challenges, and interactive activities, with campers divided into age-appropriate groups for tailored explorations.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for elementary students interested in discovering the scientific principles behind sports, engaging in hands-on challenges, and exploring nature.

What you'll learn

Science of soccer Hands-on experiments Team challenges Nature exploration Environmental stewardship Critical thinking Problem-solving

Location

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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