By ASHLEY TERRY Editor
As schools around the world close their doors for summer vacation, students are desperate for something to do to occupy their time.
Luckily, the Granbury Independent School District has created a page specifically dedicated to summer camps. From community camps to sports and activities, Hood County and the surrounding areas have something fun for everyone.
COMMUNITY CAMPS
Nature day camp at Camp Fire El Tesoro
To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Camp Fire El Tesoro is hosting a nature day camp for students in grades K-5 from now until July 26, located at 7710 Fall Creek Highway.
Come for a week or the whole summer. Camp Fire El Tesoro offers art projects and nature hikes, while afternoon activities focus on adventure-filled experiences with a weekly rotation including canoeing, kayaking, archery bow and horseback riding. A refreshing daily trip to the pool for a swim is also a bonus!
Campers who add the Wednesday Night Experience will have the experience of cooking dinner over a campfire, exploring the camp after dark with a night hike and stargazing, as well as sleeping in a cabin . It's a wonderful way for young campers to develop their confidence and independence in the world of safe but 'wild' camping.
To register for Nature Day Camp, visit CampFireFW.org/ETDayCamp or call 817-831-2111, ext. 155.
Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Holland
Camp Holland is offering Cub Scout Day Camp June 10-14 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Located in Weatherford at 1301 Holland Lake Drive, Cub Scout Day Camp offers sports and games, STEM and science, nature explorations, crafts and creativity, marksmanship , sketches and songs. Camp is open to all boys and girls entering first through fifth grade.
Register online at scoutingevent.com/662-BVDCubCamp2024.
Fourth year public land pass
The Fourth Grade Public Lands Pass provides fourth graders free access to national parks and federal recreation lands. The pass covers entry or day-use fees at federal recreation sites. Some costs, such as camping and special tours, are not covered.
Fourth graders can use their pass in national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, reclamation areas, conservation areas, recreation areas, and marine areas.
To obtain the voucher online, visit Everykidoutdoors.gov, complete an online activity, then download and print a personalized paper voucher. Students can use the pass from September 1 to August 31 of their fourth year.
Junior bowling clinic at PINS Bowling Alley
Granbury PINS will soon present a junior bowling clinic on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon on July 13, 20 and 27.
Students will learn the basics of bowling, as well as etiquette, scoring and sportsmanship.
The clinic is open to children ages 8 to 18 and costs $10 per session.
Call Violet Preszler at 909-742-8227 for more information.
Pickleball Camp at TX HOP Club
The TX HOP Club will host a pickleball camp in two sessions: June 17-20 and June 24-27. For ages 8-10, the camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For ages 11-13, the camp will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For ages 14-16, campers will participate in pickleball from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All participants are asked to wear sportswear and pumps – no running shoes. Loaner paddles and balls will be provided. Participants will also receive a free T-shirt.
Registration is already open and costs $125.
For more information, visit txhopclub.com online.
Granbury High School Shooting Camp
The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps offers 2024 Air Rifle Summer Camp and Summer Tryouts scheduled for June 24-27 at the Granbury High Air Rifle Range School, located at 2000 W. Pearl St.
The camp is open to all students in grades seven through ten. This is also an opportunity for ninth and tenth graders enrolled in JROTC and interested in trying out for the rifle team for the 2024-25 school year. The camp will serve as a tryout for said students. Additionally, this year JROTC added an advanced camp for those already involved in the sport.
Sessions take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (advanced camp for current shooters).
Appropriate clothing for training includes jeans, sweatpants, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and athletic shoes that do not go above the ankle.
The $125 registration fee includes a T-shirt and use of air rifles and pellets.
For more information, contact Lt. Col. Scott Casey at 817-408-4667 or 1st Sgt. Johnny Rositas at 817-408-4666.
Middle School Robotics Camp for Grades 6-8
A middle school robotics camp for students in grades six through eight will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-27 at the Granbury High School Career & Technology Education Center, off Howard Clemmons Road, across the street from airport.
During the camp, students will learn how to build, program and pilot different robots to complete set tasks, as well as find other like-minded students to learn how to cooperate to participate in competitions.
The cost of the camp is $150 per student.
For more information, send an email robotics@granburyisd.org.
ATHLETIC CAMPS
The following sports camps are organized by date:
June 10-13
- Lady Pirate Soccer Camp for girls in grades six through nine at Granbury High School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register before June 9. Registration costs $75.
- Football camp for boys in grades seven through nine at Granbury High School, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register by June 9. Registration costs $75.
- GHS Co-ed Soccer Camp for girls grades K-5 at Granbury High School from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Register before June 11. Registration costs $75.
June 17-20
- Pirate Tennis Camp for new Granbury High School second- through ninth-graders, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Register before June 16. Registration costs $70.
June 24-27
- New boys basketball for grades six through nine at Granbury High School from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register by June 23. Registration costs $80.
- New boys basketball for first through fifth grades at Granbury High School from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Register before June 26. Registration costs $80.
July 29-31
- Soccer camp for boys in grades seven through nine at Granbury High School, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register before July 28. Registration costs $75.
- Volleyball camp for girls in grades seven through nine at Granbury High School, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Register before July 28. Registration costs $75.
For more information on summer camps, visit the Granbury ISD website, click on the “Parents and Students” tab, scroll down and click on “Summer Camps.”
