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  • Chess Summer Camp (Ages 6-12)
  • Fee: $195.00
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Complete Chess
    Join us this summer as Complete Chess brings a fun, challenging, and enriching chess camp to Northside ISD schools! Our camp fosters not only chess mastery but also personal growth and meaningful connections with others. Students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, will explore chess’s strategic wonders through a curriculum designed by National Chess Master Jesse Lozano. Beyond mastering the game, participants will sharpen critical thinking, enhance problem-solving abilities, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their peers, and the world. Let your child unlock their potential this summer with the many brain-boosting benefits of chess while having fun, making friends, and gaining valuable life skills.

 

  • Chess Summer Camp (Ages 6-12)
  • Fee: $195.00
    Dates: 7/7/2025 - 7/11/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Complete Chess
    Join us this summer as Complete Chess brings a fun, challenging, and enriching chess camp to Northside ISD schools! Our camp fosters not only chess mastery but also personal growth and meaningful connections with others. Students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, will explore chess’s strategic wonders through a curriculum designed by National Chess Master Jesse Lozano. Beyond mastering the game, participants will sharpen critical thinking, enhance problem-solving abilities, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their peers, and the world. Let your child unlock their potential this summer with the many brain-boosting benefits of chess while having fun, making friends, and gaining valuable life skills.

 

  • Chess Summer Camp (Ages 6-12)
  • Fee: $195.00
    Dates: 7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Complete Chess
    Join us this summer as Complete Chess brings a fun, challenging, and enriching chess camp to Northside ISD schools! Our camp fosters not only chess mastery but also personal growth and meaningful connections with others. Students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, will explore chess’s strategic wonders through a curriculum designed by National Chess Master Jesse Lozano. Beyond mastering the game, participants will sharpen critical thinking, enhance problem-solving abilities, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their peers, and the world. Let your child unlock their potential this summer with the many brain-boosting benefits of chess while having fun, making friends, and gaining valuable life skills.

 

  • Dissection Camp (Ages 5-11)
  • Fee: $179.00
    Dates: 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: John MacLaren

    Get ready for the coolest and most awesome summer camp that will have your kids jumping with joy, real hands-on dissections. Your camper will explore the ins and outs of real life specimens like worms, frogs, owl pellets and fetal pigs! It’s like a biology bonanza! Your budding scientist will not only get up close and personal with these amazing creatures but will also compare and contrast their skeletal, cardiovascular, nervous, and digestive systems. It’s like being a detective of the living world. But don't worry, they will be learning all the cool and safe dissection techniques like real pros. If your child has dreamt of becoming the next big scientist, doctor, or surgeon, look no further! This camp is their golden opportunity to fuel their passion and curiosity. They will have the chance to touch and observe real organs like the heart, brain, kidney, and more! Kids will have the opportunity to dissect some specimens as they work in small groups. Spots are limited, and this camp is in high demand. So, be quick and sign up early to secure a spot. Don't let your child miss out on this mind blowing, jaw dropping, and utterly fantastic class that will leave them with a newfound love for the wild world of science. Sign up now, the countdown for an unforgettable summer camp starts here!

    $25 Supply Fee


    $25 cash supply fee paid to the instructor on the first day at the beginning of class.  
 

  • Explode Into Science (Ages 5-11)
  • Fee: $179.00
    Dates: 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: John MacLaren

    Get ready for the most explosive science camp of the summer! At "Explode into Science," your child will dive into a hands-on journey where curiosity meets explosive fun. From mind blowing chemical reactions to awe inspiring experiments. Campers will learn to think critically, solve real world problems, and make informed decisions, all while having an unforgettable time. This immersive adventure transforms ordinary materials into extraordinary science, with states of matter changing, gasses expanding, and dazzling explosions lighting up the day. If your child dreams of being the next Bill Nye or Steve Spangler, this camp is their chance to step into the spotlight of discovery. With bigger, messier, and more thrilling experiments than ever before. They will leave each day eager to share their newfound knowledge and excitement. Don't miss out on this explosive experience that sparks curiosity and ignites a love for science. Sign up now and watch your child’s imagination soar before the spots evaporate!

    $20 Supply Fee


    A $20 cash materials fee can be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.
 

  • Harry Potter - Magic Camp (Ages 5-12)
  • Fee: $179.00
    Dates: 6/9/2025 - 6/13/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg F
    Instructor: John MacLaren

    Unlock the Enchantment of Summer! Is your young wizard a die-hard Harry Potter fan?  Imagine them immersing themselves in the magical world of Hogwarts, brewing potions like Felix Felicis, Love Potions, Polyjuice Potion, The Elixir of Life, and Veritasserum at our
    spellbinding Harry Potter Camp. Your child will don a magical cloak and tie, embarking on thrilling role playing adventures to discover their true house identity. Quidditch enthusiasts will rejoice as they learn and play this iconic wizarding sport, creating their very own
    magical tools to take home, including a personalized wand, a flying broomstick, and the Sorcerer's Stone necklace. Our camp features an awe inspiring collection of authentic film props and dolls that will leave your wizard wide-eyed with amazement while exploring the magical universe they've only ever dreamed of. Spots are filling up, don’t miss out on this chance to let them live the magic. Join us for a summer camp filled with wizardry, wonder and unforgettable fun! Reserve your spot now before the magic slips away!


    A $20 cash supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

 

  • Jr. Engineer Camp (Ages 8-12)
  • Fee: $175.00
    Dates: 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Youth Enrichment Activities!

    A full week of making, tinkering, building and playing! Using a variety of tools and materials, they will explore circuits and electricity. Campers will construct dc motors and explore their power by making their own propeller cars, robots and more. Using the principles of engineering, camp goers will learn how to imagine, design, create, and build.

     


    A $25 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the beginning on the first day of class
 

  • Jr. Explorers Space Exploration Camp (Ages 7-10)
  • Fee: $175.00
    Dates: 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Youth Enrichment Activities!
    This exciting camp will take your kids on an adventure out of this world, exploring earth and the outer planets. Campers will explore multiple topics including robotics, rocketry, physics and engineering through interactive science experiments and activities.

    A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.
 

  • Jr. Scientists Camp (Ages 8-10)
  • Fee: $175.00
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Youth Enrichment Activities!
    During our Jr. scientists camp, your budding scientist will dive into the fascinating world of science through crazy and fun experiments. They will have the opportunity to conduct explosive experiments, observe mind-blowing chemical reactions, participate in exciting STEM challenges, explore the wonders of gross science, and so much more! Let your child become a mad scientist by exploring
    explosive chemistry experiments that will leave them in awe.

    A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor in class.
 

  • Mad Science: Rockin' Rockets (Ages 6-12)
  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Mad Science
    Learn about flight as you build your very own rockets. Experiment with different kinds of propulsion as you use your knowledge to blast off and recover different kids of rockets.

 

  • Mad Science: Wings & Things (Ages 5-12)
  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 7/21/2025 - 7/25/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Mad Science
    Let your imagination take flight as we join Sir Isaac Newton and prepare for aerospace adventures with his laws of motion. Design, build, and test fantastic flying creations including kites, planes, rockets, hovercrafts and more. Learn all about the Wright Brothers and their numerous contributions to aviation. Discover the star secrets of the universe with your own planisphere. Experiment with the laws of physics, gravity and motion during this amazing week of hands-on fun.

 

 

  • NASA Astro Innovators (Ages 5-12)
  • Fee: $220.00
    Dates: 6/30/2025 - 7/3/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Mad Science

    For ages 6-12 Campers use creative and collaborative skills to design a mission patch, train like an astronaut, and solve real-world engineering problems using spinoff technology, just like NASA astronauts working together on a mission. They propose answers to questions like "How could space suit cooling tubes be used to solve a problem here on Earth? How could robotic arms help make our world a better place?” Then, they create a storyboard and presentation to share their spinoff project and work on their science communication skills.


 

  • Nerf Games Camp (Ages 5-11)
  • Fee: $149.00
    Dates: 6/16/2025 - 6/20/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: John MacLaren
    Get ready for the ultimate Nerf Games Camp experience, where action, adventure, and nonstop fun collide! Picture yourself dodging, diving, and strategizing with your teammates as you take on epic battles like Nerf Blaster Elimination, Dodgeball Showdowns, and thrilling Nerf Sword Duels. Whether you're teaming up to conquer challenges or facing off in head-to-head competitions, every moment is packed with excitement. Test your aim, sharpen your reflexes, and unleash your creativity as you navigate heart-pounding games that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This camp isn’t just about the games; it’s about building friendships, boosting confidence, and discovering your inner champion. With every match, you’ll learn to strategize, collaborate, and think on your feet, all while having the time of your life. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this action-packed adventure where bravery, teamwork, and adrenaline reign supreme. Invite your friends to sign up so you can team up or take them out. You make bring your own nerf blaster to camp or use one of ours.

 

  • NISD History Camp (Ages 8 - 12) (NISD Students Only)
  • Fee: $20.00
    Dates: 6/16/2025 - 6/20/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg F
    Instructor: Caroline Wernli

    Experience a fun learning experience for 4 days while being exposed to the historical events of Northside and the state of Texas.  This experience will also acquaint students with the Northside School Musuem and their activities.  Students will rotate through 3-4 activities each day - Art, History, games songs, theatre, story-telling, genealogy, etc.  

    • Please send a light snack and water bottle with them to camp each day.

 

 

  • Secret Agent Lab (Ages 5-12)
  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Mad Science

    Become a Mad Science secret spy and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection, forensics and classified information. Learn code language to send secret messages as part of your mission. Take home projects include a detective kit, spy glasses and more!


 

  • Slime 1.Oh! Summer Camp (Ages 6-10)
  • Fee: $105.00
    Dates: 6/30/2025 - 7/3/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Youth Enrichment Activities!

    Are you ready for a slime-tastic adventure? Don't miss out on this slime-tastic experience. Enroll your kids in our Slime Making class now and let their creativity ooze! Green? Pink? Blue? Glitter? Whatever your kids' imagination desires, we've got it covered! Our Slime Making class offers a rainbow of colors and even includes glitter for that extra sparkle. Learn the science behind slime as you make your own slime, including unicorn slime, cloud slime, beach slime, color-changing slime, and more!


    A cash supply fee of $25 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

 

  • Slime-Mania Summer Camp (2.0) (Ages 7-13)
  • Fee: $105.00
    Dates: 7/7/2025 - 7/10/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Youth Enrichment Activities!
    Looking for slimes that challenge your slime masters? Don't miss out on this week-long slime-mania fun! Young slime masters will enjoy making some of the more challenging slimes, including advanced slimes, like avalanche and more!

    $25 cash supply fee is due to instructor at the beginning of class.
 

  • Underground Explorers (Ages 5-12)
  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/9/2025 - 6/13/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Mad Science

    Learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities.  Discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life. Study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils; understand what they can tell us about history.  Make and take-home projects each day, like a fossil reproduction, an amber time capsule, coins from around the world!

     

     


 

  • Young Einsteins S.T.E.A.M. Camp (Ages 5-7)
  • Fee: $175.00
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Diggers ES
    Instructor: Youth Enrichment Activities!
    Let your scientists embark on a thrilling scientific journey this summer with our unique camp designed to make science fun and engaging for young minds. Unleash your child's curiosity as they explore different science themes each day, using the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, and Math). Through age-appropriate experiments and hands-on activities, there's no limit to what
    they can discover!

    $20 Supply fee due to instructor at the beginning of first class.  
 

  • Yuckology (Ages 5-12)
  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Mad Science

    Make your own radical reactions, a crazy chemical clock, Mad Science mucus and more. Become a Mad Science detective by investigating the crime scene of a Mad Science mystery.


 

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