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"Summer Shakes" Shakespeare Camp: Entering Grades 3 - HS Graduate

 

Theatre TCU welcomes you to Summer Shakes at TCU! Summer Shakes is a two-week, Shakespeare-focused day camp for youth and teens hosted by the Department of Theatre at TCU.

CAMP INFORMATION:

Grades 3 - 2026 high school graduate

Max: 80 students

On the first day of camp,  camp staff will assign groups of 15-20 based on grade level. Campers will need to bring a non-perishable lunch each day – we will provide snacks. Fee includes a Summer Shakes 2026 t-shirt. Camp classes will take place in the mornings with performance rehearsals scheduled in the afternoon. Dress comfortably to move and stay tuned for fun, themed days where campers can break out their favorite Marvel, Disney or character gear! **Please note that there is no camp on Friday, June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth Day**

CLASSES INCLUDE:

Acting, Movement, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Shakespeare History, and more! Classes are taught by certified theatre teachers, including a “Master Class Monday” led by special guest artists and instructors. No previous acting or theatre experience is required—come as you are to learn and have fun!

On the final day of Summer Shakes, groups will present an informal Shakespeare showcase performance--including an abridged production of one of Shakespeare's works--open to caregivers and friends.

 For information, call Theatre TCU at 817-257-7625

Cancellations: If you must cancel your registration, you can do so up to Friday, June 5th, for a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations after June 5th will not be refunded.

 

Section Code: 26MSYTHEA001A

Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/26/2026      Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sessions: 9   Days: Daily

Instructor: TCU Theatre

Capacity Remaining: 80

Fee: $450.00

 

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8

  • The Knight School's summer chess camps are the perfect way to relax during the summer in a fun environment with very smart friends! Beginners, it is also a great way to get ready for your school's official chess team and chess party in the fall. Chess Camp has a fun and friendly spirit and is a great way to keep the brain sharp during the summer while having a real blast! Chess Camp is a super-fun, high-energy chess experience in which kids entering grades 1 - 8 celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful silicone Tactixbands, funny movies, and chess clock tourneys in which the winner gets the loser's Mardi-Gras beads! Laughter, fast-clocks, and compelling teaching approaches make this camp the summer's highlight for the hundreds of kids nationwide who make up the awesome network of The Knight School's chess teams.

    Daily Themes: 

    Monday: Students will be given a TKS chess shirt.

    Tuesday: Students are asked to wear their TKS shirt 

    Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday, so anything wacky!

    Thursday: Dress like a bug for bughouse!

    Friday: Champion-ship day, so dress like a pirate!

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001A
  • Instructor: The Knight School

  • Capacity Remaining: 23

  • Dates: 6/8/2026 - 6/12/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 5

    Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001B   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 24

  • Dates: 6/8/2026 - 6/12/2026   Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001C   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 23

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026   Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001D   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 24

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026   Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001E   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 21

  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026   Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001F   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 24

  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026   Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001G   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 24

  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026   Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001H   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 23

  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026   Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001I   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 24

  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026   Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

  • Chess Camp: Entering Grades 1 - 8   

  • Section Code: 26MSYCHE001J   

  • Instructor: The Knight School   

  • Capacity Remaining: 24

  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026   Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

  • Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

  • Fee: $199.00

 

CSI: TCU (Junior Frogs in the Lab): Grades 8 - 11

At CSI: TCU, we hope to excite and educate 8th - 11th graders for a future in a CSI-related field. Our camp will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to unlock your curiosity about the ever-expanding fields of crime scene investigation and forensics. CSI Camp covers topics like basic criminal investigation, forensic analysis techniques, crime scene processing, and collection and packaging of evidence. Our camp activities include lifting and examining fingerprints, casting tread impressions, identifying and examining blood spatter/stains, and much more.

Throughout the camp, you will have the opportunity to hear from instructors who currently work in the field of crime scene investigation, working professionals. Our instructors will share their daily operations and provide insight into the world of forensics. You will gain a better understanding of the field and how to apply your skills in a real-world setting.

Campers should bring a non-perishable lunch and beverage to camp! 

Section Code: 26MSYCSI001A

Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/22/2026      Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Sessions: 3   Days: M Tu W

Instructor: James Marquart, Shane Drake

Capacity Remaining: 28

Fee: $290.00

 

 

Digital Storytelling: Grades 6 - 8

Join us for a fun week of digital storytelling! This session will focus on helping campers tell compelling stories through means of digital storytelling. They’ll explore the fundamentals of narrative, visual, and auditory composition while creating their own short projects. Through collaborative hands-on activities, students will develop skills in communication and responsible digital creating. By the end of the session, students will have a polished digital story that reflects their unique voice and perspective.

Section Code: 26MSYCW009A

Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026      Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sessions: 5   Days: Daily

Instructor: Hannah Sanders

Capacity Remaining: 19

Fee: $199.00

 

 

  • TCU Engineering Summer Camp (Grades 7 - 11)

  • The TCU Engineering Department proudly offers a summer camp program for middle school and high school students (rising 7th through rising 11th grade). This camp provides a creative and engaging environment where students learn the fundamentals of engineering through short interactive lectures, hands-on projects, and guidance directly from TCU engineering professors.

    What Students Will Do

    Students will complete several exciting projects and take their creations home:

    • Design and build a balsa wood bridge (structural engineering)
    • Create chocolate bars with their own names (molding & additive manufacturing)
    • Build an AM radio (circuits and soldering)
    • Explore machine learning concepts through Arduino-based projects

    Camp Features

    • Curriculum carefully designed by TCU Engineering professors
    • All short lectures and projects led by Engineering faculty
    • Section Code: 26MSYENG001A
    • Instructor: Sue Gong, Jim Huffman, Morgan Kiani, Xiaohua Li

    • Capacity Remaining: 12

    • Dates: 6/1/2026 - 6/5/2026

      Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Sessions: 5

      Fee: $699.00

 

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