


Enroll now: 2023 SOARS
WHO can attend: Ages 6-12 COST: $0
Each camp has a 40-student limit | Breakfast (8:30am – 9:00 am) and Lunch provided | Pick Up at: 3:00pm – 3:30pm
June location is at capacity. Please click registration button above to learn how to get on the wait list.
- Pleasant Grove @ Trinity Audubon Ctr.-Campers will discover the Trinity River watershed and explore environmental science through daily hikes, discussions, and games. Plus, the first two Fridays include field trips where they will get to explore the city, riding the DART Light Rail to visit locations including the Children’s Aquarium, the Dallas Museum of Art, and more. The final Friday is a showcase day where campers demonstrate what they have learned.
July location: West Dallas @ W. Dallas Multi-Purpose Ctr.
- Campers will discover engineering design with visitors from the Perot Museum and explore dance as a cultural expression. Plus, the first two Fridays include field trips where they will get to explore the city, riding the DART Light Rail to visit locations including the Children’s Aquarium, the Dallas Museum of Art, and more. The final Friday is a showcase day where campers demonstrate what they have learned.
Taught by local artists, authors and designers, Dallas Soars Camps provide fun, safe and enlightening summer activities for the creators of the future.
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Meet the Dallas City of Learning Team

Sergio Antonio Garcia
Senior Manager of Learning Systems
Sergio is the main point of contact for all things Dallas City of Learning.

Erin Offord
Chief Programs & Systems Officer
Erin is the senior leader for Dallas City of Learning.

Shannon Epner
Sr. Manager, Research, Evaluation & Design
Shannon is the main contact for submitting rosters and program evaluations at the end of the summer.
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Partner organizations offer in person programs and at home learning opportunities through Dallas City of Learning. Check out some of our outstanding partner organizations!
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