Each and every year, it seems the school year goes way too fast in Amarillo. With Spring Break just around the corner, the race toward the last day of school is officially on. There will be end-of-year parties and graduations to look forward to next.

If there's one thing I remember stressing over at the end of every school year, it’s the scramble to find the perfect summer camps. Even when my daughter had daycare, we wanted to get her in the perfect camps, too.

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Something that complemented her interests. Some years she did sports camps. Sometimes she did classes to improve her time in school. The one thing is that her camps were always fun. You want to make sure your kiddos enjoy their summer as well.

STEAM-Powered Fun: Lessons, Experiments, and Hands-On Learning

One of the best places to sign them up for camps that have a lot of variety is through the Don Harrington Discovery Center. There are nine weeks of summer camps that change every week, so every interest your child may have will be covered.

Registration has opened. According to the Discovery Center:

We’re bringing NINE WEEKS of STEAM-packed lessons, experiments, and hands-on discovery. Campers will explore, create, and investigate every day—plus one adventure each week at Wildcat Bluff Nature Center!
Discounts available for members, siblings, and when you book 4+ weeks!

Nine Weeks of Discovery: The 2026 DHDC Summer Schedule

Summer camps run from June 1st through July 31st for campers aged 3 through 5th grade, featuring a lineup of incredible themes.
Week One: Spy Labs
Week Two: Make it and Break It
Week Three: To the Moon
Week Four: Buggin' Out
Week Five: Dinos of the Deep
Week Six: Scales, Tales, and Feathers
Week Seven: Dino Mania
Week Eight: Cyber Academy
Week Nine: Into the Wild

Registration Details: Age Groups, Dates, and Member Discounts

If you're a parent looking for engaging activities that will keep the kids from getting bored, this is your chance. Get them signed up now as they fill up fast.

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