Educational Services

Summer Camp

Our Summer Camp in West Dallas helps elementary students build strong reading skills while preventing summer learning loss. Through engaging literacy activities and water safety experiences, children gain confidence both in the classroom and in the pool. Summer Camp creates a safe, fun environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

About Summer Camp

Our Summer Camp is designed to support students who face barriers to academic success and access to enrichment opportunities. Serving children across West Dallas, the program combines focused reading instruction with hands-on activities to help close learning gaps and prevent the “summer slide,” where students can lose significant progress in just a few months. In addition to literacy, campers receive vital water safety and swimming instruction, often their first experience in a pool, helping reduce the risk of drowning while building confidence. By meeting both educational and safety needs, Summer Camp creates a well-rounded, impactful experience for children and their families.

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Summer Camp Locations

Summer Camp is currently provided in West Dallas at our state licensed Cardinal Farrell Community Center campus.

West Dallas

Cardinal Farrell Community Center

4550 W Davis St Bldg 6
Dallas, TX 75211

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Program Impact

Summer Camp Helps Students Build Reading Skills and Confidence.

Summer Camp supports elementary students in West Dallas through focused literacy activities, enrichment opportunities, and water safety instruction. The program helps children continue learning during the summer while building confidence in safe, supportive environments.

34
Zip codes served

Summer Camp serves students from 34 zip codes.

91%
Students in most vulnerable zip codes

91% of students reside in zip codes identified as "most vulnerable" by United Way.

80%
Campers gaining reading skills

80% of campers gain reading skills, helping prevent summer learning loss.

97%
Campers learning water safety skills

97% of campers learn new water safety and swimming skills.