Summer Camps 2025
Choose from 11 action-packed weeks
All camps are from10:00 am -2:00 pm, with extended hours available at additional charge.
Bring your own lunch. Water and snacks are provided.
REGISTRATION PROCESS BEGINS ONLINE AND ENDS WITH A TEXT or PHONE CALL. Completing these forms saves a spot for your child, but to be sure we can best serve your child and answer any questions you have, a brief phone call or text/email conversation will help us gather information. If you have no questions, feel free to make payment via Zelle or Venmo (we can text or email the account information), or we can process credit card purchases over the phone. Payment can also be made in person. A deposit of 50% will be collected in the Spring, with the balance due on the first day of camp, or parents can pay the total up-front at any time.
Total cost is $285 per child, per week for a 5-day camp.
Remote Payment: Contact us for information to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal
Credit Card transactions can be completed by phone or in person.
Minecraft
Fort Builders & Rock Hunters Camp!
(5/27 - 5/30/25, 4 days,
1st-3rd grades)
Let your 1st through 3rd graders dive into the world of Minecraft like never before! From
May 27th to May 30th, 2025, this four-day camp runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and
combines all the fun of Minecraft with hands-on, real-world building adventures.
Each day, kids can create and customize their own life-sized Minecraft forts — perfect for
team-building and a fun physics challenge as they work to make their forts stand strong.
They can even eat lunch inside their forts!
Campers will also play Minecraft, explore math and reading skills in a fun way, and
embark on an exciting rocks and minerals lesson. They'll gather and classify their own
rock collections, discovering what makes each stone unique.
Cost is $230, and extended
care is available for busy parents. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind
adventure—register today and watch your young explorers learn, play, and build!
Beginner Robotics Camp
(6/2-6/6/25, 1st - 3rd grades)
Get ready for a week of hands-on fun with our Beginner Robotics Camp for Kindergarten
to 3rd graders, running from June 2nd to June 6th, 2025! With Lego robotics, VEX 1-2-3,
and Kids First Coding & Robotics, we’ve got just the right mix of activities for absolute
beginners and kids who already know a little. Campers will learn to create and control
robots, collaborate with new friends, and think like little engineers—all in a space where
trying and tinkering are part of the fun!
From making things that move to exploring coding basics, your child will discover the
magic of robotics in an encouraging environment where curiosity rules. Camp hours are
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with extended care available, and the cost is $285. Bring-your-own
lunch and join us for an unforgettable week of creating, coding, and collaborating!
Be a YouTuber!
(6/9 - 6/13/25, 3rd - 6th grades)
Lights, Camera, Creativity!
Do you dream of making your own awesome YouTube-style videos? Whether you’re into crafts, challenges, cooking, good-natured pranks, showing off your favorite toys, fashion tips, fun hairstyles, music videos, dances, or something totally unique—this camp is for YOU!
In Be a YouTube Star!, you’ll create, record, and edit your very own videos while learning:
Speaking Skills – Get confident in front of the camera!
Creativity & Self-Expression – Show off your unique style and personality!
Tech Skills – Learn about green screens, lighting, audio recording, editing, sound effects, graphics creation, and more!
By the end of the week, you’ll take home a flash drive with your videos. Parents can choose to help you start a YouTube channel OR share your content in another way. (Pierce Institute will NOT publicize your child’s videos.) Get ready to create, shine, and have a blast on camera!
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $285
Pokémon World Explorers Camp
(6/16/25 - 6/20/25, 2nd to 5th grades)
Designed for trainers from 2nd to 5th grade, this camp isn’t just about playing Pokémon—it’s a portal to learning and fun:
● Pokémon Battles and Trades: Engage in exciting Pokémon battles and trade cards with friends, all under the watchful eyes of our knowledgeable staff.
● Global Discovery: Travel the Pokémon world and beyond as we explore different countries and their flags through interactive activities.
● Math & Reading Adventures: Tackle fun challenges that blend reading and math skills seamlessly into our daily Pokémon quests.
● Creative Drawing: Learn to draw your favorite Pokémon characters with the guidance of skilled artists.
● Show-n-Tell: Bring your favorite Pokémon gear and show off your collection to fellow campers in our daily show-n-tell sessions.
● Dress-Up Fun: Wear your coolest Pokémon attire and accessories to camp and show your Pokémon pride!
Details:
● Date & Time: June 16-20th, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ● Bring: Your lunch and your Pokémon spirit!
● Extended Care: Available for busy parents who need some extra time ● Cost: $285 for a full week of Pokémon exploration.
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SUBNAUTICA Science Camp:
More than just the game!
(6/23 - 6/27, 3rd-6th grades)
Dive Into Adventure at SUBNAUTICA Science Camp!
Calling all young explorers! This summer, embark on an epic underwater adventure inspired by the game Subnautica!
More than just gameplay, our Subnautica Science Camp brings the ocean to life with hands-on experiments, fascinating marine biology, and delicious ocean-themed snacks.
Explore & Discover:
* Learn about real-life ocean plants and creatures inspired by Subnautica!
*Conduct daily aquatic experiments like “Sink or Float?” to uncover the mysteries of buoyancy and density.
*Get creative with fun ocean-themed snacks (sea glass candy, blue Jello parfaits, and more)!
Whether you’re a Subnautica fan or just love the ocean, this camp is an unforgettable adventure.
Dates: June 23 - June 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Extended care available)
Cost: $285
Bring Your Own Lunch
Spots are limited, so reserve your child’s place today and get ready to dive into the ultimate ocean science adventure!
Beginner/Intermediate:
Build Your Own Video Game!
(6/30 - 7/3/25, 1st-3rd grades) - FULL
Welcome to Game Makers Animation Camp for 1st to 3rd graders—a fun-filled, creative space for young imaginations! From June 30th to July 3rd, 2025, campers will dive into Scratch Jr., Scratch, and animation programs like iBisPaint to design their own games and animations. Kids can experiment, bring characters to life, and share their creations
with new friends in a week packed with interactive fun as they also learn some keyboarding basics. (We’ll also sneak in a little reading and math as we explore the history and latest developments in the world of gaming animation – shhhhh!)
Camp hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with extended care available. Cost is $230 for this 4-day camp; pack a lunch and join us for a week of animation, games, and fun!
Battle Bots Bonanza:
Build, Code & Compete!
(7/7 - 7/11/25, 1st- 3rd grades)
Get ready for a week of robot battles and teamwork in Battle Bots Bonanza, designed for 1st to 3rd graders! From July 7th to July 11th, 2025, campers will pair up and dive into the fun of building robots with VEX Go kits. Each day brings new possibilities as kids can create a new bot or add exciting modifications to their existing one, learning super-simple coding and robotics skills along the way.
But this isn’t just any robotics camp: an experienced high school robotics team member from an award-winning local team will join us to mentor, inspire, and model good sportsmanship.
Camp hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with extended care available. Cost is $285; bring a lunch, and join the bot-building adventure!
Battle Bots Challenge:
Robotics Camp!
(7/14 - 7/18, 4th-7th grades)
This is the BIG one. Join the Battle Bots Challenge for 4th to 7th graders, where real robotics skills meet real competition! From July 7th to July 11th, 2025, campers will dive into building and battling their own robots using VEX IQ kits—the same brand used by top robotics teams. Whether creating a single powerhouse bot or experimenting with new designs each day, kids will learn to engineer, modify, code, and compete in a week packed with high-energy fun (some experience is handy, but not required).
But this isn’t just any robotics camp: an experienced high school robotics team member from an award-winning local team will join us to mentor, inspire, and show how it’s done at the top levels of competition! With multiple skill-based trophies on the line, everyone goes home with a prize in this light-hearted but challenging camp.
Camp hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with extended care available. Cost is $285; bring a lunch, and get ready to compete, create, and conquer! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to level up your robotics skills!
Virtual Reality Adventure Camp!
(7/21 - 7/25/25, 3rd - 6th grades)
Calling all 3rd-6th graders! Experience the future of fun this summer with our hands-on, Virtual Reality & Coding Camp!
At this one-of-a-kind camp, you’ll:
Create your own digital objects and creatures using simple block coding!
Step into Virtual Reality to physically interact with your amazing creations!
Develop skills in coding, creativity, and problem-solving while having an unforgettable experience!
When: July 21-25, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $285 (Bring your own lunch)
Extended hours: Available for an additional charge
Spots: Limited to 12 campers
Call or text The Pierce Institute at 682-803-1965 to enroll today!
Don’t miss this chance to combine virtual reality thrills with real-world creativity. Secure your spot now and get ready to step into the future!
Drone Adventure Camp!
(7/28-8/1, -4th-7th grades)
Calling all 4th to 7th graders ready to dive into a summer adventure that combines the excitement of flying indoor, kid-safe drones with engineering, designing, and racing more powerful drones on a professional simulator program!
Campers first learn to fly a drone though an obstacle course with a remote control, then progress to flying the drone from a laptop using simple programming.
Those who choose to can take it a level higher and explore the simulator program.
From July 28th to August 1st, 2025, join us from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a week where kids can have fun learning about the far-reaching and every-growing capacity of drone technology.
With an action-packed schedule and extended care available for busy parents, this camp is a summer essential. Bring-your-own lunch, and get ready to explore, create, and soar. Cost is $285 – secure your spot now.
Pokémon World Explorers Camp
(8/4 - 8/8/25, 2nd to 5th grades)
Designed for trainers from 2nd to 5th grade, this camp isn’t just about playing Pokémon—it’s a portal to learning and fun:
● Pokémon Battles and Trades: Engage in exciting Pokémon battles and trade cards with friends, all under the watchful eyes of our knowledgeable staff.
● Global Discovery: Travel the Pokémon world and beyond as we explore different countries and their flags through interactive activities.
● Math & Reading Adventures: Tackle fun challenges that blend reading and math skills seamlessly into our daily Pokémon quests.
● Creative Drawing: Learn to draw your favorite Pokémon characters with the guidance of skilled artists.
● Show-n-Tell: Bring your favorite Pokémon gear and show off your collection to fellow campers in our daily show-n-tell sessions.
● Dress-Up Fun: Wear your coolest Pokémon attire and accessories to camp and show your Pokémon pride!
Details:
● Date & Time: August 4th-8th, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ● Bring: Your lunch and your Pokémon spirit!
● Extended Care: Available for busy parents who need some extra time ● Cost: $285 for a full week of Pokémon exploration.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund of your deposit can be given if you cancel at least 3 weeks ahead of time. In case of last-minute, unforeseen emergencies, the deposit money can be converted for use on later camps or for tutoring hours within a year. Cancellations less than one week prior (for non-emergency reasons) result in a forfeiture of deposit because it will be too late to change the staffing and supplies that will have already been arranged, which is of particular concern in our very low student-to-teacher-ratio camps.