Summer Camp

WELCOME CAMPERS!

Southside Summer Camp is a beloved neighborhood tradition and a great way for kids to make friends while enjoying a summer packed with activities! Southside Camp is open to season pass holders and welcomes potty-trained children as young as 3 through middle school age. 

This year will be another amazing experience available only to Southside residents!  Campers must be season pass holders of the Southside Place Parks Department. If your family is not yet a season pass holder or if you have any other questions about camp, please contact Alyssa Harrison at aharrison@southsideplacetx.gov. 

HISD dismisses students for summer on June 4th and teachers on June 5th. Summer camp will begin shortly afterwards. This year’s camp will run as follows:

  • 1st Session:  Monday, June 8th – Friday, June 26th (Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm) 
  • 2nd Session:  Monday, July 6th – Friday, July 24th (Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm)

Programs
Two camps run side by side in the clubhouse during June and July: a Preschool Camp for ages 3–6 and the “Big Room” Camp for older children. Parents can place their 6-7 year old children in the Big Room and request a little extra attention to ensure a smooth transition from the Little Room. 

Activities
Each summer brings a mix of excitement and variety—sweet treats like donuts on a string and Kona Ice, creative projects, and favorites such as laser tag, visits from our Southside Place First Responders, and getting creative in the clubhouse kitchen! Campers also enjoy classic games in the park, movie days with popcorn, and special events ranging from magic shows to reptile visits. It’s fun-filled, supervised freedom all summer long.

Registration
Registration packets will be available starting at our Summer Program Kickoff Party at the Clubhouse on March 4th, with everything you need inside: registration instructions, fee details, camp schedule, and information about the directors. You are able to register online or pick up a packet from City Hall starting on March 5th if you aren't able to make it to the Kickoff Party. 

Click HERE To Register starting March 4th!

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Program Information, Pricing Details, and More!

Preschool Camp (The Little Room) - Perfect for potty trained children as young as 3 up to age 6.

THE PRESCHOOL CAMP offers lots of supervised fun, including art projects, story time, park visits and plenty of play time!  

All children attending must be fully potty trained. Campers provide their own lunch. Small Room attendance package options are:

Both Sessions

Single Session

10 Day Package 

(Can be used throughout the Summer)

Weekly

$1,125

$650

$525

$240

The Big Room - Activities planned for ages 6 - 12

BIG ROOM CAMP activities include a variety of fast-paced games and arts and crafts. Big Room campers can also use the park, pool, tennis courts, playground, basketball courts, and ball field as mutually agreed upon between parent, camper, and camp staff. Specific counselors are assigned to tend to the younger campers bridging into the Big Room to ensure that they receive the attention and comfort that they need. Campers provide their own lunch. Big Room attendance options are:

Both Sessions

Single Session

10 Day Package 

(Can be used throughout the Summer)

Weekly

$850

$465

$415

$195

  • 7th GRADE: Campers entering 7th grade and above pay a one time $80 registration fee only. This fee covers the entire summer so your child can come and go as they like. Once your camper hits 8th grade, please contact Kale or Alyssa to discuss the transition to a Junior Counselor position - see the "Summer Employment" tab for more information!
  • Guests: Southside Camp is for residents of Southside Place only. If you have an out-of-town guest staying at your home, they may attend camp with you for up to two weeks. They will need to register and pay either by the week or daily. Guests that are 7th grade and above will be charged a daily drop-in rate of $30 per day.  All others are $60 per day. There are no other exceptions.
  • Daily Drop-Ins and 10-Day Packs: Any registered or pre-registered camper can "drop-in" at a daily rate any time during the summer! The daily rate is $60 per camper. 

Refund Policy - There will be no refunds for any reason.

Registration Requirements and Instructions:

  • All campers must submit an updated immunization record before attending camp (State Law). This includes guests so please come prepared! 
  • All campers must have a Southside Place City Season Pass and be in good standing
  • Children under the age of 10 years must be signed out of camp by a guardian or an adult on parent’s approved list and children that leave camp for any reason are considered checked out of camp.
  • Campers provide their own lunch, except on Fridays, when they may buy lunch at an additional cost. We will provide advance notice of the upcoming Friday menus each week. 
  • Technology- Our counselors turn in their phones at the beginning of the day to unplug and connect with your campers. We ask that your campers do the same. Technology should be left at home or left in a bag inside a cubby.
  • Snacks- A variety of snacks and drinks are sold at camp. Please see the front desk of camp when you check in your children to set limits on what/how much your campers can have.
  • How to Register?
    • Click HERE! Select the tab labeled "Summer Camp Registration". Click on one of the options for summer camp then login using the "login" button inside the blue dialogue box which states "an account is required to register for this program or activity". Do not click on the "sign in" button in the top right.
    • To register your child, choose dates, complete all requested information, enter medical and emergency information, complete the liability and indemnification form, make payment and drop your child’s immunization records at Southside Place City Hall. 
    • REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETE UNTIL ALL FORMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ARE ON FILE AT CITY HALL.
  • Completed registration for Session 1 is due by Friday, June 5th. 
  • Please be observant of the deadline so that we may plan staffing and programming or a late fee of $25 per child will apply. Small Room & Bridge priority registration will be based on the date the application is received.  

Questions? Email aharrison@southsideplacetx.gov