Summer Camps

Looking for educational and fun activities for your children this summer? Texas Woman’s University provides a variety of camps for local children of all ages.

Learn about TWU youth program requirements

Summer Camps 2026

June

Literacy Camp
June 8–18, 2026

Times: Monday–Friday (1st week) Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ages: Students who are Deaf/hh (IEP or 504) ages from pre-K to school-age
Cost: TBD
Format: On Denton Campus

Our Literacy Camp is designed to build reading skills while empowering children to become confident self-advocates. Through engaging, structured activities centered around books featuring heroic deaf characters, students will strengthen their literacy abilities while also seeing themselves represented in powerful and meaningful ways. The superhero theme brings an added layer of fun and motivation, encouraging campers to view themselves as capable, strong, and unique learners.

More Information: contact Kristi Cersley at kcersley@twu.edu or visit Communication Sciences’ Camps & Special Programs site

Sponsored by TWU Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Food is a Passport—Let’s Use It!
June 15–18, 2026

Times: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ages: 9–15
Cost: $325*
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for Food is a Passport

More information: TWU Summer Nutrition and Culinary Camp

Food is a Passport is a hands-on, culturally enriched nutrition and culinary camp designed for students who love food, cooking, learning and trying new things. During this multi-day experience, students will “travel” to different regions of the world; exploring the flavors, ingredients, and food traditions that make each culture unique.

Sponsored by TWU Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences

A Day in the Life of a Dietitian: Exploring Careers in Nutrition
June 23-24, 2025

Times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ages: 12–18
Cost: $125 (includes participants preparing their own nutritious lunches in our new Wellness Kitchen located in the Health Sciences Center)
Format: On Denton Campus
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Registration: Required Register for A Day in the Life of a Dietitian

More information: TWU Summer Nutrition and Culinary Camp

This two-day interactive camp introduces middle school and high school students to the world of dietetics and nutrition. Through hands-on activities, mini simulations, real-world case scenarios, and conversations with practicing dietitians, students will explore what it means to work in the field of nutrition and health.

Camp sponsored by TWU Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences

July

Preschool Articulation, Language and Literacy Camp
July 6–17, 2026

Ages: 3 to early school age
Times: Monday through Friday (2 weeks), 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $300
Format: On Denton Campus

This camp is designed for children with mild language disorders and moderate to severe speech sound disorders. It takes an intensive therapy approach that integrates individualized motor learning and functional communication into engaging, play-based activities. Through a combination of music, motor, and literacy activities, children participate in both individual and group therapy sessions.

Please note: For each camp, a pre-camp assessment may be required to evaluate each child’s current abilities and inform individualized instruction. If needed, you may be contacted to schedule a screening during the week prior to the start of camp.

More Information: Contact Kristi Cersley at kcersley@twu.edu or visit Communication Sciences’ Camps & Special Programs site

Sponsored by TWU Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health

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