Summer 2026

Lamplighter summer programs for 2026 include the School's signature FunCamp sessions, as well as a variety of classes offered through Camp Lamplighter. Summer programs are open to Lamplighter students and recent alumni only.

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FunCamp
For rising Pre-K and Kindergarten students
FunCamp runs for two 2-week sessions, 8:00 – 12:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. This year's themes are: Beach Fun! (Session #1) and Welcome to the Barnyard! (Session #2). 
 
Camp Lamplighter
For rising Kindergarten through fifth grade students
Camp Lamplighter offers a variety of two-hour classes, running from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Students can sign up for just one class or stay the whole day, depending on their interests and schedule needs. The Lunch & Recess session is offered free of charge for students enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions. Rising Kindergarteners may enroll in afternoon Camp Lamplighter classes when attending FunCamp in the morning. Rising T1 - fifth grade students may enroll in Camp Lamplighter classes both in the morning and in the afternoon.
View class offerings here.
 
All Camp Lamplighter classes have a minimum enrollment requirement. If the class does not meet the minimum requirement, you will be notified, no later than May 4, 2026, to select an alternative class, or receive a refund. 
important dates
 
Registration Opens
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
 
Registration Closes
Monday, May 4, 2026
*Last day to make changes to your student's registration, or to receive a refund.
 
First Day of Camp
Monday, June 1, 2026
 
Holiday - Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026
 
Last Day of Camp 
Friday, June 26, 2026
lunch & recess

The Lunch & Recess session is available each camp day from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.. It is available to rising Kindergarten - fifth grade campers enrolled in a morning AND an afternoon camp session. Campers will enjoy their own lunch (brought from home) and will spend time playing outside on the new playground. There is no charge for Lunch & Recess if your camper is enrolled in both morning and afternoon camp sessions.

*Campers enrolled in morning-only or afternoon-only sessions are not eligible for Lunch & Recess during summer 2026.

partnerships
Many camp sessions are taught by Lamplighter faculty. In addition, the School has partnered with the following organizations to offer Camp Lamplighter classes for summer 2026.
 
Burris Buckets Academy
Challenge Island
Creativities Studio
Dallas Arboretum
DIMATexas
DroneTogether
Emphasis Training
Hola Spanish Academy
Kidokinetics
Mad Science
Play-Well TEKnologies
PowerKids Sports & Fitness
Rex K-12 Computer Science
Sci-Tech Discovery Center
Sing with Emily
Spark Business Academy
Stemtree
Texas Chess Center
VineyardAppCamp Enrichment
Yogees Yoga 4 Kids