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Learning Continues All Year Long
Learning continues well beyond the school bell and into the summer.
Check out some of the high-quality programs offered throughout DFW.
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Whatever your interests, we have a program for you!
Search hundreds of at-home learning activities and in-person experiences from educational nonprofits and companies you trust.
You can search for these programs and hundreds more by age or interest area.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Coding & Gaming
Learn how to speak the language of computers, program a robot, build your own games and more.
Designing & Making
From creating visual art to designing the stage for a theater production, there is a lot to design and make.
Media
Ever wanted to create your own podcast or star in your own YouTube channel? Check out Media programs.
Performance
You can be a star! Act, sing, play, dance and more with programs in Performance.
Storytelling
We all have an interesting story to tell. This is your chance to share yours and learn to appreciate others.
Zoology
We all love animals! Learn all about their habitats, diet, biology and more with Zoology programs.
Community Action
Get involved with your community through service projects, advocacy efforts and more.
Earth & Science
From learning about the planets to building a bug habitat, there’s a lot to learn and do with Eart & Science.
Numbers
Numbers make the world go round, especially when it comes to math and financial literacy. Check it out.
Sports & Wellness
Sports & Wellness programs will get you up and moving. It’s time to get active!
Work & Career
Try out different careers to figure out how your unique skills can best fit with a future job.
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With so many options, why limit yourself? Search all the program options to see what you can find!
Explore the City
With Dallas City of Learning you can explore the city. Whether you are taking a ride on DART, visiting a cultural center, taking in a museum or a virtual tour from your mobile device, Dallas City of Learning helps you get out, connect and explore!
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Build Your Future
Tinker. Try. Design. Make.
Programs are designed to put learners in the center of the action. Youth won’t be sitting in a classroom listening to a lecture. Activities are hands on and youth led.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Showcase your Talent
Act. Sing. Dance. Perform.
You can take the stage, lead the troop and dance you heart out. Programs with Dallas City of Learning help you find your inner star.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Frequently
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Questions
What is Dallas City of Learning?
Dallas City of Learning is a citywide initiative to ensure all students have access to high quality summer learning programs that stem summer learning loss.
Who can participate?
Programs and events listed in this website are primarily geared towards students ages 5-18, but participation is open to anyone 18 or younger.
Why should my child participate?
Dallas City of Learning has something for every young person’s interests: robotics, writing, dancing, and much more! Our hands-on approach makes learning engaging and fun; and your child can earn digital badges for participating, and developing all types of knowledge and skills.
How much does it cost?
More than 95% of the programs and events are free. Some of the learning experiences do have costs. The website makes it easy to filter activities by free or paid; and to find out specific payment details at each partner organization.
Do I need to log in to participate?
You can absolutely participate without creating an account or logging in. However, creating an account has many benefits like tracking all of your activities and the ability to earn digital badges for your work.
How do I know my student's information is secure?
The internet is full of possibilities for learning, but we must be diligent about online safety. We focus on steps needed to create a trusted environment that will protect user and youth safety and privacy online without compromising their ability to learn.
Dallas City of Learning encourages parental permission and involvement, while also ensuring all young people have access to learning experiences regardless of whether their parents have an active email.
Big Thought will retain all data collected through the Dallas City of Learning website in strict confidence and is committed to maintaining the security of personal information. Big Thought will not use any personally identifiable data of any individual for any purpose except to provide non-commercial services and communications related to the City of Learning initiative.
City Leaders Support Dallas City of Learning
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Meet the Dallas City of Learning Team
Sergio Antonio Garcia
Sergio Antonio Garcia
DCoL Program Manager
sergio.garcia@bigthought.org
Sergio is the main point of contact for all things Dallas City of Learning.
Eva Arreguin
Eva Arreguin
Community Engagement Specialist
eva.arreguin@bigthought.org
Eva assists with new partner engagement and community alignment.
Erin Offord
Erin Offord
Chief Programs & Systems Officer
erin.offord@bigthought.org
Erin is the senior leader for Dallas City of Learning.
Shannon Epner
Shannon Epner
Sr. Manager, Research, Evaluation & Design
shannon.epner@bigthought.org
Shannon is the main contact for submitting rosters and program evaluations at the end of the summer.
Partners Make it Possible | Los socios lo hacen posible
Partner organizations offer in person programs and at home learning opportunities through Dallas City of Learning. Check out some of our outstanding partner organizations!
Las organizaciones asociadas ofrecen programas en persona y oportunidades de aprendizaje en el hogar a través de Dallas City of Learning. ¡Vea algunas de nuestras organizaciones socias destacadas!
The Malone Connection
Dallas Public Library
Dallas County Promise
Richardson ISD
Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas
Fit and Faithful Living
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas
Bold Believers United
Yale Club of Dallas
Bridge Lacrosse
Pep it Up! Parents
Boundless Ballerinas
Hope On A String
African American Museum
BIlly Dade Middle School
Dallas Afterschool
Fidelity Cares
Office of Cultural Affairs
Dallas Poetry Slam
All U Need IS U | Kids Life Studio
Friends of Fair Park, Inc.
St. Phillip's School & Community Center
Never Not Learning
Billy Earle Dade Middle School
Neighbor Up
Learners are Leaders, Inc.
Dallas Zoo and Children's Aquarium
Kids-U
HAK Electronics
Lakewest YMCA
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Microsoft
Inside the Diverse Minds
Lip Gloss for Love, Inc.
Services of Hope
Read Foundation
Texas Discovery Garden
TagTeam Tutoring
DFW Improv Jammers
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Sports for Learning
Bishop Arts Theatre
Cynthia Mickens Ministries, Inc.
The BeYoutiful S.E.E.D Project
Hack My Future
Everyday - Kidz
Stomping Ground Comedy Theater
Fossil Group
Diabetes Health & Wellness Institute Tweeners Program
Texas Hunger Initiative
Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Friends of MLK
Jubilee Park & Community Center
iMar Learning Solutions
Girls Rock Dallas
Trinity River Audubon Center
ArtsVision Performing and Visual Arts
AZAR Foundation, Inc.
True Lee Baptist Church
Acting with Mrs. Davis
Project Still
Youth 180, Inc.
South Dallas Cultural Center
EVERFI
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Latino Cultural Center
City of Dallas
Language Ladder, Inc.
Prairie View A & M University
Excellence by Design Education Center
The Learning Paradigm
Fine Arts Chamber Players
State Fair of Texas Logo
The Writer's Garret
Shakespeare Dallas
Frazier Revitalization
Dallas County Community College District
Bold Idea
The Trust for Public Land
Sarah's Girlz Inc.
Stars United Global Outreach
She - EO, LLC
Walk STEM
USA Film Festival
Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas
Bibleway Bible Church
KERA
Creative Arts Center of Dallas
REX Programming
Boeing
RTR Digital LLC
Dallas Independent School District Logo
To Be Like Me
Coding With Kids
Taking Our Urban Children Higher
Smith Media Company
Creative Dance Kids
Wize Academy
Big Thought logo
Project Transformation North Texas
Mark Cuban Foundation
Bridge Builders
T. R. Hoover Multipurpose Center
Jargon Group
EarthX
Dallas Park and Recreation
City of Lancaster
Kensington Arts and Education
Young STEM Professionals
Safe Hands Family & Children
Dallas Historical Society
Commit
All Stars Project
Dallas Contemporary
Yes To The Book, Inc.
Wells Fargo
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Dallas Winds
E-365 Athlete Development Program
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Dallas Love Field
Engineering For Kids Dallas SW
Dallas Prestige Group
One Love Foundation
La Theatre de Marionette
Dallas United Crew
Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute
Studio Bella for Kids
The Essential Learning Skills
The Hawkins STEM & Robotics Foundation
Dallas Heritage Village
Perot Museum
Light The Way International
The Southern Soul Network
Dallas Community Fellowship, Inc.
CitySquare
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas ISD Police Department
NuMinds Enrichment
The Southern Academy of Etiquette
Lemonade Day Greater Dallas
Laughter League Slappy and Monday's Foundation for Laughter
Rae's Hope Inc.
Townview Center Big D Jazz & Percussion Camp
Circle of Support
Arts & Education 4 DFW Youths
Illuminate STEM
SMU Embrey Human Rights Program
Free the Streets
Word of God Sports
Level Up Life, Inc.
Dickerson Center for Civic Responsibility, Inc.
Hopeful Solutions
Readers 2 Leaders
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation
Texas Instruments
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
100K Opportunities Initiative
Invested In Your Success
Color Me Empowered
Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas
Dallas Theater Center
AMS Academic Solutions
Switch Life
Arms of Hope
Dallas Museum of Art
Leading By Example
Empowering Through The Arts
Young Rambrandts - North Dallas
Wylie Independent School District
Concord Church
Dream Weaver Foundation
Independent Financial
Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanoles
Junior Players
The Dallas Opera
Seeds to STEM
Empower You, PERIOD
Braswell Child Development Center
CodeStream Studios
Zoetic Life, LLC
PNC Grow Up Great
STEMversity
YMCA Central Office
TMJ Dance Project
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Target Evolution Inc.
Skillful Living Center
Maron 9 Sickle Cell Support Organization
After School All Star
DCT LiveWell
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