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GROWTH MARKET While Plano’s retail vacancy rate dropped by nearly 1% over the last year, the city’s total market inventory of retail space rose by nearly 0.2% during that time.
Construction of Granite Park Six, which is under construction just south of the SamRayburn Tollway, is expected to be completed in 2023. (WilliamC. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
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while that in-person tra c is now even better than it was before the pandemic, she said e-commerce still makes up nearly 15% of Lyla’s revenues. “Store pickups have slowed down because people are excited to get out, but people are still utilizing it,” Wauters said. That return to in-person shopping is happening throughout the Dallas-Fort CONTINUED ON 20
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Downtown Plano boutique Lyla’s Clothing, Décor & More did not have a signi cant online presence when busi- nesses closed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. Once a website was set up, Lyla’s owner Meagan Wauters said the page brought in nearly 50% of her revenues before people started feeling comfort- able shopping in person again. And
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NOWOPEN 1 Twinkle Star Dance Academy opened Feb. 19 at 3400 Preston Road, Ste. 225, Plano. Twinkle Star o ers classes for chil- dren ages 2-18 in dance styles, such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, creative move- ment, lyrical and more. The academy, which will also o er camps for children this summer, tailors classes for the age and skill level of dancers, according to Twinkle Star’s website. 469-902-8792. www.twinklestardancers.com/plano 2 Juice Time Cafe held a grand opening event March 4 for its new location at 6921 Independence Parkway, Ste. 170, Plano. The company o ers “fresh and healthy smoothies with a Middle Eastern twist,” per its website. The menu features smoothie avors, such as cool mint lemonade, sour apple and banana milk. It also o ers a variety of milkshakes. 469-366-9393. www.juicetimecafe.com 3 Texas Chess Center opened Jan. 22 at 4105 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 610, Plano. The business, which is located in the Stonewood O ce Com- plex, specializes in chess instruction and tournament play for all ages and levels of chess experience. Texas Chess Center DNT TOLL
5 LA Fitness will open a new location at 4220 Legacy Drive, Plano. A listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation states that more than $4.2 million in renovations will be made to the former Hobby Lobby retail space, including the addition of a pool and spa. Construction is set to start in the spring and last six months, according to the state ling. Typical amenities at LA Fitness locations include equipment for cardio, weight training and indoor cycling, alongside a pool and personal training services, according to the com- pany’s website. LA Fitness operates two of its Esporta Fitness locations in Plano. A phone number and an opening date for the new location have not yet been announced. www.la tness.com 6 Sphinx Eye Care is planning to open a new location in Plano. According to the owner, the new eye care center will open in mid-March and is located at 8941 Coit Road, Ste. 200. The clinic will o er diagnoses, treatment and management of various eye disorders and injuries, according to the company’s website. 972-668-0011. www.sphinxeyecare.com 7 Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya plans to open at 5760 Legacy Drive, Ste. B4, Pla- 1 ST.
o ers group classes, tournaments, private lessons, camps, school programs and more. According to the center’s website, Texas Chess Center coaches value teaching the game as a signi cant part of child development and keep- ing adult minds sharp. 469-498-7296. www.texaschesscenter.com COMING SOON 4 Eddie V’s Prime Seafood plans to open a new location sometime this summer at 5300 SH 121, Plano, according to a company spokesperson. The steak and seafood restaurant, which is on the southwest corner of the intersection where Preston Road meets the Sam Ray- burn Tollway frontage road, is now under construction. The restaurant will feature menu items, such as the Chilean sea bass, crab fried rice, and trued macaroni and cheese. Featured cocktails will include the Smoked Old Fashioned and the Hope Diamond. A March 4 company release stated the location will o er guests “a luxurious experience, where ne dining meets a glamorous night out in a vibrant atmosphere complete with live music.” A phone number is not yet available. www.eddiev.com/plano 15TH ST.
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FEATURED IMPACT RENOVATIONS Work on a new outdoor family aquatic facility at Oak Point Recreation Center is expected to be completed this summer, according to Plano’s city website. The aquatic facility is slated to include a dual entry wave pool, a splash pad, an elevated play structure, a family leisure pool, shade structures, rentable cabanas and a concessions area. “Before this project was designed, Plano residents made clear to us they wanted a unique, safe, family-friendly aquatic facility that would provide enjoyment for all ages and abilities, and one that would not compete with the city’s other pools,” said Susie Hergenrader, recreation services manager with the Plano Parks and Recreation Department, via email. “I have no doubt this aquatic facility will be a very popular and complementary addition to the vast array of diverse aquatic features and facilities available to Plano residents.” The salon will be located in the Lakeside Market development, next to Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen. A phone number and an opening date have not yet been an- nounced. www.sugaringplano.com 9 Sherry Stephanie Dance & Music Co. is slated to open this summer at 8232 Preston Road, Ste. 120, Plano. The performing arts school o ers dance, music and theater classes to those with any level of experience. Private les- sons at Sherry Stephanie are catered to students’ individual goals, according to the school’s website. The experienced instructors at the business teach stu- dents as young as age 3 to adults. Music therapy is also o ered. 214-422-3568. www.sherrystephanie.com 10 The Ozone Bar plans to open by the end of March at 7300 Lone Star Drive, Ste. C-105, Plano. The new location in The Shops at Legacy development will be the second for The Ozone Bar, which opened its existing Dallas location in Feb-
The $10 million renovation project was approved by Plano voters as part of the 2017 bond referendum, according to the city website. The new aquatic center’s pool will have entries on both sides as well as shallower deep ends, making it a more “inclusive atmosphere for patrons of all ages and ability levels to enjoy,” according to the website. The recreation center, which is located at 6000 Jupiter Road, is expected to remain open throughout construction, though public parking will be limited for safety reasons. 972-941-7540. www.plano.gov
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NOWOPEN 1 Black Rifle Coffee Co. ’s new location in Plano is now open at 901 N. Central Expressway, near the former site of Collin Creek Mall. The coffee shop opened Dec. 31, according to company officials. A grand opening event for the new location was held Feb. 19, an announcement stat- ed on the company’s Instagram account. The new shop offers a full espresso bar, 15 different blends of coffee, outdoor seating, a drive-thru, and grab-and-go food options. A store phone number is not available. www.blackriflecoffee.com 2 Steve Fields’ Steakhouse opened Feb. 27 at 4900 W. Park Blvd., Plano. The restaurant’s namesake said he had been targeting a November opening, but sup- ply chain issues pushed back the eatery’s opening date. In addition to the steak and seafood his patrons are familiar with from his previous restaurant, Fields said the new steakhouse also offers “lively piano entertainment.” The restaurateur’s for- mer eatery, Steve Fields’ Steak & Lobster Lounge, closed in 2019 after 14 years at 5013 W. Park Blvd., Plano. 972-596-7100. www.stevefields.com 3 Full-service wellness clinic 100% Chiropractic opened March 10 at 1921 Preston Road, Ste. B2008, Plano. The clinic offers chiropractic care, massage
5 Belong Gaming Arenas officials are seeking approval from City Council to open a 5,675-square-foot space in the Market Plaza shopping center at 3801 W. President George Bush Turnpike, Plano. The planning and zoning commission unanimously approved a specific permit for the company to operate in Plano at its Feb. 21 meeting. A proposed opening date or construction timeline has not yet been announced. If approved by council, the Plano center will allow gamers to come together to watch, play and com- pete in various video games at the site. Visitors will have the opportunity to play for fun or train like esports professionals, according to the company. The site will feature top-of-the-line gaming com- puters, equipment and next-generation consoles, city planning documents stat- ed. A phone number is not yet available. https://us.belong.gg 6 Fowling Warehouse will open a mixed-use entertainment concept in Plano this summer, according to a social media post. The company, known for its football-style bowling pin game paired with a restaurant and bar con- cept, will open its new location in a 70,000-square-foot space at 1714 14th St., according to a listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regula- tion. The listing states approximately $3 million in renovations are slated to
therapy and a full line of nutritional sup- plements. The Plano location is owned by Dr. Lori Walfoort and Dr. Mike Peterson and his wife Patricia. The business also has locations in Richardson and South Frisco, with plans to open additional clinics in North Frisco and McKinney in addition to Plano. 972-332-0823. www.100percentchiropractic.com COMING SOON 4 California-based hamburger restau- rant Fatburger is coming soon to the Willow Bend Crossing shopping center in Plano. According to a listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Fatburger is scheduled to do $360,000 in renovations at 1855 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 300, Plano. Work is slated to begin in mid-April and last approximately two months, according to the listing. The franchise has locations in Arlington, Allen and North Richland Hills, with plans to also open in Keller. Fatburger first opened in California in 1947 as a three-stool hamburger stand. The restaurant serves hand-pressed beef patties, scratch-made onion rings, home- made chili and hand-scooped ice cream, according to its website. An opening date and a phone number for the restaurant have not been announced. www.fatburger.com
7 Chabad of Plano/Collin County will celebrate its 30th anniversary March 27 with its annual gala, Going Forward with Strength. Rabbi Menachem Block and his wife, Rivkie Block, will be honored during the event for their three decades of service as the founders and leaders of Chabad of Plano/Collin County. From 1992 to 2000, the Blocks worked out of their home, holding Hebrew school, services and classes there. When the Chabad center opened in 2000, it offered a synagogue, a Hebrew school, Camp Gan Israel, a Jewish library and more. The March 27 celebration is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson. Chabad of Plano/Collin Coun- ty is located at 3904 W. Park Blvd., Plano. 972-596-8270. www.chabadplano.org 8 XO Coffee Company celebrated its five-year anniversary in February. The restaurant and coffee bistro, located in downtown Plano at 1023 E. 15th St., of- fers an assortment of craft and pour-over coffee options along with a full breakfast and lunch menu, grab-and-go items, and desserts. The cafe is owned by husband- and-wife David Martin and Linda McCall, who first opened the shop in 2017. A weekend brunch menu and nighttime menu that offers wine, beer and tapas inspired by Spanish cafes is also available. 972-212-4318. www.xocoffeeco.com
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March & April events
MARCH 26
TEXAS FOREVER FEST HAGGARD PARK
The inaugural Texas Forever Fest will be held at Haggard Park in Plano. Hosted by the city of Plano in partnership with H-E-B, the festival will feature live music, vendors, and more. Musical performances will include Roger Creager, The Tejas Brothers and more. Other activities include mechanical bull rides, a kids’ zone and photos with the Dallas Cowboys mascot, according to the event’s description. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-941-7275. www.visitplano.com/event/texas-forever-fest (Courtesy Texas Forever Fest)
APRIL 01 THROUGH03 &08 THROUGH 10 ENJOY A LIVE PERFORMANCE The Art Centre Theatre of Plano performs the play “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The play tells the story of Charlie, who wins a golden ticket to the mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory, according to its description. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Showtimes vary. $15 (online), $20 (at the door). 1400 Summit Ave., Ste. E, Plano. 972-881-3228. www.artcentretheatre.com 02 THROUGH03 GO CAMPINGWITH FAMILY The Spring Family Camp Out 2022 takes place at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano. Families can camp out and take part in outdoor games, nature walks, storytelling by the re and roasting marshmallows, according to the event listing. Registration can be found online. This is an overnight event. $9. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano. 972-941-7250. www.visitplano.com/event/ spring-family-camp-out-2022 09 EAT OUT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S HEALTH The Women’s Auxiliary Club hosts the annual Legacy of Love event in support of the Children’s Medical Center in Plano. The event will be a luncheon at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West hotel. Speakers will include former President George W. Bush’s daughter Barbara Pierce Bush, according to the event listing. 11 a.m. $150. Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano. 214-456-8360. https://give.childrens.com/events/ featured/legacy-love
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MARCH 19 CHECKOUT A TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE CONCERT The Dallas-based Taylor Swift tribute band Reputation performs at Legacy Hall in Plano. The band will perform at the hall’s outdoor venue, the Box Garden. Reputation is composed of ve members and is led by singer- songwriter Lauren Corzine. Tickets can be purchased only online. 7 p.m. $10-$300. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events 20 CELEBRATE THE PERSIANNEWYEAR Celebrate Nowruz, the annual Persian New Year celebration, at the Plano Event Center. The event includes traditional Iranian music, dancing, kids activities and Persian food, according to the event listing. Nowruz marks the start of spring and the beginning of a new calendar year for many countries in the Middle East. It is celebrated by more than 300 million people, the United Nations states on its website. 5-11 p.m. $20-$40. Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. 972-941-5840. www.planoeventcenter.org 26 HEAD TO THE OUTDOORMARKET The Flower Power and Street Fair Outdoor Market happens at The Shops at Legacy North in Plano. Over 40 vendors will be selling items, such as clothes, candles, owers and more, according to the event description. There will also be photo opportunities, live music and specials o ered at area restaurants, the description states. Noon.-5 p.m. Free. 7401 Lone Star Drive, Plano. 469-467-9995. www.shopsatlegacy.com
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Cost: $2.1 million Funding sources: city of Plano, Collin County 5 Park Boulevard intersection improvements A project to improve five Park Boulevard intersections, including at A Coit Road, B Custer Road, C Alma Drive, D K Avenue and E Jupiter Road, will widen the roads and realign intersections. Crews have completed work at the Coit and Jupiter intersections and plan to finish at Custer by the end of March. Timeline: October 2020-August 2022 Cost: $4.2 million Funding sources: city of Plano, Collin County 6 Coit Road widening A project that will widen Coit Road between Mapleshade Lane and the President George Bush Turnpike includes updates to pedestrian facilities, signal improvements and construction of addi- tional turn lanes. Timeline: June 2021-May 2022 Cost: $2.1 million Funding source: city of Plano UPCOMING PROJECTS 7 Park Boulevard repairs Crews will be making pavement and sidewalk repairs on Park Boulevard from Los Rios Boulevard to Shiloh Road/ East Spring Creek Parkway. One lane is scheduled to remain closed to traffic at all times. Timeline: April 2022-July 2022 Cost: $400,000 Funding source: city of Plano
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ONGOING PROJECTS 1 Windcrest Drive repairs
Crews are making road and sidewalk re- pairs on Windcrest Drive between Spring Creek Parkway and Tennyson Parkway. One lane is scheduled to remain closed to traffic at all times. Timeline: early March-late April Cost: $300,000
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Crews are making pavement and sidewalk repairs on Los Rios Boulevard from Park Boulevard to Merriman Drive. One south- bound lane is scheduled to remain closed to traffic at all times. Timeline: November 2021-March 2022 Cost: $300,000 Funding source: city of Plano 3 Legacy Drive repairs Crews are making pavement repairs on Legacy Drive from Custer Road to US 75. One lane will remain closed at all times, with an additional lane closed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays. Timeline: January-April Cost: $400,000
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Plano ISD considers lawsuit over defects at $67.5M ne arts center The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December after district o cials said they discovered “signi cant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design.” (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
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BUILDING BREAKDOWN The ne arts center will serve as a home for the nearly 23,000 Plano ISD students in seventh to 12th grades who participate in ne arts programs. • $67.5M total cost • 82,200 square feet • 320-plus performances per year • 1,502 auditorium seats
Plano ISD is considering ling a lawsuit against architectural rm Perkins&Will Inc. and construction business McCarthy Building Com- panies Inc. over design and con- struction defects in the building and grounds of the district’s new Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center. PISD’s board of trustees voted unanimously at a special meeting Feb. 14 to authorize Superintendent Sara Bonser to proceed—at her discre- tion—with a lawsuit over the stated defects and to enforce the district’s contracts with the companies. “Our hope continues to be that we will resolve the ne arts center issues without ling suit, but the administration believes that taking this action is in the best interest of the district in case the situation necessitates a legal response,” Bonser said in a Feb. 14 statement. A planned January grand opening for the $67.5 million ne arts center was postponed in December after nding “signi cant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/ or design,” according to a district release. In an email sent to PISD parents on Dec. 9, district o cials said evidence of signi cant cracking in the oors of the ne arts center building “do not meet the aesthetic standards estab- lished by Plano ISD.” Perkins&Will was hired by the dis- trict in 2017, the same year McCarthy
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was named the construction manager at-risk for the ne arts center project. Perkins&Will did not respond to a request for comment. Nathan Kowallis, senior vice pres- ident of operations, said McCarthy has been working to nd solutions to the issues identi ed by PISD. While McCarthy has proposed solutions, according to Kowallis, work has not progressed and the company has not been paid for all its work. “As a result, we are now ling suit and pursuing the district based on our investigation, the defective design provided to McCarthy and for failing to pay for approved work, approved change orders and the cost to resolve the design,” Kowallis said in a Feb. 14 statement.
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News from Plano & Plano ISD
Plano City Council meets at 7 p.m. March 28 and April 11. Meetings are held at 1520 K Ave., Plano, and can be streamed online. 972-941-7000. www.plano.gov Plano ISD board of trustees meets at 6 p.m. April 5 and 19 at the PISD Administration Center, 2700 W. 15th St., Plano. 469-752-8100. www.pisd.edu MEETINGSWE COVER according to the city’s website. NORTHTEXAS Plano residents may notice an abnormal taste and smell in their tap water during March due to routine maintenance by the region’s water district. The North Texas Municipal Water District announced it would temporarily change its disinfection process by removing ammonia as part of its annual routine maintenance work. According to the district, chlorine in water may be more noticeable throughout the month as maintenance will continue through March 29. CITYHIGHLIGHTS PLANO Renovations at Evans Park will likely conclude this summer, according to city sta . Improvements at the park, located at 1712 Silverwood Lane, include replacing equipment and a playground pit; adding a pavilion; renovating lighting and trails; improving the basketball court; restoring the park’s creek; replacing the irrigation system; constructing landscape; and more, according to the project’s concept plan. PLANO The city will replace nearly 3,000 feet of screening wall, sidewalk and alley pavement along both sides of Independence Parkway from Lanarc Drive to Loch Haven Drive. The project will cost around $1.9 million, according to city documents. City Council approved the project amount at its Feb. 14 meeting. Funding will come out of the city’s community investment program, which monitors infrastructure needs across Plano,
TheresaWilliams named lone nalist for superintendent
New trees to be added to roadways
BY ERICK PIRAYESH
BY WILLIAM C. WADSACK
PLANO A new line of trees will be planted along Spring Creek Parkway in Plano as part of a city initiative to maintain its “urban forestry.” The Plano Urban Forest Master Plan manages the city’s tree population. Plano City Council approved the new tree line during its Feb. 28 meeting. The trees will be planted in the median along Spring Creek from Parkwood Boulevard to Midway Road. Another line of trees will be planted on Midway from Spring Creek to McKamy Trail, per the approved plan.
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PLANO ISD The district’s board of trustees named Theresa Williams, Plano ISD’s deputy superintendent and chief operating o cer, as the lone nalist Feb. 28 to take over as superin- tendent later this year. Acting Superintendent Sara Bonser informed PISD’s board of trustees Jan. 25 that she plans to retire at the end of the school year. Williams has been in her current position since 2018. “I cannot think of a higher honor than you entrusting me with the priv- ilege of serving as your next super- intendent,” Williams said following the board’s vote. “Thank you for your con dence and your trust in me and my leadership.” School districts are required by state law to wait 21 days after naming a lone nalist for the position of superinten- dent before o cially hiring them.
The Plano ISD board of trustees picked Superintendent Sara Bonser’s successor a little more than a month after being informed of her decision to retire. JAN. 25: Sara Bonser announces her decision to retire JAN. 27: Plano ISD board votes to begin internal search for next superintendent FEB. 21: Board does closed session
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through various bonds. The rest of the project will be funded privately, city documents state. Peter Braster, Plano’s director of special projects, said demolition work is mostly complete, and construc- tion on the underground garage is underway. He said the next phase of construc- tion will be to shore up the building’s foundation and start constructing new walls.
PLANO Construction of the Collin Creek Mall redevelopment in Plano is on track despite some cold weather that made its way into North Texas in February, city o cials said. The $1 billion development will renovate the former Collin Creek Mall site and the surrounding area. The city is expected to contribute $97 million to the project via revenue from a tax nancing zone as well as
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C A M P G U I D E GUIDE
A noncomprehensive list of camps in the area
Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in Plano. This list is not comprehensive.
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1 Brick Bots & Beakers Summer Camp Students can enroll in half-day and full-day hands-on STEAM classes to learn about basic science and engineering concepts. A+ Dates vary Ages 5 12 | $350 Brick Bots & Beakers 2011 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 800 214 326 8225 www.bricksbotsbeakers.com 2 Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County This organization o ers camps that focus on creativity, science, technology, arts and more. A+ ART DAY SP May 31 July 29 Ages 5 18 | $500-$550 Boys & Girls Club of Collin County Plano 1111 H Ave. Painting studio Carefree Colors o ers kids summer camps that will include canvas paint- ing, pour painting, wood signs, jewelry making and more. ART June 6 Aug. 5 Ages 6 17 | $180 Carefree Colors 1301 W. Parker Road, Ste. 110 214 315 5026 www.carefreecolors.com 4 Camp St. Mark Kidventures operates this camp where children will learn and go on adventures with a variety of athletic and educational amenities. A+ ART DAY SP June 6 Aug. 5 Ages 3 11 | $320 St. Mark Catholic School 1201 Alma Drive 214 303 9789 www.kidventure.com 5 Club SciKidz This camp o ers various science themes for kids to take part in, including MineCraft Game Design, American Girl STEAM, Jr. Surgeon and Robot Engineer. A+ 972 424 6301 www.bgccc.org 3 Carefree Colors A One Community Church, 2400 SH 121 B Willow Bend Church, 5701 W. Park Blvd. 214 530 5979 www.clubscikidzdallas.com 6 Collin College Collin College o ers a variety of summer camp programs at its Plano campus. Camps o ered include photography, dance, art, writ- ing, American Sign Language and more. A+ ART DAY SP July 11 24, June 13 27 Ages 4 13 | $275 325
May 31 July 29 Variety of ages | $100-$175 Collin College Plano Campus 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
972 548 6790 www.collin.edu 7 Destination Science Destination Science has three types of classes available for kids, including Space Ad- ventures Camp, Robot Island Marine Science, and Solar Engineers and Sci-Mystery. A+ June 13 July 22
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972 665 3888 www.icodeschool.com 12 KidStrong Brain + Body
ART May 30 Aug. 5 Ages 5 12 | $95-$350 Pipe & Palette 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. C118 972 482 0755 www.pipeandpalette.com 17 Plano Sports Authority The Plano Sports Authority o ers camps throughout the summer with a focus on sports camps, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, martial arts and dance. SP Dates vary throughout the summer Ages 5 14 | $270 Plano Sports Authority 6500 Preston Meadow Drive 972 208 5437 www.psaplano.org 18 School of Rock These music camps provide workshops, clinics and private instruction. Students will learn about working in a studio, band rehearsals and performing live. ART June 6 Aug. 5 Ages 7 18 | $495 School of Rock 1501 Preston Road, Ste. 550 469 567 3962 https://locations.schoolofrock.com/plano 19 Studio 3 Dance This camp o ers a variety of children’s dance classes and workshops with one-day, three- day and multi-week options. Each of the class- es has a di erent theme and musical style. ART SP June 7 July 23 | $40-$300 Studio 3 Dance 2200 Coit Road, Ste. 440 972 964 3838 www.studio3dance.com 20 Texas Chess Center Texas Chess Center o ers six di erent levels of camps for players, including Intro Camps, Beginner Rank Camps, Intermediate Rank Camps, Advanced Rank Camps, Expert Rank Camps and Champion Camps. Camps feature instructive learning, play time, special game time and more. DAY SP May 31 Aug. 12
Ages 5 11 | $309 349 John Paul II High School
These themed multiday camps focus on phys- ical, brain and social-emotional development for children. DAY SP May 31 Aug. 9
900 Coit Road 888 909 2822 www.destinationscience.org 8 Edelweiss School of Music
Ages 3 8 | $50-$250 KidStrong West Plano 6101 Windhaven Parkway 469 991 6101 www.kidstrong.com/westplano 13 Master Chang’s Martial Arts
This music school o ers various camps that focus on musical instruments, singing and musical theater. ART June 7 July 23 All ages | $250. Edelweiss School of Music 4140 Legacy Drive, Ste. 300 972 618 3520 www.edelweisssom.com 9 Edge Dance and Performing Arts This studio o ers camps that focus on dance and theater classes, and they culminate in a live performance with the students. ART June 30 Aug. 5 Ages 3 and up | $148-$315 Edge Dance & Performing Arts Center 4101 E. Park Blvd., Ste. 101 972 736 7826 www.edgedance.com 10 Heritage Farmstead Museum Camps at the Heritage Farmstead Museum give children the chance to experience outdoor activities with a focus on history and farm life. A+ June 6 July 29 Ages 5 13 | $225 Heritage Farmstead Museum 1900 W. 15th St. 972 881 0140 www.heritagefarmstead.org/summer-camps 11 iCode iCode o ers computer science camps with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and the arts. A+ May 31 Aug. 5 Ages 7 18 | Prices vary iCode Plano 7200 Independence Parkway, Ste. 210
This camp will have kids learn taekwondo, attend eld trips, create art projects and take part in team building games. SP June6 Aug. 5 Ages 5 14 | $189-$219 Master Chang’s Martial Arts (Plano location) 2300 McDermott Road, Ste. 500 972 747 7300 https://masterchangsdallas.com 14 North Texas Performing Arts North Texas Performing Arts will host a variety of half- and full-day camp options that will ex- plore art, drama and theater, and the students will put on live productions. ART June 6 Aug. 12 Ages 5 18 | $249-$499
North Texas Performing Arts 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. B216 972 422 2575
www.ntpa.org/camps 15 Outcry Theatre
These camps include learning about acting, behind the scenes production, sword ghting classes and more. ART July 26 Aug. 6 Ages 5 22 | $125-$150 Outcry Theatre 1915 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 120 972 836 7206 www.outcrytheatre.com 16 Pipe & Palette Pipe & Palette inside Willow Bend Mall hosts art camps throughout the summer that focus on canvas painting, sculpture and more.
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