WFAA Launches Summer Camp Week to Help North Texas Families

The Daybreak team will guide viewers through planning safe, engaging, and affordable summer activities for kids.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:28am

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of children playing outdoors at a summer camp, with soft, blurred brushstrokes of warm, vibrant colors creating a sense of joy and energy.WFAA's Summer Camp Week aims to help North Texas families plan safe, engaging, and affordable summer activities for their children.Dallas Today

WFAA's Daybreak team is launching a special 'Summer Camp Week' from April 20-24, offering guidance for North Texas families still searching for summer camp options. The week-long series will highlight low-cost and free camp opportunities, provide advice on what to look for when choosing a camp, and address the emotional side of summer planning in light of last year's tragedy at Camp Mystic.

Why it matters

With the school year winding down, many North Texas families are scrambling to finalize their summer plans. WFAA's Summer Camp Week aims to make this process easier by surfacing lesser-known programs, sharing expert advice, and addressing the anxieties both kids and parents may be experiencing.

The details

Each day during Summer Camp Week, WFAA's Daybreak team will focus on helping parents make informed decisions about summer camps. They'll showcase a variety of low-cost and free camp options across the region, in addition to highlighting programs that may still have openings. Viewers can also expect guidance on evaluating camp staff qualifications, emergency procedures, and other key factors to consider when choosing a summer camp.

  • Summer Camp Week will air from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, 2026.

The players

WFAA

A television station serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, owned by Tegna Inc.

Daybreak

WFAA's morning news program that will be hosting the Summer Camp Week coverage.

Camp Mystic

A summer camp that experienced a tragic incident the previous year, which will be addressed as part of the emotional side of summer planning.

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What’s next

Viewers can tune in to WFAA's Daybreak program from April 20-24 to catch the full Summer Camp Week coverage.

The takeaway

WFAA's Summer Camp Week provides a valuable resource for North Texas families still finalizing their summer plans, offering guidance on affordable options, camp evaluation criteria, and the emotional considerations around sending kids to summer programs.