Join the city of Hockley County for some fun with these summer camps hosted by some incredible groups.
South Plains College is hosting the Explore the Arts Camp from July 7-10. Kids ages 5 to 17 are invited to participate in the South Plain’s College’s Explore the Arts Camp on the Levelland campus. Hands-on activities will take place in different parts of the Creative Arts and Fine Arts Buildings.
“This camp will introduce campers to different aspects of art,” Brent Wheeler, SPC commercial music program coordinator said. “No experience is needed for any of the disciplines we will offer.”
The four-day camp will feature rotating classes from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Kids ages 5 to 11 will participate in theater, visual art, music and photography classes, and kids 12 to 17 have more options, such as graphic design and videography, to choose from as they create their camp schedule.
To register, one must pay an $85 fee on the online SPC Marketplace. Registration will be accepted until the first day of the camp.
For more information about the event, please contact Brent Wheeler at 806-716-2023 or bjwheeler@southplainscollege.edu.
The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension will host their Hockley County Summer Series. Join Hockley County for a week of hands-on activities. Starting on July 7 and ending on July 9. Each session is $10, and payment must be made in person at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office, 1212 Houston Street, Suit 2.
For grades third through 12th there is Crafts with Ash on July 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The registration deadline is July 1, with a limit of fifteen people and it will be located at the Extension Office.
For grades third through 12th there is Floral Arrangements on July 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The registration deadline is July 1, with a limit of fifteen people and it will be located at the Extension Office.
For grades first through 12th there is Fishing with Wes on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The registration deadline is July 1, with a limit of twelve people and it will be located at Lobo Lake.
For grades third through 12th there is Fun with Food on July 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The registration deadline is July 1, with a limit of fifteen people and it will be located at the Extension Office.
For grades third through 12th there is Grilling on July 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The registration deadline is July 1, with a limit of twelve people and will be located at the Extension Office.
For grades first through 12th there is Leather Craft on July 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The registration deadline is July 1, with a limit of twelve people and will be located at the Extension Office.
Spaces will fill up quickly so pre-register now!
The Wallace Theater will be hosting some events as well.
They will be hosting a Diary of a Wimpy Kids- The Musical, for incoming sixth through twelfth graders. Spots are filling up fast so register now. To sign up and for more information go to The Wallace Theater website.
Designed for kids five through nine-year-olds, there is a four-day Space Exploration Kids Arts Camp. This immersive camp combines visual arts, storytelling and hands-on projects to spark curiosity about the cosmos. Each day features exciting spacethemed activities like rocket painting, astronaut adventures, galaxy slime and alien creations. All while learning about planets, stars and space exploration.
For ages eight through 12, there is Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy. This is your ticket to a galaxy of discovery with Janet and her team of space loving experts. Each day is a brand-new mission filled with mind blowing STEM activities, hands on astronaut challenges and incredible appearances from real scientists and space pros.
The Hockley County Memorial Library will also be hosting a lot of fun events. The Summer Reading Program starts June 2 and ends July 31. The library will welcome special guests and performers for the events in June.
Magic by Bronson Chadwick will be held on June 4 at 10 a.m located at the First Methodist Church on 1011 Houston.
The Color Scavenger Hunt will be held on June 11 at 10 a.m. located at the library on the square.
The Minis and Friends-Miniature Horses will be held on June 18 at 10 a.m. located east of the library.
The Fun with Chalk will be held on June 25 at 10 a.m. located on the sidewalks of the square.
The Art and Apples will be held on July 2 at 10 a.m. located inside the library.
The Books and Bagels will be held on July 9 at 10 a.m. located inside the library.
The Coloring and Cookies will be held on July 16 at 10 a.m. located inside the library.
The Doodles and Donuts will be held on July 23 at 10 a.m. located inside the library.
The Movie and Popcorn will be held on July 30 at 10 a.m. located inside the library.
The events, dates, times, and location are subject to changes and cancellations. Please call or check the library’s Facebook or Instagram page for up-to-date event information and locations. The library also has calendars located in the library to show the events and holidays. Reading logs and activity sheets will be available to pick up on June 2. Be sure to read and complete the activity to earn prizes.