North Texas Food Bank Opens Registration for 2026 Summer Kids Camp
The program gives children hands-on experience and a closer look at how they can make a difference in the fight against hunger.
Registration is now open for North Texas Food Bank’s fourth annual Kids Camp, a one-day camp that invites children entering grades three through six to learn about how they can help their neighbors facing hunger.
Held on select Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NTFB’s Perot Family Campus, 3677 Mapleshade Lane in Plano, the weekly camp is built to help young participants better understand food insecurity while giving them meaningful ways to get involved.
Throughout the day, campers take part in engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The experience includes a behind-the-scenes look at the Perot Family Campus, along with interactive lessons centered on food sourcing, gardening, and nutrition. Each session also features a hands-on volunteer project where campers help assemble food kits for families across North Texas.
During the camp, participants will participate in interactive activities designed to foster empathy, learning, and action regarding hunger in their communities. Campers will get a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the NTFB’s Perot Family Campus, where they’ll engage in fun and educational experiences related to food, gardening, and nutrition. They will also participate in a hands-on volunteer project, helping to pack food kits for local families facing hunger.
One camper who attended last summer said she learned a lot and that she really enjoyed sorting cans to help families in her community. “I don’t want people to be hungry,” she said.
Eight camp sessions are available this summer:
- June 1, 2026
- June 8, 2026
- June 15, 2026
- June 22, 2026
- July 13, 2026
- July 20, 2026
- July 27, 2026
- August 3, 2026
“At the North Texas Food Bank, we believe that addressing hunger requires the involvement of everyone, including the next generation,” said Cassie Collins, Director of Community Engagement for NTFB. “Kids Camp is a wonderful way to start building a future of hunger warriors ready to make a difference.”
The $35 registration fee per child helps provide 105 nutritious meals to children in North Texas experiencing hunger. While a snack will be provided, campers are asked to bring their own lunch. Children may only attend one session during the summer, and each session is limited to 25 spots. Families registering more than one child should complete a separate form for each participant.
For more information on being a sponsor for this educational experience, please email corporate@ntfb.org.
