Novice 1: 4:50-5:50 p.m.

Explore fundamental chess concepts such as the board, its pieces, rules, and phases of the game. Students will learn basic tactics, game positions, material advantage, exchanges, calculate simple exchanges (or trades). The Novice Level is for participants with a chess rating range of 100-400. 

Novice to Beginner: 4:50-5:50 p.m.

This level is for the students who have attended both Novice 1 and Novice 2 in previous seasons with Prosper Chess Academy but are not at a 800 level yet. Or NEW students who have a gap in their prior training and would like to refresh their skills before joining Beginner 1. The topics covered in this level are going to be Novi 1 and Novice 2 combined with a new perspective. This level is for participants with a chess rating range of 200-600.

Novice 2: 6-7 p.m.

Students will learn game positions and piece strengths/ weaknesses. Better way to activate pieces and gain control of the board. They will also learn notations and advanced calculation of exchanges, and basic checkmate patterns. The novice to beginner level is for participants with a chess rating of 400-700.

Beginner 1: 6-7 p.m.

This level teaches transitional tactics between Novice and Intermediate. Students will learn complex exchanges and calculations, how to control the opponent territory, intermediate checkmate patterns, positional play, use of their pieces effectively, piece harmony, and pawn formations all while enhancing their chess foundation! This level is for students with a chess rating of 700 to 1000. 

Prosper Tennis Academy brings their passion for the game and expertise to help players of all ages and skill levels thrive. We offer a in-depth and comprehensive program designed to enhance your tennis sport skills. Meet your Coaches! Nick "Lucky" Strohla is a USPTA certified coach and  3x national team adult qualifier who has been coaching for over 10 years in Prosper. Andrew Kochevar is a product of Prosper High School and has been coaching in Prosper for 6 years and running the Town program for the last 2.

Beginner

Our Beginner Tennis Program is designed for students who are new to the sport or have limited experience. This welcoming and supportive environment focuses on building a solid foundation of tennis skills while fostering a love for the game. Participants will learn the basics of tennis through fun drills, games, and match play.

Intermediate

Our Intermediate Tennis Class is tailored for players who have a basic understanding of the game and are eager to take their skills to the next level. Whether you’ve just started competing in school tournaments or are looking to enter the competitive scene, this program will provide the tools and techniques necessary to enhance your performance on the court.

Advanced UTR 2.0+/5.5+

Our Advanced Tennis Program is designed for competitive players currently participating in tournaments and holding a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). This elite program focuses on refining skills, enhancing strategic play, and improving overall performance on the court.

 Classes held on Friday, March 28 will be held at Rushing Middle School as the Reynolds Tennis Courts will be prepped for the P-Town Throw-Down Pickleball Tournament.

Our Run Jump Throw class is perfect for young athletes looking to develop new skills and have fun! With age-appropriate running, jumping, and throwing activities, your child will be challenged in an encouraging environment while building confidence and new friendships. From mastering running techniques to learning about proper nutrition and from team relays to perfecting their jumping and throwing skills, this program offers a well-rounded experience that keeps kids moving and motivated. Your child will learn the essentials of throwing events like shot put and javelin, refining their techniques while developing strength and coordination. Our progressive training and skill-building activities are designed to help your young athlete take their abilities to the next level—all while having a blast!

The camp concludes with an exciting Mini Olympics where parents/guardians are invited to watch! Participants can showcase their new skills in a fun, supportive competition. Sign up today for a safe, fun, and rewarding experience that will spark your child's lifelong love of fitness and track and field!

Please note:

• Participants will be split in groups based off age.
• This program is held on a field, not a track.

Soccer Sparks offers age-appropriate soccer classes for kids ages 2 to 12 in a low pressure, high skill learning environment. The Soccer Sparks approach utilizes fun and games so that children develop a passion for soccer without the stress of competitive play. Taught by USSF Nationally Certified coaches, Soccer Sparks' “all-ball” training techniques help kids meet their maximum potential while emphasizing fair play and enjoyment of the sport.

• 2-3 year-old-class
• Parent and child soccer! By playing fun games, children improve their blossoming balance, coordination, and general motor skills. Aside from learning how to dribble and strike a soccer ball, children and parents also get the opportunity to share those first, unforgettable, goal-scoring adventures together.
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• 3-4 year-old-class
• Kick the ball! The Soccer Sparks 3-4 year old class is designed to help kids develop their large motor skills and get them running, dribbling, and kicking the ball while having lots of fun. The kids learn the very basics of soccer through skill demonstrations and games as they transition from parent to individual participation.
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• 4-5-year-old-class
• Dribble, kick, and pass! The Soccer Sparks 4-5 year old class is designed to spark an early passion for the game in young players. This class will encourage greater retention of foundational soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting in a positive environment. Our curriculum includes fun and energetic games that teach kids about playing within a group.
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• 6-9-year-old class
• Dazzle with your footwork! The Soccer Sparks 6-9-year-old class utilizes the “all ball” approach to foster skill improvement and build player confidence. Players will learn to solidify such skills as dribbling, passing, trapping, receiving, juggling, and accurate shooting in a supportive team environment. This class emphasizes both personal player development and team play.

Join us on Tuesdays or Thursdays or both! 

This camp is based on our "all ball approach" of learning and mastering the fundamentals in the game of soccer. This program includes games which are fun to play but also physically challenging. Camp will reinforce the idea that youth sports are "developmental zone" with lessons and skills lasting a lifetime. Each day finishes with a scrimmage where children can "play with skills."

Join us for a fun and engaging introduction to the sport of archery, taught by a certified instructor. This class is perfect for beginners picking up the bow for the firs time. You'll learn the basics of archery in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will explore the parts of a bow and target and discover the fundamentals of shooting an arrow. Through hands-on practice, you'll build confidence and improve your skills while enjoying interactive games like tic-tac-toe and aiming challenges with 3D targets. All equipment is provided. Please note, it is required to use bows provided by the Town of Prosper.

**Archers must be able to hold a 2lb - 4lb bow and pull a minimum 6lb - 10lb draw weight.**

Our Shine program uses soccer to teach life skills to children with developmental challenges. Our coaches use a curriculum designed by educators and child therapists to help children progress while encouraging them to work at their own pace. This class will focus on simplifying soccer into specific components, while teammates work together to build new skills in fun, non-competitive environment.

Shining Soccer Stars Parent & Me Ages 1-3

This class will focus on simplifying soccer into specific components, while teammates work together to build new skill sin a fun, non competitive class. Our puppet friends, Mimi and Pepe, take you and your little one through exciting activities. 

Shining Soccer Stars Ages 4-10

Our program teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive educational environment. We use soccer to promote socialization, strengthen peer interactions and advance gross and fine motor skills.

Shining Soccer Stars Ages 10+

Participants will learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive educational environment. We use soccer to promote socialization, strengthen peer interactions and advance gross and fine motor skills. In this group, we focus on social skills and emphasize the importance of teamwork.

A one time $30 material fee is required the first day of class and includes an Adidas jersey & soccer ball. This fee is required only for new participants. Returning participants do not need to pay this fee again.

Capoeira is a martial arts that teaches Movement, Culture, Flexibility, Self-Defense and Acrobatics that you can use for the rest of your life. We have more kicks and movements than any other martial art. Capoeira is performed and used in every country in the world. You will be taught the fundamentals of self defense,  the proper way to play, defend, pace yourself, acrobatics, sing and dance.

Join us for an electrifying adventure in our Minds in Motion electronic lab! Dive into the exciting world of electronics and magnetism through hands-on experiments that will leave you buzzing with creativity.  You'll take home your very own circuit kit, packed with 60 colorful snap-together pieces! Follow our fun manual filled with vibrant pictures to create up to 62 amazing experiments—like lighting up bulbs, powering spinning motors, and discovering the magic of magnets! But that’s not all! Get ready for jaw-dropping demonstrations, including generating electricity with a handheld generator and watching a powerful magnet work its magic. Plus, you’ll be amazed as a special top levitates right before your eyes!  Don’t miss this chance to unleash your inner inventor and explore the wonders of science in a super fun way that’s sure to spark your curiosity!

Get Ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of Magic. Learn how to cut a lady in half, give your friends superhero powers and make invisible objects appear in a magic pencil pouch just to name a few. In this course students will learn 8 secrets of magic principles and will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build their confidence and communication skills. Each lesson comes with a custom magic prop, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in an online video vault. There are four wand courses each with different props and concepts of magic. They do not build on each other and can be taken in any order. 

Spa Glam: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - $170

Get ready for a week of relaxation, creativity, and chemistry as we combine the fun of pampering with the excitement of hands-on learning! At our Spa Glam Camp, young campers will dive into the world of skincare, and self-care—all while discovering the science behind the products they make and use. Throughout the week, campers will make organic cucumber facials, DIY lip gloss, body scrub, hair styles, and nail art. 

In addition to these pampering activities, we’ll have Spa Bingo and other fun games with awesome prizes. Campers will have take-home projects, This camp is the perfect mix of creativity, fun, and science—an unforgettable week that combines relaxation with real-world knowledge. Sign up now to reserve your spot in this exciting spa and science adventure!

Game On!!!: 1:30-4:30 p.m. - $160

Get ready for a week of excitement, friendly competition, and teamwork at our Game On!!! Summer Camp! Whether your child loves group games, board games, or testing their skills with crazy Minute to Win It challenges, this camp is packed with fun activities that will keep everyone moving, laughing, and learning. 

Here’s what campers will enjoy throughout the week

• Group Games: From classic favorites to new, exciting games, everyone will have a blast working together and competing in fun, energetic challenges.
• Board Games: For a quieter, but equally fun experience, campers will dive into strategic and silly board games, learning problem-solving and sportsmanship while having fun.
• Minute to Win It Games: These fast-paced, one-minute challenges will test campers’ skills, creativity, and quick thinking. Who can balance the most cups? Who’s got the best throwing arm?
• Relay Races & Outdoor Adventures: Campers will team up for relay races and other outdoor activities that build strength, speed, and team spirit.
• Indoor Fun: We’ve got tons of indoor games ready to go, whether The floor is Lava or scavenger hunt . 

Rain or shine, the fun never stops! The week will be filled with opportunities to learn valuable lessons in teamwork, building others up, and practicing good sportsmanship—all while making lifelong friends. And the best part? We’ll finish off the week with a Foam Party—a sudsy, slippery blast of fun! Campers will get soaked, covered in foam, and have the time of their lives. (Don’t forget to bring a towel and water bottle,  snack a change of clothes for the foam-filled fun!) Sign up now and let’s make this a summer to remember with games, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 

Jurassic Jamboree: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Travel back more than 65 million years and check out some of the most amazing creatures to walk the face of the Earth: dinosaurs! You’ll use your paleontology skills and discover what these prehistoric animals looked like, how they behaved, and more! This week will be “dino-mite” with fossil making, a coprolite study, dino eggs, Coprolite study, Predator vs. Prey and tons of fun art projects, experiments, and games.

Space Explorers: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Star Wars fans & future astronauts will love this out of the world camp! Campers will explore the mysteries of space and learn about our solar system & space travel. students will create solar system models, Yoda's bubbling slime swamp, rockets, beautiful artwork, Saturn model, comet on a stick, build and test their own air powered flyers modeled after their favorite star fighter.

Are you ready for an exciting adventure in track and field? Our Run Jump Throw camp is perfect for young athletes looking to develop new skills and have fun! With age-appropriate running, jumping, and throwing activities, your child will be challenged in an encouraging environment while building confidence and new friendships.

From mastering running techniques to learning about proper nutrition, and from team relays to perfecting their jumping and throwing skills, this program offers a well-rounded experience that keeps kids moving and motivated. Your child will learn the essentials of throwing events like shot put and javelin, refining their techniques while developing strength and coordination. Our progressive training and skill-building activities are designed to help your young athlete take their abilities to the next level—all while having a blast!

The camp concludes with an exciting Mini Olympics, where participants can showcase their new skills in a fun, supportive competition. Sign up today for a safe, fun, and rewarding experience that will spark your child's lifelong love of fitness and track and field.

Basketball TECH Camp is designed for players of all skills and abilities that are looking for a serious and fun basketball experience. We focus on individual dribbling skills, passing, and shooting, but learn team concepts to put all of the pieces together. This is a skill-based program which utilizes drills and games to reinforce skills being taught. Part of each class time will used for game scrimmages. Bring a snack, water and gym shoes. 

Transform your child's creative ideas into tangible 3D designs in this hands-on summer camp experience. Using industry-standard software and guided by expert instructors, students will progress from basic 3D modeling to creating complex designs through coding.

Our program is unique with daily take-home 3D printed creations, real-world STEAM applications, and coding integrated with 3D design. It emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, offers professional-grade software training, and provides a hands-on learning experience. Each student receives daily 3D printed projects, digital files of all their creations, and a certificate of completion.

Our week-long program offers a variety of exciting activities designed to engage students in the world of 3D design and entrepreneurship. On Day 1, students will learn the foundations of 3D design, followed by advanced techniques on Day 2. Day 3 introduces coding in 3D design, while Day 4 challenges students with a character design project. Finally, on Day 5, students will showcase their creations in the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase, highlighting their innovative work throughout the week.

Our ultra-popular program that includes several versions of Dodgeball. The emphasis is on fun, teamwork and exercise. We will play many different versions of the classic game using the new coated foam balls. These balls are perfect for safe FUN play! Groups divided based on ages. Please bring a snack and gym shoes.

Flag Football TECH is a combination of QB skills clinic and a traditional flag football program. During this program, players will learn drills and exercises including passing and receiving as well as defensive coverage. Players learn plays, routes and become familiar with football formations and basics. We also allow time at each program for scrimmage. All equipment supplied. Bring water and a snack.

3 different weeks to choose from below: