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Confession: I’m not vegan, but I eat healthy as often as I can. When my daughter and I first discovered Chop Shop in McKinney, we were smitten. We love the "Chops" bowls. There's a reason they call it "feel-good food"....
Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise. Yet there are so many amazing benefits, including increasing your heart rate in a healthy way, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, and help strengthening bone density...
A trip to the splash pad with my kiddos is by far my favorite pastime each summer: no need for life jackets, appropriate for a wide age range of kids, and typically located next to a playground. There are...
Watters Creek is an upscale outdoor shopping and lifestyle center in Allen, at the intersection of I-75 and Bethany Drive, and is one of our favorite places to hang out as a family! I’ve also been known to sneak...
A date night out with someone you love is one of the best things in life. Good food, good drinks, and no kids all make for a lovely evening. But there is an unsung genre of dates that my...
  Downtown McKinney has something for everyone! The historic downtown square is one of the oldest of its kind in Texas. I’ve lived in McKinney for four years now and I know I still have so much to see! If...
Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a novice, visiting a wine bar can make for a fun date night. I’ve rounded up a list of some of my favorite wine bars for date night in Collin County. These...
Mark your calendars! This summer, Legacy Hall in Plano invites families to come out for entertainment and kid-friendly lunch specials every Monday in the Box Garden from 11:30am to 1pm. Each Summer Lunch-N-Play brings different performances and activities curated for...

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2025 Summer Camps for Collin County Kids

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Check out exciting day camps and Texas overnight camps in our guide below. We've rounded up the best summer camps for kids in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and beyond.