Kidventure

08/28/2026

Look closely at these and you'll notice something: no two potatoes in this classroom turned out the same.

One kid gave hers a name, hair, and a wedding dress. Another built feathers into a headdress. One sent his flying, arms out, instead of drawing a face at all. One girl didn't stop at one potato, she made two. Nobody told any of them how to do this. There was no example on the board to copy.

That's the actual point of a day like this. A potato with no instructions is a blank page. What a kid does with it, unprompted, is closer to real creativity than almost anything else in the day.

08/26/2026

Confidence doesn't come from winning. It comes from trying when you're not sure you will.

We watch for this moment constantly at After School: a student stepping toward something they're not sure they can do. The trying is the whole point, win or not.

08/24/2026

Meet Hermione Martinez, Wayfinder at West University After School.

"The connections you make with the kids and their families are what make this job special. Every kid is their own little person with so much to say, and that fills my heart with joy."

Favorite holiday to celebrate at After School: Kitten/cat day, complete with cat-ear hair.

Fun fact: she runs a small business on the side.

Great people, make great after school.

08/21/2026

"How was your day?" usually gets one word.

These get a conversation. Save this for pickup today.

08/20/2026

This is the first thing we tell new counselors, before anything about activities or schedules.

08/19/2026

The bell rang. The fun didn't stop.

School's out at 3. Kidventure starts at 3:01.

At Kidventure After School, every single day is a new celebration.

08/17/2026

Crystal Johnson has spent years caring for Kidventure kids and families. This past weekend, our community showed up for her.

Thank you to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, La Viva - Oak Forest, and Chick-fil-A Medical Center for helping make Community For A Cause possible, and to everyone who came out to support Crystal and her family.

If you're interested in contributing to help Crystal, please visit OlliesKids.org and click on the donate button to make a contribution.

Thank you for showing what community can look like when we come together. 💛

08/13/2026

B-I-N-G-O!!!
This Saturday Night from 5-8 PM at St. Rose of Lima in Houston. All families are invited. Join so many of the staff, campers, and their parents for a back-to-school Bingo Night with a Taco Bar Dinner provided by La Viva - Oak Forest. There will be prizes, a silent auction, and tons of family fun all for a great cause.
Get your tickets now before we run out at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/community-for-a-cause-benefiting-crystal-johnson

08/13/2026

Every camper's favorite part of camp has a name. Usually it's their counselor's. This one's for them. Great people make great camp.

04/16/2026

🌸 Ready to get OUTSIDE and make the most of spring in Dallas? 🌳☀️

We’ve rounded up the BEST parks for kids where adventure, fresh air, and nonstop fun come together! 🛝🌼 From epic playgrounds to wide open spaces perfect for picnics and exploring, these spots are made for unforgettable family days.

Spring won’t last forever so now’s the time to soak it all in! 💚

👉 Check out the full list here:
https://kidventure.com/dallas-parks-kids-spring/

Which park is your family heading to first? 👇🌿

The best parks in Dallas for families this spring - from Klyde Warren to Arbor Hills, White Rock Lake, Frisco Commons, and beyond. Verified and current.