Dallas Cowboys Youth Football Camps Return to The Star This Month — Here Is What Parents Need to Know

Cowboys Are Back on the Practice Field — and They’re Bringing Kids With Them

If your kid has spent the summer tossing a football in the backyard, the next two weekends offer a chance to take that energy somewhere more official. The Dallas Cowboys are hosting Youth Camps at Ford Center at The Star on two separate three-day sessions: July 20–22 and July 27–29, 2026. Both sessions run 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

The location alone sets these camps apart from a typical rec-league clinic. Ford Center at The Star, at the Cowboys’ official practice and headquarters complex in Frisco, is where the NFL roster trains during the season. Young players get hands-on football instruction on those same grounds — a detail that tends to stick with kids long after the drills are done.

Two Sessions, Same Format

The July 20–22 and July 27–29 sessions are structured identically, which gives families some flexibility. If one week conflicts with a vacation or another commitment, the following week offers the same experience. Each full day runs six and a half hours, so this is a full-day program, not a drop-in morning activity. Plan transportation and pickup accordingly.

Parents considering both sessions should note that these are separate registrations, not a single week-long camp split across two weekends.

Why Frisco Is the Right Address for This

Frisco’s relationship with the Cowboys is not incidental. The city is home to the team’s World Headquarters and practice facility, which means Ford Center at The Star is an everyday working facility, not a rented gymnasium. The instruction comes in an environment built specifically for serious football development. For a kid who follows the team — and in Frisco, that is most of them — attending a camp at The Star carries a different weight than attending one at a local high school field.

The Star complex sits within Frisco Square, one of the city’s most recognizable mixed-use districts, so families arriving early or lingering after pickup have dining and retail options nearby without needing to drive far.

Logistics at a Glance

• Session 1: July 20, 21, and 22, 2026
• Session 2: July 27, 28, and 29, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily
• Venue: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco

For registration details, age requirements, pricing, and what to bring, visit thestarinfrisco.com directly. The events calendar on that site is where the sessions are listed, and it will carry any updates if details shift closer to the dates.

A Busy Sports Summer in Frisco

These camps land in the middle of an active stretch for youth programming across the city. Frisco has leaned into its identity as a sports-forward community — the Cowboys, FC Dallas, and a dense network of recreation facilities all contribute to that reputation — and summer programming at The Star is one of the more visible expressions of it. For families who want structured athletic development during the school break, the Cowboys camps represent one of the higher-profile opportunities on the calendar before August arrival season begins.

If July 20 is already circled on your calendar for another reason, the July 27 session is an easy backup. Either way, registration details are worth checking sooner than later for a program held at one of the most in-demand sports facilities in North Texas.