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EDITOR'S NOTE: Camps are organized first by city, and then alphabetically. Camps whose locations are Valleywide or span several cities are listed in a separate "Valleywide or Regional" category at the bottom.
Information was provided by program staff, who filled out questionnaires we provided. Assume ages/grades listed are as of Fall 2010; prices are per session unless otherwise indicated.
ALSO: Find our 2010 directory of camps for children with special needs here.
ANTHEM
Musical Theatre of Anthem
Caepe School, 42212 N 41st Dr, Anthem
602-743-9892 • musicaltheatreofanthem.org
Summer Performing Arts Institute. Ages 6-20. Vocal technique, musical theatre style dance, acting, improv, audition techniques and an end-of-session performance. 2-week half-day session July 19-30. $195; sibling discount available.
North Valley Christian Academy
39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem
623-551-3454 • anthemcross.org
Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Prep Camps. Ages 2-10. Age-appropriate themed activities. 1-week half-day or full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 7-July 30. $40 -$130.
AVONDALE
Arizona Science Center
Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
602-716-2028 • azscience.org/camps
Science is All About Me and What I Can Be. Ages 6-12. Explore how things are designed and built, how and why planes fly, how our bodies function and more science-related topics.1-week full-day sessions July 5-16. $225 ($200 members).
Mad Science West Valley
Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
623-935-8888 • madscience.org/westvalley
Ages 6-12. Discover how things move in Moving with Science; learn about robots (and build one to take home) in Radical Robots and explore comets, planets, stars and more in NASA Space Explorers. 4-day half-day sessions June 7-10, June 28-July 1 and July 19-22. $129.
CAVE CREEK
Desert Palms Equestrian Center LLC
28410 N 44th St, Cave Creek
480-239-4896 • desertpalms.net
Horsemanship Camps. Ages 6-18. Horseback riding, horse and barn care, horse health and first aid, arts & crafts and swimming. 4-day full-day sessions May 31-July 22. $385.
Dynamite Montessori School
28807 N 53rd St, Cave Creek
480-563-5710 • dynamitemontessori.com
Spanish Immersion. Grades 1-6. Spanish immersion program. 4-week full-day sessions June 1-25. $738.
Summer Fun. Ages 3-5. Science projects, outdoor water games, arts & crafts. 1- to 4-week full-day sessions June 1-July 30. $194-$698.
Karate for Kids
29850 N Tatum Rd, Cave Creek
480-575-8171 • karatebuilt.com
Ages 5-14. Martial arts and fitness. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-11, July 19-23. $179.
Rising Sun Montessori Day School
38246 N Hazelwood Circle, Cave Creek
480-595-KIDS (5437) • risingsunmontessori.com
Summer Program. Ages 3-8. Weekly themes, arts & crafts, music, academics and visiting programs. 1-, 4- and 8-week full-day sessions May 31-July 30. $210-$1,512.
The Goddard School
4060 E Peak View Rd, Cave Creek
480-437-1000 • goddardschool.com
Leap Into Literature. Ages 8 & under. Activities based on books by several authors. 4-week half- or full-day sessions May 24-July 30.
CHANDLER
A World of Music
50 S McQueen Rd, Chandler
480-963-7698
Grades K-6. Dance, sign language, voice, musical theater, rhythm, trash cans and end-of session concert. 1-week half-day session June 21-25. $55.
Aspire Kids Sports Center
50 S Hearthstone Way, Chandler
480-820-3774 • aspirekidsports.com
Ages 4-12. Fitness, gymnastics, crafts, special guests and swimming (optional). 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $129-$199.
Barness Family JCC
908 N Alma School Rd, Chandler
480-897-0588 • evjcc.org
Age 2-10th grade. Field trips, age-appropriate activities, sports, arts & crafts, music, swimming, cooking, Israeli culture and leadership programming. 3-week half- or full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 1-July 30.
Chandler Children’s Choir
Tri-City Baptist Church
2211 W Germann Rd, Chandler
480-705-9345 • chandlerchildrenschoir.com
Musicals and More! Summer Music Camp. Grades 1-11. Dancing, vocal technique, theory, harmony, choral and individual singing, field trip and end-of-session performance. 1-week half- or full-day session June 14-18. $115-$155.
City of Chandler Recreation Division
Tumbleweed Recreation Center
745 E Germann Rd, Chandler
480-782-2727 • chandleraz.gov/breaktime
Sports, Arts, Adventure & Nature Camps. Grades 1-6. Sports, nature, arts, cooking and acting. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 23. $79-$116.
Teen Adventure Camps. Grades 7-9. Themed activities. 1-week half- or full-day session June 7-11. $79-$116.
Environmental Education Center
4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler
480-782-2890 • chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis
Summer Nature Camps. Ages 7-13. Explore the environment through games, activities, experiments, hikes and crafts. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-25. $65-$105 ($52-$84 residents).
Foundations Developmental House
1815 E Queen Creek Rd #1, Chandler
480-219-3953 • fdhkids.com
ASAP. Ages 3-7. Language skills for children with high-functioning autism, Asperger’s or PDD-nos. 4-week half-day sessions June-July.
LEAP. Ages 3-6. Language program for typically developing children with normal intelligence but some speech and language delays. 4-week half-day sessions June-July.
Gold Medal Gymnastics
255 W Warner Rd, Chandler
480-857-7335 • goldmedalgym.com
Gymnastics Summer Camp. Ages 3-15. Gymnastics, games, arts & crafts and themes. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 31. $99-$185.
IQ Abacus Math & Language School
1375 N McClintock Dr, Chandler
480-763-8272 • iqabacus.com
Math & Language Boost Camp. Grades K-12. Reading/writing, English, math, SAT prep, tutoring and Chinese. 4-week session July 5-Aug 1. $400 & up.
Karate for Kids
6065 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler
480-961-3634 • karatebuilt.com
Ages 5-14. Martial arts and fitness. 1-week full-day sessions June 14-18, July 5-9, July 19-23. $179.
LearningRx
565 W Chandler Blvd #16, Chandler
480-855-9099 • learningrx.com/chandler
Brain Games. Ages 5-18. Certified trainers engage students in one-on-one sessions using 30 different “brain games” that challenge and stimulate young minds. 3-5 days per week for 8-12 weeks. $75/per session.
MoezArt Productions
Chandler Bible Church
1200 N Price Rd, Chandler
480-201-4637 • moezartproductions.com
Summer Theatre Arts Camp. Ages 10-18. Acting, improv, auditioning, showmanship, comedy, drama, technical theater, memorization speech, speech and end-of-session production. 2-week full day session June 1-12. $400.
Montessori Day Schools - Lakeshore
1700 W Warner Rd, Chandler
480-730-8886 • montessoridayschools.org
Montessori Summer Sampler. Ages 18 mos-10 yrs. Jewelry making, origami art, painting a set for a play and more. 2-week sessions June 7-July 30, 1-week session Aug 2-6.
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
1150 N Dobson Rd, Chandler
480-545-4309 • setoncatholic.org
Junior Sentinels Basketball Camp. Girls in grades 3-9. Fundamental instruction with games and competitions. 1-week half-day session June 7-11. $35-$65.
Storybook Kitchen
Center for Educational Excellence
1700 E Elliot Rd, Chandler
602-510-0959 • storybookkitchen.com
Cooking Camps. Grades K-6. Cooking with recipes inspired by children’s books. 1-week half-day sessions June 15-July 15. $95.
SWIMkids USA
Chandler High School
350 N Arizona Ave, Chandler
480-820-9109 • swimkidsusa.us
Summer Swim Team. Ages 5-13. Advanced stroke instruction and competitive skills in a league setting. Pre-evaluations required. 7-week session June 7-July 31. $250.
Tri-City Baptist Church
2211 W Germann Rd, Chandler
480-245-7902 • tricitysummer.org
Summer Enrichment. Ages 5-13. Academic enrichment, chapel, field trips, gym time and more. Full-day sessions June 1-Aug 12. $125/wk.
Trinity Christian Fellowship
50 S McQueen Rd, Chandler
480-963-7698 • tcfchandler.org
A World of Music. Grades K-6. Campers can choose from dance, sign language, voice, musical theater, rhythm, trash cans and more. 1-week half-day session June 21-25. $50.
Yen-Li Chen Ballet School
635 S Alma School Rd, Chandler
480-786-8820 • yenlichen.com
Fairy Camp. Ages 4-8. Dance. 3-week session (Tues and Thur) June 7-25.
Summer Ballet Intensive. Ages 10-18. Experienced dancers. 3-week session June 7-25. $60-$264/wk.
FOUNTAIN HILLS
Cactus Day Camp
16811 E El Pueblo Blvd, Fountain Hills
480-836-2267 • cactusdaycamp.com
Ages 3-12. More than 20 activities including archery, swimming, Wii games, team sports, gymnastics, crafts and camp-wide events on Fridays. 2-, 4-, 6 - and 8-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 31. $500.
Fountain Hills Community Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills
480-837-9661 • fhct.org
Performing Arts Summer Camp. Ages 7-12. Acting, singing, dance and a presentation on the last day. 3-week session (10am-noon ages 7-9 or 1-3pm ages 10-12) June 14-July 2. $175.
Theater Performance Mini-Camp. Ages 7-12. Students rehearse and then perform in a play. 3-week session (10am-noon ages 7-9 or 1-3pm ages 10-12) July 5-23. $175.
Teen Performing Arts Camp. Grades 7-12. Acting, singing and dance workshops with end-of-session full-stage musical comedy performance. 5-week full-day session June 7-July 9 with optional trip to New York City July 14-18. $695 (camp only); $2,395 (camp & trip).
GILBERT
ALOHA Aquatic Center
1011 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert
480-786-0703 • alohaaquaticcenter.com
Aloha! Summer Splash Kids Camp. Ages 3-11. Indoor swimming, games, play room and crafts. 1-week sessions (Mon-Thur). $68.
AquaSafe Swim School
82 W Ray Rd, Gilbert
480-821-SWIM (7946) • aquasafeswim.com
Camp H2O. Ages 5-12. Themed activities, academics, swimming, special activities and guests. 1-week full- day sessions (extended hours available) May 31-Aug 6. $240/wk.
Copperstar Repertory Co.
Williams Field High School, 1076 S Higley Rd, Gilbert
480-699-1655 • copperstarrep.org
Musical Theatre Camps. Funtales (ages 5-8), The Magic of Musical Disney (ages 8-13) and Disney’s Aladdin Jr (ages 13-18) with end-of-session performances. 2- or 4-week half- or full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 1-25. $150-$525.
Mathnasium of Gilbert
538 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert
480-782-7987 • mathnasium.com
Math Camp. Grades preK-12. Catch up on math skills and learn new concepts. June 1-Aug 7.
Phoenix Children’s Academy
2315 S Lindsay Rd, Gilbert
480-963-1155 • pcapreschool.com
My Summer Camp Rocks. Ages 5-12. Themed activities from exploding volcanoes to a pizza bake-off. May-Aug half- or full-day sessions.
SKORE Summer Camps for Kids
Gilbert Arts Academy, 862 E Elliot Rd, Gilbert
480-747-5756 • skorecamps.org
S.K.O.R.E. (Shaping Kids thru Organized Recreation & Education). Grades K-6. Activities that build bodies and minds, enriches character and inspires ethics and self-esteem. 1-week half- or full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 1-Aug 6. $119.
Summer Art Academy
1380 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert
480-892-1581
Grades 1-9. Art teachers from Gilbert schools teach drawing, painting, cartooning, clay, sculpture and jewelry. 1- and 2-week sessions (8- or 16-hours of class) June 7-July 1. $55-$100.
GLENDALE
Atonement Lutheran School
4001 W Beardsley Rd, Glendale
623-374-3019 • atonementlutheranschool.org
Exploring America’s Greatness. Ages 3-10. Children will be explorers, geographers, historians, scientists and social scientists as they explore the 5 regions of the United States. 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 24-Aug 6.
Busy Bodies Planned Play
19420 N 59th Ave, Glendale
623-847-4090 • busybodiesplannedplay.com
Busy Bee's Fun Out of the Sun. Ages 3½-5. Games, art projects, stories and fun. 1-week half-day (2-5pm) sessions May 11-Aug 30. $80/week if registered for full 8 weeks.
Mad Science West Valley
The Church at Arrowhead
7902 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale
623-486-3344 • madscience.org/westvalley
Ages 6-12. Hands-on science activities, NASA Space Explorers (ages 6-12) and Radical Robots (ages 7-12). 1-week sessions June-July. $199.
Midwestern University and Wells Fargo
19555 N 59th Ave, Glendale
623-572-3310
http://www.midwestern.edu/x2362.xml
Health Careers Institute for High School Students. Grades 10-12. Workshops in medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry and biomedical sciences, hands-on labs, field trip to Arrowhead Hospital and a mock emergency rescue with Glendale Fire Dept. 1-week session July 8-17. Free.
MoezArt Productions
Hope Chapel
17417 N 63rd Ave, Glendale
480-201-4637 • moezartproductions.com
Summer Theatre Arts Camp. Ages 10-18. Acting, improv, auditioning, showmanship, comedy, drama, technical theater, memorization speech, speech and end-of-session production. 2-week full day session June 14-26. $400.
The Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies
5430 W Glenn Dr, Glendale
623-915-0345 • thechildrenscenteraz.org
Super Summer Adventures. Ages 3-15. Therapeutic day camp for children with high functioning autism and related disorders. Swimming, games, field trips, horseback riding, sports and more. 3-week half-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $625.
GOODYEAR
Karate for Kids
1468 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
623-536-5514 • karatebuilt.com
Ages 5-14. Martial arts and fitness. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-11, July 19-23. $179.
West Valley Youth Orchestra
Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear
623-547-0373 • wvyo.org
Chamber Music Summer Camp with Quartet Sabaku. Ages 10-19. Orchestra, string technique, theory/composition, listening skills and special sessions. 1-week session June 14-18. $220.
MESA
Actor’s Youth Theatre
7440 E Main St #10, Mesa
480-334-4003 • actorsyouththeatre.org
Junior Summer Workshops. Ages 5-8. Pirate and Princess Adventure and Broadway Bound Playmakers. 2-week half-day sessions June 7-July 16.
Summer Theater Workshops. Ages 8-18. Glee Club, A Very Greasy Musical, Actors Make a Movie, Actor’s Audition, My Mama Mia’s Musical and Shakespeare in Gear. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-July 16. $147.
Arizona Science Center
ASU Polytechnic Campus
7001 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa
602-716-2028 • azscience.org/camps
Science is All About Me and What I Can Be. Ages 6-12. Explore how things are designed and built, how and why planes fly, how our body functions and more science-related topics. 1-week full-day sessions June 14-25. $225 ($200 members).
Dobson Montessori Elementary & Jr High School
745 S Extension, Mesa
480-962-1432 • dobsonmontessori.com
Super Summer. Ages 5-16. More than 30 workshops in drama, cooking, fencing, science, animal care, computers, ecology and more. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-Aug 27. $140 & up.
Dobson Montessori Preschool
1130 S San Jose, Mesa
480-969-3781 • dobsonmontessori.com
Super Summer. Ages 2½-6. Weekly themes include In the Jungle, Art Explorations, Explora-Science, Gourmet Cooking and more. 1-week sessions June 1-Aug 27. $95 & up.
East Valley Children’s Theatre
3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa
4830 E Main St, Mesa
480-756-3828 • evct.org
Imagination Theatre Camp. Ages 5-8. Introduction to basic performing skills and and end-of-session performance. 2-week half-day session June 7-18. $165.
Summer Musical Theatre Camp. Ages 8-15. Acting, singing, dance, musical theater production and an end-of-session performance. 2-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-25. $155-$225.
El Mar Diving Center
2245 W Broadway Rd, Mesa
480-833-2971 • elmar.com
Scuba Rangers. Ages 8-12. Introduction to scuba in a pool environment. 1-week half-day sessions June 14-18, July 19-23. $299.
Eternal Life Lutheran School
7025 E Main St, Mesa
eternallifelutheran.com
Let’s Build an Ark. Ages 3-12. Crafts, music, theme-based snack and learning about the love of God. 1-week half day session June 7-11 (free), 7-week half-day session June 14-Aug 7. $12
Girly Girlz
3426 E Baseline Rd #111, Mesa
480-951-DIVA (3482) • girly-girlz.com
Diva Day Camp. Ages 5-10. Glam sessions, themed events, photo shoots, karaoke, crafts and goodies. 1-week sessions (10am-2pm, after hours available) June-Aug.
Golfland Entertainment Center
155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa
480-834-8319 x110 • golfland.com
Royal Academy - Camp Golfland. Ages 3-12. Daily themes, water park access, miniature golf, laser tag and arcade. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $125-$175.
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main St, Mesa
480-644-6520 • mesaartscenter.com
Summer Art Camp. Grades 1-7. Drama, dance, music, puppetry, arts & crafts taught by trained artists/educators. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-July 30. $120-$150.
Montessori Education Centre – Main Campus
2834 E Southern Ave, Mesa
480-926-8375 • montessorictr.org
Summer Camp. Ages 18 months-12 years. Academics and the arts offered in the morning; swimming and gymnastics offered in the afternoon. 4-week half- or full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 7-July 30. $375-$750.
Montessori International School
1230 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa
480-890-1580 • montessori-intl.org
Ages 18 mos-14 yrs. Drama, music, cooking, foreign language and hands-on science. 4-week full-day sessions June 7-July 23.
Simply Impressive Cooking School
3345 E Downing St, Mesa
480-654-1981 • simplyimpressive.com
Cooking Camp. Ages 8 & up. Hands-on cooking with age-appropriate menus. 1-week half- or full-day sessions July 12-16 (ages 13 & up), July 21-25 (ages 8-12). $265-$395 (discount if registered before May 15).
SK8 Asylum
8743 E Pecos Rd #136, Mesa
480-888-9090 • sk8asylum.com
Ages 5-15. Skateboard indoors with experienced instructors, non-skate activities and end-of-session contest and prize ceremony. 1-week full-day sessions May 31-July 30. $200.
SKORE Summer Camps for Kids
Liberty Arts Academy, 3015 S Power Rd, Mesa
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy, 2929 E McKellips Rd, Mesa
480-747-5756 • skorecamps.org
S.K.O.R.E. (Shaping Kids thru Organized Recreation & Education). Grades K-6. Activities that build bodies and minds, enriches character and inspires ethics and self-esteem. 1-week half- or full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 1-Aug 6. $119.
Superstition Farm
3440 S Hawes Rd, Mesa
602-432-6865 • superstitionfarm.com
Farm Camp 101. Ages 6-12. Hands on learning focused on agriculture, recycling and environmental preservation. 1-week half-day sessions June 15-July 9. $120. Farm Animal Care. Ages 10-14. Learn all about common farm animals including horses, chickens, cows and goats. 1-week half-day session July 13-16. $89.
PARADISE VALLEY
Camelback Bible Church
3900 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley
602-955-6370 • cbcaz.org/vb
Genesis 1 Space Probe VBS. Grades 1-6. Music, skits, contests, Bible stories, crafts, games and a Friday Family Festival. 1-week half-day session June 7-11. $20.
Children’s Choice
4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley
480-570-5234 • imaginethatsummercamp.com
Imagine That! Summer Camp. Grades preschool-6. Specialty camps include Sports, Fine Arts, Science, GI Joe, Mission Impossible, American Girl, News Reporter, Glamour Girls, Mind Games, Creepy Crawlies, Showtime, SuperHeroes & Heroines, Super Sleuths and more. 3-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-July 8 (Mon-Thur). $225-$450.
Christ Church School
4015 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley
602-381-9906 • ccsaz.org
Let’s Take Care of… Ages 2-8. Weekly themes, literature, math, science, art, music and cooking. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-18. $125-$150. Optional Breakfast Club ($20-$25/wk) and Sports Camp with lunch ($40-$50/wk).
Kachina Country Day School
6602 E Malcomb Dr, Paradise Valley
480-951-0745 • kachinaparents.com
Kachina Camp. Age 2-grade 8. Puppet shows, petting zoo, fitness, gym games, art, reading, phonics, movements, foreign language, computers and field trips. 4-week full-day session May 31-June 25. $900.
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley
602-840-8360 x141 • pvumcchildren.com
Vacation Bible Camp. Ages 3-grade 6. Crafts, music, science and recreational activities. 1-week half-day session July 26-30. $25/child ($65 family maximum).
Phoenix Country Day School
3901 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley
602-955-8200 x2227 • pcds.org/summer
Grades K-12. Sports, math, reading, writing, music, theatrical performances, art and specialty programs. 2-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 16. $400 & up.
Solel Preschool
6805 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley
480-991-4545 • solelpreschool.org
Camp Machaneh Solel. Ages preschool-K. Art, music, cooking, storytelling, dramatic play, indoor playground and fully shaded outdoor water play area. 2-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $200 & up.
Tesseract School
4800 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley
480-991-1770 • tesseractschool.org
Summer Learning Adventures. Grades preschool-12. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, digital filmmaking, musical theater, writing, underwater adventures, mysteries & puzzles. guest speakers and more. Half- or full-day sessions (extended care available) June 14-Aug 13.
Unitarian Universalist Church
4027 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley
480-990-8605 or 623-204-9206
UU Kids Kamp. Ages 2-11. Music, dance, drama, arts & crafts, yoga, storytelling, water play, cooking, sports and games. 5- or 6-week half-day session June 7-July 16. $625-$750.
PEORIA
Academy of Classical Ballet
21501 N 78th Ave #100, Peoria
623-572-7222 • acballet.com
Ballet Summer Intensive. Ages 3 & up. Learn creative dance or basic ballet techniques, focus on strengthening skills or intensive ballet training. 3-week sessions. $140-$190/wk.
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria
623-776-8400 x111 • azbroadwaytheatre.com
Academy for Young Performers. Ages 7-18. Class work, rehearsals and performances. 1-week full-day sessions June 21-25, July 5-9. 3-week full-day session July 13-31. $275-$500.
Challenger Space Center
21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria
623-322-2001 • azchallenger.org
Summer Camp Extravaganza. Grades K-8. Science and space-related activities. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 30. $110-$250.
Happy Valley School
7140 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria
623-376-2900 • happyvalleyschool.org
Summer Camp. Grades K-6. Arts & crafts, science projects, music, sports, movies, field trips and swimming. 1-week full-day sessions June1-Aug 13. $100.
Primrose School of Fletcher Heights
8270 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria
623-825-3221 • primrosefletcherheights.com
Camp Primrose. Ages 12 & under. Combination of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities. 1- to 4-week full-day sessions.
Theater Works
8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria
623-815-7930 • theaterworks.org
Youth Works Summer Camp. Ages 6-18. Work with a professional director, musical director and dance choreographer on a musical theater production. 1-week half-or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6, 3-week full-day sessions June 1-July 30. $150-$225.
PHOENIX
Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center
4700 E Warner Rd, Phoenix
480-893-3431 • ahwatukeehoa.com
Golf, Swim & Tennis Camp. Ages 6-14. Golf and tennis instruction in a non-competitive environment, swimming, games, ping pong and air hockey. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-Aug 2. $190.
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School
6300 N Central Ave, Phoenix
602-274-4866 • aseds.org
ASEDS Summer Program 2010. Grades preK-8. Classes that offer enrichment opportunities or reinforce academic skills. 1-week sessions June 1-25. $100.
All The Hands @ Desert Dragon Pottery
25037 N 17th Ave, Phoenix
602-690-6956 • allthehands.com
Geo Clay Cache. Ages 6-12. Pottery wheel and sculpting projects. 1-week half-day sessions June 7-Aug 5. $215.
Arcadia Ice Arena
3853 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix
602-957-9966 • arcadiaice.com
Ice Skating Day Camp. Ages 5-12. Ice skating and other activities. 1-week full-day sessions June 12-Aug 6. $165.
Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA
30 N 40th Pl, Phoenix
602-273-6852 • aawl.org
Camp Ruffin’ It/ Camp Vet. Grades 1-12. Exotic animal encounters, observe vets at work, games, and animal care. 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 31-Aug 6. $175-$325.
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
2820 W Kelton Ln, Phoenix
602-266-4278 • arizonaconservatory.org
Musical Theatre Summer Program. Grades 6-9. Theater, singing, dancing and end-of-session musical performance. 4-week half day session June 1-27. $350
Arizona Humane Society
1521 W Dobbins Rd, Phoenix
602-997-7586 x1015 • azhumane.org
Camp Compassion. Ages 7-14. Blended humane and character education model where the six pillars of character are paired with study of different groups of animals. 3-day sessions (11:30am-5pm) June 8-10, June 22-24, July 6-8 and July 20-22. $50-$250.
Arizona Lutheran Academy
6036 S 27th Ave, Phoenix
602-268-8686 • alacoyotes.org
Summer Volleyball Camp. Grades 5-8 (girls only). Voleyball instruction, practice and scrimmages. 1-week half-day session June 16-19. $40.
Summer Basketball Camp. Grades 4-8. Basketball instruction, practice and scrimmages. 1-week half-day session June 7-11. $60.
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St, Phoenix
602-716-2028 • azscience.org/camps
Science is All Aboout Me and What I Can Be. Ages 6-12. Explore how things are designed and built, how and why planes fly, how our body functions and more science-related topics. 1-week full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 7-July 23. $225 ($200 members).
Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics and Dance
3110 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix
602-992-5790 • arizonasunrays.com
Camp GYMtastic! Ages 3-12. Gymnastics, dance, karate, swimming, arts & crafts, games, team building, special guests and weekly themes.
Sessions: 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 24-Aug 13. $147.50-$212.50.
Art for Fun! Studio and Gallery
2801A N 15th Ave, Phoenix
602-274-6441 • art4funstudio.com
Summer Kid’s Art. Grades 1-12. Drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting, painting on silk, ceramics, painting on glass, collages, fused glass and more. 2-hour sessions June 1-Aug 6. $40-$150.
ASU Center for Civic Education & Leadership
ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus, 641 E Van Buren St, Phoenix
602-496-0117 • ccel.asu.edu/camp
Civic Engineering & Leadership Camp. Grades 3-8. . Field trips, team building games and interactive leadership activities. 3-week full-day session June 7-25. $225.
AZ Jewish Theatre Co
4645 E Marilyn Rd, Phoenix
602-264-0402 • azjewishtheatre.org
Curtain Call Summer Theatre Camp. Ages 7-13. Makeup, auditioning, improvisation, stage combat, choreography, voice and end-of-session musical performance. 4-week full-day sessions June 7-July 30. $675.
AZ Kicks
531 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix
602-264-2300 • azkicks.com
Martial Arts & Fitness Camp. Ages 4-12. Learn courtesy, self discipline, respect, “bully bustin’” verbal and physical self defense tools. Every child stars in their own camp video. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-July 2.
BeiBei Amigos Language Preschool
751 E Union Hills, Phoenix
602-996-4990 • beibeiamigos.com
Spanish Camp/Mandarin Camp. Ages 1-15. Practice speaking, listening, reading and writing/grammar in Spanish or Chinese through games, music, drama, crafts and more. 2-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 30. $250-$300.
Bourgade Catholic High School
4602 N 31st Ave, Phoenix
602-973-4000 x169 • bourgadecatholic.org
Various Activity Camps. Ages 6-14. Volleyball, basketball, wrestling, football and drama. June-July.
Bricks Studio
4550 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix
602-954-5200 • bricksstudio.com
Princess Dance Camp. Ages 3-6. Ballet basics, princess craft and tea party. June-July (Tues and Thur). $25/class.
Summer Day Camp. Ages 5-12. Science, cooking, crafts and fitness. Full-day sessions (extended care available).
So You Want to Dance Camp! Ages 6-teens. Jazz, tap, ballet, technique, contemporary, pom and lyrical. 1-week sessions (3:30-7:30pm) June 7-Aug 6. $75.
Brophy College Preparatory
4701 N Central Ave, Phoenix
602-264-5291 x6444 • brophyprep.org
Summer Academic Enrichment and Athletic Camps. Grades 3-8. Academic classes for girls and boys (grades 6-8) and athletic camps for girls and boys (grades 3-8). 2- to 4-week sessions June 1-25. $200 & up.
Cactus Athletic Camps
Inside Pitch, 1125 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Bldg #4, Phoenix
480-272-9167 • cactuscamps.com
Indoor Summer Baseball Camps. Ages 8-16. Hitting, pitching, catching and strength training. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $249.
Children's Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th St, Phoenix
602-889-5293 • childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Storybook Theatre Summer Camps. Ages 4-6. Children will learn how to work together, tell stories, create character voices and movements and share an end-of-session performance. 1-week half-day (1-4pm) sessions June 14-25. $125.
City of Phoenix, Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix
602-262-4627 • phoenix.gov/parks
Summer Extravaganza. Ages 6-14. Choose performing or visual arts program with an end-of-session show or gallery exhibition. 4-week full-day sessions June-July.
Dance Theater West
3925 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix
602-840-3883 • dancetheaterwest.com
Summerdance. Grades 1-12. dance workshops, classic ballet and musical theater. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-30.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
3711 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix
623-582-8007 • dvrac.asu.edu
Petroglyph Pathfinders Summer Day Camp. Ages 8-11. Hands-on educational activities, crafts, storytelling, games, hikes at a real archaeology site. 1-week full-day sessions May 31-July 16. $95 ($75 members).
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix
480-481-8146 • dbg.org/camp
DBG Summer Camp. Ages 4-16. Hands-on, science-based activities, outdoor investigations, stories, crafts and more. 1-week full-day sessions May 25-July 9.
Desert Marigold School
6210 S 28th St, Phoenix
602-243-6909 • arizonawaldorf.org
Wildflowers Summer Camp. Ages 4-14. Animal care, games, gardening, water play, arts & crafts, cooking, baking, puppetry, painting and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-Aug 13. $80-$150.
GateWay Community College
108 N 40th St, Phoenix
602-286-8672 • gatewaycc.edu/summer
First Aid Camp. Ages 13-15. Learn the workings of the human body, emergency skills, CPR training and wilderness first aid. 2-week half-day sessions June 14-25.
Robotics Camp: Design & Build. Ages 13-15. Learn the basics of design technology and then build a functioning robot. 2-week half-day sessions June 7-17.
Robotics Camp: Programming & Competition. Ages 13-15. Program a robot to maneuver a course and then compete against others. 2-week half-day sessions June 21-July 1. $160.
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council
1611 E Dobbins Rd, Phoenix
602-452-7000 • girlscoutsaz.org/summercamp
Camp Sombrero. Grades K-7. Swimming, arts & crafts, sports, games, nature, themed activities and more. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-July 16. $175.
Hubbard Family Swim School
Paradise Valley Campus, 2401 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix
Phoenix Swim Club, 2902 E Campbell Rd, Phoenix
Sunnyslope High School, 35 W Dunlap, Phoenix
Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E Sutton Dr, Phoenix
602-971-4044 • hubbardsports.com
Summer Sports Camp. Ages 4½-13. Basketball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, soccer, archery and field sports. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $155-$205.
K & K Elite
952 W Melinda Ln #A, Phoenix
623-581-0883 • kkelite.com
Summer Fun Days. Ages 2-16. Themed projects, cheers, chants, dances, stunts crafts and specialty sports.
Keystone Montessori School
1025 E Liberty Ln, Phoenix
480-460-7312 • keystonemontessori.com
Elementary Summer Academy. Grades 1-6. Art, cooking, drama, field trips, Spanish, sports and world cultures. 2-week full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 21-July 2. $325 & up.
Life's a Stage Productions
Shepherd of the Valley Church, 1500 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix
602-717-7080 • lasacting.com
Actors Summer Boot Camp. Ages 7-18. Interactive theater games, improvisation, scene study, musical theater, cold read, audition techniques, monologues and more. 1-week full-day sessions June 14-25. $150.
Montessori Day Schools - Mountainside
9215 N 14th St, Phoenix
602-943-7672 • montessoridayschools.org
Montessori Summer Sampler. Ages 3-10. Variety of activities include jewelry making, origami art, painting a set for a play and more. 2-week sessions June 7-July 30, 1-week session Aug 2-6.
Music Maker Workshops
3233 E Chandler Blvd #2, Phoenix
480-706-1224 • musicmakerworkshops.com
Music Camp. Ages 3-6. Piano, guitar, voice, drums or crafts/games, end-of-session talent show.
Preschool Piano & Kindermusik Around the World Camp. Ages 3-6. Dance, drama, instrumentation, singing and crafts and an interactive course teaches children how to read music and play the piano.
Ahwatukee Rockstar. Ages 8-15. Guitar, bass and drum, practice playing with others and end-of-session performance. 1-week sessions June 14-18, July 19-23.
Morning Chamber Strings Camp. Ages 9-16. Baroque music for violin, viola and cello with end-of-session performance. 1-week session July 26-30. $99.
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix
602-787-6800 • paradisevalley.edu/ce
Paradise Pumas Kids College. Ages 7-12. Reading, math, rocketry, aeronautics, art, engineering and more. 2-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 22.
Paradise Valley School of Karate
13647 N 32nd St, Phoenix
602-867-9204 • pvkarate.com
Karate/Abduction Reduction Summer Camp. Ages 4 & up. Learn self control, self esteem, self confidence, discipline and stranger danger escape techniques. Half- or full-day sessions June-Aug. $140/wk.
Phoenix Gymnastics Academy
1926 W Monona Dr, Phoenix
623-582-5293 • phoenixgymnasticsacademy.com
Summer Fun Gym Camp. Ages 5-12. Gymnastics, martial arts, dance, field trips, swimming, bowling and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 30. $150-$255.
Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix
602-889-5293 • phoenixtheatre.com
Summer Camp - Main Campus. Ages 4-18. Acting, singing, dancing, voice, movement, prop building, set painting and more. 1-week half-day and 4-week full-day sessions June 1-July 31. $100-$600.
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix
602-273-1341 • phoenixzoo.org
Camp Zoo. Grades K-8. Age-appropriate activities, animal encounters, games, in-depth investigations, art projects, water play, hiking and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 30. $170-$280 ($153-$252 members).
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 N 16th St, Phoenix
602-997-2626 • pointehilton.com
Coyote Camp. Ages 5-12. Swimming, art projects, cooking, tennis and miniature golf. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-July 30. $180.
SmartyPants Tutoring
Hopi Elementary School
5110 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix
602-931-7323 • arcadiatutoring.com
Ready, Set, READ! Grades K-2. Enrichment program developed to enhance reading and writing skills. 1-week half-day sessions June 7-18. $175.
South Mountain Community College
7050 S 24th St, Phoenix
602-243-8034 • biosci.southmountaincc.edu
Bioscience Summer Camp. High school. Classroom and lab work in the fields of bioscience and genetic research. 5-week half-day session June 1-July 1. $30 participation fee.
St Francis Xavier
4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix
602-266-5364 • sfxphx.org
Summer Magis Program. Grades K-8. Themed camps include Primary Power-Up, Imaginarium, Robotics, Musical Theater, Math, Digital Storytelling and more. 3-week session June 7-25.
Sullivan PROformance
Fischer Sports Facility
5750 S 32nd St, Phoenix
480-247-3910 • sullivanproformance.com
Youth Speed Camp. Ages 5-13. Athletes build a foundation of core strength, balance, overall physical strength, agility and speed. Private and group sessions available.
Tesseract School
3939 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix
480-385-3673 • tesseractschool.org
Summer Learning Adventures. Grades preschool-12. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, digital filmmaking, musical theater, writing, underwater adventures, mysteries & puzzles, guest speakers and more. Half- or full-day sessions (extended care available) June 14-Aug 13.
The Art Institute of Phoenix
2233 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix
800-474-2479 • aipxstudio.com
Summer Studio. Grades 10-12. Discover career options in the culinary, design, fashion and media arts fields. 4-day full-day session June 23-26. $299.
The Phoenix Suns
Thunderbird High School
1750 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix
602-462-HOOP (4667) • jrsuns.com
Suns Summer Basketball Day Camp. Ages 6-17. One-on-one basketball instruction for beginners to advanced players. 1-week full-day session June 27-July 1. $350.
The School of Ballet Arizona
3645 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix
602-381-0188 • balletaz.org/school
Summer Intensive. Ages 4-18. Ballet, music and a variety of dance forms. 1- to 4-week sessions May 24-July 3.
Tom Kuyper Basketball
10020 N 15th Ave, Phoenix
602-995-8877 • tomkuyperbasketball.com
Basketball Camp. Grades K-10. Basketball skill building and tournaments. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-Aug 7. $180.
Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary
7701 E Gray Rd #6, Phoenix
480-406-7301 • tranquilitytrail.org
Vacation Bunny School. Ages 5-12. Take care of a “bunny buddy”, crafts, games and special guests. 1-week half-day sessions June 7-11 or July 19-23 (ages 5-8); July 12-16 or Aug 2-6 (ages 9-12). $195.
Valley Youth Theatre
525 N 1st St, Phoenix
602-253-8188 x302 • vyt.com
Musical Theatrical Summer Workshop. Ages 5-17. Acting, dance, voice and end-of-session musical production. 4-week half-day (ages 5-6) or full-day (ages 7-17) sessions (extended care available) June 7-Aug 6. $300-$630.
Yoga Pura
15440 N 7th St #1, Phoenix
602-843-PURA (7872) • yogapura.com
Kids Yoga Camp. Ages 5-10. Yoga-based games, stories, arts & crafts and group activities. 2-week half-day sessions June 7-July 2. $225 ($199 members).
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American Elite
16611 N 91 St #101-C , Scottsdale
480-538-2182 • americaneliteallstars.com
Summer FUN Camps. Ages 4-14. Crafts, ice skating at Ice Den, rock climbing at AZ on the Rocks, crafts, tumbling, dance, games, water day, open gym. Half- and full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6 (extended hours available). $195/week.
AquaSafe Swim School
Family Zone
Loop 101 & Bell Rd, Scottsdale
480-821-SWIM (7946) • aquasafeswim.com
Camp H2O. Ages 5-12. Themed activities, academics, swimming, special activities and guests. 1-week full-day sessions (extended hours available) May 31-Aug 6. $240/wk.
AZ on the Rocks - Indoor Climbing, Inc
16447 N 91st St, Scottsdale
480-294-5134 • azontherocks.com
Sports Camp. Ages 6-13. Climbing, games, yoga, fitness training and more.
Mini Camp. Ages 4-5. Climbing, movement and body awareness games, arts & crafts, yoga and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-Aug 6. $275-$325.
Exercise Body and Brain Camp. Ages 6-13. Academic program to meets child’s needs, rock climbing, yoga and more. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-Aug 6. $375.
BRIO Fine Arts Center
8340 E Raintree #C-6, Scottsdale
480-941-8310 • briofinearts.com
Club BRIO Summer Art. Ages 5-12. Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and watercolor. 1-week half-day sessions July 5-29. $150.
Camelback Desert School
9606 E Kalil Dr, Scottsdale
480-451-3130 • camelbackdesertschool.com
Camp Zone. Age 2-grade 8. Swimming, karate, yoga, creative arts, cooking, science, field trips and specialty camps for math and language arts improvement and advancement. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-Aug 6. $250-$300.
Centrestage Dance Studio & Musicology
7575 E Redfield Rd #119, Scottsdale
480-368-8788 • centrestagedancestudio.com
Dance Summer Camp. Ages 2-17. Themed weeks, dancing, tumbling, arts & crafts, music class, games and Summer Intensive for ages 10 & up. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 2. $150-$300.
Desert Stages Theatre
4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-483-1664 • desertstages.com
Summer Camp for Young Actors. Ages 6-13. Auditions, staging, choreography and end-of-session musical production. 3-week full-day sessions June 1-July 30. $500.
Summer Camp Jr. Ages 3-5. Creative movement, acting, singing, games, arts & crafts and end-of-session performance. 3-week half-day sessions (M-W-F) June 1-July 30. $200.
EuroRhythm Dance Studio
15050 N Northsight Blvd #105, Scottsdale
480-443-0205 • eurorhythm.com
Summer Dance Camp. Ages 7 & up. Warm-up, Ballroom, Hip-Hop and Latin dance. 1-week half-day sessions June 7-11, July 19-23. $165.
First Impressions Preschool
3110 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale
480-941-4094
KidzKamp. Grades K-6. Theme based activities, swimming, drama, crafts, cooking, filed trips, end-of-summer theater production.
Girly Girlz
15425 N Scottsdale Rd #240, Scottsdale
480-951-DIVA (3482) • girly-girlz.com
Diva Day Camp. Ages 5-10. Glam sessions, themed events, photo shoots, karaoke, crafts and goodies. 1-week sessions (10am-2pm, after hours available) June-Aug.
HSBCamps
Saguaro High School
6250 N 82nd St, Scottsdale
hsbcamps.com
HSB Summer Day Camp. Grades K-12. Basketball fundamentals, drills, individual contests, team competitions and guest lectures. 1-week full-day sessions July 19-22. $250. Morning Clinic (grades K-3) July 19-22. $99.
Hunkapi Horse Program
12302 N 93rd St, Scottsdale
480-393-0870 • hunkapi.org
Half-day Camps. Ages 7-17. Riding skills, proper horsemanship and total equine care. 1-week half-day sessions May 31-June 18. $225.
S’more Horse Day Camp. Ages 7-17. Riding skills, horsemanship, equine care, rock climbing, swimming, movies and arts & crafts. 1-week full-day session June 21-25. $325.
International School of Arizona
9128 E San Salvador Dr, Scottsdale
480-874-2326 • isaz.org
Spanish and French Summer Camp. Ages 3-7. Learn about language and culture through arts & crafts, outdoor and indoor play, drama, cooking and more. 1- and 3-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-July 30. $245-$735.
Kids Love Spanish
CASY Preschool, 9350 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale
480-415-9012 • kidslovespanish.com
Spanish Camp. Ages 3-8. Spanish taught through music, art, dance and games. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-18. $150.
KidsPark
4848 E Cactus Rd #220, Scottsdale
602-788-2445 • kidspark.com
Ages 2-12. Weekly themes, games, activities, art projects, and indoor climbing structure. 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 29-Aug 20.
La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness & Swim
5320 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
480-998-3388 • lacamarilla.com
Summer Sports Camp. Ages 6-14. Tennis, basketball, baseball, football, soccer, racquetball, volleyball, fitness activities, swimming, individual and team events and more. 2-week full-day sessions (extended hours available) May 31-Aug 6. $295.
Junior Tennis Camp. Ages 4-17. Tennis instruction at 3 different levels. 2- and 5-week sessions May 31-Aug 6.
La Casa de Cristo Christian Preschool
6300 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale
480-998-0866 • lacasadecristo.com/discover-lcdc/preschool
Cruise into Summer. Ages 3-5. Water fun, themed activities, sports, games and more. 2-week half-day session June 7-17. $250.
Les Petites Gourmettes
12007 N 62nd Pl, Scottsdale
480-991-7648 • lespetitesgourmettes.com
Cooking Classes. Ages 8-teen. Children work on 1-2 recipes with a partner and then enjoy the meal that they have prepared. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-July 1. $180-$225.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
10617 N Hayden Rd #B101, Scottsdale
480-922-5675 • lindamoodbell.com
Ages 5 & up. One-on-one instruction based on the individual’s learning needs. Half-day sessions.
Mission Montessori Academy
11050 N 96th St, Scottsdale
480-860-4330 • missionmontessori.com
Camp Quantum Leap. Grades 1-4. Strengthen math and language skills while focusing on a historical and geographical journey through time. 2-week half- or full-day sessions June 14-July 23. $325-$475.
New Covenant Preschool and Kindergarten
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale
480-391-1264 • newcovenantaz.org
Summer Camp. Ages 3-6. Water activities, cooking, art, indoor/outdoor play equipment and sports activities. Half- or full-day sessions June 7-Aug 13.
New Way Learning Academy
1300 N 77th St, Scottsdale
480-946-9112 • newwayacademy.org
Summer School and Camp. Grades 1-12. Academic remediation, therapy and enrichment activities. 5-week half-day session (Mon-Thur) June 14-July 15. $1,500.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church
11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-948-0529
Galactic Blast. Ages 3-12. Games, snacks, science, crafts, drama, music, portable planetarium and outdoor waterslide. 1-week half-day session June 14-18. $30.
Notre Dame Preparatory
9701 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale
480-634-8208 • notredamepreparatory.org/athletics
Athletic Summer Camps. All ages. Camps for all ages and skill levels in baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, football, hockey, soccer and girls volleyball. May 31-Aug 5.
Oxford Learning/The Handwriting Academy
8889 E Bell Rd #200, Scottsdale
480-383-8600 • oxfordlearning.com
Brain Camp/Summer Camp. Grades K-5. Improve skills in math, reading and writing. Additional programs include science and fitness. Full-day sessions (extended hours available) June 1-Aug 6. $199/wk.
Paradise Valley Community College Black Mountain Campus Summer Youth Program
34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale
blackmountaincampus.com
All ages. A wide range of activities include physical fitness (through classes like Splash and Swim and Desert Survival 101), kindergarten preparation, ceramics and Chinese Mandarin. Offered in partnership with the Cave Creek Unified School District Desert Foothills Community Education Program, Desert Foothills Library, Foothills Community Foundation (Holland Community Center) and the Desert Foothills YMCA.
Phoenix Film Institute
Theatre 168
7117 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale
480-922-9267 • phxfilminstitute.com
Acting for TV & Film, The Hollywood Way. Ages 8-18. Acting games, improvisation skills, cold reading techniques and preparation for agent, manager, casting director and producer interviews and auditions. June 12-Aug 8.
Phoenix Theatre
7020 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
602-889-5293 • greasepaint.org
Summer Camp - Greasepaint Campus. Ages 7-14. Acting, singing, dancing, prop building, set painting and more. 4-week full-day sessions June 1-July 31. $600.
Rainbow Montessori School
6520 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale
480-998-0024 • rainbowmontessoriaz.com
Age 18 mos-grade 2. Montessori curriculum. Half- or full-day sessions July 5-Aug 13.
Sage Child Development Center
5334 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale
602-485-3402 • sage-academy.org
Summer Camp. Grades K-8. Sports, tutoring, activities and vacation bible school. 8-week full-day session June 7-July 30. $100/wk.
Scottsdale Academy Private School of the Arts
6315 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale
480-368-2787 • scottsdaleacademy.org
Summer Spectacular. Age 12 mos-grade 4. Painting, music, crafts, animals, camping, sports, gymnastics, dance and more. June 1-Aug 12.
Scottsdale Artists’ School
3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale
480-990-1422 • scottsdaleartschool.org
Youth Academy Fine Art Camp. Ages 6-18. Fine art training tailored for children and youth. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-Aug 20, 2-week full-day sessions June 14-July 30, 4-day full-day sessions June 1-July 9. $235-$475.
Scottsdale Gymnastics
9321 N 94th St, Scottsdale
480-951-0496 • scottsdalegymnastics.com
Flex Kids Camp. Ages 3-12. Trampoline, tumbling, gymnastics, water play, karate, dance, obstacle course, special guests and arts & crafts. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6.
Seth Korey Tennis Academy
5320 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
602-803-4006 • sethkoreytennis.com
Summer Tennis Camp. Ages 4-16. Tennis instruction (drills, games, match play), basketball, ping pong, swimming and field trips. 1- and 2-week half- or full-day sessions (extended hours available) May 31-Aug 5. $195-$375.
Southwest Center for the Martial Arts
7735 E Evans Rd #101-#102, Scottsdale
480-443-2550 • swcma.com
Summer Fun and Fitness Camp. Ages 5-15. Self-defense skills, karate skills and field trips. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-Aug 20. $160.
Spanishtime
6722 E Avalon Dr #3, Scottsdale
480-970-8232 • spanishtime.com
Camp Magnifico (Spanish Immersion). Ages 3-12. Art, music, interactive games, activities to enhance speaking and listening skills, conversational Spanish and more. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $99 & up.
Technology Based Learning & Research
1475 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-884-1885 • gaming.asu.edu/campgame
Camp Game. Grades 6-12. Intensive video game creation, visualization and production.
Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center
15030 N 64th St, Scottsdale
480-951-5825 • templekolami.org
Camp Kol Ami. Ages infants-preK. Music, creative movement, Spanish, art, water play, Shabbat and weekly themes. 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 24-Aug 4.
The Little Gym of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale
4848 E Cactus Rd #510, Scottsdale
602-996-1380 • tlgparadisevalleyaz.com
9160 E Shea Blvd #201, Scottsdale
480-596-9310 • tlgscottsdaleaz.com
Day Camp. Ages 3-12. Obstacle courses, arts & crafts and more. 3 half-day camps available per week May 17-Aug 6.
The Scottsdale School
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale
480-451-9442 • thescottsdaleschool.com
Preschool & Elementary Camp. Ages 2-10. Weekly themes. 2-, 3- or 5-day half- or full-day sessions.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale
480-624-1268 • kierlandresort.com
Digital Kids Zone. Ages 7-12. Kids capture footage, take digital photos, experiment with special effects and build music to create their own video. 1-week half day sessions June 7-Sept 16. $200.
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
12701 N Scottsdale Rd #203, Scottsdale
480-634-4949 • vosjcc.org
Shemesh Day Camp. Grades K-10. Arts & crafts, dance, drama, sports, nature, Israeli culture, music, sports, theater, cooking and Hebrew camp. 1- and 4-week full-day sessions June 7-July 30, 2-week full-day sessions July 6-30. $265-$1,075 ($210-$900 members).
VOICES: A Music & Arts Studio
16674 N 91st St #D102, Scottsdale
480-905-4102 • voicesstudio.com
Music & Acting Camps. Ages 5-18. Singing, music, acting, piano, guitar and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-Aug 7. $116-$320.
Workshops for Youth and Families
18600 N 98th St, Scottsdale
480-882-6011 • workshopsaz.org
Great Transitions. Ages 10-12. Develop skills needed for leadership, maintaining self-worth, forming healthy friendships and understanding how to make informed choices. 1-week full-day session June 13-18. $345.
Essentials. Ages 13-15. Develop healthy and open communication patterns, social and life skills. 1-week full-day session June 27-July 2. $395.
Building Blocks. Ages 14-16. Develop reliable bases for making informed choices, increase social competency and resilience, prepare for leadership at home, school and in the community. 1-week full-day session July 11-16. $395.
Finishing Touches. Ages 15-19. Learn strategies and concepts to stimulate higher self-esteem, advanced problem solving, decision making and stress-reduction skills. 1-week full-day session July 25-30. $395.
Xtreme Gymnastics & Cheer
15821 N 79th St, Scottsdale
480-596-3543 • xtremegymnastics.com
AZ Power Xtreme Flight School. Ages 8-18. Intense training in flyer basics, stunting, air awareness and twisting. 1-week half-day sessions (M/W/F) June 21-July 30. $120.
Summer Day Camp. Ages 5-12. Gymnastics, karate, art, games, sports and guest speakers. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-Aug 13. $187.
Preschool Camp. Ages 3-5. Gymnastics, karate, arts, games and guest speakers. 1-week half-day sessions (Tues and Thur) June 8-Aug 12. $75.
AZ Power Xtreme Cheer Training Camp. Ages 8-18. Intense training in tumbling, stunting, dance and jumps. 1-week full-day sessions (M/W/F) June 7-Aug 6. $180.
SURPRISE
Kiddie Academy
17092 W Bell Rd, Surprise
623-271-9646 • kiddieacademysurprise.com
Camp Adventure. Ages 5-12. Themes, developmentally appropriate games, preschool activities, school-age fun and more. Full-day sessions May-Aug.
TEMPE
All Around Math & Reading Learning Center, Inc
7571 S Willow Dr #103, Tempe
Grand Canyon College Preparatory Charter School, 7541 S Willow Dr, Tempe
480-833-7338 • allaroundmath.com/schedule
Summer Camps. Grades preK-college. Reading and math skills, science, engineering, computer game design, robotics and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 31-July 30. $195-$375.
Arizona State University
ASU Campus, Tempe
480-727-7450 • oyp.asu.edu/talentedyouth
Programs for Talented Youth. Grades 2-7. Academic enrichment. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 14-18 (grade 2), 3-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-25 (grades 3-7). $135-$425.
ASU Child Study Lab Preschool
950 S McAllister Ave, Tempe
480-965-5320 • asu.edu/clas/psych/csl
Summer Session. Ages 3-5. Developmentally appropriate activities. 4-week half-day session June 1-25. $350.
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
480-965-3462 • asugammage.com
Camp Broadway. Ages 10-17. Acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, singing and dancing. 1-week full-day session June14-18. $600.
ASU Herberger Institute Community School
ASU Campus, Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe
480-727-0700 • communityschool.asu.edu/summer/campsforkids
Summer Camps. Ages 4 & up. Wide array of camps to chose from including musical instruments, choir, dance, web design, drawing, painting, digital photography and theater. 2-week half-day sessions June 7-July 23. EDITOR'S NOTE: The ASU Herberger Institute Community School was forced to close after the Spring 2010 semester. Certain programs are still being offered. Learn more at communityschool.asu.edu.
ASU Women’s Basketball
ASU campus, Tempe
480-965-6086 • cttcamps.com
Charli Turner Thorne Girls Basketball Camp. Grades 2-12. Basketball skills. 1-week sessions June 4-July 1.
Bethany Learning Center
6240 S Price Rd, Tempe
480-838-2440 • blcforjesus.org
Cruise Thru The Summer With BLC. Age 15 mos-grade 6. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6 (grade 1-6), June 1-Aug 20 (15 mos-K).
Center for Educational Excellence/Fit N’ Fun Educational Center
1700 E Elliot Rd #9, Tempe
480-632-1940 • ceeeagles.com
Ages 2-12. Academics, filed trips, sports, computers, science, art and cooking. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-Aug 10. $140 & up.
Childsplay
900 S Mitchell Dr, Tempe
480-921-5703 • childsplayaz.org
Summer Academy. Ages 3-17. Theater classes and workshops taught by professional actors. 4-week full-day sessions July 12-Aug 6, 1-week and various options available for younger children. $195-$595.
Dobson Montessori Kindergarten
3249 S Birchett, Tempe
480-962-1432 • dobsonmontessori.com
Super Summer. Ages 4-6. Reading, phonics, math, hands-on science, music, art, animals, swimming and thematic units. 1-week full-day sessions June 1-Aug 27. $140 & up.
Gethsemane Lutheran School
1035 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe
480-839-0906 • glstempe.com
Shining Stars Summer Camp. Grades preschool-8. Weekly themed activities, field trips, special guests, arts & crafts and games.
Gold Medal Gymnastics
1700 E Elliot Rd #9, Tempe
480-557-0006 • goldmedalgym.com
Gymnastics Summer Camp. Ages 3-15. Gymnastics, games, arts & crafts and theme weeks. 1-week half- or full-day sessions May 31-July 31. $99-$185.
iD Tech Camps
ASU campus, Tempe
888-871-TECH (8324) • internaldrive.com
Summer Tech Fun. Ages 7-18. Create video games, websites, movies, computer programs, applications, robots and 3D animation.
Into Theatre
1048 W Greenway Dr, Tempe
480-707-8273 • intotheatre.com
IT’s Happening. Ages 11-18. Hands-on experience with set and costume construction, puppetry, makeup, movement, diction and improvisation. 3-week half-day sessions June 1-19. $350.
Beatnik Babies. Ages 8-11. 3-week sessions (1-3:30pm) June 1-19. $200.
Junior Achievement of Arizona
636 W Southern Ave, Tempe
480-219-0243 • jaaz.org/programs/summer-venture
JA BizTown Summer Venture. Ages 10-12. “Citizens” interview for jobs, develop business plans and run a town. 1-week full-day sessions June 14-25. $400.
Southwest Gymnastics Training Center
4930 S Ash Ave, Tempe
480-730-8911 • funtoflip.com
Ages 6-16. Gymnastics skills and themed games. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-11, July 12-16. $195 plus registration fee.
Ages 3-5. Gymnastics instruction. 1-week half-day session June 14-17. $95 plus registration fee.
Sun Devil Soccer Camps
521 S Athletes Pl, Tempe
480-965-6973 • sundevilsoccercamps.com
Ages 8-18. Soccer skills. 1-week half- or full-day sessions.
The Reading and Math Clinic
1860 E Warner Rd, Tempe
480-456-0500 • azreadingclinic.com
Math Clinic Summer Camp 2010. Ages 7-17. Hands-on computer classes and math review sessions. 1-week sessions (10am-noon or 1-3pm) June 1-25. $150.
AIMS Writing Preparation Camp. Grades 2-10. Preparation for the AIMS writing test. 1-week sessions (1-3pm) June 1-25. $150.
Intensive Reading Intervention. Grades K-12. One-on-one intensive instruction for students struggling with dyslexia, ADD or ADHD. 40-hour blocks June 1-Aug 6. $52/hr.
TOLLESON
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain - A PLC Charter School
2504 S 91st Ave, Tolleson
623-474-2120 • plccharterschools.org
PLC Summer Stars. Grades K-8. Tutoring in reading, writing, math and science, field trips, drama, band, dance and visual arts. 6-week session (9am-2pm) June 7-July 16.
REGIONAL OR VALLEYWIDE
Arizona Diamondbacks
Valleywide
800-821-7152 • dbacks.com/camps
Training Centers. Ages 6-18. Baseball and fast-pitch softball instruction, T-shirt, hat and tickets to a Diamondbacks home game. 1-week half-day sessions May 24-July 30. $150.
ASU Online and Extended Campus
Locations in Glendale, Phoenix and Scottsdale
800-979-9151
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs. Ages 4 & up. Reading skills and speed reading programs. 5-week full-day sessions June 5-Aug 15.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Fountain Hills, Hualapai Indian Community, NE Valley, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Scottsdale • bgcs.org
Summer Camps. Ages 5 & up. Arts & crafts, games, computer training, social recreation, field trips and learning opportunities. Programs vary by location. Full-day sessions June 1-Aug 13. $60 & up/wk.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix
Avondale, Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix and Tolleson • bgcmp.org
Summer Camps. Ages 6-18. Arts, education & career development, health & life skills, character & leadership development and sports, fitness & recreation. Programs vary by location. Full-day sessions May 24-Aug 11. $40 & up/wk.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley
11 locations in the East Valley
480-820-3688 • clubzona.org
Summer Camps. Ages 5-13. Activities, field trips, computer labs, arts & crafts, sports and more. Programs vary by location. Full-day sessions May-Aug.
Camp Invention
Valleywide
800-968-4332 • campinvention.org
Invent Now Kids. Grades 1-6. Science enrichment program that develops creative thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.1-week full-day sessions May 24-July 23. $240 & up.
Childtime
Valleywide
877-624-2602 • childtime.com
Summer Camp, Summer Strong. Ages 5-12. Nature, science experiments, music, dance, drama, field trips and weekly themes.10-week half- or full-day session (extended hours available).
CYT Phoenix (Christian Youth Theater)
Valleywide
480-778-1616 • cytphoenix.org
Theater Arts Camp. Grades 1-7. Acting, singing, dancing and putting together a show. 1-week full-day sessions June 7-July 2. $185.
KinderCare
Valleywide • kindercare.com
Summer Camp. Grades preK-age 12. Themed activities, science, sports, field trips, games, water play and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June-Aug.
Kyrene School District
Elementary and middle schools in Chandler and Phoenix
kyrene.org/childcare
kyrene.org/summeracademy
Kids Club. Grades K-6. Special events, field trips and activities. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 2-July 30. $90-$135.
Summer Academy. Grades preschool-6. Academic classes, cooking, chess, athletics and more. 4-week half- or full-day sessions June 7-July 29. $80-$170.
La Petite Academy
Valleywide • 877-861-5078 • lapetite.com
Summer Camp. Ages 5-12. Weekly themes, games, music, field trips, projects and activities. 10-week half- or full-day session (extended hours available).
Life Time Fitness
Gilbert, Goodyear, Scottsdale and Tempe
lifetimefitness.com
Ages 3-12. Choose from Super Summer Camp, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Boys Will Be Boys, Preschool Adventure Days and Sports Sampler Camp. Full-day sessions May 27-Aug 13. $166/wk.
Mad Science of Scottsdale/NE Phoenix/East Valley
Valleywide • 480-222-2233
madscience.org/scottsdalenephoenix
Summer Camps. Ages 4-11. Hands-on science, chemistry, astronomy, rockets, robots and more. 1-week half- or full-day sessions June 1-Aug 6. $96-$199.
Mrs Hancock’s
Valleywide or at your location
602-234-1200 • mrshancocks.com
Real World Skills: Respect, Rules & Reasoning. Grades 3-5. Etiquette, character and confidence lessons. June-Aug.
Rancho Solano Private Schools
Valleywide
623-825-0288 • ranchosolano.com
Discovery Camps. Grades preK-11. Preschool and kindergarten camps, Camp W.O.W. (World of Wonders) for grades 1-4, Mini Camps (grades 5-8), Sport Camps (grades 3-11) and Prep Camp (grades 6-11). June 7-July 16.
The Village Racquet and Health Club
Buckeye, Phoenix and Scottsdale
villageclubs.com
Summer Camp. Ages 5-12. Sports, arts & crafts, field games, field trips, swimming and physical fitness in the gaming room. 1-week half-day sessions June 1-Aug 6.
Tutor Time
Valleywide • tutortime.com
Agents T2 Savin’ The World. Ages 5-12. Be a secret agent and uncover the mysteries of nature, the secrets of sports or the solutions to science projects. 10-week half- or full-day session (extended hours available).
YMCA
Valleywide • valleyymca.org
Summer Day Camps. Ages 3-17. Swimming, health & wellness activities, creative arts, science and specialty camps.1-week half- or full-day sessions May 24-Aug 13.
Young Rembrandts
Valleywide • youngrembrandts.com
Summer Drawing Fun. Ages 4-13. Classes & workshops that teach drawing using a unique step-by-step method.