Adapted Shooting - Arizona Game and Fish Department
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix
623-582-8313 • gf.state.az.us/outdoor_recreation
All ages and all skill levels (with disabilities). Affiliated with the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability. Specialty ranges, archery ranges and classes on shooting with camping available. 8am-8pm Wed/Thur/Sat, 8am-3pm Fri/Sun. Ages 5-17 free.
Adaptive Recreation Programs
Surprise • 623-222-2257 • surpriseaz.com
All ages (with disabilities). Affiliated with City of Surprise. Mini camp, special interest class cheerleading, hip hop dance, drum class, and adaptive social dances. Fees and dates vary.
Adapted Recreation Programs
Tempe Parks and Recreation, Tempe
480-858-2469 • tempe.gov
Ages 4-64 (with disabilities). Affiliated with Tempe Parks and Recreation. Dance Sampler, Preschool Creative Movement, Camp Challenge, Camp Action Kids and TEAM TEMPE Special Olympics. Dates and fees vary.
Adventures in Space Summer Camps
Challenger Space Center, Peoria
623-322-2001 • azchallenger.org
Grades K-8 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with the Challenger Space Center. Astro-Tots, Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs teach children how astronauts live and work in space, how to launch rockets and more. Prices vary. June 7-July 30.
AIRC Hunkapi Horse Program
Tempe • 480-965-3395 • hunkapi.org
Ages 13-30 (with disabilities). Riding skills and life skills tailored to fit the specific needs of each person. Show team opportunities, mobile and special group programs, after school programs, half-day summer camps, overnight camping excursions, Tiny Trots, riding lessons and private riding lessons. Dates and fees vary.
Arizona Camp Sunrise
Payson • 602-952-7550 • azcampsunrise.org
Ages 8-16 (who have or have had cancer). Affiliated with American Cancer Society. Archery, canoeing, dance, drama, hiking, horseback riding, outdoor activities, rock climbing, science, special needs, sports, visual arts. July 18-24. No charge. ACA accredited.
Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped
Phoenix • 602-230-2226 • archaz.org
All ages (who have handicapping conditions). Center drop-in program, special Olympic training, socialization opportunities, a multi-purpose gymnasium complex, child-size puppet program, “Kids On The Block,” summer day camps, special interest classes, major adventure trips, performing arts, computer education, sports and fitness park. Prices and dates vary.
Broadway Cafe
Christ’s Church, Fountain Hills
480-296-3034 • azmagic.org
Ages 8 & up (with physical and cognitive impairments). Affiliated with Arizona Magic of Music and Dance. Provides an environment where children are paired with teen volunteers and participate in games, art activities, take part in daily rehearsals and then perform the songs and scenes from several movies, such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Peter Pan” and “Grease.” June 7-11. $395/per camper; sign up by May 31.
Camp Candlelight
Camp Shadow Pines, Heber
602-406-3581 • epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona
Ages 8-15 (with epilepsy). Affiliated with Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. Archery, campfires, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, visual arts. June 13-19. $375; early registration discount (Apr 15), scholarships available.
Camp Challenge
Bustoz Elementary School, Tempe
480-858-2469 • tempe.gov
Ages 5-22 (with developmental disabilities). Affiliated with City of Tempe. Arts and crafts, games, swimming, music, field trips, bowling and other adventures. June 8-July 1, $110; July 6-22. $90.
Camp Civitan
Williams • 602-953-2944 • campcivitan.org
Ages 5 & up (with developmental disabilities). Affiliated with Civitan Foundation. Academics, dance, drama, field trips, hiking, leadership development, music, outdoor activities, science, special needs, sports, swimming, visual arts, wilderness/outdoor survival. 1-week sessions June 7-Aug 16. $595; scholarships, need-based assistance available.
Camp Clubzona
Tempe • 480-820-3688 • campcivitan.org
Ages 5-13 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley. Themed weeks, field trips, pool visits, computer labs, arts and crafts, games rooms, basketball and more. Under $100/week; includes snacks and lunch. Throughout the summer.
Camp Courage
Pine Summit Campground, Prescott
602-230-2041 • azburn.org
Age: 6-15 (campers) and 16-20 (counselors-in-training). Affiliated with Foundation for Burns & Trauma. Provides a sense of belonging and an opportunity to share experiences for burn survivors who have been hospitalized due to burns or who have had burns to the face or 10 percent or more of the body. Crafts, drama, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, ropes course, swimming. June 13-19.
Camp Erin for Kids
Spirit in the Desert, Carefree
602-264-7520 • steppingstonesofhope.org
Ages 6-17. Bereavement support. Affiliated with Stepping Stones of Hope. Weekend camp July 16-18. No charge.
Camp Fiesta
Stapley Junior High School, Mesa
480-644-3651 • mesaaz.gov
For those who have completed kindergarten, but have not yet graduated high school (with intellectual or physical disabilities). Affiliated with City of Mesa Adaptive Leisure Programs. Arts and crafts, music, sports, games, cooking, and creative play. June 7-July 1, $300; July 12-22, $225.
Camp Golfland
Golfland Sunsplash, Mesa • 480-834-8319 • golfland.com
Ages 5-12 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with Royal Academy and Golfland Sunsplash. Enriching activities centered around daily or weekly themes. Prices vary based on child's age, daily or weekly and full or half-day schedules. 7am-6pm June 1-Aug 6.
Camp Kesem ASU
Camp Chauncy Ranch, Mayer
480-577-8425 • campkesem.org
Ages: 6-16. A college-student-run summer camp for kids with a parent who has cancer, is in remission from cancer, or died of cancer. Arts & crafts, campfires, canoeing, kayaking, nature hikes, sports, swimming, talent shows. New this year: program has expanded to accommodate 75 campers. July 12-17. No charge.
Camp Paz for Kids
Whispering Hope Ranch, Payson
602-264-7520 • steppingstonesofhope.org
Ages 6-17. Bereavement support. Affiliated with Stepping Stones of Hope. Weekend camps Apr 17-18 & Oct 16-17. $50/per camper; scholarships available.
Camp Not-A-Wheeze
Friendly Pines Camp, Prescott
602-258-7505 • lungarizona.org
Ages: 7-14 (children with asthma). Affiliated with American Lung Association. Children learn asthma management skills that help them to exercise control over their disease. Canoeing, climbing wall, fishing, hiking, horse back riding, swimming. May 29-June 4.
Camp Ruffin’ It
Phoenix • 602-273-6852 ext. 121 • aawl.org
Ages 6-12 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with the Arizona Animal Welfare League. Training techniques, animal care, handling of a variety of animals and healthcare tips from shelter veterinarians. $175/half day, $275/full day; discounts for Kids Club members. May 31-Aug 6.
Camp Zoo
Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix
602-914-4333 • phoenixzoo.org
Grades K-8 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with the Phoenix Zoo.Amazing Animals, Powered by Plans, Zany Zoology, Home Sweet Home Animal style, Wow World, Awesome Adventures, Cool Critters, Zoo Action Heroes, Scientific Investigation and Exploration, Build the Zoo, Who Works at the Zoo?, and Show Off Camp. June 7-July 30. Full day (8am-3pm): $252/members, $280/non-members. Half day (8am-noon): $153/members, $170/non-members.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Phoenix • 602-253-0501 • childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Ages infant-10 (with or without disabilities). Programs offered for children and their parents include Music Together Presents Summer II “The Best Of…,” My Gym Mobile, Toddler and Parent Yoga, Kids Yoga, and Math Before You Can Add…or Even Count. Prices, days and times vary.
Daring Adventures
Phoenix • 602-495-5507 • phoenix.gov
Ages 4 to 64 (with or without disabilities). Adaptive cycling, adaptive kayaking, cross-country skiing, hiking and camping, and sled ice hockey. Times, dates and fees vary.
Developmental Disability Camp Integrated with KIDCO
Tucson • 520-791-4504 • tucsonaz.gov
Ages 5-11 (with disabilities). Affiliated with City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Arts and crafts, sports, games and other activities offered for those with developmental or physical disabilities. $75/residents, $95/nonresidents. Time and locations vary.
Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center
Tucson • 520-791-4504 • tucsonaz.gov
Ages 0 and up (with disabilities). Affiliated with City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. A fully accessible outdoor covered recreational pool is available for rental for large groups and special events, as well as, programs including adaptive lap swim training, adaptive parent/child swim, adaptive parent/child preschool swim, adaptive swim, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, beginning swimming for adults, Get Up and Go and stoke/neuro recovery. Dates and fees vary. Discounts available for City of Tucson residents based on income. Call 520-791-4877 for eligibility information.
Gateway Community College Summer Activities
Gateway Community College, Phoenix
602-286-8000 • gatewaycc.edu
Grades K-12 (with or without disabilities). A number of summer youth programs offered including Camp Gecko, Explorer Camps, First Aid Camp, Robotics Camp, Automotive Academy, Future Builders Academy, Healthcare Academy, Communications Academy, Hoop of Learning Healthcare Program, and Achieving a College Education Program. Prices and dates vary.
Hearing/Visual Impaired Integrated Day Camp
Brichta Elementary School, Tucson • 520-791-4504 • tucsonaz.gov
Ages 6-12 (who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing or visually impaired). Offers arts and crafts, swimming, playing, and social skills. $75/residents, $95/nonresidents. Begins June 7.
KidZone
Tucson • 520-791-4504 •ezeereg.com
Ages 3-5 (with developmental disabilities and their siblings). Affiliated with City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. Provides activities to increase sensory motor development to enhance play skills and social interaction. $75/residents, $95/nonresidents. Begins June 7.
Kidzone Enrichment Program
Various school sites in Tempe
480-967-2001 • tempe.gov
Grades K-5 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with City of Tempe. Clubs, community service projects, nutrition and fitness, education, crafts, sports and games. Prices vary based on number of days attending. June 2-July 30. Scholarships available.
Kyrene School District Summer Academy
Cerritos and Paloma Elementary Schools and Altadena and Pueblo Middle Schools
480-783-4166 • kyrene.org
Grades K-8 (with or without disabilities). Broadcasting, scrap booking, Spanish, math skills, choir, critter care and spirit squad. 8am to 2:30pm Mon-Thur June 7-July 1; July 6-July 29. $80 to $100 per class.
Lions Camp Tatiyee
Lakeside • 480-380-4254 • arizonalionscamp.org
Ages 7-21. Affiliated with Lions Clubs of Arizona. Archery, dance, drama, music, outdoor activities, science, special needs, swimming. New this year: archery. 1-week sessions June 6-July 31; donations only. ACA accredited.
Major Adventure Trips
Phoenix • 602-230-2226 • archaz.org
Ages 13-adult (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped. Supervised vacation and adventure trips in and out of Arizona offering those with disabilities the opportunity to travel independently. Prices and dates vary.
Mesa Parks and Recreation
Mesa Parks and Recreation, Mesa
480-644-2352 • mesaaz.gov
Ages 6 and up (with physical disabilities). Training and competition in sports such as wheelchair basketball, baseball, aquatics and more. Prices and dates vary.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp
Tucson • 520-795-3434 • mda.org
Ages 6-21 (with disabilities). Arts, crafts, swimming, hockey, baseball, soccer, football, boating, horseback riding, fishing, music, cooking, movies, dancing, talent shows, Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar or three-wheeled cycle rides, a visit from firefighters and social time. No fees. From June 6-12.
P.A.L. Camp
Christ Presbyterian Church, Tucson
520-791-4504 • ezeereg.com
Ages 12-18 (with disabilities). Affiliated with City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. Children with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders develop community recreation skills with an emphasis on advanced social skills and leisure education. $75/residents, $95/nonresidents. Begins June 7.
Power Wheelchair Soccer
Countryside Recreation Center, Surprise
623-222-2257 • surpriseaz.com
Ages 19 and up (with disabilities). Affiliated with the City of Surprise. No fees at this time, adaptive equipment is available. 4-5:30pm the last Saturday of each month.
Recreational Riding Programs
Phoenix • 602-569-6056 • horseshelp.org
Ages 4 and up (with disabilities). Affiliated with Horses Help. Riders take part in carefully prepared activities to help them learn hoseback-riding skills. Some riders also groom and tack their own horses. Through July. $30/week for a 6-week session.
Special Kids Programs
Tucson • 520-327-5461 • tmcaz.com
Ages infant-12 (with or without disabilities). Affiliated with Tucson Medical Center. Aqua Kids, Fit Kids, Hands-on Therapy, Hear Start and How Does Your Engine Run? Funded by Tucson Medical Center Foundation. Times, location, date and fees vary.
Sports, Habilitation and Recreation Program (SHARP)
Rose Mofford Center, Phoenix
602-678-5800 ext. 300 • the-fbc.org
Ages infant-12 (with visual impairment). Affiliated with The Foundation for Blind Children. An open-entry, open-exit program with a variety of activities such as, rock climbing, football, cooking, counseling time, creative projects to enter into the State Fair, music, drama and special events like camping and field trips. Prices and dates vary.
Summer Teen Adventure in Independent Recreation Camp (STAIR)
Therapeutic Recreation Center, Tucson
520-791-4504 • ezeereg.com
Ages 16-22 (with disabilities). Affiliated with City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. Serves young adults with developmental disabilities with emphasis on education, personal living and social skills. $75/residents, $95/nonresidents. Begins June 7.
Surprise Road Runners Wheelchair Basketball Team
Countryside Recreation Center, Surprise
623-222-2257 • surpriseaz.com
Ages 13 and up (with disabilities). Affiliated with the Southern California West Coast Basketball Association. No fees; practices and games vary.
Trips Inc: Special Adventures for Teens
800-686-1013 • tripsinc.com
Ages: 16-adult (with developmental disabilities). Trips vary in length and price.
Valley of the Sun YMCA
Phoenix • 602-404-9622 • valleyymca.org
Ages 3-14 (with or without disabilities). Full-day summer camps, half-day character camps, specialty summer day camps, preschool summer day camp and adventure/travel camp. Prices and dates and times vary.
Whispering Hope Ranch
Whispering Hope Ranch, Payson
602-266-2216 • whisperinghoperanch.org
Ages 4-64 (with disabilities). A 47-acre ranch that provides a healing environment for those with physical or developmental disabilities and serves as a home for animals born with physical differences or rescued. Includes day programs, retreats and organized camps with nature and animal assisted activities. Prices and dates vary.
