Need a fun, safe environment for kids during spring break? Here are some valley-wide options! Make sure to confirm details with the venue. Check back for updates! Last update: 2/4/25.
Arizona Humane Society
5501 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix • 602-997-7585 ext. 2005
education@azhumane.org • azhumane.org
Arizona Humane SocietyLooking for a way your young animal lover can give back to homeless pets this spring break? Join our Compassion Crew youth volunteer days! Your child will spend their day at our Papago Park Campus enriching the lives of pets awaiting adoption. This creative Compassion Crew will team up to make a real impact on our shelter pets’ stay through innovative behavioral enrichment projects like puzzle feeders, scent enrichment, and toy design. They’ll even get the chance to get hands-on with our very own animal teachers as they learn all about how their actions can impact animal lives. Join us for one, two or all three unique days of animal-themed fun! Those registered for the Compassion Crew will also have the opportunity to accrue service hours during this special retreat.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Children’s Museum of Phoenix When school is out, camp is in at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix! Featuring hands-on learning, games and activities designed to cultivate the minds and muscles of children ages 5-8. Each unique camp also includes plenty of free play within all three floors of the Museum’s imaginative exhibits. March 10-14 and March 17-21. 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. 602-253-0501 or childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/springbreak
Yamaha Music School Spring Camp
13832 N 32nd St Ste 150 Phoenix – 480-926-4441 – npyamahamusic.com
Internationally renowned Hollywood drummer MB Gordy is coming to Phoenix this Spring Break for one night only! Students will have a chance to learn basic drumming skills and enjoy making music on Wednesday March 12th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Registration Open Now! Limited spots available. npyamahamusic.com/mb-drum-camp
Phoenix Herpetological Society
Scottsdale • 602-550-1090 x3 • phoenixherp.com
Full-day Camps for ages 8-11. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after care available. $75/day. Campers will focus on a specific group of animals (lizards, snakes or reptiles) and include physical activity and art, math, science, and technology (STEAM)-orientated activities.
Half-day Keepers Program for ages 5-7 and ages 12-14. 9 a.m. to noon. No Before and after care will be available. $50/day. The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day has a specific outline of activities & expectations.
Xtreme Gymnastics
14000 N Hayden Rd Suite 103, Scottsdale • 480-596-3543 • xtremegymnastics.com
Tumbling, trampoline, in ground pit, obstacle courses, art, team sports play, distanced group cooperation activities and relay races. March 10-14. Full-day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $385/week; $99/day. Half-day 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. $297/week; $78/day. Early Bird Drop Off 8:30 to 9 a.m. $61/week; $21/day. Stay-N-Play 3 to 4 p.m. $117/week; $37/day.
Arizona Soccer Skills Academy
Power Ranch Soccer Fields, 4444 East Haven Crest Drive, Gilbert • azsoccerskills.com
Spring Break Soccer Skills & Agility Camps. Skills levels welcome for ages 4-16. Help your players stay active during the Spring Break and improve their soccer skills. Choose 1 or 2 weeks for $100/week. March 10-21. 10% Off additional family members.
Arizona Sunrays Super Camp
602-992-5790 • arizonasunrays.com
3 locations in Phoenix, Arcadia, and Carefree.
Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance offers supervised, themed activities year-round that include gymnastics, a foam pit, trampolines, bounce house, obstacle courses and organized games for ages 4-13. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp Sunrays has three spring break locations (Phoenix, Arcadia and Carefree Hwy) which all have camp March 11-15, 2024.
Aspire Kids Sports Center
50 S. Hearthstone Way, Chandler • 480-820-3774 • aspirekidsports.com
Gymnastics, swimming, arts & crafts, and more in a 32,000-square-foot gymnastics and swimming facility. Ages 3-12. Full- and half-day sessions (you choose how many days a week); extended day care available. Spring Break dates TBD. Early bird discounts available.
AZ Dingers Baseball & Softball Training Facility
8607 E Pecos Rd, Mesa • 480-450-5029 • azdingers.com
Spring Break Baseball camp. Swing into Spring Break with our exclusive baseball camp! With a laser focus on the fine-tuning of your game and a swing that will awe the crowd, our Spring Break Camp is your ticket to mastering the diamond.
B.E.S.T./Beginners Edge Sports Training
7432 E Tierra Buena Ln, Scottsdale • 623-748-9453 • thebestinaz.com/camps
B.E.S.T. hosts Youth Sports Camps at its indoor facilities for children from potty-trained up to age 12. Kids enjoy baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, dodge ball, golf, tennis, kickball, track & field, lacrosse, hockey and badminton! There’s more! Relay races, capture the flag, newcomb, scooter hockey, scooter soccer, frisbee, 4-square, 2-square, bump out, sprout ball and many more playground games, crafts & activities! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half and full-days. Drop-ins and extended care available for some camps. Scottsdale Spring camps March 10-14.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale
Fountain Hills, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale • 480-344-5520 • bgcs.org
Spring Break Camp. Weekly themes, reading/literacy activities, STEAM projects, games and challenges, and more for ages 5-18. Current Attendees: $99/week. Spring Break Camp Only: $205week. $25 annual membership required to attend. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
Breakthrough Basketball
This specialized 3-day camp will give kids grades 5-10 the drills and instruction you need to become a top-flight shooter who stands out from the competition. Go into season ready to increase your shooting percentage and range with better mechanics and more confidence in your shot. breakthroughbasketball.com
City of Chandler
480-782-2912 • chandleraz.gov
Spring Break Camp TBD. From arts and crafts to sports to nature adventures each week is jam-packed with enriching indoor and outdoor activities and special field trips. You’ll have happy campers on your hands after signing them up for one of our Spring Break Camps! Camp includes flexible options with your choice of all-day, half-day, and specific weeks.
City of Gilbert
480-503-6200 • gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation • anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gilbertaz/activity/search?onlineSiteId
Ages 5-13. 8am-5pm. These sessions will offer a variety of physical activities, games, arts, crafts, music and science projects! March 10-14 and March 17-21. $175/session.
City of Goodyear
goodyearaz.gov
Spring Adventure Camp Break Camp for ages 5-12. This five-day exploration camp will introduce kids to all the GRC has to offer in a safe and supervised environment. The exploration includes sports and gym time, arts and crafts, teen room time and more. Guests are welcome to sign up and enjoy the entire exploration week or just join for their favorite day. Sack lunches are required.
City of Mesa: Spring Break Camps.
parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov • mesaparks.com
Ages 5-13. This program offers a variety of recreational and educational opportunities including spring themed active games, crafts, board games, special events, movies and more. March 10-14. $100/week for residents and $120/week for nonresidents.
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler • 480-782-2680 • chandlercenter.org
CCA’s Spring Camp encourages creativity and helps develop campers’ self-confidence and other life skills they can utilize in their day-to-day activities. Campers ages 7-14 learn the process of putting on a show, from auditioning to character analysis, stage blocking, learning lines and dance numbers. March 10-14, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $245/week. Aftercare available.
Childsplay
Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder, 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe
480-921-5700 • childsplayaz.org
A week-long theater experience. At the end of the week, there will be a family presentation where families can join and watch a sharing of what students learned throughout the week. Camps from ages 4-6, ages 6-10, and ages 8-16. March 10-14 and March 17-21. $135-$260.
Classic Cooking Spring Break Camp
Classic Cooking Academy, 10411 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale
480-502-0177 • ccacademy.edu
The perfect choice for youngsters ages 8-17 that has too much time off. For four days, students will learn different menus, prepare them alongside the chef(s), and enjoy their meals at the end of the day. Kids time slot: 10 a.m to noon, Teen time slot: 2 to 4 p.m.
East Valley Children’s Theatre
4501 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-756-3828 • evct.org
Be immersed in a week of imagination. Kids create their own characters, stories, camping props, and costumes. Camp culminates in a performance on the final day of camp. Ages 7-14. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (before- and after-care available) March 10-14. Cost $300; sibling discounts available. ESA funding accepted.
EmpoweRanch Spring Day Camp
Wildcat Ranch, 2148 E Desert Ln., Phoenix • 602-935-1059 • empoweranch.org
Spring Day Camp. Kids ages 7-14 (children age 5-6 may attend with an older sibling) will enjoy hands-on growth and enrichment with horses, farm animals, outdoor recreation, games, dance, singing, gardening, arts and crafts, and safe, responsible outdoor skills and ethics. Each day, campers will learn about horsemanship including equine behavior, communication, safety, grooming, horse care, and at least one morning of horseback riding! ESA accepted. We welcome kids who benefit from social, learning, and behavioral supports. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd. Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661 x3 • fhtaz.org
Ages 8 and older. Camp will focus on all the skills and real-world experiences needed for campers to not only learn how to perform on stage, but also be educated along the way with the terminology and techniques needed to be in any stage production. Every child will be featured. $300.
i.d.e.a. Museum
150 W Pepper Place. Mesa • ideamuseum.org/camps
Enroll your imaginative thinker in Wonder Camp! Inspire creativity and an appreciation of the arts through interactive fun for campers ages 6-12. Each day we will focus on a different element of art, providing opportunities to explore a variety of mediums and techniques. Join us for hands-on projects, guest artist presentations, behind-the-scenes tours, exploration time in the i.d.e.a. Museum, and more! Check for dates.
Impact Gym
7812 N 12th St B, Phoenix • 602-870-7574 •www.impactgymaz.com
Enjoy Gymnastics, Ninja Zone, and Arts and Crafts. Ages 4 and up. March 10-14. Full Day (8 am-3 pm) – $375 for the week. Half Day (8 am – 11:30am or 11:30am – 3 pm) – $275 for the week. Sibling discount, $5 off per day. Aftercare: $20 from 3-4pm. Drop-in fee: $25
JCC “Valley of the Sun J” Spring Break Camp
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale • 480-483-7121 • vosjcc.org
When the kids are off from school for their spring break, the Valley of the Sun J in Scottsdale will offer an exciting and fun-filled Spring Break Camp from March 11 – 15. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children ages 5 to 12 will have a terrific time socializing and making new friends while playing many indoor and outdoor sports and games, enjoying arts and crafts projects, and participating in various science and technology activities. Advanced registration for camp is required.
KidsPark
kidspark.com
7337 W. Bell Rd., Peoria • 623-878 -2411
12635 N. 48th St., Phoenix • 602-788- 2445.
This drop-in child care facility for ages 2-12 has locations in Peoria and north Phoenix is open days, nights and weekends. Rates are per hour or per week, with discounts for siblings.
Leadership Society
leadaz.org/Getaway
Hosted in Strawberry Arizona, Leadership Society’s 3-day/2-night Getaway for teens ages 13 – 18, provides an opportunity to learn life-changing skills through outdoor experiences that will change the way your child approaches problems, manages stress, and sets goals. While on the trip, youth will learn life skills like cooking, planning, socializing, and more! Session B: March 8-10. $600.
Little Sprout Preschool
21031 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix • 623-399-8889 • littlesproutpreschool.com
School Break program at this academic preschool is for ages 3-6 (must be toilet trained). This program is offered during school breaks and some holidays. Fun, safe and affordable for parents that need care for their child. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $45/day. Snacks provided; children bring their own lunches.
Makutu’s Island
6919 W. Ray Rd., Chandler • 480-344-3740 • makutusisland.com
This Chandler indoor play center has an indoor “tree” filled with tunnels, tubes, mole-holes, and slides. Lots of arcade games, too. All-day admission is for a child (ages 1-17) and one adult.
Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street, Mesa • Contact Clara Kundin at 480-644-6500 • mesaartscenter.com
A variety of classes are available for kids ages 10-16+. Glass painting (Animal Portraits), Comic Creations, Stop Motion Animation, Teen Blacksmithing, Linocut Portraits, and Ink Lab. March 10-14 (glass painting) and March 11-14 for the remainder. $93-$263.
Ninja Kids Camp
16585 N. 92nd St., #112B, Scottsdale • 480-721-2626 • ninjakidscamp.com
Ages 4-14 will enjoy athletic games, zip lining, rock climbing, sword fighting (the safe kind), ninja rope-swinging skills and more. March 10-14. $75, $50 half day. $1 lunch. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended hours available. Sibling discounts.
Playful Digital Learning
playfuldigitallearning.com
A week-long virtual camp! The same educational value and fun as the in-person classes with the convenience of taking place in your home! From writing and movie-making to coding and history-based classes, students can learn a variety of skills and information to help them excel in their studies. Classes have students working on more intricate projects over the course of a week, allowing them to take home a digital creation. Classes take place at convenient times, making it easy for you to find the best class for your student.
Rachel’s Young at Art
7366 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 112, Scottsdale • 480-621-6155 • rachelsyoungatart.com
When school is out of session, send your child to Rachel’s Young at Art Studio for a morning of art-filled fun! Camp includes arts and crafts, story time, dramatic play, sensory activities, and lots and lots of fun! Each child will come home with a bag full of art relating to the day’s theme. We provide a healthy snack, but we ask that you pack your child with a lunch, water bottle, and a change of clothes. There will be plenty of opportunities to get messy during camp days, which can be customized to last anywhere from 8am (during summer) or 9am (during the school year) to 3:00pm. Pay $80-$100 for one of our single day camps (based on pick up time) or $400-500 for an entire week of fun. These prices do not include any sibling or early registration discounts, which are an additional 10% off. Children must be potty trained to attend camp. Campers are generally 3-8 years old.
Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center
1375 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix • 602-425-5000 • krocphoenix.org/kroc-phoenix/camp-kroc
Spring Camp Kroc provides parents with a safe & caring camp experience for their children, where campers will meet new friends, discover new hobbies and talents, and will come home each day happy and engaged. Our devoted team ensures a safe, enriching environment—cultivating creativity and camaraderie. Give your child a break filled with laughter, learning, and lasting memories. Spaces are limited; register now and let Camp Kroc redefine winter break for your young explorer! March 10-14. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. $170-$200/session. Scholarships available.
Seth Corey Tennis Camp
The McCormick Scottsdale, 7421 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale • sethkoreytennis.com
Ages 4-16. All levels. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10-14. $295/week or $80/day; 10% sibling discount; aftercare available from 2 to 5 p.m. for an additional fee of $40/day or $175/week.
Scottsdale Parkour Academy
1830 E. Baseline Road, Suite 108, Mesa • 480-248-9987 • scottsdaleparkour.com
Kids ages 4-15 learn how to perform or refine your skills in parkour, boxing, trampoline and ninja activities. Full-day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-day 9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm. March 10-21. $325/week, $225/half-week, $70/full-day, and $70/half-day. 10% sibling discounts.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick: SRF Baseball Academy
Spring Training Facility, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
480-270-5000 • saltriverfields.com/srfbaseballacademy
Kids ages 5-12 will enjoy three full hours of hitting instruction and drill work! Get ready for plenty of swings to help your player get better for the future! Players will get instruction from former MLB/Minor league players and coaches and learn simple drills to help them become better hitters! $85; Multiple Players: $80 each. The clinic will be hosted in the Colorado Rockies Batting Cages and the adjacent field, located on the Southside of the complex. Dates TBD.
Taliesin West-Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale • franklloydwright.org/camp
Ages 9-12. During this camp, children discover Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, Taliesin West. They will learn about organic architecture and how architects from around the world are inspired by tree houses. They will explore a few “tree-mendous” desert shelters at Taliesin West, created by Wright’s apprentices. Campers will then create a 3D model of their dream tree house to take home. Includes lunch. March 10-12, 9am-3pm. $240/camper.
Thunderbird F.C. Recreational League
thunderbirdfc.org
TFC Spring Rec Soccer League. An organized 6-week (Starts March 13) recreational soccer season with practices on Thursdays from 6:30pm – 7:30pm and games on Saturdays. Great for beginners and experienced players alike. Season is FUN and low-stress. Uniform Provided: Home + Away Adidas Jerseys, Shorts, and Socks. Boys and girls ages 8-15. $210/player includes jersey, shorts and socks.
Valley Youth Theatre
525 N 1st St Phoenix • 602-253-8188 x302 • vyt.com
Turn up the lights and let the magic begin! Campers enjoy a week of engaging workshops with professional teaching artists, specializing in acting, singing, and dance, and creating an imaginative and immersive experience. On the last day of camp, students will showcase their stage presence, confidence and creativity before family and friends in a special showcase performance, created by the ensemble. Ages 5-17. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10-14 and March 17-21. $275 Early Bird (before 02/9/25) $300 Regular price.
