Best Arizona Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Performing artists never stop learning and can always benefit from a professional program like ours. The instructors have Broadway, Off-Broadway, World and National Tour experience, and are awarding-winning in their disciplines. MTA only hires the best and we will offer you intense training to prepare all levels.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is an award-winning, non-profit theater company located in Anthem, Arizona. The mission of MTA is to develop youth and adults within the field of performing arts while enhancing their intrinsic creativity and brokering their vast talents. MTA trains and educates youth so that they can become the artists, patrons, and leaders of tomorrow while providing opportunities to adults that empower them and foster their creativity. MTA’s principles include casting all who audition in select productions, presenting high quality shows that everyone can enjoy, and providing a positive environment where performers can practice teamwork and communication skills while experiencing the pride of accomplishment. Supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available for participants who might otherwise not be able to participate. Click here for more information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Musical Theatre of Anthem is an award-winning, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2008 by Jackie and Jeff Hammond. MTA offers year-round performing arts training, workshops, and productions for ages 3 to adult. Visit our website for more information.

Our Camp Website Link: www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 10-19 (Mon-Sat)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Performances: June 20-22
Cost: $375

CAMP FACILITIES: Virtual

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1978, The Learnatory has provided exceptionally robust summer camps as the perfect blend of academic development and recreational fun! Our goal is always to help young people develop the curiosity to explore, the confidence to discover, and the character to grow with excellence. Our small group ratio of 6:1 ensures each camper gets personal attention and enthusiastic support to address their passions and interests.

The Learnatory Esports & Coding STEAM Camps are for those passionate about video games and excited to code! National Esports Champions teach rising 3rd thru 11th graders proven strategies and provide personal VOD analyses of their gameplay in: Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League. Coding & Game Design STEAM Summer Camps include: SCRATCH, JavaScript, Python, C# thru Unity.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarship grants are awarded as needed and when available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Through The Learnatory In-School, After-School, Home-School, Weekend, Summer Camps, and online programs, The Learnatory, has served over 12,000 college-bound youth and teens in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City effectively and significantly boost their academic, personal, and career development. We offer over 50 various STEAM courses and programs. Our virtual program began in the Summer, 2020 and will continue to operate to serve more young people nationwide.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Esports camps are coached by actual top National Esports Champions.

Each camper receives a proprietary PEP (Prescribed Educational Plan) for every class they take that states exactly what skills they will learn and documents at the end how well they learned them.

Esports camps are designed for those passionate about video games because research shows “Gamers are more likely to pursue high-paying careers in the lucrative STEM/STEAM fields than non-gamers.”

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it is important for kids to understand and be able to work with and understand the technology around them.

Tutoring to help students catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three 1-week camps offered from June 28 through July 31, 2021.

Three classes offered daily:

8:30 am – 10:30 am
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff is composed MIT, Stanford and Columbia alumni. Our instructors are PhD students, software engineers at FAANG companies and Fulbright scholars. We have won awards for our research.

We are mentoring the next generation of computational thinkers, interdisciplinary researchers and changemakers. Our advanced theory and application based curriculum is student-led and covers all the hottest topics in research and industry. We provide the tools for students so that they can get accepted to their dream colleges and thrive in college and beyond.

We expect the same discipline, dedication and determination from our instructors, as we do from our students. Our A+ instruction not only prepares students to get accepted to their dream colleges, but also more importantly thrive in their dream colleges. The MehtA+ Tutoring teaching team has taught more than 300 students who have received 30+ scores on their ACT, perfect scores on SAT subject tests, learned some of the most in-demand skills in the job market and have been admitted to some of the top most universities in the countries such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, UPenn, Carnegie Mellon, University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins and UIUC.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Up to $2,000 for students whose family income is less than $100,000

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At MehtA+, we ignite student passion for engineering. Our offerings are catered towards students from Kindergarten to College Freshman and involve a fusion of the humanities and the sciences. We believe the best way to learn something is to apply it and as such, all of our opportunities are application-based.

Our bootcamps give students an in-depth opportunity to learn concepts that are normally taught at the university level, while our workshops serve as a fantastic introduction to a new subject. In order to make engineering education more accessible, our digital kits are always free to everyone and allow students to create something awesome. Volunteerships are offered to former students who are looking to volunteer their time and apply what they have learned for social good, as they intern for one of our clients.

Our college preparatory services, which involve subject tutoring, standardized test preparation and college consulting, provide students the resources they need to be ready for college.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates of the camp: June 21 - July 30, 2021
Cost: $3,000 (scholarships of up to $2,000 will be provided to students who exhibit financial need)

CAMP FACILITIES: Overnight campers stay in the dorms of the university. See our website for details.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Cummins and Coach Orona bring a combined 41 years of coaching to Arizona Sports Camp. This includes the four years that Coach Cummins spent with the 2004 Championship San Antonio Spurs. Their leadership and experience ensures each camper has a strong foundation on which to improve their all around game.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two sessions are offered: June 19 - 23 and June 26 - June 30

CAMP FACILITIES: We are an art gallery and learning space. We have four galleries, a black and white darkroom, lobby and book store, lighting studio, digital print studio, classroom and alternative photographic room.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 21, 10am-5pm
June 23, 10am-5pm

CAMP FACILITIES: All art supplies are included and children work on large acrylic paintings on easels. The children enjoy the abundance of materials, supplies, and plenty of help from art teachers and art assistants.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students will explore their creative side and develop improved artistic skills as they are guided through multiple projects using a variety of mediums by our skilled artists/instructors. Each session offers new inspiration and projects. Students gain greater knowledge, skills and art techniques during our Summer Fine Art Program by using acrylic painting, watercolors, drawing and mixed media. For more details & to see the schedule and enroll your child today, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.carriecurranart.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Day on Saturdays once a month! Children and parents paint together! Check our calendar for class dates at Our Camp Website Link: www.CarrieCurranART.com!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: AFTER SCHOOL ART! Tuesdays & Wednesdays! Sessions run throughout the school year! Check our website for more information and session dates!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SUMMER FINE ART PROGRAM 2019
SESSION 1: May 28-31*
SESSION 2: June 3-6
SESSION 3: June 10-13
SESSION 4: June 17-20
SESSION 5: June 24-27
SESSION 6: July 1-3**
SESSION 7: July 8-11
SESSION 8: July 15-18
SESSION 9: July 22-25
SESSION 10: July 29-August 1

*Session 1: Tuesday-Friday due to Memorial Day
** Session 6: 3-days, Monday-Wednesday $225

TEEN SESSIONS are also available. View our website for dates & details.

AFTER SCHOOL ART
Sessions run throughout the entire school year! Classes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visit our website for class times.

CAMP FACILITIES: NHL sized skating rink, cross fit gym, day camp room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All of our councilors are hand picked with lots of experience in child care.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 26th - August 1st Monday - Friday $165.00 a week 9:00am - 4:00pm Before and after care available. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call 602-957-9966

CAMP FACILITIES: Hi-Five groups campers in their own "Division" by age grouping. We then form teams from these divisions and assign each a college name and a team coach. Then campers spend the day doing what they love most... playing team sports. Almost everything within an air-conditioned environment. For parents, it is about keeping their children active, healthy, and happy; but for kids summer means no school, non-stop sports, and a lot of fun. LUNCHES ARE INCLUDED FOR ALL CAMPERS.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

HI-FIVE STORY
Founded by the Tuchman Family in 1990, Hi-Five Sports Clubs evolved from a
single-operation in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs to a multi-city organization with locations in Arizona, California, Downtown Chicago and New York… and we’re still growing!!

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
Hi-Five Sports clubs offers programming for children PreK-8th grade, including classes, leagues and of course, camps!! At Hi-Five, FUN is the name of the game. On top of helping boys and girls develop and train new skills on and off of the playing fields, Hi-Five believes that kids should feel good about themselves. We’re all about fair play, sportsmanship and living a healthy lifestyle… not just competition!!

Staffed with experienced professionals who love working with kids, Hi-Five provides a safe, well equipped and positive environment where young athletes can thrive… Where kids can be more than kids… They can be All-Stars!!

Join Us and Get in the Game Today!!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT (7th/8th graders) pay $95 per week; lunch included. CITs will learn how to develop and lead group programs both on and off campus. Future employment available upon 4 week completion of our CIT program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Call for available discounts.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: After School Sports Club, Lil Kickers Soccer, Golf Lessons, Tackle and Flag Football, as well as Fall/Winter/Spring Break Camps.

Coming soon... batting cages and other sport specific training.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 27 through July 25, 2014

$155-$240 per week

Call for details about other available discounts... such as team of 5 discount, sibling discount, multi-week discount, etc.

CAMP FACILITIES: Arizona Science Center's campus includes the main building which has 4 levels and classrooms for camp and adjacent from the main building is the Public Hall and CREATE, where classes can take place.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 1st – 6th Grade:
Masters of Disaster
June 6–10, June 27–July 1, July 18–22
$225 Member
$275 Non-Members

Survive the destructive forces of natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanos! Discover the science behind extreme weather, avalanches, tsunamis, and more. Campers will become junior meteorologists as well as design and engineer structures and inventions that can help us predict and withstand the elements of nature.
Wheel of Science
June 13–17, July 25–29
$225 Members
$275 Non-Members

Each day brings a new adventure featuring fun, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Discover patterns in nature, chemistry in cooking, and the laws of motion. Express creativity through design and engineering and explore the messy side of science!
Creature Feature
June 20–24, July 11–15, Aug. 1–5
$225 Members
$275 Non-Members

Explore the most extreme habitats on Earth, and the animals, insects, and others that call these places home. From bioluminescent organisms in the deepest depths of the ocean to prehistoric insects the size of a car, dive into a world of extreme animals! Combining the biggest thrills of biology with the creative artistry and technology of movie making, campers will uncover and explore these amazing animal adaptations.
Pre-K-Kindergarten (3-5 years):
STEAM-y Summer Science
June 13–17, July 11–15, July 25–29
$160 Members
$185 Non-Members

It’s getting STEAM-y at Arizona Science Center this summer! Campers will explore basic concepts from science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging projects and hands-on activities integrated with the arts.
Wildly Weird Animals
June 20–24, Aug. 1–5
$160 Members
$185Non-Members

Giant insects, horseshoe crabs, and tardigrades, oh my! Discover a world of amazing, gross, and downright strange animals that inhabit our planet Earth. Through fun and interactive hands-on science activities, campers will learn about these strange groups of animals as well as what makes them unique.
Little Engineers
June 6–10, June 27–July 1, July 18–22
$160 Members
$185 Non-Members

Do you like to make new things that no one has seen before? Design out-of-this-world vehicles with LEGOs or build a robot from aluminum cans? Through open and focused exploration, campers will stretch their minds to innovate and create their own tools, machines, and crazy contraptions while discovering a world of engineering possibilities.
7th-9th Grade:
Crime Scene Investigations
June 13-17, Aug 1-5
$225 Members
$275 Non-Members
Additional: $20

Investigate the world of forensic science as you unravel a mystery and build a body of evidence! Use molecular biology to examine DNA left behind at the scene and uncover the culprits using current forensic techniques. Analyze and collect evidence as well as examine fingerprints, hair samples, and much more!
Camp Code
June 20–24, July 11–15, July 25–29
$225 Members
$275 Non-Members

Learn how to code in unique ways this summer at Arizona Science Center! Work on a variety of projects from games, to microcontrollers, to robotics, and express your creativity while learning programming at the same time

Future Leaders in Science
June 27–July 1, July 18–22
$225 Members
$275 Non-Members
Additional: $20

You can create the future! Learn about exciting new careers and advances in cutting edge science and technology designed to solve real-world problems. From engineering cities of the future, to building robotic tools to accomplish a task, campers will examine the application of current research to problem solve and design the future.
SWIFT Weather Camp*
June 6-10
$135 Members
$165 Non-Members
Additional: $20
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Explore the science of meteorology and related career opportunities in SWIFT Weather Camp. Campers will explore exciting weather phenomenon while working with Arizona State University researchers and National Weather Service meteorologists in forecasting, observing and reporting all aspects of weather and climate. Campers will engage in hands-on activities, field experiments, seminars, tours of research facilities and workshops that expand their knowledge of atmospheric sciences, weather, forecasting and environmental instrumentation. See Our Camp Website Link: www.swiftweathercamp.com for more information.

BMI [AT] Barrow Neurological Institute*
Dates: TBD
$225 Members
$275 Non-Members
Additional $20

Experience a world inhabited by research scientists and neurosurgeons while learning what it takes to get a drug from the laboratory bench to a patient’s bedside. Join us at Barrow Neurological Institute for a unique opportunity to conduct hands-on lab work involving DNA extraction, gene transformation, and protein purification. The experience features amazing tours and talks by scientists and neurosurgeons at Barrow. The week concludes with campers conducting research-based presentations for a live audience of scientists, parents, and friends.
* This is a competitive process with a limited number of available seats. For information about the application process, please contactcamps[AT]azscience.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.azscience.org for Professional Learning & Development programs.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Arizona Science Center’s CAMP INNOVATION will inspire and engage curious minds about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) learning all year long. Camps vary throughout the year from biology, robotics to coding, there is a camp for ages 3-14.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a gorgeous gymnasium and multipurpose room with brand new floors and basketball hoops.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Game On teaches children more than just sports skills. Game On’s approach focuses on child enrichment through the teachings of sports and sports etiquette. Children at Game On are encouraged to be confident and feel unique every single day. Every child and parent is greeted with a high five or an inviting smile. Campers have fun and make friends in an environment that fosters confidence, self-esteem and positive character.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please inquire about scholarship opportunities!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Game On! provides Fall Break and Spring Break Camps as well as after-school enrichment programs!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full-Day: 8 AM to 5 PM
Half-Day: (choose one)
Session 1: 8 AM to 12 PM
Session 2: 1 PM to 5 PM

Complimentary Before and After Care!
Before Care: 7:30 AM to 8 AM
After Care: 5 PM to 5:30 PM

Full Day: $249
Half Day: $149

More information and special discount offers available at Our Camp Website Link: www.gameonsportsaz.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Sporting Chance Center is the hub of youth basketball and volleyball in Southern Arizona, home to tournaments, leagues, camps, clinics, open play and other programs devoted to youth health and fitness. The Play Smart. Eat Smart. Cafe offers a range of nutritious beverages, snacks and food items!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Through sports and competition, campers will:
- Learn basic game rules
- Improve team & individual skills
- Build athleticism and confidence
- Socialize
- Enjoy learning the FUNdamentals!

All Skill Levels Welcome!

Basketball | Flag Football | Soccer | Volleyball | Kickball
Relay Races | Dodgeball | Group Games | Camp Shirt | Much More

Please note:
- Early Drop-Off/Late Pick Up available
- Lunch not provided.

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

As a Certified Exercise Instructor, Coach Adam and his trained staff approach every class with the goal of providing a productive and positive learning environment for campers to thrive and succeed in.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: See our website for current program listings for youth and adult fitness, youth basketball, and youth sports programs. Offering:
- Preschool PE & Sports
- Homeschool PE
- School Break Camps: Fall, Spring, Winter, Veteran's Day, Rodeo, etc
- Basketball Training & Camps, plus personal, small groups, team
- Physical Education Tutoring
- ESA/Classwallet Vendor

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 - July 22
Weekdays 9am-2pm

Starting at $45*/day; Weekly= $175*; 3-weeks= $500*; all 6 weeks= $945

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: callaghansoccer.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: As a parent, choosing the right summer camp for your child can be a daunting decision. It's never too early to start thinking about what activities and learning experiences you want your school-ager have over the summer break.

Sure, you want them to have fun. Kids need a break from the rigorous requirements of the modern-day school system, but at Childcare Network learning is disguised as fun! Camp activities for kids will vary over the course of the summer months, but we know we’ve got something on our summer camp line up that’s going to excite the soon-to-be CNI summer camper in your home!

Designed to provide a fun and exciting environment — while continuing to help them explore and discover the world around them — our kid's day camp provides your child the opportunity to participate in different weekly themes chock-full of engaging activities, educational field trips, and creative projects they get to do with their friends.

Our trained teachers might just enjoy summertime as much as our campers.

Childcare Network’s Adventure Summer Camp 2018: Channel the Fun is designed to highlight all of the entertainment (edutainment?) possibilities that summer break has to offer.

This summer, we’ll offer 12 unique weekly programs.

CAMP FACILITIES: The on-site casita village is composed of 28 rustic, Santa Fe-style houses. Each casita has multiple, private bedrooms that share a central living room and large kitchen (although all meals and snacks are provided in a central location for the 2017 Biosphere 2 Summer Science Academy). Bathrooms are generally shared (suite-style) among a couple of bedrooms. The oversized rooms feature high-speed, wireless internet access and central air conditioning.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Student participants will learn and practice science 'under-the-glass', participating in hands-on research projects in the Biosphere 2 biomes: tropical rainforest, savanna, ocean, mangrove marsh, and coastal fog desert. Participants will apply scientific skills to conduct experiments and collect data while working side-by-side with Biosphere 2 researchers. The week will culminate with presentations of research findings. All instruction and activities are conducted in English.

The ratio of researchers/counselors to students is at least 1:8. The Academy staff also includes UA Outreach Scholars who will chaperone the casitas. The Outreach Scholars are college undergraduate and graduate students drawn from the University of Arizona.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to the Biosphere 2 website for dates and fees, at: Our Camp Website Link: biosphere2.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are currently occupying around 15,000 sq. ft. of space. We have 3 smaller instruction rooms, a small rehearsal/drum instruction room, 2 larger rehearsal rooms/classrooms, a very large main stage performance room/rehearsal room, a lunch room for all the campers, two large rest rooms and a dressing/green room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are going to teach the art of learning and mapping out songs. This will include the various genres or music over our 8 1-week music camps. We will teach each camper how to be a band leader, stage performance, communication on the bandstand, how to rehearse and ultimately, how to perform. We have some of the most distinguished musical talent on our advisory board who are responsible for outlining a successful music program for our young campers.

Besides teaching music and music related subjects, we are committed to teaching the business of music so that our young and talented campers will someday be able to follow their dream and passion of being a performing artist and sustain a living at doing so, much like our founder, Joe Costello.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At this point, we are too new to offer any sort of scholarships or financial aid but we are looking into the programs.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): At this point, we are not offering any family camps during the summer but we are looking into a family program on Saturday mornings like a drum circle type event.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year-round music instruction, band coaching, music business expertise, mentoring programs, workshops, clinics, seminars, rehearsal space & online music courses.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our camp offers an 8AM drop off and a 6PM pickup for those parents needing time to get to work and get back to the camp after work. There will be a small fee associated with this extra accommodation.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The first camp starts on May 31st - it is our Beatles Camp and our last camp ends on July 29th.

Each weekly camp cost $500

There will be $25 a day early drop-off/late pickup fee (optional)

For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: theperformersinstitute.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for high school seniors who are fairly advanced on their instrument and/or voice, that would be interested in being camp counselors. This will be a minimum wage paid position. 

CAMP FACILITIES: Arizona Science Center has 4 levels that includes 300 hands-on activities, a state of the art planetarium, 5-story IMAX, daily demonstrations and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Explore the science found in your very own kitchen at Camp Innovation: Kitchen Elements. Cook up scientific recipes while discovering the chemical elements that fill your fridge, pantry and stomach!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to azscience.org for more details and dates.

CAMP FACILITIES: The James 4-H Camp & Outdoor Learning Center holds camping programs April through October. The property includes a swimming and fishing lake, cabins for up to 100 participants, bathhouse, Rec Hall, Dining Hall, and baseball field. The entire property is surrounded by the Prescott National Forest.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Description of weekly camp programs can be found on the camp website.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Arizona 4-H Youth Development

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Arizona 4-H Family Camp (May 2014)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Participants will also have access to cutting-edge technologies like 3-D printers, laser cutters, and Arduino micro-controllers to elevate their projects. The camp’s project-based approach emphasizes problem solving, brainstorming, rapid prototyping, teamwork, and communication, culminating in the thrilling design and construction of a giant thematic chain-reaction machine! From 9 AM to 5 PM each day, participants will unleash their creativity and build lasting memories in this immersive STEAM adventure. In this exciting hands-on day camp for grades 7 – 10, participants will dive into the realms of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) as they explore concepts such as simple machines, electric circuits, programming and computational thinking, music, and storytelling. Participants will also have access to cutting-edge technologies like 3-D printers, laser cutters, and Arduino microcontrollers to elevate their projects. The camp’s project-based approach emphasizes problem solving, brainstorming, rapid prototyping, teamwork, and communication, culminating in the thrilling design and construction of a giant thematic chain-reaction machine! From 9 AM to 5 PM each day, participants will unleash their creativity and build lasting memories in this immersive STEAM adventure.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 3 - 7, 2024 from 9 AM - 5 PM (day camp)
$125 per camper

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our North Scottsdale climate-controlled facility offers a comfortable space for our campers to learn, explore, experience, create, and grow during the hot Arizona summer months. Our unique indoor gym space houses our sports and fitness program.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Your child's summer can be a time for fun, building confidence, achievement, creativity and discovery at JGS Summer Learning Adventures! Our weekly half and full day sessions are worthy of a fun, enriching summer break. With hands-on projects, and engaging activities, campers explore various areas of interest and discover new things.

At our summer camp, campers choose their own Summer Learning Adventures! Each weekly session allows campers to pick from two morning block (9am-12pm) choices and two afternoon block (1pm-4pm) choices. Morning choices include Core Academics or Sports & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Afternoon choices include Sports & STEM or the session's Thematic Unit. First through fourth grade Thematic Units include Grossology, Rebels & Redcoats, Dramatic Arts, Secret Soy School, Around the World in Four Days, Castles & Catapults, and Trash to Treasures. Fifth though eight grade Thematic Units include Incredible Architecture, CSI Science, Stop-Motion Animation, Media Madness and Around the World in Four Days.

JGS Summer Learning Adventures is staffed entirely by professional educators (10 campers max. per "counselor"). Our instructors are passionate about working with kids (and it shows!).

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A private day school in the Phoenix-Metro area, the Jones-Gordon School’s progressive program successfully fosters social, emotional and academic growth and helps diverse learners shape their strengths, gifts and talents into advantages uniquely suited for problem solving and critical thinking in the 21st Century. Our program is a proprietary mix of the following:
● Small class sizes (1:8 max.), faculty-to-student ratio 1:3
● FLEX Period – Daily period for acceleration or support
● Strategic Connections© executive function program
● STEM, Gifted (2e), Field Studies and Community Service programs
● Social skills training incorporated into lessons
● OT services on a weekly basis for written expression, keyboarding and other critical skills
● Mindfulness program via the renowned Mindfulness First®
● Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Psychologist, and Nurse on staff, customized positive behavior modification programs
● Token Economy reward system
● Research-based and experience-driven curriculum
● A uniquely modern campus that houses classrooms, library, lounges, café, auditorium, 7000 sq.ft. climate-controlled gymnasium/playground, and our four-legged and slithering friends under one roof, providing an environment that fosters a close-knit community

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions are weekly from June 6, 2016 through July 22, 2016. Half-day (9am-12pm) and full-day (9am-4pm) options are available. Half-day fee per session, $250; Full-day fee per session, $450.

CAMP FACILITIES: The classes will be held at the Phoenix Boys Choir building located at 1131 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix 85014 in our Great Hall. This space provides a large classroom space allowing for safe social distancing. Breaks will be outside and in other rehearsal rooms.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The classes will be held at the Phoenix Boys Choir building located at 1131 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix 85014 in our Great Hall. This space provides a large classroom space allowing for safe social distancing. Masks will be required.

Founded in 1947, the Phoenix Boys Choir offers programs featuring training in voice, music theory, and performance for boys age 7 to 14. Members of the Phoenix Boys Choir receive a world-class music education and one of the most significant experiences of their lives.

The Artistic Staff at the Phoenix Boys Choir includes music educators who are not only certified and highly qualified music education instructors, with a specific focus on choral music, they are also artists themselves and engender a love of the arts to our students.

The Choir has performed with the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera, Phoenix Chorale, Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, collaborated with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix Youth Symphony and the Desert Botanical Garden. Additionally, the Phoenix Boys Choir was invited to perform at the inauguration of Governor Doug Ducey, and also sang at the memorial service for former Governor Raul Castro. The Choir has performed the National Anthem for the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, 2021 NASCAR Race, Arizona Rattlers and the Arizona Cardinals. The Choir is a Phoenix point of pride.

Beginning with the Cadet Choir, boys can progress to Town and Tour choirs, and upon graduation, participate in the Young Men's Ensemble and then the Masters Choir. When the boys reach the performance levels of Town and Tour Choir, they have the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited Scholarships available. See Our Camp Website Link: www.boyschoir.org for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The only Grammy-Award Winning boys organization in Arizona that develops character, discipline, and global leadership through the power of music.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 7-11, 2021
Two in-person sessions open to boys entering 2nd-4th grades
Session One 8-11 AM
Session Two 12-3 PM
To register, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.boyschoir.org OR call 602-264-5328/email harvey[AT]boyschoir.org
The cost is $130.75 for 5 days of 3-hour classes Monday - Friday.
There are limited slots, so register NOW!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are indoors and utilizes the space in order to rotate games and activities for the younger group and the older kids group. 40 minutes on and 15 minutes rest is the typical rotation time but down time and up time is adjusted based on activity levels of the participants and instructors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our sports camps (holiday, spring, summer & fall) are held at different valley locations. Get ready for some FUN! We will be learning & playing the following sports: soccer, softball, basketball, football, volleyball, dodge ball, volleyball, tennis, kickball and many more playground games!

We will be doing some arts & crafts, bouncing in our bounce house, watching movies and doing scavenger hunts, scrimmaging and more!

Approximately 5 – 6 hours of active sports each day in our clean, safe & air-conditioned 4000 sq ft PartyZone facility!

All sports equipment will be supplied. Yes, your child will be grouped with children their same age for safety reasons and also for the best learning experience.

Yes, your children will be running, jumping, playing, sweating and laughing all day and they WILL be tired at pick-up time! At B.E.S.T. your child is not just a number in hoards of children. Each is a special individual, we learn their names, their likes and dislikes, what they excel at and teach them accordingly. If, for any reason, you have any specific questions, we are always here to talk to you. We want to make your child’s summer experience the BEST one ever!

HOURS

Full Day Camp starts precisely at 8:45am and ends at 5:15pm
Half Day Morning is 9am – 12:00pm
Half Day Afternoon is 1:00pm – 4:00pm
FOOD & SNACKS

Snacks: B.E.S.T. will serve fresh fruit for morning and/or afternoon snacks daily. This has been cleared as a nut free snack by all who have been concerned. We encourage you to pack one snack for half day campers and 2 snacks for full day campers if your children do not like this. Lunch: We will be eating lunch every day at 12:00pm-1:00pm. Please supply your child with a sack lunch daily with their name on the sack along with an ice pack inside if required and certainly if they are picky

A.M. HALF DAY KIDS: DO NOT NEED TO bring a LUNCH! ALL AM Kids and FULL DAY kids get fed.

Friday Lunch: Do not pack a sack lunch on Fridays! It is a special FREE PIZZA FRIDAY! FREE for all our full-day campers! Please DO supply a sack lunch if your child does not eat pizza. They will each receive 2 full slices of pizza so if they require a lot more nourishment please pack some additional food. Should half day campers want to join us they will be charged an additional $5 for this additional hour. Drinks: Water is the only beverage we supply each day. Your child’s water bottle will be replenished with bottled water throughout the day (and is always available through our water fountain) so they always remain hydrated.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We welcome C.I.T.'s (Counselors in Training) 14-15 year olds to join us in Camp to facilitate our Senior instructors. This is an unpaid position but one to learn how to facilitate, lead and care for children in this sports camp setting.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Beginners Edge Sports Training, LLC is one stop for all your beginners youth sports needs. We are Arizona’s leader for sports classes, sports camps, sports parties, sports lessons and clinics. BEST Sports starts teaching as young as 18 months. Beginners Edge Sports Training, or BEST Youth Sports focuses on teaching youth soccer, youth softball, youth basketball, youth football, sports birthday parties, sports camps and more. We are known as B.E.S.T. or as many people call us B.E.S.T. Sports. We have been operating youth sports classes in Arizona for over 13 years. We are a NON-FRANCHISED/LOCAL Arizona family-owned and operated Company since 2004. Ask around as they all will say we are the BEST youth sports classes, sports parties and sports camps in Arizona.

OTHER CAMP INFO: See Policy's at Our Camp Website Link: thebestinaz.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please goto Our Camp Website Link: www.thebestinaz.com for all our Camp offerings and up to date pricing.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
BEST is also seeking Camp Counselors who are sports oriented, FUN, pro active, smart, athletic and most importantly responsible to join our team over the summer.  One week 9-4 commitments required to be considered.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our studio has three large classrooms for our campers, with all the basic materials for our programs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Teen Camp at EVCT is a chance for teens to learn and fine tune skills in performing of Broadway shows with emphasis on the kids roles from Broadway musicals. Taught by professional actors, choreographers and musicians, the camp creates an atmosphere of learning and encouragement in expanding their skills for performing on stage.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer some scholarships for 1/4 to 1/2 off the camp fees. We also offer sibling discounts. Call the EVCT office for information and applications at 480-756-3828

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: EVCT (East Valley Children's Theatre) holds classes from September through May as well as offering performance troupes in acting, musical theatre and improv for kids age 5-18. In addition, it offers home schooled classes and had four fully-staged productions at the Mesa Arts Center each year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Teens Camp at EVCT July 6-10 Monday through Friday from 9 am until 4 pm. Fees TBD

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Free Bowling for kids at any AMF location, please sign up on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.amf.com and select a location near you. 10 locations valley wide, sign up online to receive 3 free games of bowling per day for your child. Special is available Open-5pm, Monday-Friday begining May 26th and going through Labor Day.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I: June 1-5
Session II: June 15-19
M-F 8:30am - 1:00pm

Members: $140
Non-members: $180

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
High school students (grades 9-12) runs from June 3-7, 2013 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Camp for middle school students (grades 6-8) runs from June 10-14 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Cost is $299 per camper and includes all supplies.

Please visit our website for more camp information and how to register.

CAMP FACILITIES: We partner with park and rec facilities, and other organizations to offer camp in many locations.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have outstanding instructors. They teach year-round and make the curriculum their own, so that each program is a uniquely fun experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Play-Well TEKnologies also offers after-school classes, team building workshops, homeschool workshops, birthday parties and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer many sessions throughout the summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for more smart, creative, dynamic Engineering Instructors to lead our enrichment classes, summer camps and birthday parties throughout the year!

Now accepting applications for seasonal Summer Assistants to support our day camps around the country. Learn more here: Our Camp Website Link: play-well.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The camps are taught by the Art Intersection staff who are all working artists themselves.

CAMP FACILITIES: Circus Camp takes places under the Big Top.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The experience of a traditional Italian circus alone is an education in history and global culture. Our heart is in camps that teach the circus arts to children. This education focuses on confidence and opportunity. Taught in a real circus tent by working circus artists, our circus camp is a unique experience that is likely never forgotten and likely the budding to an interest in the world’s unknown and possibilities yet realized.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 8-12&
$298 per child
$50 before or after care ($80 for both)

First 20 registrants are 50 percent off

Check Our Camp Website Link: www.Zoppe.net for more information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Circus Camp Counselor - 2 weeks only Approx. 6 hours per day

CAMP FACILITIES: An amazing campus with beautiful fields, air-conditioned gyms, classrooms, and a cafeteria! We love the access to all the awesome indoor facilities. In the afternoon camp walks to the the City of Phoenix Sunnyslope pool for swimming.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Hubbard Sports Camp, established in 1998, is a co-ed multi-sport summer camp offering one week sessions to campers 4 1/2 to 13 years old. Hubbard offers sports and games to meet the interests and skill levels of our campers in a safe, nurturing, structured environment. Campers enjoy soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, archery, swimming and many other indoor and outdoor games and activities. Campers build character, self-esteem, and confidence through daily activities geared towards learning and fun in a caring environment. They leave with new skills, great friendships and awesome memories. Camp is now at four great locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 30th-Aug 4th.

$175 for Half day/weekly
$240 for Full day/weekly

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 29 cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts/tennis courts, rustic amphitheater, smaller meeting room, challenge course, meadow, areas for campfires, outdoor meeting area, and a small pond on the property.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This will be our 74th summer!!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our facilities are available for rental groups during the off season. Activities available include our challenge course and horseback riding.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.friendlypines.com for dates and rates.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Charli Turner Thorne is the winningest coach in Sun Devil women's basketball history and No. 2 in the Pac-12 in most career wins (400), Charli Turner Thorne is at the helm of an Arizona State program that has made it to the postseason 17 of the last 18 years, including a school record five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2005-09), two Elite Eight appearances and a pair of Sweet 16 finishes. ASU's 12 NCAA Tournament appearances under Turner Thorne are nine more than what ASU had in the 15 years prior to her arrival in Tempe. Has also earned a pair of gold medals with USA Basketball.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the 2017-2018 Women's Basketball season, Charli Turner Thorne Campers will have an opportunity to join our Kid's Club and take advantage of special offers, exclusive pre and post-game experiences with student-athletes and coaches, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Day/Individual Camp: June 12-15, 2017

CAMP FACILITIES: We have three class rooms and all of the necessary materials and supplies for all of the campers who participate in the program.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All of our instructors have degrees in their subject area, have to maintain an updated finger print card, and have taught for several years. This is the eighth year of our Imagination Theatre Camp for young children. We want to give each child an opportunity to explore, create and learn about theatre and musical theatre while having a great time.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship application is available by calling the EVCT office at 480-756-3828. Scholarships generally are 1/4 to 1/2 of the camp fees. Sibling discounts are available also by calling the EVCT office.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: EVCT (East Valley Children's Theatre) holds classes year round at its Studio,4501 East Main Street. Classes in acting and musical theatre; has performance troupes (acting, musical theatre and improv); programs for home schooled kids; a technical theatre progra;, one day workshops and Open Theatre sessions. It also produces Four main stage productions each year and is the resident children's theatre at the Mesa Arts Center.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 3-14, 2019 (Monday through Friday) from 9 am until 12 noon.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

Campers will improve their skills in this high-energy environment. Coaches are dedicated to introducing soccer to young players “the right way” and to helping advanced players take the next step in their development. Due to heat, we will have access to gym and/or indoor space through out the day.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp webpage for additional information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Most of our locations have Art rooms, Games Rooms, Learning Centers, Technology Rooms, Full size indoor gyms, teen centers and MORE!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale was established in 1954 serving 282 youth in order to keep them productive and safe during critical non-school hours. Since then, our organization has added, built and expanded Clubs, served thousands upon thousands of more children and teens, and expanded our reach to communities across the Northeast Valley and in Indian Country. Today, thousands of youth call our Greater Scottsdale community home.In over 60 years, our commitment to providing quality opportunities for youth has never wavered.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leader in Training Program available for 7th-12th graders. Click to see job description: Our Camp Website Link: s8797.pcdn.co

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available. Email financialassistance[AT]bgcs.org for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is open all year for Before/After School programs, Fall/Winter/Spring Break, and some school off days.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp dates are subject to vary by branch. Weekly rate is $179. Financial assistance is available. Email financialassistance[AT]bgcs.org for more information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for part-time summer camp instructors. Must be 18 and high school graduate. Jobs open around February/March. Find locations and apply here: Our Camp Website Link: bgcs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our EVCT (East Valley Children's Theatre) Studio has three large class rooms and two smaller rooms for use for camp with all the necessary materials.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All staff are accredited individuals with many years of experience working with kids. All have finger print cards and have worked for us in the past. This camp offers a different workshop each day with the philosophy of the camp to give kids a bit of many different aspects of performing as possible in order for them to realizes all the possibilities and perhaps find something they really enjoy doing.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: EVCT offers a few scholarships - 1/4 to 1/2 off the camp fee. Applications available by calling the EVCT office. We also offer sibling discounts. Call the office for this info also.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: EVCT holds classes year round at its Studio, 4501 East Main Street in Mesa, AZ. The Theatre offers classes in acting and musical theatre, has performance troupes (acting, musical theatre and improv) home schooled programs, one day workshops and Open Theatre sessions. East Valley Children's Theatre is the resident children's theatre at the Mesa Arts Center, producing four main stage productions yearly.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Theatre Workshop Camp June 3-14, 2019 Mon-Fri 8:30am until 4 pm. Each day a different workshop. Kids can attend two weeks, one week or pick the individual days you want to come.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have two bunkhouses and one lodge housing 120 people in 16 rooms, all with heating/ac and bathrooms. There is a main chapel, indoor swimming pool, two dining halls, a small meeting hall/staff lounge and 6 full RV sites.

Sports at camp include softball, basketball, field games, archery & rifle ranges, limited mountain biking and rock climbing, an obstacle course and a 425 ft. long zip line.

We also have a craft shop, an old museum, an outdoor amphitheater with a large stage, fire pit and outdoor lighting, a large game room with snack corner and a Christian bookstore selling camp apparel and reading material.

Our Indian Oaks tipi village is currently under reconstruction and will be opening in 2015.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camp programs are open to children from grades 1 - 12 and are grouped accordingly. Summer camp is Christian based with exciting speakers, fun weekly themes and live Christian bands for the junior and senior high weeks of camp. There are plenty of activities throughout the day and evening to keep the kids moving and having fun with others.

Throughout the remainder of the year, the camp is open to various rental groups from the surrounding communities that use the camp for a variety of activities. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and others use the camp for activities, earning badges and doing service work.

Churches bring out youth, men and women for weekend retreats while a number of charter, private and public schools use the camp for science programs and overnight stays while exploring the rich history of southern Arizona.

We are host to several family reunions each year and also are privileged to host and cook for special dinners and receptions held at the camp.

Each winter the camp hosts up to 4 RV couples from the SOWER's program that brings volunteer workers to the camp to help with remodeling, repairs and new construction at the camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Summer internships available for CIT age 15-up. Summer internships available for LIT age 18-up
Cooking internships available for those interested in learning more about commercial kitchens and cooking for large groups, dates vary throughout the year.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial summer camp scholarships available to needy families that qualify.
Family discounts for more than one child.
Prison Fellowship scholarships for Angel Tree registered children through local churches or organizations.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The camp is open year-round for retreats, leadership training, science camps, corporate meetings or retreats, day camps, etc.

Availability is limited to open dates and group size.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Huachuca Oaks is conveniently located just 40 minutes southeast of I-10, within 30 minutes drive of such great historic towns as Tombstone, Bisbee and an hour from Douglas. This area is well know for such characters as Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, Geronimo & Cochise, the outlaw Pancho Villa along with copper, silver and gold mines.

Other areas of interest include the Ramsey Canyon hummingbird sanctuary, Kartchner Caverns, Coronado National Memorial, the Slaughter Ranch, the Dragoon Mtns. and Chiricahua National Monument.

We are always open to interested volunteers who have skills in construction and maintenance, housekeeping, cooking, office work and landscaping.

The camp is owned by the Southwest Church Connection, a non-profit 501(c)3 and the camp is also a stand-alone non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are in partnership with Prescott Pines Christian Camp located in Prescott, AZ.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see us at Our Camp Website Link: www.huachucaoaks.com for much more information, fees and registration.

2014 Summer Sessions are listed as follows:
- Cowbelles & Wranglers June 9-14 grades 3-5
- Ponderosa Jr. High June 16-21 grades 6-8
- Challenge Sr. High June 23-28 grades 9-12
- Buckaroo Camp June 30-July 03 grades 1-3
- Rucker Adventure Camp June 30-July03 grades 9-12

CAMP FACILITIES: In 2008, Childsplay officially opened the Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder, a 33,000 square foot support facility. The former Mitchell School facility provides more than 7,000 sq. ft. of administrative offices, 5,500 sq. ft. of classrooms for the Childsplay Academy, 7,000 sq. ft. of production space for prop and costume construction and storage, 7,000 sq ft for rehearsal halls and support space, and approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of storage.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Childsplay Theatre Academy, kids work with top local actors, directors, choreographers, music directors and professional teaching artists. All class instructors have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and are background checked.

All Childsplay classes work on acting techniques and are a great way to gain skills while developing confidence, making friends and, most importantly, having fun!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact kbrantley[AT]childsplayaz.org for information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Childsplay Academy offers classes year-round. We offer a range of Saturday morning and afternoon classes in acting and musical theatre. Fall and Spring break classes are also available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: With over 40 different classes this summer, Childsplay offers programming accessible for the beginner to experienced teenage thespians. Onstage production classes perform a full length play in a week, musical theatre marathons where students workshop a short musical in a week, and theme based classes which combine drama skill practice with an interesting topic.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 22nd-July 28th, 2017

Half-Day Classes: $115 per week; Full-Day Classes: $215 per week; 3 week play production: $630

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.childsplayaz.org for complete listings.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer Theatre Teaching artists, find more information at Our Camp Website Link: www.childsplayaz.org.