Best Arizona Summer Camps 2019 Directory

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 PROGRAM INFO: A few things you can find at the Summer Math programs at Mathnasium of Gilbert are:

Numerical Fluency
Times Tables
Fraction, Decimal and/or Percent Concept and Skills
Pre-Algebra Readiness
Preview or review Algebra 1 or 2
Preview or review Geometry or Trigonometry
Preview or review Pre-calculus or Calculus

For complete information, please visit our website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round after school and weekend programs. Private tutoring available, too.

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: Our facilities include:
- 2 large rehearsal spaces (complete with drums, amps, keyboard, microphones, and sound system)
- guitar instruction rooms
- drum instruction rooms
- keyboard/vocal instruction room
- recording studio room

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We believe the best way to learn music is to play music. We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels.

School of Rock teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums and combines weekly private music instruction and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting.

Our instructors live to play and play to live. They are experienced professional musicians that can instruct students on the finer points of their instrument, while at the same time educating them on everything that goes into putting on a great live show.

We teach and perform music on professional equipment that our students love to play and our audiences love to hear. From the fundamental roots of rock and roll through classic rock, funk, reggae, heavy metal, alternative, indie and prog rock - we share, engage and celebrate it all.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: School of Rock offers MANY year-round activities and programs, for all levels, ages 7 to 107!!

Check out our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ahwatukee.schoolofrock.com, or call the school at (480)-753-3266 for more information!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1:
June 19-23
9am-3pm

Session 2:
July 17-21
9am-3pm

Each session totals $500. $250 deposit required for enrollment. Camp is 100% refundable up to one month prior to the start date, 50% refundable up to one week prior to the start date, non-refundable if cancelled the day of the camp.

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: Thunderbird Academy has it all! With a gym, pool, cafeteria, and sports fields, this is a wonderful Scottsdale location.

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.May

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Swim lessons offered at 3 valley locations

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

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

CAMP FACILITIES: We have three large class rooms and two smaller ones and all materials necessary for our program.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp programs include Classes in Acting, Dance and Music in the morning from 8:30 until 12 noon. In the afternoon from 12:30 until 4 pm we hold a musical theatre performance workshop. Camp meets for two week and participants can attend all day, morning only or afternoon only. Our staff are all professional performers from the Phoenix Metropolitan area with many years of experience in performing and all hold degrees in their respective teaching fields and have current finger print cards. Our goal is to learn basics in performing on stage and give each child an opportunity to explore performing, including learning skills in singing, dance and acting while enjoying a great time and meeting new friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We do have teen volunteers who help at camp. Applications for camp counselors can be found on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.evct.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do have a few scholarships available. Call the East Valley Children's Theatre office for an application. Scholarship are usually 1/4 to 1/2 of the fees for the camp. We also offer sibling discounts & multiple camp discounts - call the office for that information also at 480-756-3828

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: EVCT holds classes year round at its Studio, 4501 East Main Street in Mesa, AZ. Classes in acting and musical theatre, performance troupes (acting, musical theatre and improv) programs for home schooled kids, a technical theatre program, one day workshops and open theatre. East Valley Children's Theatre is the resident children's theatre at the Mesa Arts Center performing four main stage productions yearly.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 17-28 and July 8-19, 2019 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4 pm. AM session also available from 8:30-12 noon and PM session from 12:30-4 pm.

CAMP FACILITIES: Paradise Valley Christian is a beautiful facility with an awesome gym, field space and shaded lunch area. We transport campers by bus to Melrose Paradise Valley Recreation Club for swimming lessons and free swim.

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.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer swim lessons year round at 3 valley locations.

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

$175 half day/ weekly
$240full day/ weekly

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: 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: Get the feel for farm life with the convenience of the being in town. We have a barn, pastures and petting zoo area for kids to enjoy.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Kids will enjoy learning about horses, ponies and other farm animals including rabbits, chickens, pigs and goats. They will learn basic horsemanship, feeding, and care for the animals. Each day will include pony time, learning activities, crafts and water play to keep up cool in the afternoon.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Parties with Pony rides and petting zoo year round. Pony rides at special events.

Coming up is Spring Break 2014 Pony Camp
March 11,12,13
9:00-3:00

OTHER CAMP INFO: Charming Pony Parties not only offers Camp during the summer, but fall break and spring break as well! Through out the year we offer pony rides for parties and events at your location or you can have a Charming Ranch Party at our location. Themed dressed ponies include, unicorns, princess, knights , pirates and of course cowgirl and cowboys. Please email for more information about camps or parties

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Next session of Pony Camp is March 11th,12th and 13th, 2014. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-3pm. You must email for availability: CharmingPonyParties[AT]gmail.com

No Camp week of July 4th See Website for more details visit Our Camp Website Link: www.charmingponyparties.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp facilities include 20 modern cabins, 2 dormitory style buildings, fire-pits, flushing toilets, dining hall, covered program ramadas and several miles of scenic hiking trails.

Program facilities include: archery range, low and high challenge course, outdoor stage and seating for up to 200, ceramics studio, dance studio, fiber arts library, nature education resources, outdoor cooking learning lab and coming soon...videography lab.

Camp counselors are housed in nearby cabins within each unit.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Directors recruit and screen mature, qualified staff who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping, the outdoors, and arts. We also hire staff from other countries to give your camper the chance to broaden her understanding of other cultures. All camp staff participate in an intensive pre-camp training which includes program, first aid, CPR, camping, human relations skills and drug-testing.
Specially qualified staffers direct the archery, challenge course, ceramics, drama, dance and trip programs.

Most of the camp staff are college students studying education, sociology and outdoor recreation – among many others. All staff must be 18 or older.

All camp staff participates in an intensive pre-camp training this includes:
Program development
First aid and CPR
Outdoor skills, including Leave No Trace
Human relations skills
Child development
Homesickness

Willow Springs Program Center is accredited by the American Camping Association Inc.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Grades 9-12
Counselor In Training I
9th-12th grades
Two week session
Want to work at camp someday? Come join the fun! You’ll learn about leadership, teamwork, child development, and more as you help in units and program areas. Visitother camps in northern Arizona, and start working with younger girls. *CITs at Willow Springs will be sleeping in the Yurts in the Pima Unit.

Counselor In Training II
11-12th grades
Three week session
If you have completed CIT 1 then you may be ready for CIT 2. Depending on your interests and strengths, you will choose a specific area to focus, and further your leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills within that area. Learn how to develop and deliver program and complete a service project.
Prerequisite: CIT 1 and entering 10th-12th grade

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Registration at: Our Camp Website Link: www.girlscoutsaz.org.

Scholarships (camperships)
Financial Assistance – Camperships
GSACPC makes every effort to provide financial assistance so that no girl misses out on the opportunity to attend camp due to lack of funds. Financial assistance ranges from a portion of the fee to the total camp fee, minus the deposit, for those demonstrating need.
The campership request form is available online.
Camp registration must be complete prior to applying for financial assistance. Notification regarding financial assistance will be sent via a separate email from the confirmation packet. Please allow six weeks for processing. Available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.girlscoutsaz.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp Programs include:
Me and My Gal ~ Daisy, Brownie Overnight
K-3rd grades- 2 Day
You and your favorite adult female are about to embark on an overnight adventure of staying up late, learning new songs and games and discovering the outdoor adventure playground at Willow Springs.

Leader Daughter Weekend
K—12th grades & Adult Volunteers
“Girl Scouts Together”
3 Day
Are you interested in learning more about Girl Scouting and spending time in the cool pines of Willow Springs? You and your daughter can sign up for the Leadership Weekend where you will be able to enjoy Girl Scout volunteer trainings while your daughter(s) will spend time with Willow Springs Camp staff and camp program.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host Girl Scout groups throughout the year (any day of the week) through "Adventures at Willow" as well as offer one weekend program per month AND a Fall Break and Spring Break camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Camp Website Link: www.girlscoutsaz.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Current sessions for Summer Camp 2014 can be found online at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ultracamp.com.

Residential Camp
Week 1 = June 3-6
Week 2 = June 8-13
Week 3 = June 15-20
Week 4 = June 22-27
Week 5 = July 6-11
Week 6 = July 13-18
Week 7 = July 20-25
Week 8 = July 27-30

Day Camp
Week 2 =June 9-13
Week 4 = June 23-27

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer Camp Staff
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.girlscoutsaz.org.

Positions available include:
Health Supevisor - *preferred RN or LPN
Assistant Camp Director
Program Director
Camp Store Coordinator
Instructors - Music, Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Archery,
Outdoor Education, Dance, Drama, Videography, Martial Arts, Astronomy, Outdoor Skills, Backpacking and Fiber Arts
Unit Leaders
Unit Counselors
Lifeguard

CAMP FACILITIES: Our Scottsdale Gym is a great indoor space to get away from the Phoenix heat. Complete with a basketball hoop, volleyball net, soccer and hockey goals, kids will be running and playing non-stop while learning fundamental sport skills to create life lasting independent success as they continue sports.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Encouraging healthy active living. By applying our methodology… Sportball helps children to develop socially as well as physically, through a curriculum designed to reinforce self confidence free from the pressure of competition. In our programs, children from 16 months to 12 years of age, are provided with a skills driven, high energy and fun filled curriculum.

Sportball Multi-Sport programs introduce children to the fundamental concepts and skills behind eight popular ball sports: baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, hockey, soccer, tennis and golf. Using creative instruction and positive encouragement, our programs focus on the development of gross motor skills, along with balance, strength, coordination, stamina and timing. The equipment that we use is age appropriate and sized just right for the children in our programs.

Sportball offers weekly classes that are run seasonally, as well as camps and clinics during school holidays. Birthday parties and special events can be arranged to fit into your schedule. We offer Sportball programs right in the community in churches, community centers, schools, daycares, private clubs, parks and other green spaces.

Our Coaches are Sportball certified… and stand out for their training, enthusiasm and ability to connect with the children in their programs. Each member of the coaching team has been carefully screened, selected and trained. Many of our coaches have a background in Early Childhood Education, Sports Administration, Occupational Therapy or Kinesiology. They are certified only after completing intensive training in the Sportball methodology and successfully passing our rigorous Mentorship Program. The passion our coaches share for working with children helps to create an environment that is all about skills and fun! Sportball coaches are also certified in First Aid and CPR and have cleared vulnerable sector and criminal police record.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact us if interested in a free trial class: 480-275-7419.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Sportball Kids Multi-Sport Sportball Junior – ages 16 – 24 month Parent & Child – ages 2 & up Me & My Dad – ages 2 & up Parents and caregivers participate in our weekly class to help influence your pre-schooler’s social and physical development through an introduction to our multi-sport program. Coaches focus on gross motor development with games and skills introduced in a fun, creative and nurturing environment. Sportball Kids programs introduce children to non-competitive activities, skill progression & parent assisted skill practice. The 45 minute class each week is just the right amount of time for the little ones to develop new found confidence and improved balance and coordination.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Sportball classes are ran year-round at different schools, parks, and churches around the valley. Visit our website to find a class and a location near you at Our Camp Website Link: www.sportball.us.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Sportball began in 1995 as the dream of Mark and Carmella Gelgor, who wanted to reinforce children’s natural love of physical activity and provide them with an understanding of the fundamentals of different sports. The Sportball curriculum combines the best developmentally appropriate coaching methods with our educationally based methodology, to meet the needs of children and foster an active and healthy lifestyle. The result is a highly successful sports instruction program that is popular with kids and parents alike.

Over the years Sportball has provided thousands of children with an introduction to a range of sports and social skills, along with a newfound confidence to help succeed on and off the field. At Sportball, we believe we can make a difference … a difference in the lives of children and young professionals. We have long subscribed to the quote attributed to Forest Witcraft which reads:

“One hundred years from now, it will not matter the car I drove or the house I lived in… but the difference I made in the life of a child”.
Sportball began with just 3 children and a single location and now has several hundred corporate and franchise locations in North America. Sportball began franchising in 2005 and our franchise owners are now running successful businesses in Canada, the United States and now in Singapore. Sportball is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) and the International Franchise Association (IFA).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sportball is holding week long camps in our eight core sports (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, and Soccer). They are being held in the following cities:
-Tempe
-Chandler
-Gilbert
-Scottsdale
-Glendale
-Peoria
-Anthem
-Phoenix

Check-out what camps are running where at Our Camp Website Link: www.sportball.us

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Sportball is always searching to find exceptional and talented people who share our passion for sports, working with children, and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Please contact Phoenix[AT]sportball.us.

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 FACILITIES: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University has everything needed to operate a soccer training program at the highest level. The campus has a large lighted grass field for training and games. The field has thick grass that is well maintained by the college staff. Adjacent to the field are two sand volleyball courts that can be used for goalkeeper training or just a casual free time game of sand soccer. Lights on the field allow for added time in the evening for scrimmages. Rest room facilities are next to the field. The camp also provides a Certified Athletic Trainer at the field to professionally treat any injuries that may occur.

Campers live in the modern air-conditioned dorm on the college campus and are housed two per room. Each suite has a refrigerator for keeping drinks cold. Each suite of three rooms has its own bathroom and shower facilities. The dorms also have laundry facilities. The new dining hall on campus provides three meals each day prepared by Sodexo Food Services. Plenty of options are available, including vegetarian and gluten free.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, has served as the home for the Arizona Soccer Camp since 2007. The site’s 5,400 feet altitude makes it the perfect facility for preseason training. The campus has everything needed to operate a soccer training program at the highest level. Camp consists of a full week of training, games and fun challenges. There are penalty kick competitions, Soccer Olympics, Super Soccer, and the Styro Cup Challenge. At the end of the week, each camper sits down with their coach and receives a full written evaluation to help prepare for the new season.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 10-15, 2017: ages 8-10 Basic Skills
June 10-15, 2017: ages 10-13 Advanced
June 17-22, 2017: ages 8-10 Basic Skills
June 17-22, 2017: ages 10-13 Advanced

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: Our 4000 sq ft facility is air-conditioned, safe and clean and open only to your campers! Our main gym is where we play our sports and our party room is where we do crafts and have catered lunches and snacks which are included.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Mitch, (CEO) and his wife have owned B.E.S.T. for 12 years and is proudly AZ family-owned and operated. Sports activities are an integral part of every child’s physical and social development and we believe it is very important for kids to enjoy and learn HOW to play these sports in an encouraging and empowering environment. Let your kids excel to become their B.E.S.T! Why choose us, you ask? Because Your Kids Deserve the B.E.S.T!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT programs available. See our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.theBESTinAZ.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For scholarships or financial assistance, please contact "Angels For Athletes AZ" at: Our Camp Website Link: angelsforathletes.com

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Sports Classes available Valley-wide for kids 18 months thru 10 years.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Sport-specific & multi-sport weekly Classes available Valley-wide for kids 18 months thru 10 years. Mini-Camps, Enrichment Programs, Award-Winning Birthday Parties, After School Programs available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall Camps available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sibling discounts available, multiple camp discounts available.
VIsit Our Camp Website Link: www.theBESTinAZ.com for all camp locations and dates.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$150 for the week.

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: We have an air conditioned 12,000 sq ft cheerleading and tumbling training facility equipped with two 42'x54' spring floors, one 42'x42' high school regulation floor, tumble track, rod floor, 7'x14' high performance trampoline, and safety landing pit.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Register by April 1st to save $40/weekly camp. Register by April 1st for 4 or more weeks and receive each week for $99!!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Arizona All-Stars offers year round tumbling and cheerleading training. In addition to our recreational tumbling program we offer 8 week recreational cheer teams, half year cheerleading teams, and full season competitive cheerleading teams.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for camp dates and deals!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for qualified instructors that have experience teaching ages 4-14 a variety of sports and activities. CPR and Safety Certified.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Southwest Shakespeare Company is a long established professional theatre company in Arizona that specializes in classical theatre. The program is headed by Clay Sanderson, an actor, director, and teacher in Phoenix. Mr. Sanderson holds an MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, has appeared in over thirty professional theatre productions, and is currently the drama teacher at Tempe Preparatory Academy. Associate director Jamie Bauer is a Zoni-winning director who specializes in youth theatre.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We typically provide one full tuition scholarship each summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Classes and rehearsals begin on Monday, June 11 and will run from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (we can work around most vacations and other rehearsal conflicts).

We will have our final week of camp and perform the show in the Farnsworth Theatre at the Mesa Arts Center.

Tuition for this twenty hour a week, six week program is only $450. Audience admission to the performances is free.

To register or ask any questions) please email program director Clay Sanderson at csanderson[AT]swshakespeare.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit the website for complete information on ALL locations.

Pennsylvania: We train, eat, and sleep all at the Ramada Inn Convention Center Hotel. It provides an ideal learning experience and air conditioned wrestling area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: USA Olympian - Ken Chertow

OLYMPIC AND ALL-AMERICAN COMPETITOR
•3x Academic All American
•3x NCAA All American
•2x Junior National Champion and OW
•2x Junior World Champion
•Olympic Festival Champion
•Midlands Champion & OW
Owner and Coach of the Gold Medal Training Camp system for 20+ years. Our campers have won 500+ State Championships in the last decade.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: GROUP DISCOUNTS: We offer substantial group discounts and enable coaches and group leaders to attend camp at no charge. We allow all the wrestlers in the community to combine for the group total.See below for details.

FUNDRAISING: Raise funds for camp with Reaching Our Goal. It’s quick, easy, and profitable, with no risk to you. Click here for more information!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son Camp Options

Parents, you are welcome to attend either the Kids Training Camp or the Future Champions Camp with your son. This is a unique opportunity to learn and bond together in a world class wrestling environment that also stresses fun, fitness, and fundamentals. We encourage you to attend sessions, take notes, video tape the instructional presentations, and/or assist your son. We offer a variety of housing and meal options to meet the needs and budget of your family. We look forward to providing you and your child with a memorable learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.KenChertow.com for camp options, pricing and more info!

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.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Civitan is a 15-acre wheelchair accessible and ADA approved facility which boasts sleeping accomodations for 120 people, industrial kitchen facilities, a large dining hall, a fine arts center, indoor/outdoor recreation halls, outdoor basketball courts, a miniature golf course, a TotTurf� multiplex, a field house, an inflatable obstacle course, a large firepit area, a hay wagon, an outdoor theater and staging area, a greenhouse and playground.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Civitan is the Civitan Foundation's longest running and most beloved program, offering week-long camp sessions throughout the summer, and weekend adventures once a month the balance of the year for children and adults with developmental disabilities. This program provides campers with a variety of enriching and fun experiences that promote positive self-esteem, teamwork, socialization, and healthy activities.

Camp Programs
Arts & Creative Expression: Arts and crafts, drama and skits, creative movement, music, and other projects spark the campers� creativity.

Physical Activities: Swimming; outdoor activities; games; and adaptive sports and play using our specialized facilities and equipment promote campers� health and build motor skills.

Education: Nutrition classes are integrated into all Civitan programs, and cover topics such as healthy eating habits and trying new foods, understanding the food pyramid, and promotion of a variety of healthy physical activities. Much of this instruction is in conjunction with the Arizona Nutrition Network.

Ongoing Field Trips: Fishing at Kaibab Lake, Bearizona, swimming at Williams Aquatic Center and community events and festivals.

Nighttime Activities: Karaoke, skit performances, carnival games, themed dances, barbeques, campfires and hayrides.

Guest Instructors & Speakers: Dance classes, Karate instruction, and visits from Smokey Bear are a just a few of the exciting activities brought to camp by our guest instructors.

Socialization: Campers develop friendships, create lifelong memories and gain social skills.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Civitan Foundation, Inc. is a DDD qualified vendor and can accept respite hours as a form of payment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
General descriptions for the Summer Camping Season are provided below. For a complete schedule, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.civitanfoundationaz.com.

Home on the Range Week: Come to your home away from home, Camp Civitan! This week we will enjoy the best of our camp activities, including a visit to Bearizona to see those deer and antelope play, a hayride, a sing along by the campfire, horseback riding through the range, a wild west BBQ with western entertainment, western leather crafts inspired by local native Americans and western Karaoke. We�ll close out the week with a line dance to the best of country music. Seldom is heard a discouraging word and the sky is not cloudy all day at Camp Civitan!

Wild West Week: Welcome to our ranch on the American frontier, in a dusty little town the locals call Williams. Frontier towns like Williams, situated at the edge of civilization, can be dangerous places. Our particular town is often beset by outlaws. These bandits will roll into town taking gold, money and food before riding back out to the range. The Sheriff needs to deputize a few good men and women to restore order. Join us for a week filled with crackling campfires under the western moon, gold rush days, cowboys and outlaws, the Cowpuncher�s Rodeo, horseback riding and an old-fashioned hoedown barn dance on Sunday.

The 7 Wonders of the World Week: Join us for a whirlwind trip around the world as we travel to each of the 7 Natural Wonders�with a little help from our imaginations! We will begin our trip at Arizona�s own Wonder, the Grand Canyon, as we travel to the canyon and experience the Wonder first hand. Each day we will travel to a new country by experiencing the food, games and music from each new worldly destination. We will visit the Mount Everest, Canada�s Victoria Falls, the Great Barrier Reef, Mexico�s Paricutin Volcano, and many more exciting destinations on our grand adventure. Come experience all the world has to offer during the 7 Wonders of the World week at Camp Civitan.

Wet and Wild Patriotic Week: This week we�ll be splishin� and a-splashin�, movin� and a-groovin� and rockin� and a-rollin� as we celebrate the joy of being American. Being American in July means splashing down a slip-n-slide, barbecues with hot dogs and ice cold coke, and parades down Main Street. In honor of this one-of-a-kind heritage, we will have wild and wet activities each day including water slides, a trip to the Williams aquatic center, water games, and many beautiful and extraordinary outdoor adventures here at Camp Civitan. For the icing on the cake (or the ice cream on the apple pie), our campers will ride on a festive float in the Williams 4th of July Parade. Come discover what makes America Great! Join us for a wild week of water games and patriotic wacky fun. You are sure to find plenty of ways to beat the heat during this very wet, very wild celebration of America!

Hollywood Week: Lights, camera, CAMPING! We�re rolling out the red carpet for you at our Hollywood Gala on Sunday night. Don�t settle for 15 minutes of fame, come to camp for a whole week of stardom! Camp Civitan is proud to present the first annual Camp Civitan Film Festival! Campers will participate in writing, scripting, creating costumes and filming a movie. We will edit the film and have our own movie premier on Saturday night at the big stage in town. We will also perform some live skits at our big red carpet Gala event along with our screening in Williams. Come let your inner star shine! Each camper will come home with a copy of our finished movie to share with family and friends.

Holidaze Week: Welcome to Camp Civitan, where every day is a holiday and every meal is a feast. This week we�ve taken the best days of the entire year and put them into a single week. We'll celebrate Easter with eggtastic activities, Halloween with costumed glory, Thanksgiving feasts and traditions, Christmas inspired games, and end the week with a blowout New Year�s Eve ball. Come celebrate the best of the year�s Holidaze in one week!

Girls Only Diva Week: Girls only week is a great opportunity to spend quality time with other girls and make new, lifelong friends. It is a chance to develop new skills and build self-confidence through exciting and challenging activities that encourage teamwork. Have fun with your new friends, and indulge in all things girly. Come and experience spa day, a chocolate fondue party, Death by Chocolate murder mystery, chick flicks and our PJ fashion show. Come join in on all things feminine and let your inner Diva Shine!

Boys Only Adventure Week: Come strut your inner man and bask in the joy of a girl free zone. You will spend the week learning to fish, becoming an expert at building a campfire, picking up some clubs and learning to golf, and getting your hands on a bow and arrow and learning about archery. Finally, we�ll cap off the week with a visit to Flagstaff to see the Cardinals Training camp. Come experience Camp Civitan�s �man cave� and bond with other men!

CAMP FACILITIES: Dinning Hall, Classroom, and Theater.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s innovative Summer Art and Architecture Camps give students the opportunity to think and work outside the box. Located at Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory, the Summer Art and Architecture Camps will encourage students to explore, create, and design in the significant setting. Students will see how their unique ideas can have a true impact on the world around them, as they engage in the fun and educational activities.

Full and half-day camps are offered to students in grades 2-12 throughout the summer, but the Foundation offers year-round education opportunities and field trips to the National Historic Landmark.

Are newest camp to our program is called Designing for Mars! In this Cam participants will study the planet Mars while they collaboratively tackle some of the same challenges confronting scientists in their effort to travel and live on Mars. Other Camps include Wright for the Future, Architectural Discovery, Design Your Dream Space, and Photographing Wright!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Not at this time

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships are available for qualifying individuals. Please follow this link for more information on available scholarships for summer camps. Our Camp Website Link: franklloydwright.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): No Family Camps at this Time

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation offers year-round education opportunities and field trips to this National Historic Landmark.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Lunch will be provided for camps that run from 9am - 3pm.

Parents/legal guardians must fill out a liability form for each attending camper.

Please see website on further questions about Camp Guidelines

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Architectural Discovery

While in the Architectural Discovery camp, younger students will explore various aspects of architecture and learn about some of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most famous architectural concepts. Architecture-based activities and projects will promote the students’ creativity and imagination, while explaining the different patterns in nature and how the patterns influence architecture. Students will also get the opportunity to make an abstract art piece inspired by Wright’s stained glass. (Limited to 20 students)

GRADES 2-4

$350

JULY 16-20, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Design Your Dream Space

Students become junior architects as they use art, math, science, and language to create innovative spaces. This immersive program takes students through the steps of architectural creation – from concept to execution – of a fully detailed three-dimensional model of their own compact dream space. Dealing with the needs and desires of clients, environmental and sustainability concerns, and questions about color and style are part of the daily life of an architect. Students will discover how careful consideration each of these elements contribute to a great design. (Limited to 20 students)

GRADES 5-8

$350

SESSION 1: JUNE 4-8, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

SESSION 2: JUNE 25-29, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

SESSION 3: JULY 30-AUGUST 3, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M

Photographing Wright

The landmark architecture of Taliesin West is the backdrop for a weeklong photographic journey. Local Arizona photographer Andrew Pielage will guide students in capturing the Sonoran Desert and National Historic Landmark around them. Students learn the tools needed to best utilize a camera including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, while applying creative approaches to composition, image framing, and the challenges of light and shadow. (Limited to 10 students) Students must provide their own fully manual camera and corresponding USB cable. It is highly encouraged that students provide their own laptop for editing photographs.

GRADES 7-12

$250

SESSION 1: JUNE 25-29, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

SESSION 2: JULY 30-AUGUST 3, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M

Wright for the Future

Students explore how to respond to real world challenges such as global warming, pollution, new trends in energy and communication technologies, advancements in construction methods, and new modes of transportation in this project-based camp. As the student’s research exciting, newly constructed concept buildings and cutting-edge architects, they’ll work in teams to develop thoughtful plans for cities of the future. (Limited to 20 students)

GRADES 6 – 9

$350

SESSION 1: JUNE 11-15, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

SESSION 2: JULY 9-13, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Designing for Mars

*NEW*

Camp participants will study the planet Mars while they collaboratively tackle some of the same challenges confronting scientists in their effort to travel and live on Mars. Students will learn about Wright’s futuristic concept of Broadacre City, as they investigate how to create a new community that meets their needs for food, water, power, and shelter. At the end of the project week, the students use their 2D plans to create a 3D model their new colony on Mars.

GRADES 5-8

$350

SESSION 1: JUNE 18-22, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

SESSION 2: JULY 23-27, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Please See Website to Register for Camp Sessions

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

CAMP FACILITIES: There is a live DJ, 4 15ft projector screens along our Skate floor, games and activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp includes 8 hours of fun, Skate rental, Breakfast, Lunch, a snack, 12 game tokens, special activities and much more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp will be held Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Camp will during the weeks of June 2nd, June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and July 28th.

Camp Fee of $99 per week includes a backpack, souvenir cup, Skate rental, Breakfast, Lunch, a snack, 12 game tokens, special activities and much more!

We also have a daily option! $25 per day includes
Skate rental, Breakfast, Lunch, a snack, 12 game tokens, special activities and much more!

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: There is something here for every child in the family! We have a great 32,000 square foot facility with state-of-the art gymnastics equipment, a heated indoor swimming pool, dance and martial arts rooms, and a preschool gym.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each week has different activities and/or coordinating with that week's theme. Join us for games, crafts, gymnastics and swimming (full day campers only) in our indoor, air-conditioned facility! Activities will be centered around gymnastics related activities, sport skill development, swimming and art projects. Full Day campers must bring their own lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. Camp provides a great controlled environment for getting children active while they are out of school!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Other Camps:
Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Spring Break, Summer Camp, Fall Break, Veteran's Day, Winter Break

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A FREE summer camp for building, tinkering and exploring. Online and in your neighborhood!

Register here at Our Camp Website Link: www.makercamp.com

Each weekday morning, Maker will post a new project or activity on their Google+ page—30 things to make over six weeks. Each weekday afternoon at 2 PM, tune in to a live Google+ Hangout On Air to meet expert makers who create amazing things.

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 PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are knowledgeable about their sport and are current or former coaches and players from different universities and backgrounds. We have been training athletes for 45+ years and know the difference it takes to excel on the court and in life.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for the complete list of dates and prices.

CAMP FACILITIES: Comfortable setting in clinical space.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Speech-language therapy, Occupational therapy (OT), Psychoeducational services, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations and Hearing screenings.

Our team of professional, licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists and therapy practitioners are experienced in providing unparalleled services in speech therapy, also referred to as speech pathology, occupational therapy, ASD evaluations, in a broad range of service locations throughout the East Valley and West Valley in Arizona including public schools, charter school, homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and our private clinic in Chandler, AZ.

RZT offers many professional staff development training and in-service options to Arizona-based psychologists, speech therapists, speech therapy assistants (SLPAs), general and special education teachers, medical professionals and families.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more details please see: Our Camp Website Link: www.ridgezellertherapy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful 5000 sf warehouse with 20 ft. ceilings is the perfect place to train in circus arts.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer year round circus training programs for children and adults.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp weeks begin on June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and July 1st and 8th. Advanced camp weeks are July 15th and 22nd. It runs from 9:00-4:00 each day. Summer Camp is geared toward ages 7 to 18. $230.00 per week.

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: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

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 SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information on our summer golf camps, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.pgajuniorgolfcamps.com.

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: Our studio is equipped with sprung wood flooring covered with marly dance flooring to ensuring our dancers safety.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: June 2-19 three-week Ballet Summer Intensive for intermediate to advanced levels. One and Two week options are also available. The ballet intensive is under direction of Christina Hampton. Her dance associations include Chicago City Ballet School, School of Minnesota Ballet, Hartford Ballet School, Miami Conservatory, Academy of Ballet Florida, and Palm Beach Ballet Center. For 11 years, Ms. Hampton has been honored to be a guest teacher for the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and is currently the director of Arizona Youth Ballet.

July 14-17, 11am-4pm Dance Camp Extravaganza! For all ages and abilities. There is something for everyone. Many style of dance offered: Jazz, musical theater, hip hop, tumbling, lyrical, contemporary and more!

We have other 3 day dance camps planned throughout the summer. Call or email for more information.

June 10-12, Boys Only Hip Hop/Karate/Tumbling camp will be taught by Sal Banuelos for the “Elecktrolytes”, winners of the MTV America’s Best Dance Crew and Disney’s Shake it up.

Princess Ballerina Camps for ages 3-6 and 6-10

Technique Boot Camp where dancers will focus on improving their technique and fine tuning their jumps, leaps and turns

Jazz/Hip Hop/Musical Theater Camp

Pricing Varies depending which camp option you choose.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
There are many dance camps to choose from and we welcome all ages and ability levels.

Prices Vary depending on which camp option you choose.
Please visit our website, call or email for more information

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.nuevolutiondance.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: ZUZI! High Flyin' Arts Camps and Move It! Dance Camp are located in our 135-seat theater and our intimate West dance studio.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: High Flyin’ Arts Camp 2 two-week sessions: This literature based art camp allows students to explore the performing arts of music, aerial dance and creative movement as well as theater, writing, drama, visual arts and costume design. Classes will use a classic children’s story as a jumping off point for crafting choreography, creating costumes and sets, making works of art and exploring music. This camp will culminate in an integrative performance for parents and friends. Campers bring their own lunch, snack and water bottle. Classes: Aerial Dance Creative Movement Costume Design Music/Drama/Theater Visual Arts Poetry Kitemaking

Move It! Dance Camp 1-one week session: This is an intensive camp for the serious dance student. All experience levels are welcome. Campers will focus on exploring different dance and movement forms. Campers bring their own lunch, snack and water bottle. Classes: Modern Dance Ballet Aerial Dance Yoga Choreoraphy For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.zuzimoveit.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ZUZI! offers scholarships to those in need. Please contact the ZUZI! office for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The High Flyin' Arts camp culminates in an integrative performance for parents and friends in the ZUZI! Theater. Family and Friends are invited to a sharing in the ZUZI! Theater at the end of the one week DanceIt, MoveIt! Dance camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: ZUZI! Dance offers classes and workshops to both the newcomer and the experienced dancer. ZUZI! offers classes in ballet, aerial, modern, contemporary, Skinner Releasing, creative movement, improvisational dance, flamenco, hooping, choreography, and community performance workshops. ZUZI! also hosts a diverse array of guest artists who teach classes such as Flamenco, African Dance, Theatrical Mime and more. These classes provide students with opportunities to discover their own personal expression in movement and share their experiences in an optional performance for family and friends. Pleae visit Our Camp Website Link: www.zuzimoveit.org for more information

OTHER CAMP INFO: Move It! Dance Camp is a fun and creative dance-based camp that explores the dance arts of aerial, modern, choreography, and creative movement. It is an intensive camp for the serious dance student. All experience levels are welcome. Campers will focus on exploring different dance and movement forms. Campers bring their own lunch, snack, and water bottle.

For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: zuzimoveit.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
High Flyin Arts Camp (2-week sessions) May 29 - June 8 & July 2-13 ($450.00 each). Move It! Dance Camp (1-week session) June 18-22 ($250.00).

For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: zuzimoveit.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for teachers of Dance, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Theater, Costume Design, Puppetry, Kite Making, etc. Please contact Nanette at zuzisphere[AT]gmail.com or call 520-629-0237. More info at Our Camp Website Link: zuzimoveit.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 40 horses at our facility and lesson horses that are very safe. The camp director, Marcia Everett, is a highly recognized equine instructor accross the US. She is kind and patient with all the kids and keeps it very fun and educational for all ages!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Desert Palms is a clean and safe environment for kids to express themselves as young equestrians. Safety is always first! We have many different horses to match each rider to ensure they can grow as riders.

Camps runs from 8am-1pm Mon- Fri. Camp dates are: May 28-Jun1, Jun 11-15, Jun 18-22, june 25-29 and July 16-20. Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.desertpalms.net to enroll.

We have the best instructors in the state of Arizona with extensive awards and experience!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have year round camp. Please check out our website all year long. We give daily riding instruction throughout the year, have kids youth club and parties, clinics and horse shows for the kids and adults to be involved.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Enroll online at Our Camp Website Link: www.desertpalms.net
All camp dates are on our website

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for a horse savvy adult or teenage to help with our summer camps. Must have extensive work with horses and teaching children to ride at the beginner/intermediate level. Must be willing to work hard and be good with kids. Camps runs from 8am-1pm Mon- Fri. Camp dates are: May 28-Jun1, Jun 11-15, Jun 18-22, june 25-29 and July 16-20. Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.desertpalms.net

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: OUR PHILOSOPHY
• Every camper has the ability to reach his/her full potential.
• Sportsmanship is an integral part of competition.
• Each person is unique and should be treated with respect and kindness.
• Counselors and instructors serve as role models for campers. Positive relationships between counselors and campers build confidence and self-esteem.

Camp should be fun and engaging!

OUR GOALS
• To build each camper’s self-esteem, sportsmanship, leadership skills, and athletic abilities.
• To promote a healthy, wholesome lifestyle.
• To create a positive and safe environment for campers to learn.

OTHER CAMP INFO: iSG Camps is a division of the International Sporting Group based in Columbus, Ohio. The management of iSG Camps has been operating youth sports camps for over 19 years with a high rate of customer satisfaction. Camps are well organized and designed so that the designated professional athlete can easily come in and interact with youth participants.

We recognize the benefits of sports participation for youth. We work with athletes of all levels. Our priority is to get children involved in physical activity and to help alleviate the ‘couch potato’ mentality that many young people are faced with. For more athletic students, our goal is to help elevate them to the next level. Being involved in our program gives children a sense of belonging, achievement and success that they can then take with them and use in their everyday lives.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
MORE INFO: Our Camp Website Link: isgcamps.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
To be considered for a coaching position at our events please complete the form at: Our Camp Website Link: isgcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: New Way Academy has a gym, cafeteria, playground, field space, and classrooms! We transport campers by bus to Hubbard Family Swim School Mesa Riverview for swim lessons and free swim.

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.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer year round swim lessons at three locations in Phoenix

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
May 30th thru August 4th
8:30-3:30
Half day - $175
Full day - $240

Go to the website for further info at Our Camp Website Link: hubbardsports.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: Dance Camp is held at the beautiful Dance Studio 111 Studio - 5 dance rooms, large viewing windows, state of the art dance floors!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: If you attend this FUN Dance Camp you will be learning a different style of dance and choreography and taking from a wide variety of teachers each day! Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater and much more!

Spend your summer dancing and having FUN at Dance Studio 111...

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Four Weeks of Dance Camp To Choose From:

Week One:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs. June 4th, 5th, 6th 3:30 - 6:30.

Week Two:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs. June 11th, 12th, 13th 3:30 - 6:30

Week Three:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs. June 18th, 19th, 20th 3:30 - 6:30.

Week Four:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs. June 25th, 26th, 27th 3:30 - 6:30

3 Levels: Youth (ages 5-9). Pre-Teen (ages 10-12) Teen (ages 13+)

Choose One week: $125.00. Choose Two weeks: $175.00. Choose Three Weeks: $225.00. Choose all four weeks: $275.00. Pick the weeks you want to attend!

CAMP FACILITIES: Large campuses, spacious classes, very suitable for educational programs

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: It is the philosophy and vision of our program, our distinctive approach to education, and the quality of our teachers that make our program unique and exceptional. All of our teachers are certified, highly qualified, gifted and/or ccntent specialists who are among the most well-respected and distinguished educators in Arizona. They apply strategies that have been proven to be inspiring and effective in motivating gifted and academically advanced students.

We have organized our academy to offer a choice of morning program (9:00am - 12:00pm) featuring courses in Mathematics, Magic of Science, and Public Speaking and Debate OR an All-Day program (8:00am - 5:00pm) that includes Mathematics, Magic of Science, and Public Speaking and Debate in the morning as well as Engineering in Action, Mastering Jeopardy, and Chess in the afternoon.

OTHER CAMP INFO:
Our priority is to create a passion for learning by engaging the students in hands- on, creative, and investigative projects in each and every course we teach. Smart Minds has become one the most popular and favorite educational camps in the United States. We are frequently invited to present our program to the best international schools in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. We will offer two identical 3-weeks sessions in Scottsdale and Ahwatukee this summer. For detailed information about our program, courses, locations, and dates visit us at: Our Camp Website Link: www.azsmartminds.com or call (480)773-7455.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer two sessions. Each session is 3 weeks long and students attend Monday - Friday. Session 1 and 2 are identical.

Session 1: June 5 - June 23, 2017

Session 2: June 26 - July 14, 2017

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 SESSION DATES & FEES:
12/29/2014-1/2/2015

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In this one-week intensive program, students will learn vocal technique, musical theatre dance, acting, improv, tap, and theater etiquette. All levels are welcome, and students will be grouped by age and experience. Participants will learn from award-winning, experienced directors, vocal directors and choreographers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available for participants who might otherwise not be able to participate. Scholarship applicants who would like to apply will need to write a brief paragraph about why they would like to be considered for the award, explain their financial need, and email it to musicaltheatreofanthem[AT]gmail.com prior to auditionsVisit Our Camp Website Link: www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: MTA offers extensive training and growth opportunities, including vocal training and acting classes, while presenting high quality shows for ages 6 to adult for everyone to enjoy year-round.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 24-28, M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6-18
$275 tuition fee; 10% sibling discount
Scholarships available

CAMP FACILITIES: The students will get the full experience with a proscenium stage, full stage lighting, and a dressing room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students in the June session of Young Actors Camp will audition for, rehearse, and perform an original play, Around the WORLD in Just 5 Plays, written just for this camp. It will be a multicultural adventure through folklore and common stories from different parts of the world.

July students will perform a TBD musical. Our musicals tend to feature familiar tunes in a completely new setting. Enjoy not only learning to act and sing, but also learning to dance with trained choreographer.

Both sessions are taught by experienced instructors with a passion for youth and the performing arts!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Residents of Tempe or Guadalupe, or Tempe Public School students (including three Kyrene School District), who receive government subsidies can apply for a discounted rate. Visit a registration office for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The City of Tempe continues to offer drama/theatre classes year round for students ages 4-12.

Classes include:
School Kids in Drama - a miniature versión of the summer camp, learning a 10-minute play over 8 weeks.

Readers Theatre- all of the fun of a one-act play, but none of the pressure to memorize (great for English language learners and those who would like to see improvement in reading comprehension)

Creative Drama - for the young ones, begin learning a variety of acting skills through fun drama games and activities.

Check out stephaniestheatre.weebly.com or keep an eye on the fall/winter/spring brochure for more information!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full information can be found at stephaniestheatre.weebly.com, or you can register by visiting tempe.gov/brochure.

June session runs from June 5- June 29 with a performancen on June 28th in the evening.

July session runs from July 5- July 27 with a performance on July 26th in the evening.

Each session is $180

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 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 FACILITIES: 16,000' square ft. fully air conditioned, state-of-the-art gymnastics training facility. In ground trampolines, spring floors, 40 ft. tumble track and a huge open foam pit, inflatables and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: FIT-N-FUN camps promote health and fitness while having a blast. Children 3-12 years of age will enjoy gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, relay races, inflatables and much much more! The Xtreme Gymnastics staff is high energy, USAG Safety Certified with complete background checks. Our facility is state of the art and fully air-conditioned.

The development of healthy, confident, responsible children in our community is the main focus of our company Mission.

Unifying principles HART:
H-Honor (honesty and respect)
A-Attitude
R-Responsibility
T-Teamwork

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Winter Break Camp from January 1-5th, 2018.
Spring Break Camp from March 12-16th, 2018.
Summer Break Camp runs weekly May 29-July 28th, 2018.

Daily rates and sibling discounts available. See website for complete list of prices.

CAMP FACILITIES: Held in the gym at Arizona Community Church. Gym provides enough space to have sports activities and bible studies.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Monday–Friday, 8am-11am
$50 per camper, includes camp shirt & FCA Power Camp Bible (if registered by May 20th)

3rd - 6th graders may attend (this fall) 32 kids max.

Our camp encourages team work and relational growth within the team. This is dependent on perfect attendance. We ask that you make every effort to have your camper attend every day. The rest of their team needs their help!

The majority of our camp coaches are local high school and college kids who make great mentors for your school aged kids during camp week!

Held in the gym at Arizona Community Church in Tempe, northeast corner of Rural & Knox (just north of Ray Road), next to Corona del Sol High School.

Mail in and online registration links below. Our camp fills up early every year so register early!

To get a camp shirt, we must have your registration in hand or online, by June 9th at 10pm.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates are June 19, 2016 - June 23,2016 Monday–Friday, 8am-11am.

$50 per camper, includes camp shirt & FCA Power Camp Bible (if registered by May 26th)

CAMP FACILITIES: Cactus Day Camp has two pools, several classrooms, an art studio, a large courtyard and playgrounds and a shaded sport court.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Cactus Day Camp provides a full day “traditional” summer program five days a week for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks where safety is the priority, friendships are fostered, healthy lifestyles are encouraged and your child's fun is unlimited. Each day is filled with many of our over 20 activities including archery, swimming, gaga, gaming, team sports, gymnastics, crafts, dance, mini golf, model rocketry and more. Fridays culminate each week with a special camp-wide event. Campers gain independence, a sense of belonging and skills in an emotionally safe, physically safe and non-competitive environment. Cactus Day Camp is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have camper leadership programs for those entering 9th through 11th grades
designed to do the following:

-Develop positive role models for young campers
-Create leadership opportunities for young adults
-Strengthen communication & social skills
-Gain experiences working with young campers
-Gain experiences assisting with favorite camp activities

For more information and an application, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CactusDayCamp.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer 2, 4, 6 and 8 week sessions starting on June 6th and ending on July 29th.

More details about our rates and dates can be found on our website.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS needed for children’s day camp. Be a counselor, lifeguard or activity leader! Teach your favorite hobbies like crafts, swimming, sports, gymnastics, archery & more! Must be mature, energetic & able to work week DAYS from May 27 - July 25. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.CactusDayCamp.com or call 480-836-2267.

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: We are an art gallery and learning space. There are four galleries within Art Intersection as well as a lobby and bookstore. We have a wet darkroom facility, classroom, lighting studio, digital printing and scanning area, and an alternative photographic process area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In this four-day workshop, we will explore the fundamentals and foundations of photography with fun photo projects every day!

You will gain an overview of photographic techniques from digital capture and printing to black and white darkroom and historical processes.

You will use both digital and film cameras, print digitally and in the darkroom, and experiment with hand-coated alternative photographic methods.

Each student will leave with a collection of their artwork made during camp and be featured in an online exhibition at Our Camp Website Link: www.artintersection.com.

The camp is taught by photographers who are the Art Intersection staff as well as a group of volunteers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: Tuesday-Friday, June 5-8
Session 2: Tuesday-Friday, July 10-13

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include:
- 2 large rehearsal spaces (complete with drums, amps, keyboard, microphones, and sound system)
- guitar instruction rooms
- drum instruction rooms
- keyboard/vocal instruction rooms
- recording studio room

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We believe the best way to learn music is to play music. We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels.

School of Rock teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums and combines weekly private music instruction and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting.

Our instructors live to play and play to live. They are experienced professional musicians that can instruct students on the finer points of their instrument, while at the same time educating them on everything that goes into putting on a great live show.

We teach and perform music on professional equipment that our students love to play and our audiences love to hear. From the fundamental roots of rock and roll through classic rock, funk, reggae, heavy metal, alternative, indie and prog rock - we share, engage and celebrate it all.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: School of Rock offers MANY year-round activities and programs, for all levels, ages 7 to 107!!

Check out our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.scottsdale.schoolofrock.com, or call the school at (480)-753-3266 for more information!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1:
June 12-16
9am-3pm

Session 2:
July 10-14
9am-3pm

Each session totals $500. $250 deposit required for enrollment. Camp is 100% refundable up to one month prior to the start date, 50% refundable up to one week prior to the start date, non-refundable if cancelled the day of the camp.

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: Welcome to Camp Innovation: School of Medicine. Get an exciting glimpse into the professions of doctors, nurses, surgeons, and scientists. Campers will examine x-rays, diagnose patients, solve medical mysteries and more!

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

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: 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 SESSION DATES & FEES:
Week 1 - June 4-8 - Wild About Animals ($160);
Week 2 - June 11-15 - Wild About Sports ($160);
Week 3 - June 18-22 - Wild About Art ($160).

Additional one-time, non-refundable application fee of $25.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is held in our indoor basketball facility inside Sunrise Mountain High School.

Concession stand onsite.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Instruction from Sunrise Mountain High School coaching staff. Includes individual and team competitions for prizes and daily fundamental and skills training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discount given to all Peoria Unified School District employees.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 1-4 9am - 12pm $100 per week
June 8-11 9am - 12pm $100 per week
June 15-18 9am - 12pm $100 per week
June 22-25 9am - 11am $75 per week

*discount given to all Peoria Unified School District employees.

Sign up for one week or all four.