2019 Summer Camp Guide
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Age 6
Dates: June 23-25
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
Hours: 12 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Cost: $190. Per Session
Description: Are you ready to take the leap into your first adventure at Camp Whispering Pines? On this three-day experience you’ll explore the woods and learn about the furry friends that live there, have a teddy bear tea party, and let More..
Dates: July 22-26
Where: The Salvation Army Amphi Corps
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $50. Cost per session/week/child
Description: Summer Day Camp daily activities include crafts, games, music, outdoor activities, and much more. Children will have the opportunity to go on many field trips and maintain their academic skills. More..
Dates: July 8-12
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Non-member price: $135/student/session; Member price: $110/student/session
Description: Every animal has a super power! Learn about adaptations that make each animal a hero of its own kind. Each camp at the International Wildlife Museum is packed full of museum explorations, games, crafts, hands-on activities and live animal encounters. More..
Dates: May 28-31
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week $215 Full Day/Single Day $60 Half Day/Full Week $150 Half Day/Single Day $30 Before/After Care $5
Description: It’s true what they say, anything goes this week! Heart & Soul is excited to offer camp the week following Memorial day for the first time. Join your favorite instructors for a camp full of surprises, twists, and turns. This More..
Around the World... In 5 Days!
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week $215 Full Day/Single Day $60 Half Day/Full Week $150 Half Day/Single Day $30 Before/After Care $5
Description: Bon voyage! We are setting sail for the next five days and need you on our crew! Our focus will be on nurturing a love for other cultures and empathy for a way of life different than our own. Through More..
Arts Express Musical Theatre Camp: Disney's Frozen Jr.
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28
Where: University of Arizona Area
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $525/session. 15% Early Bird Discount before March 31st.
Description: As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 30 years. Each summer, kids take center stage at Musical Theatre Camps working with professional teaching artists to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills. All students More..
Arts Express Musical Theatre Camp: Disney's Frozen Jr.
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28
Where: University of Arizona Area
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $525/session. 15% Early Bird Discount before March 31st.
Description: As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 30 years. Each summer, kids take center stage at Musical Theatre Camps working with professional teaching artists to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills. All students More..
Arts Express Musical Theatre Camps: Willy Wonka Kids
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7
Where: University of Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $345/session. 15% Early Bird Discount before March 31st.
Description: As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 30 years. Each summer, kids take center stage at Musical Theatre Camps working with professional teaching artists to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills. All More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $135 per child/ per week. $125 if purchased by 4/1/19. Museum Member discount available.
Description: Alien space cows have traveled to earth to find their farm friends and take them back to their home planet! In this session, campers will learn about the power of magnets while building a cow-shaped spaceship. Campers will build their More..
Dates: July 8-12
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week $215 Full Day/Single Day $60 Half Day/Full Week $150 Half Day/Single Day $30 Before/After Care $5
Description: Surf’s up, dude! Tucson may be 400 miles from the nearest beach, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring the cowabunga to Heart & Soul. This week will be full of splashing and water games in the yard, so make More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week
Description: Allow your young gardener to explore nature with Tucson Botanical Gardens as their guide. Campers will learn about soil, vermicomposting, botany and native pollinators while exploring the gardens and enjoying the outdoors on our verdant campus. More..
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5
Where: Cottonwood Elementary
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $160. cost per week, excepts DES & scholarships available
Description: This is a Summer Day Camp that is filled with LOTS of fun activities all day which includes group games, art projects, team building activities, field trips, swimming and SO MUCH MORE! More..
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-3; July 5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Catalina Foothills High School
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $135. Varies- You can choose a three-hour camp block, individual hourly classes, or a Specialty Camp to create your schedule.
Description: Camp Foothills: Fun, Adventure, Friends! Weekly half-day and full days camps with something for everyone! Build memories with friends who enjoy art, sports, dance, theatre, STEM, swimming, field trips, outdoor adventures and so much more! More..
Camp Griffin: All about the Arts!
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Green Fields School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: One week of camp: $280 per child, two weeks of camp: $560 per child and three weeks of camp: $840 per child
Description: Art, Drama, Music and Dance highlight this week's theme and we learn about different artists in each genre and create our own masterpieces. Primarily lower school based. Reading, Writing and Math lessons daily based on theme. 12 students maximum. More..
Camp Griffin: Celebrate Arizona!
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Green Fields School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: One week of camp: $280 per child, two weeks of camp: $560 per child and three weeks of camp: $840 per child
Description: Learn about the history, culture and regional resources as we explore ancient Hohokam tribes and their lifestyle, Wild West legends, local plants and how to harvest and cook them as well as the 5 C's of Arizona: Citrus, Cotton, More..
Camp Griffin: Exploring Fairy Tales
Dates: June 17-21; June 24-28
Where: Green Fields School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: One week of camp: $280 per child, two weeks of camp: $560 per child and three weeks of camp: $840 per child
Description: In this camp we will be reading modern and classic fairy tales with each other and exploring their themes and characters. We will engage in fun and whimsical activities based on writing, storytelling and art exploration that will encourage campers More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Green Fields School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: One week of camp: $280 per child, two weeks of camp: $560 per child and three weeks of camp: $840 per child
Description: Have a BLAST this week as we set off to explore the space and the planets of our solar system. Discover what life is like as an astronaut in space, learn about the sun, moon and planets as well More..
Dates: May 27-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29 - August 2; August 5-9
Where: 6 Tucson locations
Hours: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $140+ per weeks, varies by school
Description: Invent your summer. Camp Innovate, at La Petite Academy®, is a great place to discover all the joys of summer. Your child will enjoy weekly themed experiences (exploring interesting subjects such as science, art, animals, history, and games), engaging activities, More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Vail Academy and High School
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
Description: Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Tanque Verde Elementary School
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
Description: Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Quail Run Elementary School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
Description: Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding More..
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Coyote Trail Elementary School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
Description: Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Vail Academy and High School
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $245. Additional cost for extended day.
Description: Partner with the only nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program for kindergarten through sixth grade. The Camp Invention® program empowers children to follow the Invention Process as they collaborate, innovate, design prototypes and learn from their failures. Through this process, More..
Dates: May 23-24; May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-3; July 5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-25; July 29 - August 2
Where: Tucson JCC
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $270 - $360 per week (depending on age group and member/guest pricing)
Description: At Camp J, campers enjoy the use of the Tucson J’s beautiful state-of-the-art 110,000-square-foot facility, including the indoor PlaySpace, kosher demonstration kitchen, full-size gym, youth locker rooms, as well as the pool, Splash Park, outdoor fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, computer More..
Dates: May 28
Where: Tucson Jewish Community Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: weekly ranging from $125- $340 depending on age group, program and membership status
Description: Campers enjoy the use of the Tucson J’s beautiful, 110,000-square-foot facility, including the indoor PlaySpace, kosher demonstration kitchen, full-sized gym, youth locker rooms, pool, Splash Park, outdoor fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, computer lab, art studio, dance room, youth lounge, and More..
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12
Where: Kellond Elementary
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $160. We are licensed and accept DES or have scholarships available through the YMCA for all programs!
Description: This is a Summer Day Camp that is filled with LOTS of fun activities all day which includes group games, art projects, team building activities, field trips, swimming and SO MUCH MORE! More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Ben's Bells Downtown
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $100/session
Description: Join us for another Summer of Kindness! At Camp KIND, children use Ben’s Bells Kind Campus materials as the basis for five days of social engagement and growth. Activities include creative crafts, memorable music, engaging stories, and the chance to More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Ben's Bells Downtown
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $100/session
Description: Join us for another Summer of Kindness! At Camp KIND, children use Ben’s Bells Kind Campus materials as the basis for five days of social engagement and growth. Activities include creative crafts, memorable music, engaging stories, and the chance to More..
Dates: July 8-12
Where: Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Academy, across from Tucson High. Parking available on East side of building
Hours: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $110 per child per week Includes all camp activities. Please bring a water bottle. Water for refills is available. Limited partial scholarships available.
Description: See complete CMT CAPOEIRA TYKES CAMP info and register on our web page: https://www.capoeiratucson.com/capoeira-camp/ Half day Tykes camp for ages 3.5 to 6 July 8 - 12, 9:00 - 11:30 AM Also offer - Full day Kids camps for ages 7-12 with Before/After-Camp available More..
Casas Adobes UCC Vacation Bible School "Who is my Neighbor"
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Casas Adobes Congregational Church United Church of Christ (CAUCC)
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $40 for all week, all day 9am to 3 pm or $20 for all week, half day 9am to 12 noon
Description: Through drama, crafts, music, storytelling, games, and Bible stories, the Casas Adobes UCC Vacation Bible School will introduce children to "Who is My Neighbor?" Using our multi-functional campus, the children will explore and learn who are our neighbors both near More..
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; July 8-12; July 15-19
Where: Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Regular hours (10am-3pm) for $225 per week ; Extended hours (9am-4pm) for $300 per week. Multiple week and sibling discounts available
Description: Do you love kitties? Join us for a fun and unique summer camp with CATS! Camp activities include crafts, games, Cat Yoga, Read to a Cat, and lots of time for kitty cuddles! Campers will experience hands-on learning opportunities, learning More..
Congregation Anshei Israel’s Summer Camp for Kids
Dates: June 3-7; June 11-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-3; July 5; July 8-12; July 15-17; July 19; July 22-26
Where: Congregation Anshei Israel
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Weekly Cost: (Discounts offered for synagogue members.) 5 full days $220 per child 5 half days $160 per child 3 full days $165 per child 3 half days $115 per child
Description: All children 2- to 6-years-old welcome! Each week is themed: Sports/Teamwork, Art/Music, the Great Outdoors, Cooking, America the Beautiful, and a surprise week! In addition, kids enjoy water play, stories, music, creative movement, playground time and more. Secure facility with More..
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29 - August 2
Where: Creative Juice Art Bar
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $175/week per session; $325/full day
Description: We allow your young artist to explore their artistic side through a variety of mediums. Our artists will guide them through several projects teaching them about each medium and different techniques to use with them .Painting, sculpting, mixed-media and more. More..
Disney's Frozen Jr. Musical Theatre Summer Camp
Dates: July 8-12; July 15-19
Where: Arizona Rose Theatre
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: 300 for the full 2 week camp for the 8 to 3 camp hours. After care available until 5:30 for additional $100 fee.
Description: Musical Theatre Production Camp Presenting "Disney's Frozen Jr." - 6 to 17 Years (6 to 17 years, July 8th - July 19th, Final Production July 19th at 6:00 & July 20th at 1:00 & 3:00, Camp Days are Mon-Fri 8:00 to 3:00, More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week $215 Full Day/Single Day $60 Half Day/Full Week $150 Half Day/Single Day $30 Before/After Care $5
Description: Oh boy! A true classic has come to Heart & Soul summer camps… Mickey Mouse! Come along as we travel through the Disney-verse for the week making crafts that even Cinderella would be jealous of. Whether it’s running around the More..
Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp
Dates: July 22-25
Where: Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $275 general public $250 hand in paw kids club members - per week
Description: Spend your summer break making memories with HSSA! Kids and pets get together at Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp. These camps give children a new perspective on caring for animals, preventing animal cruelty, understanding animal behavior and more. We use More..
Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp
Dates: July 15-18
Where: Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $275. 275 per week
Description: Spend your summer with pets The Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp will give your child a new perspective on caring for animals, preventing animal cruelty, understanding animal behavior, and more. We use a variety of activities that stress an More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Playformance
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $200/week with early and after care available and a morning option
Description: Calling all lovers of tiny magic! Create your own dollhouse with all the furniture and accessories! Create a fairy garden and house! Focus on using recycled materials and found objects, transforming them and giving them new life. All kids ages More..
Drums Drums Drums - Kindermusik Studio
Dates: June 17-20
Where: Sing with Nancy Kindermusik Studio
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $69.00 Monday through Thursday. $57.00 Any three (3) days. $44.00 Any two (2) days. $25.00 Any one (1) day.
Description: Children are natural music makers! They hum while they play, sing along with songs, and can make almost anything into a drum! Your child will love our exploration of drums, percussion instruments and the music of Africa and South America. More..
El Conquistador Tennis Junior Tennis Camp
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-6; June 10-13; June 17-20; June 24-27; July 1-4; July 8-11; July 15-18; July 22-25; July 29 - August 1; August 5-8
Where: El Conquistador Tennis at Pusch Ridge
Hours: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $100 for premium members, $105 for classic members, $110 for non-members
Description: Our Junior Tennis Camps are available in both the morning and evening hours. Taught by our full-time teaching professionals, including a former professional and USPTA certified pros, and former JR players, we keep a 1 to 5 pro/student ratio to More..
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $255. cost per session
Description: Open sesame! Step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the comic universes of DC and Marvel, and down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. Show off your smarts in Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, and Divination, before joining the Avengers More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Tucson Village Farm
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Tuition $275
Description: At First Farmers, campers will explore everything that the farm has to offer. From planting seeds, harvesting potatoes and caring for chickens to spending time in the kitchen creating a simple delicious lunch with fresh farm produce, campers will participate More..
Frog Prince & Frog Princess Pond
Dates: June 3-7
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $135 per child/ per week. $125 if purchased by 4/1/19. Museum Member discount available.
Description: Build an enchanting castle for our frog friends in this fairytale session! Using recycled plastics, paper and foam, campers will learn about “up-cycling” techniques, cleaning our waterways, and the concept of surface tension. Campers will construct a two-level pond scene, More..
Dates: May 28-31
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $108/student/session; museum member price $88/student/session
Description: Mammals and birds unite! Learn what makes our furry and feathered friends unique! Each camp at the International Wildlife Museum is packed full of museum explorations, games, crafts, hands-on activities and live animal encounters. Kids get to watch an educational wildlife More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $255. cost per session
Description: Do you have what it takes to go for gold? Become a champion as you explore new sports like rock climbing and yoga, then wipe off the sweat and unwind with spa time, swimming, and healthy snacks you’ll learn to More..
Gaslight Music Hall Kids Camp!
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-8; June 24-28; July 1-6; July 8-13
Where: The Gaslight Music Hall
Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $475. 250-475 depending on which camp selected and when registered.
Description: 2019 SUMMER THEATRE KIDS CAMP AT THE GASLIGHT MUSIC HALL IN ORO VALLEY Session 1: May 28 – June 8 “PEACE ACROSS THE COSMOS” (AGES 6-11) Director: Christina Colombo – Music Director: Lisa Otey Session 2: June More..
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-22; July 1-5; July 8-13; July 15-20
Where: The Gaslight Theatre
Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $475. 250-475 depending on which camp selected and when registered.
Description: Session 1: June 10 – 22 “PEACE ACROSS THE COSMOS” (AGES 6-11) Director: Katherine Byrnes – Music Director: Crystal Stark Session 2: July 1 – 13 “GILLIGAN’S ISLAND” (AGES 12-16) Director: Katherine Byrnes – Music Director: Khris Dodge Session 3: July 15 – 20 More..
Dates: July 1-4; July 8-11; July 15-18; July 22-25; July 29 - August 1; August 5-8
Where: Get Air Tucson
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $99.99 for the 4 days or $34.99 per day. Cost includes a pair of grip socks, snacks, materials for different activities and lots of fun!
Description: Kids ages 5 - 15 can take part in the fun and bounce off the walls during our 4 day camps. Each week is themed with a different lesson or skill to help campers develop physically and mentally. Camps are More..
Girl Scouts - 3, 2, 1 Blast Off
Dates: July 22-26
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $255. cost per session
Description: Astronauts, unite! Explore Planet Hacienda, where you will discover the density of water, the speed of light, and the science of sound as you perform glow-in-the-dark experiments, make mooncakes, scope out the solar system, and earn the new Space Science More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $255. cost per session
Description: Bloom, grow, and blossom at day camp! It’s a girl power extravaganza, where you’ll express yourself through art, dance, and outdoor adventure as you create everlasting friendships with your fellow campers. Make magic on the walls of the Hacienda Bunkhouse More..