2018 Summer Camp Guide
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Anshei Israel Summer Camp for Kids
Dates: June 4-8; June 11; June 13-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 2-3; July 5-6; July 9-13; July 16-20
Where: Congregation Anshei Israel’s Esther B. Feldman Preschool/Kindergarten
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Weekly Cost: (Discounts offered for synagogue members.) 5 full days $200 per child 5 half days $145 per child 3 full days $150 per child 3 half days $105 per child
Description: June 4 – July 20 (no camp July 4) Mon-Fri; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily $8 per child, per hour. All children 2- to 6-years-old welcome! Each camp week a different theme: More..
Dates: June 11-15
Where: Kino Learning Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $250 is for the week and covers all materials and a camp t-shirt. The only item not provided is lunch
Description: You don't have to make kids do science. You just have to let them. Our summer camps offer co-ed programs for youth entering grades K-3 and 4-6. They'll work in teams, make new friends and perform experiments that make science, More..
Book Making - Afternoons- Grades 1-8
Dates: July 16-20
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the afternoon session July 16th-20th, all supplies included.
Description: Students will write, illustrate, and bind their own comic or picture book. Writers and illustrators to be will be inspired and supported in this fun camp! Recommended for grades 1-8. More..
Book Making - Mornings- Grades 1-8
Dates: July 16-20
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the morning session July 16th-20th all supplies included.
Description: Students will write, illustrate, and bind their own comic or picture book. Writers and illustrators to be will be inspired and supported in this fun camp! Recommended for grades 1-8. More..
Camp Curiosity at Childtime Learning Center
Dates: May 28 - June 1; June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 2-6; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27; July 30 - August 3; August 6-10
Where: 3 Childtime schools in Tucson
Hours: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $160.
Description: Fill your summer with wonder at Childtime’s Camp Curiosity, brimming with activities and featuring weekly and bi-weekly themes that may include science, geography, zoology, art, fitness, history, games, and STEM learning. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy immersive field trips, educational More..
Dates: June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13; July 16-20
Where: Green Fields School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $270/week for a full day $135/week for half day (a.m. or p.m.)
Description: Campers engage in new thematic academic adventures each week while also incorporating instruction and practice of a critical leadership skill. Enjoy lunch and SWIM, then every afternoon spend time exploring the theme, developing, and practicing the leadership skill of the More..
Dates: June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13; July 16-20
Where: Green Fields School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Half day: $135/week, Full Day: $270/week
Description: STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 1 THROUGH 8 COME JOIN US FOR SUMMER CAMP! Campers engage in new thematic academic adventures each week while also incorporating instruction and practice of a critical leadership skill. Every afternoon spend time exploring the theme, developing and practicing More..
Camp Innovate at La Petite Academy
Dates: May 28 - June 1; June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 2-6; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27; July 30 - August 3; August 6-10
Where: 6 Tucson Area La Petite Academy schools
Hours: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $160.
Description: Invent your summer! Camp Innovate, at La Petite Academy®, is a great place to discover all the joys of summer for kids ages 5-12. Your child will enjoy weekly themed experiences (exploring interesting subjects such as science, art, animals, and More..
Dates: May 29 - June 1; June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 2-3; July 5-6; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27; July 30 - August 3
Where: Tucson JCC
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $250. Cost Per Week
Description: Camp J is a safe, fun, and caring environment that offers youth grades K-8 the opportunity to enjoy the traditional day camp experience. From morning opening to specialist programming, your campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities More..
Dates: May 24 - August 8
Where: Tucson JCC
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $250. Cost per week dependent upon camp & age group
Description: All campers are welcome at Summer 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, demonstration kitchen, youth gym, mind body studio and youth only locker rooms, as well as the More..
Dates: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-20; June 22; June 25-29
Where: Ben's Bells Downtown
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: Cost is $100/child each session
Description: Camp KIND returns to Ben’s Bells Project! Camp KIND is a week-long experience for school-age children who want to learn more about the tenets of intentional kindness and make use of them throughout the year. Campers will learn about and discuss More..
Camp Like A G.I.R.L. (Day Camp)
Dates: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13; July 16-20
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $255 per week
Description: At Girl Scout Camp, we provide girl-powered adventures that build life skills. Girls get to try new things and overcome fears, gaining confidence and independence. In this unique environment just for girls, your camper will unleash her inner More..
Dates: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27; July 30 - August 3
Where: Castlehill Country Day School
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $245/week (second child is $215/week)
Description: At Camp Castlehill a new adventure will await you each day! Our daily activities will revolve around a different theme every week. Each session will incorporate arts and crafts, cooking, dance, sports, drama, science, music, water activities, and much, much More..
Comic Book and Picture Book Making- Afternoons - Grades 1-8
Dates: May 28 - June 1
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the afternoon session May 28th- June 1st, all supplies included.
Description: Students will build, write, and illustrate their own hardbound book! Budding authors and comics will create a fun character, send them on an adventure, have them solve a problem, or make them save the world! Students will be using pen and More..
Comic Book and Picture Book Making - Mornings - Grades 1-8
Dates: May 28 - June 1
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the morning session May 28th- June 1st, all supplies included.
Description: Students will build, write, and illustrate their own hardbound book! Budding authors and comics will create a fun character, send them on an adventure, have them solve a problem, or make them save the world! Students will be using pen and More..
Conservation Science Adventures - Creature Conservation
Dates: June 1
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $120/student; $100/museum member. Per Student per week.
Description: Discover animals that live in your backyard and around the world through museum explorations, hands-on science activities, live animal encounters, crafts and games. Each day is filled with fun and learning about habitats, adaptations, animal interactions, conservation and more. For More..
Conservation Science Adventures - Reptiles, Insects & Amphibians, Oh My!
Dates: July 27
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150/student/week; $125/museum member/week
Description: Scaly, slimy, creepy and crawly is the theme of this camp! Meet our live animal ambassadors of these animal groups, help feed and learn how to care for them, make your own creatures during arts & crafts, and learn all More..
Conservation Science Adventures - Wild Explorers
Dates: June 29
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150/student/week; $125/museum member/week
Description: Explore the museum and our own backyard to lean what makes animals WILD! Learn about adaptations that allow animals to survive in extreme environments. Camp is for ages 5-9 years and includes 2 snacks; please bring your lunch. More..
Cosmos and Space- Afternoons- Grades 1-8
Dates: June 11-15
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the afternoon session June 11th-15th, all supplies included.
Description: Students will learn about the cosmos, space travel, and our solar system while creating art and craft projects. Students will be using pen and ink, watercolor, black and white drawing, colored pencil and clay expand their understanding the universe. All supplies included. More..
Cosmos and Space- Mornings- Grades 1-8
Dates: June 11-15
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the morning session June 11th-15th, all supplies included.
Description: Students will learn about the cosmos, space travel, and our solar system while creating art and craft projects. Students will be using pen and ink, watercolor, black and white drawing, colored pencil and clay to expand their understanding of the universe. All More..
Creative Juice Summer Art Camp
Dates: May 29 - June 1; June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27; July 30 - August 3
Where: Creative Juice
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150/session or $275/full day; sibling discount available
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..
CYT Tucson Camp All Aboard - Ages 5-7
Dates: June 25-29
Where: New Life Bible Fellowship
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. This camp runs from 9am-noon for one week with a free showcase performance on Friday evening. Price includes camp shirt and pizza party on the final day.
Description: Grab your bags (don't forget your dancing shoes) and head up the gangplank to Camp All Aboard! Next Stop? The best week of your life! Campers will present a free showcase performance for friends and family on Friday night! This camp is for students More..
101 Dalmatians - Arts America Disney Camp
Dates: May 28 - June 1; June 4-8
Where: University of Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Tuition $255/student (EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH APRIL 30TH: $215/student) Multi-Session Discount ($20) • Sibling Discount ($15)
Description: ARTS AMERICA DISNEY CAMP: 101 DALMATIANS KIDS GRADES 1-8 Monday-Friday, MAY 29th – JUNE 8th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (8:00 am start time with $40 upgrade) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Discover “A Whole New World” of musical theatre! Explore Disney magic through its More..
101 Dalmatians - Arts America Disney Camp
Dates: May 28 - June 1; June 4-8
Where: University of Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Tuition $255/student (EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH APRIL 30TH: $215/student) Multi-Session Discount ($20) • Sibling Discount ($15)
Description: ARTS AMERICA DISNEY CAMP: 101 DALMATIANS KIDS GRADES 1-8 Monday-Friday, MAY 29th – JUNE 8th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (8:00 am start time with $40 upgrade) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Discover “A Whole New World” of musical theatre! Explore Disney magic through its More..
101 Dalmatians - Arts America Disney Camp
Dates: May 28 - June 1; June 4-8
Where: University of Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Tuition $255/student (EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH APRIL 30TH: $215/student) Multi-Session Discount ($20) • Sibling Discount ($15)
Description: ARTS AMERICA DISNEY CAMP: 101 DALMATIANS KIDS GRADES 1-8 Monday-Friday, MAY 29th – JUNE 8th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (8:00 am start time with $40 upgrade) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Discover “A Whole New World” of musical theatre! Explore Disney magic through its More..
Dates: June 11-15; June 18-22
Where: Beautiful Savior Academy
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $160. Price for 2 week session
Description: Join us for “Destination Discovery”! Each day we will be exploring and discovering everything from bugs to space! Arts and crafts, music and movement and of course children’s literature will all be a part of our day. More..
Dates: June 4-7; June 18-21; July 16-19
Where: Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $275. 275 per week
Description: The Dog Days Summer Camp Rescue Crew is for children ages 6 to 8 years. 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 More..
Drama Kids - Acting Up Around The World Summer Camp
Dates: June 18-22
Where: The Unitarian Universalist Church
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $179. For the week
Description: This camp is for ages 4 to 15. Tweens and teens will be separated out and will create, direct and act in their own mystery play. Before and After camp care available. Family & Friends performance on Friday. $179 for More..
Drama Kids - Far Out Fables Summer Camp
Dates: June 11-15
Where: The Unitarian Universalist Church
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $179. For the week
Description: This camp is for ages 4 to 15. Tweens and teens will be separated out and will create, direct and act in their own mystery play. Before and After camp care available. Family & Friends performance on Friday. $179 More..
Drama Kids - Far Out Fables Summer Camp
Dates: July 9-13
Where: The Unitarian Universalist Church
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $179. For the week
Description: This camp is for ages 4 to 15. Tweens and teens will be separated out and will create, direct and act in their own mystery play. Before and After camp care available. Family & Friends performance on Friday. $179 for More..
Drama Kids - Far Out Fables Summer Camp At Gladden Farms
Dates: June 4-8
Where: Gladden Farms Elementary School
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $179. For the week
Description: This camp is for ages 4 to 15. Tweens and teens will be separated out and will create, direct and act in their own mystery play. Before and After camp care available. Family & Friends performance on Friday. $179 for the More..
El Conquistador Summer Tennis Camps
Dates: May 29
Where: El Conquistador Tennis at Pusch Ridge
Hours: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $100 for Premium Members, $105 fir Classic Members, $110 for Non-members. Scholarships available.
Description: Join the fun at El Conquistador Tennis. Children of all ages and levels can learn and play tennis with one of the most enthusiastic, caring and knowledgeable coaching staff. We have AM and PM camps available and look forward to More..
Fairy Castle Summer Camp Ages 5–7
Dates: June 4-8
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $125. Per child, per session. Museum members receive 10% off.
Description: This fairy fortress is constructed for the finest kings and queens of the land. Campers will learn about fairytales while building a castle tower surrounded by an alligator-filled moat. Each castle tower will be built from recycled materials, giving campers More..
Dates: June 4-8
Where: BC Dance
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Half day $140 Full day $225
Description: BC Dance Summer Camps presents: Fairytale Princess Camp! Join our expert teachers as we immerse ourselves in a dance and craft filled week. Learn all about being a princess and even showcase what you’ve learned Friday afternoon. Have a tea More..
Dates: June 4-8
Where: Tucson Village Farm
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $250 for the week.
Description: 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 simple, delicious food preparations with fresh farm produce campers will participate in More..
Dates: June 11-15
Where: Tucson Village Farm
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $250 for the week.
Description: 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 simple, delicious food preparations with fresh farm produce campers will participate in More..
Dates: July 9-13
Where: BC Dance
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Half day $140 Full day $225
Description: Join us at Camp Everfree with BC Dance summer camps. Join Unicorn Pony’s, Pegasus Pony’s, and Alicorn Pony’s on adventures throughout Ponyville. We’ll spend the week dancing and creating memories that won’t soon be forgotten! Camp shirts included! More..
Gardening Camp- Afternoons- Grades 1-8
Dates: July 9-13
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the afternoon session July 9th-13th, all supplies included.
Description: Students will learn about plants in the Sonoran Desert and how to grow food in the desert. Students will draw a garden plot, paint and draw desert plants, build a garden planter box, and create various other garden crafts. Recommended for More..
Gardening Camp- Mornings - Grades 1-8
Dates: July 9-13
Where: The Craft Revolt
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Price is for the morning session July 9th-13th, all supplies included.
Description: Students will learn about plants in the Sonoran Desert and how to grow food in the desert. Students will draw a garden plot, paint and draw desert plants, build a garden planter box, and create various other garden crafts. Recommended for More..
Dates: May 29 - June 1; June 4-8; July 9-13; July 16-20
Where: Maracana Indoor Sports Arena
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: 1st session $150 (5/29 to 6/1). 2nd session $200 (6/3 to 6/8). or $50 per Day
Description: Ages 5-12yrs Now more than ever, the need for children to be physically active and dis-connected from technology has never been so important . Life lessons that are learned through sports are being ignored all too often and a generation of More..
Dates: July 2-3; July 5-6
Where: ARIZONA ROSE THEATER IN TUCSON MALL (NEAR MACY'S & THE CONTAINER STORE)
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $180.
Description: Illusions & Magic Camp – 8 to 17 Years July 2nd - 6th (No camp July 4th) Final Performance July 7th Noon to 1:00 Camp Hours - 8:00 to Noon Camp Pricing: Camp Only - $180 Join us on a journey through More..
International School for Peace Summer Camp 2018
Dates: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 2-3; July 5-6; July 9-13; July 16-20
Where: International School for Peace
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Half Day 9:00- Noon $125/week, Full day 9:2:30 $140/week, Before care $25/week, Aftercare$55/week, Full time $210/week
Description: Tucson’s FIRST Spanish Immersion Preschool invites you to immerse your child in language learning and intercultural experiences all summer long. Weekly themes will be explored for long periods of uninterrupted playtime with emphasis on open ended art, music, literacy, More..
Island Fairy Summer Camp Ages 5–7
Dates: June 11-15
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $125. Per child, per session. Museum members receive 10% off.
Description: Travel with Fairy Caitlin to the beautiful Polynesian Islands this summer and set sail on an epic adventure! In this ocean-themed camp session, campers will construct a tropical scene with a bright blue ocean, sandy beach, palm trees, and tropical More..
Dates: June 4-6; June 11-13; June 18-20
Where: Saguaro National Park East
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 for a three day session.
Description: Now in its 27th year, this camp explores Tucson's only National Park and the Sonoran Desert it protects. Children will enjoy varied indoor and outdoor activities from a park classroom, with hands-on explorations, nature projects More..
K- 1st grade 1/2 day Theatre Camp [AM]
Dates: May 29 - June 2
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150 for the whole camp session
Description: Live Theatre Workshops summer camps are a one to two week music, theatre, dancing, and technical theatre experience. Everyday students will work with a choreographer on two to three dance numbers, a vocal coach on musical theatre style singing, and More..
K-1st grade 1/2 day Theatre Camp [PM]
Dates: May 29 - June 2
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $150 for the whole camp session
Description: Live Theatre Workshops summer camps are a one to two week music, theatre, dancing, and technical theatre experience. Everyday students will work with a choreographer on two to three dance numbers, a vocal coach on musical theatre style singing, and More..
Dates: June 11-15
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $140 per session for nonmembers, $110 for members of CMT or OV
Description: During KidzArt ART-Rageous! Camp, little artists’ self-expression and self-esteem will soar! Enjoy a creative arts experience where you are encouraged to work with a variety of media, including 3D sculptures, unique surfaces and more! 12 spaces available; ages 4-6 More..
Live Tucson's History at the Presidio Museum's Summer Camp
Dates: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: 320/week, Aftercare available for $20/day
Description: Become an early inhabitant of Tucson and experience history: hands-on! For Children Aged 6-12 Kids will make: *adobe bricks *tin ornaments *a family tree and personal family crest Kids will enjoy: *calligraphy *gardening *grinding corn by hand *Presidio era games with no electronics in sight Kids will learn about: *Tucson's multi-cultural history *their More..
Mad Scientist Lab Summer Camp Ages 5–7
Dates: June 25-29
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $125. Per child, per session. Museum members receive 10% off.
Description: Experiment like a mad scientist in this explorative camp session! Campers will construct a miniature science lab, complete with a ‘stainless steel’ lab table, test tubes, beakers, potions, lights, and more! To add to the ‘madness’, campers will do their More..
Dates: June 25-29; July 2-6; July 9-13
Where: The Montessori Schoolhouse
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $175.
Description: Summer Art Camp will have a specific focus and more information can be obtained by contacting us. You may choose any week, or enroll for the entire 3--week session. Please remember: The Summer Art Program is carefully designed More..