2024 Summer Camp Guide
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Climbing Tree Community School Summer Camp
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19
Where: Climbing Tree Community School @Blenman Elementary
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Half day: $160. Full day: $200. Extended day: $225
Description: Our play-based summer camp program is for children turning 3 by May through age 6 (rising 1st grader). Children are engaged in free choice activities and enrichment classes such as cooking, music, and art. Free choice activities include arts & crafts, More..
Dates: July 8-12
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200. 200 for 5 days
Description: Animals are capable of amazing feats and jobs! Come learn about the many incredible and important roles that animals have with humans!. More..
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200. 200 for 5 days
Description: Learn and explore about the wonders of Arizona on this imaginary roadtrip around our incredible state and the many fun experiences that it offers! More..
Dates: July 1-3
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $175. 175 for three days plus Campers will also receive a Family Pass (2 adults and up to 3 children) for the Children's Museum Tucson to use on July 4 or 5
Description: Use your creativity and critical thinking during this week-long STEM camp where campers will have the opportunity to explore different building techniques in a classroom full of LEGO parts. More..
Dates: July 1-3
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $175. 175 for three days plus Campers will also receive a Family Pass (2 adults and up to 3 children) for the Children's Museum Tucson to use on July 4 or 5
Description: Use your creativity and critical thinking during this week-long STEM camp where campers will have the opportunity to explore different building techniques in a classroom full of LEGO parts. More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Ben's Bells
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $155/week
Description: Camp Kind is a weeklong experience for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill throughout the year. Activities include creative crafts, engaging stories, and Ben’s Bells ceramic studio projects. Discover the impact More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Ben's Bells
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $155/week
Description: Camp Kind is a weeklong experience for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill throughout the year. Activities include creative crafts, engaging stories, and Ben’s Bells ceramic studio projects. Discover the impact More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Ben's Bells
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $155/week
Description: Camp Kind is a weeklong experience for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill throughout the year. Activities include creative crafts, engaging stories, and Ben’s Bells ceramic studio projects. Discover the impact More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Ben's Bells
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $155/week
Description: Camp Kind is a weeklong experience for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill throughout the year. Activities include creative crafts, engaging stories, and Ben’s Bells ceramic studio projects. Discover the impact More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200. 200 for 5 days
Description: Give new and exciting new uses to recycled materials by creating fun and exciting 3D art pieces. More..
Defy Trampoline Park Summer Camp
Dates: May 28-31; 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
Where: Defy Tucson Trampoline Park
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $269/week I $65 daily
Description: Rated #1 in Tucson! All the attractions of DEFY plus horseback riding, petting zoos, foam parties, laser tag & more! No camp is more active, affordable, & fun. Register soon! If you want your children to have less screen time More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200. 200 for 5 days
Description: Dig in to all the fun activities and exploration regarding dinosaurs, fossils and more! More..
Dungeons and Dragons Game Camp
Dates: July 15-19; July 29 - August 2
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $175. per week
Description: Students will learn about the game of Dungeons & Dragons, and participate in an epic game campaign lead by an expert Dungeon Master. The two weeks are two separate sessions. More..
Entrepreneurship Summer Academy
Dates: June 9; June 14
Where: The University of Arizona Campus
Hours: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $500. Scholarships Available Upon Request
Description: High-schoolers spend a week at the University of Arizona for hands-on entrepreneurial learning. They develop business ideas, meet professionals, and visit companies. The week culminates in a "Shark Tank" event for pitching ideas and winning prizes. More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Presidio Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $265.00 per child for a week and a 0% discount for siblings.
Description: Hands-on activities and presentations such as O'odham pottery making, atlatl throwing, tasting foods such as prickly pear fruit, etc… Will focus on the people who built Tucson. Guest presenters may include the Tohono O’odham Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and more! More..
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $395. Cost per week
Description: Flandrau's summer program is filled with science and excitement! Undersea adventures, engineering challenges, galactic explorations, and more await your kids. Camps are offered weekly for 1st through 5th graders and include hands-on workshops and fun planetarium shows (and a water More..
Grease (Full-length Production) - Musical Theatre Camp (Grades 7-12)
Dates: July 1-3; July 5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22
Where: Arts Express Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Full Day Program: $775.00 (Early Bird Discounted Tuition of $725.00 available through 4/15/24 only)
Description: SHOW DATES: July 23, 24 and 25 at 7:00PM Grease is THE WORD this summer! Join the duck-tailed Burger Palace Boys and the gum-snapping Pink Ladies in bobby sox and pedal pushers and bop along to hit songs like Greased Lightnin’, More..
Dates: June 3-7
Where: Presidio Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $265.00 per child for a week and a 10% discount for siblings.
Description: Have you ever wondered how archaeologists and historians use the rings in wood to find out how old something is or how people of the past made so many different colors from Cochineal beetles? Well now you can find out! More..
Health & Wellness Exploration Summer Camp
Dates: June 24; June 28
Where: Thornhill Lopez Center on 4th
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $0. Free
Description: All youth are invited to engage in a LGBTQ+ affirming camp exploring health and wellness. Campers will develop their voice and gain confidence by learning to navigate complex topics (sexual health, relationships, mental health) in a youth-centered, supportive, safe, and More..
Health & Wellness Exploration Summer Camp
Dates: July 15; July 19
Where: Thornhill Lopez Center on 4th
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $0. Free
Description: All youth are invited to engage in a LGBTQ+ affirming camp exploring health and wellness. Campers will develop their voice and gain confidence by learning to navigate complex topics (sexual health, relationships, mental health) in a youth-centered, supportive, safe, and More..
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Jacobs City/YMCA
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $170/week for YMCA Facility Members. $190/week for YMCA Program Members
Description: Unleash Summer Thrills at YMCA’s Unforgettable Summer Day Camp! Join us for eight weeks packed with boundless excitement, perfect for kids seeking endless fun! Our themed weeks led by vibrant, skilled teams promise an adventure-filled experience. From thrilling games, water-based More..
LET’S LEGO: ULTIMATE BUILD CHALLENGE
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Timeless Play (River/Campbell)
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $35/day 1st child (add: $20/day sibling), $140/week 1st child (add: $90/week sibling)
Description: Compete in Individual and Group Build Challenges in this fun and interactive camp that encourages creativity and helps kids with problem solving and engineering skills. Who will be victorious and win an Ultimate Builder trophy? Ages 5-12. More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200. 200 for 5 days
Description: Rock on with fun and interactive activities and crafts around music, rhythm, and movement! More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Presidio Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $265.00 per child for a week
Description: Join us to find out what life was really like from 1775-1912 and some of the changes they experience . You may also learn how to use a telegraph and when ice cream first came to Tucson! More..
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Cottonwood Elementary
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $170/week for Y facility members $190/week for Y program members
Description: Unleash Summer Thrills at YMCA’s Unforgettable Summer Day Camp! Join us for eight weeks packed with boundless excitement, perfect for kids seeking endless fun! Our themed weeks led by vibrant, skilled teams promise an adventure-filled experience. From thrilling games, water-based More..
Madagascar Jr. – A Musical Theatre Adventure Camp (Grades 2-10)
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-27
Where: Arts Express Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Full Day Program: $775.00 (Early Bird Discounted Tuition of $725.00 available through 4/15/24 only)
Description: SHOW DATES: June 28 at 6:30PM and June 29 at 2:00PM Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the More..
Dates: May 28-31
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $180. 180 for a 4-day camp
Description: Print making combined with some mixed media art will lead to artistic creations for children 7 to 10 years old! More..
Dates: May 28-31; 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: Playformance
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $375.
Description: At Playformance, children, ages 6-14, connect, learn, and PLAY through our active and engaging day camp. We offer a wide variety of physical play and activities designed for children of all temperaments and athletic inclination. From parkour to arts and More..
Dates: July 22-26
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200. 200 for 5 days
Description: Gear up for the school year with us as we brush up on our ABCs and 123s. We will focus on school-appropriate academic skills and socio-emotional skills as we countdown our back to school! More..
Dates: June 10; June 14; June 18-20; June 25-27; July 8; July 12; July 16-18; July 23-25
Where: The University of Arizona, College of Engineering
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee. The Experience Engineering Programs are $750 and the 3-day Day Programs are $300, payable upon acceptance. Need-based scholarships are available.
Description: Explore Engineering at the University of Arizona during the Summer Engineering Academy (SEA). Learn from UA faculty and students, solve problems, and have fun! More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Timeless Play (River/Campbell)
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $35/day 1st child (add: $20/day sibling), $140/week 1st child (add: $90/week sibling)
Description: Calling all superheroes for an action packed, high-energy summer camp for kids ages 4-9. Work together to save the universe by fighting villains and solving clues. Make your own cape, dodge hot lava, conquer super hero action training & more. More..
Dates: June 24
Where: Over the Moon Pediatric Therapy
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $750 per week; M-Th (except Friday July 5th as we are closed July 4th for Independence Day); 2 week sessions June 24-July 5 and/or July 8-18
Description: Our program includes a handwriting morning intensive and afternoons will include teaching self regulation skills, meeting sensory needs and offer motor development opportunities. Come join our 1:4 ratio summer program for 2 weeks or all 4 weeks! More..