2024 Summer Camp Guide
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Note: Due to COVID-19 health events, summer camp dates and times are subject to change.
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Academics, General, STEM, Age 13, Age 15, Age 16, Age 17, $$$ - $275 and up, $$ - $151 to $275, $ - $0 to $150
Dates: June 5-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12
Where: Tucson Country Day School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $210.
Description: Camp Adventure has been a Tucson tradition for over 50 years! Join the Adventure this summer! Days will include Swimming, Archery, Low Ropes Course, Art, STEM, Indoor Games, Music, and Cooking. Off and On Campus Fields Trips Weekly. More..
Camp Outdoor Adventure Over- Night Community Camp
Dates: June 23-29
Where: Camp Lawton, MT Lemmon, AZ
Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: 600.00 per week before April 15th, 2024. After April 15th, 2024 pricing will increase to $650.00
Description: Adventure waits for children ages 10 (must have finished 5th grade) to 17, at Camp Lawton BSA Camp located on Mt. Lemmon. 6 nights of overnight camp. Outdoor education, STEM, conservation, and adventure! Your child does not have to be a BSA Scout, and More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225 per week
Description: This camp gives Ninjas the opportunity to use micro:bit microcontrollers and Makey Makey circuit boards to create interactive games combining electronics, sensors, and more. Ninjas will spend the week harnessing the power of code and designing games to show to More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Created for our older Ninjas ages 11-14, this Camp provides a creative outlet for Ninjas to highlight their digital art skills. Detailed asset design and user interface are critical in turning a good game into a great one! Ninjas will 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 10-14
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: This camp is designed for Ninjas ages 8+ to learn about the fundamentals of AI development and application through a variety of activities in coding, games, and robotics. Ninjas will use their growing knowledge of AI to develop their own More..
Gratitude Crew Teen Goals Coaching Camp
Dates: June 5-7
Where: The Gratitude Crew office
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: We are a non-profit so camp is free, however, we ask for a $200 suggested donation for the week
Description: Coaching for teens wanting to achieve personal goals. Using the power of positivity and practice through sharing, writing, and being creative we will define goals, break them down, discuss barriers, and begin to make changes. Brain neurology, mindset and gratitude 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 5-7
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 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..
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..
Minecraft® Mastery: Redstone Realm
Dates: June 5-7; June 17-21; July 8-12
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Designed for Ninjas ages 8+ who are expert Minecraft® players, this camp teaches Ninjas how to work with Redstone, the engineering block in Minecraft®. Redstone is used to automate a wide variety of features from farming and mining to flight More..
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-3
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Using the LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robotics kit, Ninjas will learn the fundamentals of how to design, build, and code robots. They will also apply their new knowledge of sensors, motors, and coding as they construct their own creations. More..
Dates: June 5-7; 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: June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-3; July 5; July 8-12; July 15-19
Where: Da Vinci Tree Academy
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $150 per week/ $30 a day
Description: Our 5 week summer camp is an opportunity for students to build valuable skills create lasting memories in a positive supportive environment. We offer before care/after care. Activities consist of sports, water activities, gaming, arts and crafts, positive group talks More..
Dates: June 5-7; July 8-12
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Designed for Ninjas ages 8+ who are new and experienced Roblox® players, this Camp teaches Ninjas how to build and explore new worlds. Ninjas will program and create their own 3D Worlds to share with the Roblox® community locally and More..
Sew to Grow Summer Camp WK7-Back to School
Dates: July 22-25
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $275. 245/per camper early bird pricing thru 4/30
Description: Get ready for school with our Back to School Sewing Camp! Craft stylish accessories and functional supplies while learning valuable sewing skills. More..
Sew to Grow Summer Camp WK4-Cozy Creations
Dates: June 24-27
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $275. 245/per camper early bird pricing thru 4/30
Description: Sew to Grow Summer Camp Week 4(June 24th-June 27th)-Cozy Creations: Get cozy with sewing projects designed for relaxation and comfort! Campers will create items that bring warmth and comfort to their everyday lives. More..
Sew to Grow Summer Camp WK6-Creative Spaces
Dates: July 15-18
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $275. 245/per camper early bird pricing thru 4/30
Description: Transform your space with DIY room décor projects that reflect your personal style and creativity! Campers will create items to decorate their bedrooms and living spaces. More..
Sew to Grow Summer Camp WK3-DIY Fashion Design
Dates: June 17-21
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $500. 480/per camper early bird pricing thru 4/30
Description: Join DIY Fashion Design (Style Savvy)! Campers craft stylish wear, learn sewing basics, and showcase their creations in a finale fashion show! More..
Sew to Grow Summer Camp WK2-Foodie Fun
Dates: June 10-13
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $275. 245/per camper early bird pricing thru 4/30
Description: Culinary Creations (Foodie Fun) Description: Explore the delicious world of food through sewing projects inspired by culinary delights! Campers will create food-themed items that look good enough to eat. More..
Sew to Grow Summer Camp WK5-Sunny Stitches
Dates: July 8-11
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $275. 245/per camper early bird pricing thru 4/30
Description: Dive into the sun, sand, and surf with our Sunny Stitches sewing week! Campers will create a variety of beach-themed projects perfect for a day by the shore. More..
Dates: July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29 - August 2
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $175 per child, per session.
Description: Our week-long summer camp sessions incorporate hands-on STEAM concepts in a fun environment for students to build, explore, and create. All materials and supplies to complete each project are provided. This year's schedule is: Beginner: Session 1 (July 8–12, 9am–12pm): Pocket Critters Session 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..
Triangle YMCA Overnight Ranch Camp
Dates: June 5-7; June 9-14; June 16-21; June 23-28; June 30 - July 5; July 7-12; July 14-19; July 21-26
Where: Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp & Retreat Center
Hours: 12 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Cost: $800/week
Description: Adventure and wonder await your kids at Triangle Y Ranch Camp! Nestled on more than 300 acres at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains your kids will reconnect with nature at Tri-Y as they grow and thrive this summer! More..