2024 Summer Camp Guide
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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..
Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Mandinga CAMP
Dates: July 22-26
Where: Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Academy
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Camp price = $225/week. Camp fee covers all camp activities and supplies to give your child a fantastic week of camp: includes art supplies, instruments to play during camp, and costumes for end-of-camp show. Drop-off 9:30 - 10:00 AM is included. Before/After-camp available daily 8:30 - 9:30 AM & 3:00-5:00 PM for extra cost.
Description: PLAY Capoeira. EXPERIENCE Afro-Brazilian culture. CAPOEIRA=Afro-Brazilian martial arts that flows like dance! Build strength, flexibility & confidence in fun, challenging kicks, escapes, cool moves. FEEL RHYTHM of Afro-Brazilian percussion, dance, songs in Portuguese. Playing is Winning!©️ More..
Dates: June 24-27
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Play water games, make coastal crafts, and learn an beach-themed dance routine! Campers will perform a routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Campers ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Pirates & Mermaids Camp morning More..
Dates: June 17-20
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Play water games, make coastal crafts, and learn an beach-themed dance routine! Campers will perform a routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Campers ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Pirates & Mermaids Camp morning 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 13-14
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: July 15-19
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: The Heart & Soul team is going for the gold during the Summer Olympics with a myriad of sports and activities this week. Heart & Soul Kids Oro Valley summer camps include themed activities, crafts, games, and time in the More..
Dates: June 24-27
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Make themed crafts, learn circus tricks, and play games under the big-top! Campers will perform a circus-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Olympic Camp in the More..
Dates: June 17-20
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Make themed crafts, learn circus tricks, and play games under the big-top! Campers will perform a circus-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Olympic Camp in the More..
Dates: June 13-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: The Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $300 dollars per week
Description: Circus camp for beginners and experienced students. Campers learn tumbling, juggling, plates, diabolo, poi, aerial silks, trapeze, tightrope, stilts, theater and more! Last two weeks of July is Advanced Camp. More..
Colors Gone Crazy Camp (Oro Valley)
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: This week we’ll keep campers on their toes with colorful surprises, rainbow twists, and lots of kaleidoscopic messes! 🎨Heart & Soul Kids Oro Valley summer camps include themed activities, crafts, games, and time in the gym. More..
Dates: June 17-21
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Southeast
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: This week we’ll keep campers on their toes with colorful surprises, rainbow twists, and lots of kaleidoscopic messes! 🎨Heart & Soul Kids summer camps includes themed activities, crafts, games, and time in the gym. 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..
Dates: July 15-18
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Make themed crafts, meet real princesses, and "ride" some classic Disney attractions! Campers will perform a Disney-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Pom & Acro Camp More..
Dates: July 8-11
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Make themed crafts, meet real princesses, and "ride" some classic Disney attractions! Campers will perform a Disney-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Pom & Acro Camp 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 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..
Fairytales & Comic Books Camp (Oro Valley)
Dates: July 22-26
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: What happens when the world of fairytales and comic books collide? 🏰 We’ll find out together during this super magical week of adventures and quests! (Costumes are highly encouraged!) 🦸 Heart & Soul Kids Oro Valley summer camps include themed 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 13-14; 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..
Dates: June 13-14
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..
Mad Scientist Camp (Oro Valley)
Dates: July 8-12
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: Join our top “scientists” in hands-on experiments and zany activities during one of Heart & Soul’s most popular summer camps. 👩🔬 Heart & Soul Kids Oro Valley summer camps include themed activities, crafts, games, and time in the gym. More..
Madagascar Jr. – A Musical Theatre Adventure Camp (Grades 2-10)
Dates: June 13-14; 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: June 13-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Mulcahy City/YMCA
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $170/week for Y facility Members or $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..
Musical Theater Camp: Descendants
Dates: July 8-11
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $90/day, $320/week
Description: Build props & costumes, take singing and dance lessons, and perform a mini version of a musical! A 15 minute performance will be Thursday at 3pm. Snacks are available at the front desk for $1. More..
Dates: July 15-18
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $90/day, $320/week
Description: Build props & costumes, take singing and dance lessons, and perform a mini version of a musical! A 15 minute performance will be Thursday at 3pm. Snacks are available at the front desk for $1. More..
Mystery Zone Camp (Oro Valley)
Dates: July 29 - August 2
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: Join us in the 🌀Mystery Zone 🌀for a final week of summer camp like no other. Every day will be a wild card for themes, activities, and games to keep campers on their toes! Heart & Soul Kids summer camps More..
Dates: June 13-14
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Southeast
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: Get ready to become an official member of #NinjaForce with obstacle courses in the gym, ninja-themed crafts, and more. 🥷 Heart & Soul Kids camps includes themed activities, crafts, games, and time in the gym. More..
Dates: June 13-14
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: Our most popular summer camp is a (#ninja)FORCE to be reckoned with! 👊 Get ready to become an official member of #NinjaForce with obstacle courses in the gym, ninja-themed crafts, and more. Heart & Soul Kids summer camps includes More..
Dates: June 13-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Northwest YMCA
Hours: 6 a.m. - 7 a.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..
Dates: June 17-20
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Take part in athletic challenges, play active games, and create your own gold medal! Campers will perform a routine on Thursday. Snacks are available at the front desk for $1. *Campers ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Circus Camp More..
Dates: June 24-27
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Take part in athletic challenges, play active games, and create your own gold medal! Campers will perform a routine on Thursday. Snacks are available at the front desk for $1. *Campers ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Circus Camp More..
Passport to Fun Camp (Oro Valley)
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: Grab your passport and bag and join the HS crew for a week of worldly adventures destined to spark curiosity and exploration. Has your passport been stamped for FUN yet? 🧭 Heart & Soul Kids Oro Valley summer camps include More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Heart & Soul Kids - Southeast
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $335 Half Day/Full Camp | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $220 Full day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 – 3:30 PM $50
Description: Bon voyage! ✈️ Grab your passport and bag and join the HS crew for a week of worldly adventures destined to spark curiosity and exploration. Heart & Soul Kids summer camps includes themed activities, crafts, games, and time in the More..
Dates: June 17-20
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Play beach games, meet real pirates & mermaids, and make underwater crafts! Campers will perform a mermaid-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Beach Camp in the More..
Dates: June 24-27
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Play beach games, meet real pirates & mermaids, and make underwater crafts! Campers will perform a mermaid-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Beach Camp in the More..
Dates: June 13-14; 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 8-11
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Learn cheers, tumbling skills, and dance routines to upbeat pop music! Campers will perform a routine on Thursday. Snacks are available at the front desk for $1. *Campers ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Disney Camp or Safari Camp More..
Dates: June 13; July 15-18
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Learn cheers, tumbling skills, and dance routines to upbeat pop music! Campers will perform a routine on Thursday. Snacks are available at the front desk for $1. *Campers ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Disney Camp or Safari Camp More..
Dates: June 13-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: 339 per week, 8AM early drop off $50 per week, Extended 5:30PM pick-up $75 per week, Snack Pack $46 per week, $79 ONE DAY
Description: Kids will run, jump, play and of course climb! Make sure to have your child bring athletic clothing. Participants will also play board games, color, face paint, attend a yoga class, create art, and go outside to participate in water More..
Dates: June 13
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $160/week
Description: Play games, make crafts, and join in on animal-themed scavenger hunts! Campers will perform a safari-themed dance routine on Thursday. Snacks available for $1 at the front desk. *Ages 5-8 can pair this camp with Pom & Acro Camp in More..
Dates: 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
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..
YMCA Camp at Cottonwood Elementary
Dates: June 13-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5
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..