2023 Summer Camp Guide
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Drama Kids Camps - Themed, Musical Theater & Improv
Dates: May 30 - July 28
Where: Locations in Vail, Northwest & East Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $250-$500
Description: At Drama Kids, we focus on development through drama! Campers at our full-day, week-long themed camps engage in speech exercises, creative movement, improvisation, scene building, short plays, and arts & crafts - all centered around each week's theme. Campers develop More..
Dates: May 30 - June 2; June 5-9; June 12-16; June 20-23; June 26-30; July 5-7; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28; July 31 - August 2
Where: SouthRec - Campus Recreation
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: In the month of March receive $35 off for Early Bird Pricing on camp weeks! Full Week Pricing - UAz Student: $240 / Member: $260 / Non-Member: $280 Holiday Rate (Weeks 1 & 4) - UAz Student: $195 / Member: $215 / Non-Member:$235 Week 6 & 10 (3 day week) - UAz Student: $155 / Member: $175 / Non-Member: $195
Description: “A” Camp is Campus Rec's traditional day camp for campers ages 5-11 and Counselors’-In-Training (CIT) ages 12-14. A typical day at camp consists of playing active groups games, creating arts and crafts, and swimming. Optional field trips, swim lessons and More..
Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Mandinga CAMP
Dates: May 29 - June 2; July 24-28
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. SING in Portuguese. FEEL the BEAT of Afro-Brazilian percussion, dance. Playing is Winning!©️ More..
Dates: June 5-9
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290 for Non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.
Description: Campers will learn how archaeologists work through hands-on activities including: **Using prehistoric tools, **Excavating a simulated site **Making string from agave **Analyzing artifacts found during excavation More..
2023 Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 20-23; June 26-30; July 3; July 5-7; July 10-14; July 17-18
Where: Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $60.00 for entire summer
Description: At Boys & Girls Club we offer activities and programs such as leadership skills, field trips, healthy lifestyles, STEAM activities, sports and recreation, arts, and various clubs throughout our summer program. More..
CFSD Community Schools Summer Camp
Dates: June 5; July 21
Where: Catalina Foothills High School
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $142. per 3 hour block AM or PM
Description: Summertime provides the opportunity to create new experiences for ALL students - both in & out of district! Art, Theater, Sports, Outdoor Adventures, STEM - we have it all! Join us for Half-day, Full-Day & Extended Day 7-9am & More..
Dates: June 13; June 15; June 20; June 22; June 27; June 29; July 11; July 13; July 18; July 20; July 25; July 27
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 drop-in, $60 class card/5 classes
Description: Classes open to ages 12 through adult or by invitation. Check out our rotating schedule launching May 1! Class cards may be purchased online and are good for any five summer workshop classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 13-July 20. More..
Dates: June 13; June 15; June 20; June 22; June 27; June 29; July 11; July 13; July 18; July 20; July 25; July 27
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 drop-in, $60 class card/5 classes
Description: Classes open to ages 12 through adult or by invitation. Check out our rotating schedule launching May 1! Class cards may be purchased online and are good for any five summer workshop classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 13-July 20. More..
Dungeons and Dragons Game Camp
Dates: July 17-21
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. 1 week
Description: Students will learn how to play the classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons and participate in a campaign led by an expert game master. Both experienced students and beginners are welcome in this camp. More..
First Spotlight: Young Actors Camp
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $275. full 2 week session
Description: Students will learn acting skills, play improv and theatre games, and rehearse a play to be performed live in front of family and friends on the last day of camp. More..
Dates: May 30 - July 14
Where: Camp Whispering Pines/Hacienda Day Camp
Hours: 12 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Cost: $50-$500
Description: It's in our nature—to camp! Camp experiences and friendships are made to last a lifetime. Between the nature walks, archery, tie-dye and songs, and sisterhood, campers are sure to develop new skills and come home with confidence and wonderful stories. Camp More..
Dates: June 12-16; July 10-14
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $170/week, $40/day
Description: Play games, tumble, and dance! This camp focuses on burning energy and having fun. All levels welcome! Daily & weekly options available. More..
Dates: June 19-23; July 17-21
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $170/week, $40/day
Description: Play games, tumble, and dance! This camp focuses on burning energy and having fun. All levels welcome! Daily & weekly options available. More..
Dates: June 12-16
Where: Online
Hours: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: The full cost of the program is $125. Early Bird registration before May 2 is $100.
Description: The Critical Languages Program will be hosting a 5-day Korean Summer Camp (6/12 - 6/16)! Held online from 10am-12pm (AZ Time). The camp is open to 6th-12th graders. This program is great for anyone interested in Korea and Asian culture. More..
Living History & Re-enactment Camp
Dates: June 19-23
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290 for Non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.
Description: Experience how people in the Presidio lived and learn about local history through fictional dramatization of historical events. Activities include: *Doing the chores of a Spanish soldier *Experiencing native desert foods *Making adobe bricks *Learning hands-on local agricultural practices More..
Dates: July 10-13
Where: Centre Stage Dance Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $165. per camp
Description: Refine your mind with Mind-Craft! Use STEM skills to engineer and create all week long. More..
Dates: June 19-23
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $265/week, $70/day
Description: Build props & costumes, take singing and dance lessons, and perform a mini version of a musical! 10-minute performance will be Friday at 3 p.m. Daily & weekly options available. More..
Dates: July 10-14
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $265/week, $70/day
Description: Build props & costumes, take singing and dance lessons, and perform a mini version of a musical! 10-minute performance will be Friday at 3 p.m. Daily & weekly options available. More..
Dates: June 26-30; July 17-21
Where: Desert Dance Collective Oro Valley
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $170/week, $40/day
Description: Learn cheers, tumbling skills, and dance routines to upbeat pop music! All levels welcome. Daily & weekly options available. More..
Dates: June 12-16; June 26-30
Where: Desert Dance Collective Twin Peaks
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $170/week, $40/day
Description: Learn cheers, tumbling skills, and dance routines to upbeat pop music! All levels welcome. Daily & weekly options available. More..
Rock, Roll, Repeat! A Rock n Roll Music Camp
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225. for full 2 week sesson
Description: In this rock music camp, students will play a rock concert together as a band. Camp day will consist of learning music and rehearsing for the concert. Musicians are required to have taken some instrument lessons prior, but More..
Summer camps with the Presidio Museum
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $290 for non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members, 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.)
Description: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is offering three camps this summer, including Archaeology Camp, Living History & Reenactment Camp, and The Cultures of Tucson Camp. Archaeology Camp, June 5-9: Campers will learn how archaeologists work through hands-on activities including: **Using prehistoric tools, **Excavating More..
Dates: May 30; June 1-2; June 6; June 8-9; June 13; June 15-16; June 20; June 22-23; June 27; June 29-30; July 4; July 6-7; July 11; July 13-14; July 18; July 20-21; July 25; July 27-28; August 1; August 3-4
Where: Tucson Clay Co-op
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $155 for each two week session, meeting 9 til Noon Tues, Thur and Fri.
Description: At the Tucson Clay Co-op we give your kids the freedom to express their creativity by exploring the clay. Your kids will receive expert instruction on the potter's wheel, hand building and sculpture as well as learning More..
Dates: June 12-16
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290 for Non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.
Description: Kids will learn about different cultures, and share their own, while interacting with various local cultural organizations, including: **Tohono O’odham Nation **Tucson Chinese Cultural Center **Mexican American Heritage and History Museum **Jewish History Museum. More..
Dates: July 10-13
Where: Centre Stage Dance Studio
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $165. per camp
Description: YOU get to take control of the Centre Stage TikTok account! Learn about internet safety, creating content, and problem solving on one of the most popular apps of all time. More..
Dates: June 12-16; June 26-30; July 17-21
Where: Timeless Play Catalina Foothills and Timeless Play Oro Valley
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $45/half day (4 hours); $75/full day (8 hours); $175/full week/half days; $325/full week/full days
Description: Join us for our summer camps, where our amazing play experts always have something fun, surprising and engaging in store for your kiddos. Timeless Play is Tucson’s oasis of fun, where children learn while playing with “nutrient-rich” toys, games and More..