2022 Summer Camp Guide
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Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-21; June 23-24; June 27-30; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29; August 1-5
Where: Antsy Nancy
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $250. 250 per week for 9am-12pm, optional lunch hour 12-1pm is 100 per week (includes lunch)
Description: Is your kiddo a crafter, a gardener, a baker, or a fashion maker? Or interested in becoming one? Antsy Nancy makes summer camp planning easy with a boutique destination, tailor-made for your kiddo with Baking, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, and More..
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290/child, $265/Presidio Museum Member
Description: Campers will learn how archaeologists work through a series of hands-on activities include using prehistoric tools, excavating a simulated site, and analyzing the artifacts that they have found. More..
Bernal Fitness & Performance Summer Sports Camp
Dates: June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Sporting Chance Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $45/day, $175/week, $500/3-weeks, $945/all 6-weeks
Description: Stay active this Summer with Bernal Fitness & Performance Summer Sports Camp!! Campers will learn new skills, play multiple sports and games, and have fun!! Each day will bring new challenges, games, and sports. Campers will learn sport specific skills, then More..
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: This camp uses miniature architecture to test engineering and scientific designs. Campers will look at unique miniatures and design their own miniature houses with an emphasis on passive solar heating and three-dimensional design based on the example of the Ball-Paylore More..
Dates: May 31 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29; August 1-3
Where: Tucson JCC
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Cost varies from $295-$420/week depending on the age group. Pricing is discounted for J Members
Description: Camp J provides a safe, fun, and caring environment for youth in grades K-9. Campers enjoy a wide variety of intentionally designed, developmentally appropriate programming and activities that encourage the development of life skills including sports, swimming, archery, STEM, arts More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: Ben's Bells Downtown Studio
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $125. 125 for one week-long session
Description: Camp Kind is for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill during the year. Learn about the impact of kindness in schools and communities and take part in the mission of Ben’s More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: Ben's Bells Downtown Studio
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $125. 125 for one week-long session
Description: Camp Kind is for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill during the year. Learn about the impact of kindness in schools and communities and take part in the mission of Ben’s More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Dragons, unicorns, monsters, and mythical beasts! Campers will explore the great creatures and characters of the magical world, make a treasure cache, and construct trolls and goblins to create their own fantastic tale. More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: Timeless Play
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 per day for first child $35 per day for each additional sibling for any 4-hour block of your choice
Description: Come one, come all to the greatest kids camp around! Step right up and join for fun twists on classic, carnival-themed games and activities. Earn tickets that you can turn into prizes and also enjoy timeless carnival treats. More..
Climbing Tree Community School
Dates: May 31 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Climbing Tree Community School at Blenman Elementary
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Half-day camp (8:30-12:30) is $142 a week. Full day camp is $175 a week. Families can choose which weeks to attend. There is a $50 registration fee and $10 material fee.
Description: We are excited to offer a summer camp option to preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten families! Our hands-on, child-centered camp activities will include: Arts and Crafts Games Water Activities Music and Movement Special Guest Visitors Fun!!! Weekly themes are based on children's interest! More..
Dates: May 30 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson AZ
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $245/week from 9am-3pm or $295/week from 8am-4pm
Description: Code Ninjas Tucson is excited for another year of incredible summer camps. STEM camps, including fun activiites in 3D Design, Roblox, Stop Motion Animation, Minecraft, Code Your Own Cartoons, Intro to Web Development. They will learn JavaScrip, Python and web development. More..
DEFY Tucson Trampoline Park Summer Camp
Dates: May 29 - August 5
Where: DEFY Tucson Trampoline Park
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $249 - $269/week. Multi-week and sibling discounts
Description: Campers will enjoy fun-filled themed weeks like Animal Week with Horseback Riding & Petting Zoos, STEAM educational projects, & all the attractions of DEFY Tucson Trampoline Park. More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $140. for 1 week session
Description: Students will play the classic role playing game lead by an expert game master. Students do not need experience with the game to participate. More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Campers use string lights, recycled plastic bottles, and homemade papers to make a fairy garden home for magical creatures. They will also learn about traditional tea parties and create a tea party set and decorations. More..
Dates: June 20-23; June 27-30; July 4-7; July 11-14; July 18-21; July 25-29
Where: Get Air Tucson
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Cost per week $99 Cost per day $29
Description: Play and explore with GET AIR Summer Camps! Kids ages 5 to 15 can jump into fun and bounce off the walls while being led through a series of games, crafts and activities. Snacks, crafts and jump socks are included. Registration More..
Gotta Dance! Matilda The Musical - Musical Theater Camp
Dates: July 5-30
Where: Gotta Dance Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Before May 5th, $650. After May 5th, $720
Description: This is a month-long musical theater day camp for students ages 7-18. This camp is designed to be a fun and energetic immersion into the world of musical theater. Campers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a More..
Dates: June 6-9; June 13-16; June 20-23; July 11-14; July 18-21; July 25-28
Where: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Hand in Paw Kid's Club: $250 ; Public: $300
Description: The Humane Amigos Camps will give your child a new perspective on caring for animals, preventing animal cruelty, understanding animal behavior, and hands-on experience. Camp weeks include Rescue Crew (ages 6-8) and Shelter Squad (ages 9-12). More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: Online
Hours: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $100.00 for Early Bird (Registration before May 3)
Description: The Critical Languages Program partnering with UA Korean program offers the opportunity to learn about Korea’s culture and language throughout this 5-day program. Join us this summer and experience a dynamic cultural program like no other! More..
Dates: June 13-17; June 20-24
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290/per person or $265/Presidio Museum Member
Description: Camp participants will experience how people in the Presidio lived through a series of hands-on activities. These activities may include blacksmithing/tinsmithing, training to be a Spanish soldier, experiencing foods that are native to the Sonoran Desert, or even candle making. More..
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Where: Christ Presbyterian Church
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $100. cost per week.
Description: Montlure Christian Camp staff bring all the fun of camping in the woods to sites across AZ for our youngest campers who may not be ready for an overnight experience. Campers will build their own forts, play wild & wacky More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: Gotta Dance!
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $225 before May 5th. After May 5th, $250
Description: Interested in being in a full scale production of the Nutcracker Ballet? Come learn all there is to know. We will learn choreography for many of the different roles as well as learn about the ballet, the story, the costumes More..
Dates: June 13-17
Where: Satori School
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $185-$245 per week depending on time chosen. options are half day and full day. Hourly or full time extended care is available.
Description: This week's camp will focus on Ocean Discovery. The campers will explore a number of ocean-themed topics through hands-on projects, crafts, games, and more. Snack is provided. Lunch needs to be brought from home. More..
Dates: June 6-17; June 20 - July 1
Where: Pima Partnership High School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $0. Free to existing students and new incoming students
Description: PPHS will offer ELA all grade levels. Math, English and credit recovery. Cafeteria opens at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. More..
Dates: May 30 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 4-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29; August 1-5; August 8-12
Where: Playformance
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $275/week
Description: At Playformance, children connect, learn, and PLAY through our active and engaging day camp. We offer a variety of physical play, games, and activities designed for children of all temperaments and athletic inclination. In our amazing 7,000 sq. foot facility, More..
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Explore different types of puppets. Build a mini theater and plan a performance. Write a script for a puppet production. Use recycled materials to make marionettes. More..
Radiant Gymnastics Summer Camp
Dates: May 31 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 4-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Where: Radiant Gymnastics
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Full Day= $65 Half Day= $32.50
Description: During school closures we provide a safe and productive place for your child to learn, interact, and exercise with other kids. Our camps are supervised by professionals that strive to foster personal growth for children by providing them a fun, More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per session for the week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Campers will make hand-operated mechanisms while exploring miniature making and storytelling. Automatas use a handle to animate an element in your scene. We’ll be designing our miniature scenes while exploring the movement behind the mechanics to make parts of your More..
Dates: June 13-16; June 20-23; July 11-14; July 25-28
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $240. per week
Description: Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of sewing. Projects will include re-purposing, learning applique, working with zippers, gathering, trims, hand embroidery, hand stitching, buttons and so much more! Open to children ages 7-12. More..
Dates: June 6; June 10; June 13; June 17
Where: Tucson Girls Chorus Main Rehearsal Hall
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Cost: $290/week
Description: Shine is an in-person day camp. Daily activities include music & choreography rehearsal, crafts/theater, games/music reading activities. Campers will have a blast learning pop and Broadway songs as they prepare for a revue-style performance at the end of each week. More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: Satori School
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $185-$245 per week depending on time chosen. options are half day and full day. Hourly or full time extended care is available.
Description: This week's camp will focus on a shipwreck. The students will have arts and crafts, treasure hunts, plank walks, gold coin collecting, water games, and more. Snack is provided. Lunch needs to be brought from home. More..
So You Think You Can Dance? Camp
Dates: June 13-17
Where: Gotta Dance!
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Before May 5th, $225 for the week. After May 5th, $250
Description: Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer, this camp is for you if you want to hone your dance technique and skills. We will work on ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and musical theatre dance. If you are More..
Dates: June 18-24; July 6; July 13
Where: Thornhill Lopez Center, Online
Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $0. Free
Description: The Spectrum sexual health & wellness program provides inclusive education on relationships & sexuality, linkages to mental & behavioral health services, prevention navigation, & voluntary confidential HIV testing for youth of all identities, ages 13-24, with a focus on those More..
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24
Where: El Grupo Clubhouse
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $225.
Description: Youth Summer Bike Camp is about empowerment, building confidence, and FUN! Your child’s confidence, knowledge, and skills increase in a safe, fun, and peer-inspired environment. Focusing on developing safe-riding, mechanical knowledge, bike handling, as well as exposure to health More..
Dates: May 31 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Tanque Verde Elementary School
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Weekly rate: $200 Daily rate is $43 per day if spots are available Jr Leader rate is $27 per day (grade 6 and above) Field trips are additional fee
Description: STEM, social studies, literacy, drama, active games and field trips. Youth divide into several age groups where they explore learning, develop life skills and resiliency. In-house events and one field trip each week. It may be to Mt. More..
The Cultures of Tucson Summer Camp
Dates: June 20-24
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $0 to $290.
Description: Have you ever wondered about the people who were responsible for the creation and growth of the city of Tucson? In this camp your kids will learn about these cultures through a series of hands on activities and demonstrations More..
Dates: June 13-17
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290/child, $265/Presidio Museum Member
Description: Learn local history through role play, theatrical re-enactment and fictional dramatization of historical events. With access to a wide array of period structures, backdrops, costumes and props, young participants will truly feel they are living history. More..
Dates: June 6-10; June 20-24; July 11-15
Where: Timeless Play
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Camp is charged per day. $40 for the first child and $35 for each sibling.
Description: The second week of camp is a Virtual Vacay (June 20-24), campers will spend each day “traveling” around the U.S. to visit and experience five different cities through crafts, art, games, cultural experiences and food. They just might forget they More..
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29; August 1-5
Where: Alice Chaiten Baker Center for Art Education
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $250.
Description: Inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions, the museum offers summer art classes for ages 5 – 13 to express their creativity and produce original works of art. Each weekly session is led by local teaching artists and art More..
Dates: June 13-17
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Create a soft home and tiny rabbit family while exploring The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. Campers will learn some basic sewing and textile skills while investigating the behaviors of fictional anthropomorphic animals. More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: Timeless Play
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: 8am – 6 pm | Ages 1-12 for any 4-hour block of your choice $40 per day for first child $35 per day for each additional sibling
Description: Bon voyage! Join us as we set sail around the country. Campers will spend each day “traveling” around the U.S. to visit and experience five different cities through crafts, art, games, cultural experiences and food. They just might forget they More..
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 27 - July 1; July 18-22
Where: BICAS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: Sliding Scale cost $25 - $200 for the week includes a bike, a helmet and a lock
Description: A fun bicycle repair course in which youth learn bicycle mechanics, develop tangible skills, build self confidence, and earn a bike! Over the week, participants will work together to overhaul a bicycle, learn safe riding skills and take home their More..