2021 Summer Camp Guide

Arts Express Summer Camps and Intensives

Dates: June 1-4; June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30

Where: Park Place Mall

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: From $435-$530

Description: Triple Threat Jr. Summer Camp: • Session I dates: June 1-11 • Session II dates: July 5-16 • Open to students ages 8-12 The Triple Threat Jr. Summer Camp will inspire creativity while encouraging beginning-to-intermediate students to explore and develop their skills in the More..

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse

Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 6-9; July 12-16

Where: Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Prices start at $60 for the entire summer.

Description: BGCT Summer Camp 2020 offers young people a variety of fun and engaging programs. Programs include: STEM/STEAM, Arts & Crafts, Sports and Recreation, Summer Brain Gain. More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - Just Add Sand (Sewing Beach worthy Items)

Dates: July 12-16

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $250. 250.00 per week/Session each week has a different theme.

Description: We will be Sewing everything you need for a trip to the beach! Beach bags, personalized towels, and a swim suit cover up to name a few items. You will be ready to hit the beach by the end More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - Make A Pretty Bunny Doll (Sewing Camp)

Dates: May 24-28

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $250. 250.00 per camp session. A session is one week with different themes each week

Description: Doll Making *(Advanced Please contact Miss Eileen before signing up) In make a Pretty Bunny class we will learn new skills for Sewing dolls. This is class for the intermediate sewer to learn new skills and push themselves to More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - Quilting Bee (A beginners guide to sewing a quilt)

Dates: July 19-23

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $250. 225.00 Per week/ session . Each week has a different theme and project

Description: We will learn all the basics of quilting and sew our very own quilt. More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - Sewing Bunnies, Bears, and Dogs? OH MY!

Dates: May 31 - June 4

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $250. 250.00 per week/Session each week has a different theme.

Description: You will be sewing your choice of animal as well as a bow or bow tie to dress them up. More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - Sleep Over Party (Sewing pajamas)

Dates: June 7-10

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $225. 225.00 Per week/ session . Each week has a different theme and project

Description: One of our most popular classes every summer is the Pajama Party. We will be sewing a sleep mask, a pajama bag, and appliquéing a T-shirt to match. We will be Tie Dying our camp shirts on Monday so More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - Sleep Over Party (Sewing pajamas)

Dates: June 15-18

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $250. 250.00 per camp session. A session is one week with different themes each week

Description: One of our most popular classes every summer is the Pajama Party. We will be sewing a sleep mask, a pajama bag, and appliquéing a T-shirt to match. Tie Dying our camp shirts on Monday so dress appropriately More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - What's Your Bag ( Sewing and creating bags)

Dates: June 28 - July 2

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $250. 225.00 Per week/ session . Each week has a different theme and project

Description: In this camp we will be creating your own designs to sew into bags,. We can create more bags by designing a new pattern, collaborating with a co-designer to create a new pattern, or using a pattern designed by More..

Camp Giggle Stitch - When Two Arts Collide (watercolor and sewing)

Dates: July 5-9

Where: Camp Giggle Stitch

Hours: 3 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $250. 225.00 Per week/ session . Each week has a different theme and project

Description: In this fun summer camp, we will learn to paint with watercolors. We will then create a fun and vibrant fabric. We will use our new beautiful fabrics to create pillows and bags. More..

Camp Swim Play Fun (SPF) at the Oro Valley Community Center

Dates: June 1-4; June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30

Where: Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $150 weekly before and aftercare are available for $20 each weekly.

Description: Summer Camp is an active camp for energetic youth. If you remember the best parts of being a kid as the games you played in PE or the back yard games you created with friends, this is the place for More..

2021 Capoeira Mandinga Tucson summer CAMP

Dates: July 19-23

Where: Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Academy

Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $195. Camp fee covers all camp activities and art supplies that will give your child a fantastic week of camp. Before/After-camp available daily 8:30 - 9:30 AM & 3:00-5:00 PM for extra cost.

Description: Capoeira Afro-Brazilian martial arts flow like dance. Combine strength, flexibility & confidence thru fun, challenging kicks, escapes, cool moves infusing positive powers of multiculturalism. Feel the beat of Afro-Brazilian music, Brazilian dance, Portuguese language, art & culture. Let's play! More..

Casas Adobes Congregational Church - Together in The World II: Vacation Bible School

Dates: June 14-18

Where: Online

Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $0.

Description: Campers will learn about 5 countries in the world through crafts, food recipes, coloring pages, music, storybooks, and games. Please register no later than May 20, 2021. Craft packets will be mailed to the children by May 27, More..

Catalina Christian Learning Center - S.T.E.A.M. Summer camp

Dates: May 24; July 30

Where: 3505 E wilds rd Tucson as 85739

Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cost: $175 weekly full time price.

Description: We have weekly projects that are developed for each child. To make sure they have a fun hands on experience. We are also offering pick up from Coronado k-8 summer camp! Please call for more details on what we More..

Catalina Christian Learning Center - S.T.E.A.M. Summer camp

Dates: May 24; July 30

Where: 3505 E wilds rd Tucson as 85739

Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cost: $175 weekly full time price.

Description: We have weekly projects that are developed for each child. To make sure they have a fun hands on experience. We are also offering pick up from Coronado k-8 summer camp! Please call for more details on what we More..

Children's Museum Tucson: Let's Celebrate!

Dates: June 21-25

Where: Children's Museum Tucson

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members

Description: Join us as we have a great celebration! We will be learning about different cultural treasures and festivities that are celebrated locally around the world. Let’s get ready to participate in the fun! More..

Children's Museum Tucson - Maze Makers

Dates: July 12-16

Where: Children's Museum Tucson

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members

Description: Get ready to use your engineering brain as we spend the week designing, planning, building and testing all of the obstacle courses, big and small! More..

Creative Drama: Circus Pandemonium

Dates: June 7-11

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Join us for Circus Camp where students will participate in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will also rehearse a play to be shared with family in a small showcase on Friday. More..

Desert Dance Collective - At The Circus: Dance Camp

Dates: June 14-17

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $275/week, $80/day

Description: Whether we're walking the tightrope in ballet, juggling (fake) fire in hip hop, or becoming contortionists in acro, this dance camp will have us joining the circus in no time! Includes a variety of dance classes, arts & crafts, and More..

Desert Dance Collective - Disney Week: Dance Camp

Dates: July 19-22

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $275/week, $80/day

Description: Join us as we dance through tales as old as time! From ballet to hip hop, we will join our favorite characters and put on a show at the end of the week. Includes dance classes, games, and arts & More..

Desert Dance Collective - Fairytale Dance Camp

Dates: June 21-24; July 12-15

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $130/week, $35/day

Description: Join us as we drift off to a land far, far away to discover magic spells, mythical creatures, daring sword fights, and maybe even meet a princess or two! Includes stories, games, crafts, and dance lessons with special guests. Weekly More..

Desert Dance Collective - Hip Hop & Acro Camp

Dates: June 21-24; July 12-15

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $130/week, $35/day

Description: Ready to break it down and flip around? Learn a fun hip hop dance and build tumbling skills in this half day camp. All levels welcome! Weekly and daily options available. More..

Desert Dance Collective - Musical Theater Camp

Dates: June 28 - July 1

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $275/week, $80/day

Description: It's showtime! Build your skills as a triple threat as we act, sing, and dance our way through the week. Includes vocal lessons, acting games, and a mini production of a show at the end of the week. Weekly and More..

Desert Dance Collective - Talent Show Camp

Dates: July 6-8

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $215/week, $70/day

Description: It's time to show off your talents! Join us as we learn new skills and put together a talent show for friends and family at the end of the week. Includes arts and crafts, dance and music lessons, and games. More..

Desert Dance Collective - Teen Summer Dance Workshop: Musical Theater

Dates: June 29-30

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/day, $40/both workshops

Description: Build your triple threat skills in this two day workshop! More..

Desert Dance Collective - We Love Summer: Dance Camp

Dates: July 26-29

Where: Desert Dance Collective

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $275/week, $80/day

Description: It's hot outside and cool in the studio! Join us as we dance to our favorite summer tunes, tie dye shirts, enjoy popsicles, and more. Includes dance classes, arts & crafts, and games every day. More..

Drama Kids International of Tucson - Creative Drama: Camp Hollywood

Dates: June 14-18

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Join us for a star studded camp where students will walk the red carpet before participating in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will also rehearse a play to be shared with More..

Drama Kids International of Tucson - Creative Drama Camp: School for Superheroes

Dates: June 1-4

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $180 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Join us for Superhero Camp where students will participate in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will share what they've worked on all week in a small family showcase on Friday. More..

Drama Kids International of Tucson - Creative Drama: Far Out Fables

Dates: July 19-23

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Find out the truth about your favorite fairytale characters as you participate in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will also rehearse a play to be shared with family in a small More..

Drama Kids International of Tucson - Creative Drama: Rockstartopia

Dates: July 12-16

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Rock out at Rockstartopia Camp where students will participate in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will also rehearse a play to be shared with family in a small showcase on Friday. More..

Drama Kids International of Tucson - Creative Drama: Whodunit?!

Dates: June 28 - July 2

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Join us for Whodunit camp where students will participate in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will also rehearse a play to be shared with family in a small showcase on Friday. More..

Drama Kids International of Tucson - Creative Drama: Wonderful World of Wizardry

Dates: June 21-25

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $225 Tuition + $25 Single Student OR $40 Family Registration Fee

Description: Join us for a magical camp experience where students will participate in themed theater activities, games, and arts & crafts, all while developing valuable skills! Students will also rehearse a play to be shared with family in a small showcase More..

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Dreamcatchers at Hacienda Program Center

Dates: June 7-11

Where: Hacienda Program Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $265 per participant

Description: Find healthy ways to deal with stress and enjoy some “me” time with this dedicated week for your health and wellness! You will practice meditation, yoga, journaling, and make some healthy snacks! Pack your craftiest skills and share them with More..

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Get Into Character at Hacienda Program Center

Dates: June 14-18

Where: Hacienda Program Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $265 per participant

Description: At Get into Character, you'll learn all about what it takes to take the stage and wow an audience. During camp you’ll do it all: prepare for and perform in a show, build the set, and create your costumes, all More..

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Leap Into Leadership at Hacienda Program Center

Dates: June 28 - July 2

Where: Hacienda Program Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $265 per participant

Description: Do you think you are a natural leader? Are you a role model for others? At this camp, you will make the leap from camper to Program Aide and flex your leadership muscles as you assist counselors in leading girls More..

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Next Stop, Hogwarts! at Hacienda Program Center

Dates: June 21-25

Where: Hacienda Program Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $265 per participant

Description: Dive into the magical world of wizarding through this Harry Potter themed camp! You will be sorted into your houses and practice spellbinding art that focuses on your creativity. Join all the characters you love and let your imagination take More..

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Operation Make Believe at Hacienda Program Center

Dates: June 14-18

Where: Hacienda Program Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $265 per participant

Description: Do you dream of starring in your own Broadway show? Are you a natural performer? At “Operation Make Believe”, you will learn all that it takes to take the stage and “Wow!” an audience. You will spend the week honing More..

I Can Too! Camp at the Oro Valley Community Center

Dates: June 1-4; June 7-11; June 14-16; June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30

Where: Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $150 weekly

Description: I Can Too! is Oro Valley's program for young people with disabilities. Through the use of activity modifications and greater staff-to-youth ratios, participants will have the opportunity to play alongside their non-disabled peers. Games, sports, activities, crafts and more await More..

Presidio Museum: Bilingual Theater/Re-enactment Summer Camp

Dates: June 21-25

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

Description: Learn local history through role play, theatrical re-enactment and dramatization of historical events with guidance from historians, archaeologists and dramatists. Camp will be taught by a bilingual teacher who will provide immersion learning of Spanish with translation for non-Spanish speakers More..

Red Herring Puppets - Puppet Camp

Dates: June 7-11; June 21-25; July 12-16

Where: Red Herring Puppets at the Tucson Mall

Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $150 per session

Description: Build your own puppets and put on a show! Participants will create a shadow puppet, a hand puppet, and a scarf marionette. Friends and family are invited to the final performance. More..

Satori School Summer Camp - Exploring the Four Elements: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air

Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16

Where: Satori School

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Half-Day Camp: $165.00 per week; Full-Day Camp: $185.00 per week; Full-Day Camp + Extended Care: $245.00 per week

Description: Join us for unique, one-week adventures focusing on the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. Campers ages 3 years through 3rd grade (for the ’20-’21 school year) will explore, conduct experiments, and be active participants in hands-on learning activities More..

Shine! Performing Arts Summer Camp

Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18

Where: Tucson Girls Chorus Main Rehearsal

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $267. Price is per week

Description: Sing, dance, and perform! Shine is an in-person day camp, with protocols in place for safety. Open to boys and girls ages 6-12, camp is Monday-Friday all day- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Drop-off as early as 8:30 am​), each More..

Summer YES

Dates: June 1-4; June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; June 28-29; July 1-2; July 6-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30; August 2-4

Where: Richardson YES Program

Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $25.00 Registration Fee, $4.20 per hour charge per child. Minimum 1 hour charge

Description: Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Provided. DES and DHS Licensed. Variety of activities through out the day - Arts and Crafts, STEM, Recreation, Virtual Field Trips, Cooking, Escape Room and More! We look forward to seeing you there! For a registration More..

Take 2! Musical Theater Camp

Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18

Where: Foothills Community Church

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $425 + $40 Academy Fee

Description: Take 2! students will spend two weeks rehearsing a full length musical, to be performed in front of friends and family! There are NO REQUIRED AUDITIONS, and ALL students have speaking, singing, and dancing parts, regardless of skill level or More..

The Circus Academy of Tucson - Circus Summer Camp

Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30

Where: The Circus Academy of Tucson

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $250. 250 per week

Description: Students ages 7-15 can spend their summer days learning a variety of circus skills including stilts, tumbling, juggling, spinning plates, diabolo, poi, tightrope, trapeze, sling and more! More..

This n' That Creative Studio - Handmade in the U.S.A. Summer Shenanigans Camp

Dates: July 12-15

Where: This n' That Creative Studio

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $200. per week

Description: Kids will enjoy fun filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and games. We offer a variety of art projects and games for all ages in a truly unique More..

This n' That Creative Studio: Life is Sweet Summer Shenanigans Camp

Dates: June 21-24

Where: This n' That Creative Studio

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $200. per week

Description: Kids will enjoy fun filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and games. We offer a variety of art projects and games for all ages in a truly unique More..

This n' That Creative Studio - Out of this World Summer Shenanigans Camp

Dates: June 28 - July 1

Where: This n' That Creative Studio

Hours: 12 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $200. per week

Description: Kids will enjoy fun filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and games. We offer a variety of art projects and games for all ages in a truly unique More..

This n' That Creative Studio - Summer Shenanigans STEAM Camp

Dates: June 14-17

Where: This n' That Creative Studio

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: $200. per week

Description: Kids will enjoy fun filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and games. We offer a variety of art projects and games for all ages in a truly unique More..

Tucson Clay Co-op Studio, School & gallery - Play with Clay

Dates: April 21-23; April 26-30; May 3-8; May 10-15; May 17-22; May 24-29; May 31 - June 5; June 7-12; June 14-19; June 21-26; June 28 - July 3; July 5-10; July 12-17; July 19-24; July 26-31; August 2-7; August 9-14

Where: outdoors or in an air conditioned bus

Hours: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Cost: $50 for each 3 hour visit

Description: Campers must come with this parent or caregiver. This is an opportunity to play with clay outdoors. There will be 2 potter's wheels available as well as a hand building table, clay, aprons and tools. It is More..

Tucson Girls Chorus - Shine! Performing Arts Summer Camp

Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18

Where: Tucson Girls Chorus

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $267 per week

Description: Want to shine? Sing, dance, and perform at the Shine! Performing Arts Camp from the Tucson Girls Chorus! Campers will have a blast learning pop and broadway songs as they prepare for a revue-style performance at the end of each week. This is an in-person camp with More..