2022 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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Dates: June 30 - July 1; July 4-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Where: Circus Academy of Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $250 per week
Description: A great intro to circus arts or a way to deepen skills for experienced kiddos! Tumbling, theater, juggling, plates, poi, diabolo, stretching, tightwire, STILTS!, trapeze and back this year: SILKS and SLING!!! More..
Art + STEM = STEAM Camp at Steam Pump Ranch
Dates: June 30 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Where: Steam Pump Ranch
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $60/week
Description: This award winning program will use STEAM and the great outdoors to teach students about: history, art, technology, science and geology of the Sonoran Desert. This is an outdoor camp with water play, shade trees, a shady Ramada and an More..
Dates: June 30 - July 1
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 30 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Oro Valley Aquatic Center
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Weekly fee of $135 per participant. Before and after care offered at the Community and Recreation Center with transportation provided by the Town’s Sun Shuttle bus. $40 additional fee for before care, $40 additional fee for after care.
Description: This weekly program will include swim lessons, park play, crafts and music fun. It’s a high-energy program that encourages leadership, creativity and basic swimming skills in a safe and fun environment! A snack per day will be provided. Campers must More..
Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Summer CAMP
Dates: July 25-29
Where: Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Academy
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Camp price = $225/week. Camp fee covers all camp activities and art supplies that will give your child a fantastic week of camp. 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: TRAIN/PLAY Capoeira. EXPERIENCE Afro-Brazilian culture. CAPOEIRA = Afro-Brazilian martial arts flowing like dance! Combine strength, flexibility, confidence in fun, challenging kicks, escapes, cool moves FEEL the RHYTHM: Afro-Brazilian PERCUSSION & DANCE SONGS in Portuguese Playing is Winning©️ More..
Catalina Christian learning center S.T.E.A.M.
Dates: June 30; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Where: 3505 E Wilds Rd
Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $135. Starting at 135
Description: Full-day or half-day science, technology, engineering, art and math. Giving the children a fun, safe learning environment. All summer long. Go to the school website for more information. Catalinachristianlearningcenter.com More..
Climbing Tree Community School
Dates: June 30 - 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: July 11-13; July 18-20; July 25-27
Where: Color Me Mine Tucson
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $149. 3 days Monday through Wednesday. Finished dinnerware is food and dishwasher safe
Description: Animal Lover. Candy Shop. Myths and Legends. Building Blocks. Going for a Hike. Arctic Adventures. Recycle and Create. 7 weeks of creative fun playing with clay, pottery, board, canvas and more. Bring a lunch and come dressed to More..
Dates: June 30 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Rita Ranch, Tucson, Marana/Oro Valley
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225 for our weekly themed camps for ages 4 to 11/$475 for our performance 2 week camps including musical theater
Description: When school is out – Drama is IN! We offer different weeklong Tucson kids summer camps for acting and performing arts that are run on half-day and full-day schedules. Our summer camps help children develop fundamental skills that will benefit More..
Dates: July 6-8
Where: Oro Valley Community Center
Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $165 for the 3 days of camp, includes all supplies.
Description: Charcoal is a fast, expressive and forgiving medium, perfect for exploring and learning about the face and head. The concepts and techniques used for charcoal drawing go hand in hand with painting. More..
Drums Drums Drums Kindermusik Summer Camp
Dates: June 30
Where: Sing With Nancy Studio
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $120.00 per 4-day session (4 hrs per day) / $80 for siblings includes daily snack, crafts and supplies
Description: Children are natural music makers! They hum while they play, sing along with songs, and can make almost anything into a drum! Your child will love our exploration of drums, percussion instruments and the music of Africa and South America. More..
El Conquistador Summer Tennis Camp
Dates: June 29-30; July 5-8; July 11-14; July 18-21; July 25-28; August 1-4; August 8-11
Where: El Conquistador Tennis at Pusch Ridge
Hours: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $105 to $115 per week
Description: Our Tennis Camps are available in both the morning & evening. Taught by our full-time teaching professionals and former JR players, we keep a 1 to 5 pro/student ratio to maximize learning. Our team is enthusiastic, encouraging and knowledgeable and More..
First Spotlight: A Camp for Young Actors
Dates: June 30 - July 1
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $265. for 2 week session
Description: Students age 7-12 will learn acting skills, improv and theatre games, and rehearse a short play to be performed on the last day of camp in front of a live audience. More..
Dates: June 30 - July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15
Where: Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $0. Free
Description: Summer Camp will have fun activities/programs in the following categories: Art, Sports and Recreation, STEM, Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship for youth ages 7 to 17. Fieldtrips will be offered throughout the summer. More..
Dates: June 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..
Dates: July 11-14
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $35/day, $130/week
Description: Learn a fun hip hop dance and build tumbling skills in this exciting half-day camp. Includes games, snack time, and dance lessons. All levels welcome! Students between ages 5 and 8 may register for both half-day camps (Princess Dance Camp and More..
Dates: June 30 - July 1
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $175. Week
Description: Students will learn stop-motion animation techniques in a collaborative environment while creating miniature sets, figures, and props with repurposed materials. Each camp cohort will produce a collaborative short animated film. More..
Dates: July 11-15
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $175. Week
Description: Students will learn stop-motion animation techniques in a collaborative environment while creating miniature sets, figures, and props with repurposed materials. Each camp cohort will produce a collaborative short animated film. More..
Dates: July 18-22
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $175. Week
Description: Students will learn stop-motion animation techniques in a collaborative environment while creating miniature sets, figures, and props with repurposed materials. Each camp cohort will produce a collaborative short animated film. This session is for students ages 13 - 17. More..
Dates: July 18-21
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $200/week
Description: It's showtime! Build your skills as a triple threat as we act, sing, and dance our way through the week. We will build our own sets and make our own costumes too! Includes vocal lessons, acting games, and a mini More..
Dates: July 20-22
Where: Oro Valley Community Center
Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $165 for the 3 days of camp, includes all supplies.
Description: Learn how to paint animals with acrylics! You will be led step by step through the painting process on the animal designs of your choice, you can even bring in pictures of your own pets. Discover tricks for More..
Dates: June 30 - July 1
Where: Oro Valley Community Center
Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $165 for the 3 days of camp, includes all supplies.
Description: Come paint expressive and realist portraits in oil paint. You will learn how to mix all manner of skin tones with only 4 colors! And to create 3-D looking faces. You will also learn how to paint More..
Play-Well Teknologies LEGO Camp
Dates: July 11-15
Where: Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $165. 165 per week
Description: Dive into our massive collections of LEGOs®. And while they build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles, they explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, and More..
Dates: June 30 - 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 30
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $35/day, $130/week
Description: Ready to cheer and tumble with the team? Learn new tumbling skills, sideline dances and cheers, and make new friends! Includes games, snack time, and pom/cheer lessons. All levels welcome! More..
Dates: June 30; July 11-14
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $35/day, $130/week
Description: Join us as we drift off to a land far, far away to discover magical kingdoms, sing our favorite Disney songs, and meet some of our favorite princesses! Includes stories, games, crafts, and dance lessons with special guests. More..
Scamp Camp: Summer of Shakespeare
Dates: June 30 - July 1
Where: The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: The camp is $225 per week or $850 for the whole month.
Description: Summer of Shakespeare can be either a modular weekly experience or a month-long extravaganza. Each week focuses on a different play: Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Henry IV Part 1, and Winter’s Tale. Scamps can participate in one week, any combination More..
Summer Soul Squad: Beach Party
Dates: July 11-15
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week | 8:30am-3:30pm $240 Half Day/Full Week | 8:30am-12pm $140 Full Day/Single Day | 8:30am-3:30pm $65 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30am-12pm $40
Description: We're excited to host eight weeks of camps this summer! Each week includes themed activities, crafts, games, and gymnastics to challenge and excite campers. From ninjas to superheroes, scientists to desert explorers, we’ve got a camp for everyone - no More..
Summer Soul Squad: Innovation Camp
Dates: July 25-29
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week | 8:30am-3:30pm $240 Half Day/Full Week | 8:30am-12pm $140 Full Day/Single Day | 8:30am-3:30pm $65 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30am-12pm $40
Description: We're excited to host eight weeks of camps this summer! Each week includes themed activities, crafts, games, and gymnastics to challenge and excite campers. From ninjas to superheroes, scientists to desert explorers, we’ve got a camp for everyone - no More..
Dates: July 18-22
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week: 8:30am-3:30pm, $240 | Half Day/Full Week: 8:30am-12pm, $140 | Full Day/Single Day: 8:30am-3:30pm, $65 | Half Day/Single Day: 8:30am-12pm, $40
Description: Back by popular demand, our Ninja camp is a force to be reckoned with. Get ready to defeat obstacle courses, crush strength training, and excel as the ultimate members of #NinjaForce! Know a sneaky someone who loves parkour and tumbling More..
Summer Soul Squad: Superhero Camp
Dates: June 30 - July 1
Where: Heart & Soul Oro Valley
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Full Day/Full Week | 8:30am-3:30pm $240 Half Day/Full Week | 8:30am-12pm $140 Full Day/Single Day | 8:30am-3:30pm $65 Half Day/Single Day | 8:30am-12pm $40
Description: We're excited to host eight weeks of camps this summer! Each week includes themed activities, crafts, games, and gymnastics to challenge and excite campers. From ninjas to superheroes, scientists to desert explorers, we’ve got a camp for everyone - no More..
Dates: July 10; July 17; July 24; August 7; August 14; August 21
Where: Romero House Potters Studio
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150 per workshop (3 days total)
Description: Workshop 1 | June | Pots & Plants: Dates (3 Saturdays): 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 Time: 1-4pm Workshop 2 | July | Animals & Tea Cups: Dates: (3 Sundays): 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 Time: 1-4pm Workshop 3 | August | Frames & Faces: Dates: More..
Dates: July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: CUMC room H232
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $170. Price is per week: Monday - Friday, 9am-12pm. Includes all supplies
Description: A fun creative experience for your budding artist. We explore a variety of different mediums and learn several techniques to include acrylic painting, watercolor, clay, mixed media and more! More..
Dates: June 30 - 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..
Triple Threat Performing Arts Camp
Dates: June 30; July 5-29
Where: Arts Express Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Tuition: $300 a week for 4 weeks. Total cost: $1200 per session (with a 15% discount before 3/31/22)
Description: This summer AET's Triple Threat Camps will produce TWO youth musicals! Our full-day camps embody all you need to be an AET Triple Threat performer: Dance, Music, Drama, and Art. Young performers will also learn stagecraft and perform before a More..
Dates: June 30 - July 1; July 5-8; July 18-22; July 25-29; August 1-5
Where: Tucson’s Best Martial Arts
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $127. 127 per week, discounts for bulk weeks available
Description: 10 weeks of summer camp! Early drop-off and late pick-up included. Campers will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor sports, martial arts classes, dance, arts and crafts, and more with field trip options. Contact us today to learn More..
Dates: June 30 - 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..