2021 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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Arts Express Summer Camps and Intensives
Dates: June 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..
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at Mt. Lemmon - Mountain Explorer's
Dates: July 7-9
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at Mt. Lemmon
Hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $375 Members; $395 Non Members
Description: Kick back with Desert Museum staff under the shade of the pines for some exploration and quality time in the fresh air on Mt. Lemmon. We will study the flora and fauna of this unique Sky Island, gaze at the More..
BICAS - Youth Earn-A-Bike Summer Camp Ages 14-18
Dates: July 26-30
Where: BICAS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $200. All camps are offered sliding scale. Full scholarships are available upon request.
Description: Youth Earn-A-Bike (YEAB) is a 5 day bicycle repair course in which participants learn to overhaul a bicycle through engaging hands-on activities. At the end of the course students demonstrate safe riding skills on a neighborhood ride and take More..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse
Dates: June 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..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Holmes Tuttle Clubhouse
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 6-9; July 12-16
Where: Holmes Tuttle 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..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Jim & Vicki Click Clubhouse
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 6-9; July 12-16
Where: Jim & Vicki Click Clubhouse
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Prices start at $60 for the entire summer
Description: BGCT Summer Camp 2021 offers young people a variety of fun and engaging programs. Programs include: STEM/STEAM, Arts & Crafts, Sports and Recreation, Summer Brain Gain. More..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 6-9; July 12-16
Where: Pascua Yaqui 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..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Roy Drachman Clubhouse
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 6-9; July 12-16
Where: Roy Drachman 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..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - Summer Camp at Steve Daru Clubhouse
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 6-9; July 12-16
Where: Steve Daru 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..
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona - Candlelighters Family Camp
Dates: September 17-19
Where: Camp Lawton, Mt Lemmon
Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.; 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $0. Free
Description: Candlelighters Family Camp is an overnight therapeutic camp for families from S AZ who have or have had a child in treatment for cancer or other hematological condition. Activities include archery, swimming, crafts, campfire, hatchet throw and the opportunity to More..
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30; August 2-6
Where: Virtual
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Our camps cost between $199-$249
Description: Code Galaxy offers the most comprehensive online coding classes Arizona students can enroll in. From Scratch + Minecraft to Python Programming and Web Development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school with flexible More..
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30; August 2-6
Where: Virtual
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Our camps cost between $199-$249
Description: Code Galaxy offers the most comprehensive online coding classes Arizona students can enroll in. From Scratch + Minecraft to Python Programming and Web Development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school with flexible More..
Desert Dance Collective - Teen Summer Dance Workshop: Flexibility & Acro Workshop
Dates: June 23; July 21
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20/class
Description: Gain flexibility and build your tumbling skills for dance and/or gymnastics! More..
Desert Dance Collective - Teen Summer Dance Workshop: Leaps & Turns
Dates: July 13
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20/class
Description: Improve your dance technique in this 90 minute leaps and turns workshop! 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..
Drama Kids International of Tucson: Take 2! Musical Theater Camp
Dates: June 21-25; June 28 - July 2
Where: Christ Lutheran 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..
El Conquistador Tennis Junior Summer Camps
Dates: June 21-24; June 28 - July 1; July 5-8; July 12-15; July 19-22; July 26-29; August 2-5; August 9-12
Where: El Conquistador Tennis at Pusch Ridge (PR)
Hours: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $105 - $115 per weekly session
Description: Our JR Camps are available in both the AM & PM hours. 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 More..
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Caretaking Bootcamp at Hacienda Program Center
Dates: June 21-25
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $265 per participant
Description: Dogsitting, babysitting, or wanting to help out more around the house, this is the camp for you! You will learn to whip up simple meals, discover how to brand your own business through social media marketing, & explore childhood development! More..
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - CIT (Counselor in Training) at Camp Whispering Pines
Dates: July 11-16
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $375 per participant
Description: Spend a week at Camp Whispering Pines choosing your name, developing leadership style, & more! Counselors in Training get to enjoy all the traditional camp activities & share their passion with younger campers by leading activities in units! More..
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Friends & Family at Camp Whispering Pines
Dates: June 26-27
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $50 per participant
Description: Are you looking for a quick and safe getaway for the night? There is fun for all ages this summer at Camp Whispering Pines! Share the love and bring the whole family up to enjoy some time together with optional More..
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona: Friends & Family Camps at Camp Whispering Pines
Dates: July 2-4
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $50 per participant
Description: Are you looking for a quick and safe getaway for the night? There is fun for all ages this summer at Camp Whispering Pines! Share the love and bring the whole family up to enjoy some time together with optional More..
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona - Get Into Character at Hacienda Program Center
Dates: June 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 - Hey There, STEMinist! at Hacienda Program Center
Dates: July 12-16
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $265 per participant
Description: Are you ready to explore the unknown? Test out different disciplines like computer science, earth sciences, engineering and more! Get ready for hands-on experiments and mad science projects! 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 - Operation Red Shirt at Camp Whispering Pines
Dates: July 9-11
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
Hours: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $25 per participant
Description: All Girl Scouts with parents or caregivers serving in the military are invited to come to Operation Red Shirt! Spend a weekend building lasting friendships with Girl Scouts who are just like you and take pride in being a part More..
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona: Summer Camp 2021
Dates: June 18 - July 16
Where: Locations Vary; Virtual Camp available along with in person
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $0. Cost varies depending on camp selection. Financial assistance may be available.
Description: Explore our 2021 camps week-by-week, and decide together with your girl on the perfect ones for her! Regardless of which camps she chooses, your girl will try new things and build her confidence this summer, all while developing leadership More..
Dates: August 23
Where: Held at the University of Arizona
Hours: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $449/week with code (you save $50)
Description: Due to COVID, most of our university partners are delaying decisions about on-campus programs. In the meantime, we invite you to join us for LIVE Virtual Tech Camps, and join our mailing list to receive the latest updates on our More..
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30
Where: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
Hours: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $25/resident; $30/non-resident
Description: To provide teens with an experience aimed at improving leadership skills and preparing teens for possible future employment in the field of recreation. Teens will learn planning, group management, basic job applications/interviewing skills, communication, and teamwork. More..
Just Horsin' Around Horse Camp
Dates: June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 12-16; July 19-23
Where: Vail, Ariz.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per child per week.
Description: Just Horsin' Around Summer Youth Horse Camps. Children learn horsemanship skills in a supportive, hands on environment. Daily Trail Rides. Located in Vail, AZ. Camp takes place outdoors. Due to Covid-19, we are regularly sanitizing communal More..
Knights of North Castle Vacation Bible School
Dates: June 21-25
Where: Pima Street Baptist Church
Hours: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $0. All activities are FREE! FREE Knights of North Castle T-shirt for all kids who come the first night!
Description: All kids entering k through 12th grade are invited! There will be music, bible study, crafts, and more! Parents get five nights off, while kids have fun! Dress up as a knight or just come as yourself! All More..
Dates: June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30; August 2-6
Where: Online
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $0. Camp is free.
Description: no cost, on-line only details at www.camptatiyee.org/campers More..
MOCA Tucson In-person Summer Camp
Dates: July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: Camp is offered on a sliding scale from $125-175
Description: Join MOCA this summer as we explore mixed media, video and character creation. We will focus on the work of artist Nick Cave and his Soundsuits! MOCA Tucson will have COVID-19 safety protocols in place. More..
Dates: June 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 Drawing Studio - Art of Summer Youth Camp
Dates: June 18-26; July 5-17; July 19-24
Where: Online
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $30 - $150
Description: Art of Summer is a fun, immersive, visual arts experience for children and youth! Participants will practice skills in drawing, painting, digital art, collage, and more! Participants will also have an opportunity to feature their projects in an end-of-summer virtual More..
Dates: June 18; June 20-25; June 27 - July 2; July 4-9; July 11-16; July 18-23; July 25-30; August 1-6
Where: Triangle Y Ranch Camp near Oracle, AZ
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $600.
Description: It's time to get our kids back outdoors and reconnect with nature in person and not through a screen; to walk, play and feel the world around them. Tri Y Campers will spend the week doing fun, engaging activities and More..
Tucson Clay Co-op Studio, School & gallery - Play with Clay
Dates: June 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 Racquet & Fitness Club Summer Camp
Dates: June 18; June 21-25; June 28 - July 2; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30; August 2-6
Where: Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $215 per week | Save 5% for designated 3 week sessions | 10% Sibling Discount
Description: TRC Summer Camp has served the Southern Arizona community and it’s youth for over 40 years. We offer All Sports (ages 7-15), Pee Wee Sports (ages 5-7), Pee Wee Soccer (ages 5-7), Soccer (ages 8-14), Tennis (ages 7-17). We More..
University of Arizona, College of Engineering - Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
Dates: June 23; June 25; June 28; June 30; July 7; July 9; July 12; July 14; July 16; July 19; July 21; July 23; July 26; July 28; July 30
Where: Virtual
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $250 - $1000 Depending the amount of bundles (weeks) you choose, there are 4 bundles to choose from with a range of themes.
Description: The UA College of Engineering has hosted the Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) for more than 30 years. SEA offers (virtual in 2021!) summer camps for high school students, including graduated seniors, who want to learn more about engineering – and More..