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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Arts, General, Age 6, Age 15, Age 18, $$$ - $275 and up, $$ - $151 to $275, $ - $0 to $150?ts=1611375296, Central/Midtown area, East side, South side, West side
Dates: 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: 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..
A Midsummer Summer Camp - Full Day Camp Ages 13-18
Dates: July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Temple of Music and Art - Cabaret Space
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $400. Cost for 2 weeks
Description: Join us for a 2-wk full-day camp exploring classical theater! Dive into all things Shakespeare with workshops in acting, stage combat, technical theatre, scenic & costume design, stage management, commedia dell'arte mask-making, etc., performing a one act of A Midsummer More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $215/week or $195/museum member
Description: Animal Planet campers will explore the Arctic, rainforest, desert and water habitats and the animals that live there through crafts, games, science experiments, live animal encounters, hands-on activities, museum explorations and more! More..
Antic Arts: A Comedic Acting Camp
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $295. for 2 week session
Description: Students ages 10-18 will learn acting skills, play theatre and improv games and rehearse a play to be performed live to conclude the camp. Students will also assist with the costume and set design for the play. More..
Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Summer CAMP
Dates: May 30 - June 3; 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..
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..
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 13-17
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $215/week or $195/museum member
Description: Jungle Journeys will explore rainforest wildlife through crafts, games, science experiments, live animal encounters, hands-on activities, museum explorations and more! More..
Dates: June 21-24
Where: Cottonwood Elementary
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $160 for full camp, payment plans are available
Description: Join KidzArt as we experiment with fun new mediums both 2-D and 3-D. Learn a simple “Marbeling” technique---using ink to create beautiful patterns. Work with fabric, paint, metal, clay, and other fun materials to make art you are excited about! 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 6-8
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at Mt. Lemmon
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 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..
Dates: June 13-17; June 20-24
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $245 Museum Members/ $265 Non members
Description: To the desert and beyond! Our camp will open your eyes to the Sonoran Desert region’s diverse land and sea. Campers will explore the Museum as they use science to make their own desert discoveries, observe live animals up close, 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: 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..
Rock, Roll, Repeat! A Rock n Roll Music Camp
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225. for the 2 week long session
Description: Students will form a band and pick rock and pop songs to perform in a concert to conclude the camp. Musicians are required to have taken prior lessons in at least 1 instrument, but singers are also welcome to More..
Scamp Camp: Summer of Shakespeare
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27 - 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..
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 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..
Dates: July 25-29
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $215/week or $195/museum member
Description: Summer Safari offers a little bit of everything - safari animals, the tropics, sharks and camping! Campers will explore these topics through crafts, games, science experiments, live animal encounters, hands-on activities, museum explorations and more! More..
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; 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 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 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: July 18-22
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $215/week or $195/museum member
Description: Under the Sea will explorers will learn about wildlife that lives in oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds - along with a shark themed day! Campers will participate in crafts, games, science experiments, live animal encounters, hands-on activities, museum explorations and 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..