2024 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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Age 2, Age 3, Age 11, Age 16, North side, University area, West side
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Jacobs City/YMCA
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $170/week for YMCA Facility Members. $190/week for YMCA Program Members
Description: Unleash Summer Thrills at YMCA’s Unforgettable Summer Day Camp! Join us for eight weeks packed with boundless excitement, perfect for kids seeking endless fun! Our themed weeks led by vibrant, skilled teams promise an adventure-filled experience. From thrilling games, water-based More..
Dates: July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Art with Jenny K.'s Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $375 per week, per child
Description: At Jenny K.'s Tucson Art Studio, we use art to spark joy, empower collaboration, and nourish creativity. In this summer's "Candy Camp," students will explore various artists, mediums, and materials—all centered around the theme of sweets! We'll paint, draw, work More..
Broadway Bound Mini Players Camp (July)
Dates: July 8-12
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After class starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: This enchanting camp is for students who have some experience in theatre and a basic understanding of the theatre arts. We incorporate games and theater lessons to enhance their performance skills. Showcase: Friday, Jul 12 @4pm Showcase Tickets: $7 per person More..
Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre Camp
Dates: July 1-3; July 8-12; July 15-19
Where: Troubadour Theatre at Tucson Girls Chorus
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $575. for the full 13 day session
Description: Students will learn about acting, singing, dancing, and rehearse a full Broadway musical to be performed live on the last day of camp. All students will receive a role in the musical. More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225 per week
Description: This camp gives Ninjas the opportunity to use micro:bit microcontrollers and Makey Makey circuit boards to create interactive games combining electronics, sensors, and more. Ninjas will spend the week harnessing the power of code and designing games to show to More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Created for our older Ninjas ages 11-14, this Camp provides a creative outlet for Ninjas to highlight their digital art skills. Detailed asset design and user interface are critical in turning a good game into a great one! Ninjas will More..
Defy Trampoline Park Summer Camp
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29 - August 2
Where: Defy Tucson Trampoline Park
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $269/week I $65 daily
Description: Rated #1 in Tucson! All the attractions of DEFY plus horseback riding, petting zoos, foam parties, laser tag & more! No camp is more active, affordable, & fun. Register soon! If you want your children to have less screen time More..
Entrepreneurship Summer Academy
Dates: June 9; June 14
Where: The University of Arizona Campus
Hours: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $500. Scholarships Available Upon Request
Description: High-schoolers spend a week at the University of Arizona for hands-on entrepreneurial learning. They develop business ideas, meet professionals, and visit companies. The week culminates in a "Shark Tank" event for pitching ideas and winning prizes. More..
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $395. Cost per week
Description: Flandrau's summer program is filled with science and excitement! Undersea adventures, engineering challenges, galactic explorations, and more await your kids. Camps are offered weekly for 1st through 5th graders and include hands-on workshops and fun planetarium shows (and a water More..
Dates: June 10-14
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: This camp is designed for Ninjas ages 8+ to learn about the fundamentals of AI development and application through a variety of activities in coding, games, and robotics. Ninjas will use their growing knowledge of AI to develop their own More..
Dates: June 3-6; June 10-13; June 17-20; July 8-11; July 15-18; July 22-25
Where: Freeman Education and Behavior Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $300. Price is for one week (Mon-Thurs) of camp
Description: Turn your compassion into action at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona! HSSA Campers will get hands-on experience caring for and socializing with our Education Ambassador Animals, such as guinea pigs, rats, ball pythons, and foster a stronger human-animal bond! More..
Dates: June 17-21; June 24-28
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Class refund policy: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After camp starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: Designed to engage your student in a more professional style production, this camp challenges students to develop character through the rehearsal process. In just 2 weeks these students will produce a 1 act musical! Showcase Dates: June 29 @ 11AM, June More..
LET’S LEGO: ULTIMATE BUILD CHALLENGE
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Timeless Play (River/Campbell)
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $35/day 1st child (add: $20/day sibling), $140/week 1st child (add: $90/week sibling)
Description: Compete in Individual and Group Build Challenges in this fun and interactive camp that encourages creativity and helps kids with problem solving and engineering skills. Who will be victorious and win an Ultimate Builder trophy? Ages 5-12. More..
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26
Where: Cottonwood Elementary
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $170/week for Y facility members $190/week for Y program members
Description: Unleash Summer Thrills at YMCA’s Unforgettable Summer Day Camp! Join us for eight weeks packed with boundless excitement, perfect for kids seeking endless fun! Our themed weeks led by vibrant, skilled teams promise an adventure-filled experience. From thrilling games, water-based More..
Minecraft® Mastery: Redstone Realm
Dates: June 3-7; June 17-21; July 8-12
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Designed for Ninjas ages 8+ who are expert Minecraft® players, this camp teaches Ninjas how to work with Redstone, the engineering block in Minecraft®. Redstone is used to automate a wide variety of features from farming and mining to flight More..
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-3
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Using the LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robotics kit, Ninjas will learn the fundamentals of how to design, build, and code robots. They will also apply their new knowledge of sensors, motors, and coding as they construct their own creations. More..
Dates: June 3-7; July 8-12
Where: Code Ninjas Tucson
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $225. 225.00 per week
Description: Designed for Ninjas ages 8+ who are new and experienced Roblox® players, this Camp teaches Ninjas how to build and explore new worlds. Ninjas will program and create their own 3D Worlds to share with the Roblox® community locally and More..
Shine! Performing Arts Summer Camp
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14
Where: Tucson Girls Chorus Main Building
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $330. Cost per week.
Description: All genders. Sing, dance, and perform! Shine campers will learn songs from broadway, movies, and the radio, and put on a revue-style performance at the end of each week. Each week features different material. Sign up for one or More..
Dates: July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29 - August 2
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $175 per child, per session.
Description: Our week-long summer camp sessions incorporate hands-on STEAM concepts in a fun environment for students to build, explore, and create. All materials and supplies to complete each project are provided. This year's schedule is: Beginner: Session 1 (July 8–12, 9am–12pm): Pocket Critters Session More..
Dates: June 10; June 14; June 18-20; June 25-27; July 8; July 12; July 16-18; July 23-25
Where: The University of Arizona, College of Engineering
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee. The Experience Engineering Programs are $750 and the 3-day Day Programs are $300, payable upon acceptance. Need-based scholarships are available.
Description: Explore Engineering at the University of Arizona during the Summer Engineering Academy (SEA). Learn from UA faculty and students, solve problems, and have fun! More..
Summer Sports & Basketball Camps
Dates: May 29 - June 19; June 21 - July 19
Where: Sporting Chance Center
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $36/day
Description: School’s out, but the game doesn’t stop with Bernal Fitness and Performance! Girls & boys ages 6-14, check out our Summer Sports and Basketball camps that blend excitement and growth! Jump into the enriching world of our FUNdamentals, where every More..
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Class refund policy: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After camp starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: In this class we take the basic beginning level skills and raise the bar. While working on a short one act, students will gain the tools and confidence they need to explore the next step in character development. Showcase: More..
Dates: June 24-28
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Class refund policy: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After camp starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: Through the power of play, we use theatre games, song, and dance to help open your child's wonderful imagination and create a small showcase that will be presented on the last day of camp. Showcase: Friday, June 28 @ 4PM More..
Dates: July 8-12
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Class refund policy: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After camp starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: Through the power of play, we use theatre games, song, and dance to help open your child's wonderful imagination and create a small showcase that will be presented on the last day of camp. Showcase: July 12 @5:15pm More..
Dates: July 15-19
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Class refund policy: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After camp starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: Through the power of play, we use theatre games, song, and dance to help open your child's wonderful imagination and create a small showcase that will be presented on the last day of camp. Showcase: Jul 19 @5:15pm More..
Dates: July 22-26
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After class starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: Through the power of play, we use theatre games, song and dance to help open your child's wonderful imagination and create a small showcase that will be presented on the last day of camp. Showcase: July 26 @5:15pm More..
Tucson Racquet Club Summer Camp
Dates: May 28-31; June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29-31
Where: Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: 225 per week. Add $20 per week for non TRC Members. Discounts: 10% off additional camper, 5% off for 3 week session
Description: The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club Summer Camp is proud to have served the Southern Arizona community and it’s youth since 1979. We offer 5 camps in 1! Soccer, Tennis, All Sports, and Pee Wee Camp. More..
Dates: June 3-7; June 10-14
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After class starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: In this advanced camp, students will be able to take their basic knowledge of theatre skills and use them in the next level. In just two weeks these students will produce a one act musical! Showcase Dates: June 15 @11am, June More..
Dates: July 22-26
Where: Live Theatre Workshop
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Tuition is refundable through the first week of class with the exception of a $25 deposit holding fee, which is included in the initial tuition cost. After class starts, refunds will no longer be available.
Description: This camp is designed for students who have a basic understanding of theatre arts. While working on a small showcase that will be presented on the last day of camp, we introduce skills that will help our students advance More..