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: 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; July 25-29; August 1-3
Where: Tucson JCC
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Cost varies from $295-$420/week depending on the age group. Pricing is discounted for J Members
Description: Camp J provides a safe, fun, and caring environment for youth in grades K-9. Campers enjoy a wide variety of intentionally designed, developmentally appropriate programming and activities that encourage the development of life skills including sports, swimming, archery, STEM, arts 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..
A World of Pure Imagination - Half Day Camp Ages 5-8
Dates: June 13-17; June 20-24
Where: Ina Road Church of Christ
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $200. Cost for 2 weeks
Description: This half day 2-week CYT Summer Camp is specially designed for students ages 5-8. Campers will play a variety of storytelling games, activities, learn songs, dance, and be part of the show the full-day campers are putting on at the 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..
Art + STEM = STEAM Camp at Steam Pump Ranch
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; 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..
Broadway Bound: A Musical Theatre Camp Matilda Jr
Dates: July 6-8; July 11-15; July 18-22
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $525. for the 13 day session
Description: Students will sing, dance, act and perform in a fully mounted production of Matilda Jr for a live audience on the final day of camp. More..
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: This camp uses miniature architecture to test engineering and scientific designs. Campers will look at unique miniatures and design their own miniature houses with an emphasis on passive solar heating and three-dimensional design based on the example of the Ball-Paylore More..
Dates: June 6-10
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 20-24
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..
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..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Dragons, unicorns, monsters, and mythical beasts! Campers will explore the great creatures and characters of the magical world, make a treasure cache, and construct trolls and goblins to create their own fantastic tale. More..
Dates: July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29
Where: Northminster Christian School
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Full Time Preschool - 3rd Grade + $520 Full Time Toddler = $570
Description: Join us as we explore all things related to the Carnival! We will play games, do some fun art projects, explore balloon animals, get our faces painted, and even try some yummy carnival food! More..
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..
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..
Dates: June 6-8; June 13-15; June 20-22; June 27-29; 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..
DEFY Tucson Trampoline Park Summer Camp
Dates: May 27 - August 5
Where: DEFY Tucson Trampoline Park
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $249 - $269/week. Multi-week and sibling discounts
Description: Campers will enjoy fun-filled themed weeks like Animal Week with Horseback Riding & Petting Zoos, STEAM educational projects, & all the attractions of DEFY Tucson Trampoline Park. More..
Dates: June 20-23
Where: Desert Dance Collective
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $55/day, $200/week
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 Disney-themed dance show at the end of the week. Includes dance classes, snacks, games, More..
Dates: May 27; May 31 - June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 21-24; June 27 - 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..
Drums Drums Drums Kindermusik Summer Camp
Dates: June 27-28; 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..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $140. for 1 week session
Description: Students will play the classic role playing game lead by an expert game master. Students do not need experience with the game to participate. More..
Dates: June 20-24
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Campers use string lights, recycled plastic bottles, and homemade papers to make a fairy garden home for magical creatures. They will also learn about traditional tea parties and create a tea party set and decorations. More..
Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-30
Where: Northminster Christian School
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Preschool - 3rd grade Full time = $520 Toddler Full time = $570
Description: Fame - Join us as we learn about all thing Famous! Famous authors, inventors, architects, musicians, scientists, etc. We will play instruments, build buildings, write and illustrate books, and do science experiments. More..
Dates: June 13-17; June 20-24; July 18-22
Where: Alliance Française of Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $225/week - early bird sign up till May 15th - 5% off
Description: Music, dance, stories, and lots of French skills! Your child will create a fun craft to take home! More..
Dates: June 13-16; 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..
Join the Parade Kindermusik Summer Camp
Dates: June 20-23
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: Everyone loves a parade! We’ll march along to the music as we explore the woodwind family of instruments and wind instruments from Japan and Central America! We’ll travel the world, creating our own instruments and unique snacks each day. 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: 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: 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: 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..
Dates: June 27-30
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 13-16; June 27-30; 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..
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Explore different types of puppets. Build a mini theater and plan a performance. Write a script for a puppet production. Use recycled materials to make marionettes. More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Design your own pyramid board game based on the lives of the pharaohs! Campers will create all the parts and pieces of their game while also learning about archaeology, Ancient Egyptian culture, mummification, and the game design mechanics. More..
Rhythms of the Land Kindermusik Summer Camp
Dates: June 13-16
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: The diversity of Native American culture and music is a colorful and expressive backdrop to explore the steady beat of music and life. We'll learn about this unique and beautiful music and instruments and traditions that surround it. Each day More..
Dates: June 6-10
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per session for the week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Campers will make hand-operated mechanisms while exploring miniature making and storytelling. Automatas use a handle to animate an element in your scene. We’ll be designing our miniature scenes while exploring the movement behind the mechanics to make parts of your 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..
Dates: June 6; June 10; June 13; June 17
Where: Tucson Girls Chorus Main Rehearsal Hall
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Cost: $290/week
Description: Shine is an in-person day camp. Daily activities include music & choreography rehearsal, crafts/theater, games/music reading activities. Campers will have a blast learning pop and Broadway songs as they prepare for a revue-style performance at the end of each week. More..
Super-Kids Martial Arts Camp 2022
Dates: June 13-17
Where: Apex Mixed Martial Arts
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $245. cost per week
Description: No experience needed! Taught by Athletes & Champs! Martial Arts “Skills & Drills” Obstacle courses, teamwork games Goal-setting & “Dream Boards” Nutrition for Kids, lots 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 6-10; June 20-24; July 11-15
Where: Timeless Play
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Camp is charged per day. $40 for the first child and $35 for each sibling.
Description: The second week of camp is a Virtual Vacay (June 20-24), campers will spend each day “traveling” around the U.S. to visit and experience five different cities through crafts, art, games, cultural experiences and food. They just might forget they 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: June 13-17
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. Cost per week. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Description: Create a soft home and tiny rabbit family while exploring The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. Campers will learn some basic sewing and textile skills while investigating the behaviors of fictional anthropomorphic animals. More..
Wild Animal Kindermusik Summer Camp
Dates: June 6-9
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: Take a walk on the wild side and explore the wonders and music of the Rainforest. We’ll make our own rainforest creatures to take home each day and enjoy special snacks to go along with each day’s adventure. More..