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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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 27 - July 1
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290/child, $265/Presidio Museum Member
Description: Campers will learn how archaeologists work through a series of hands-on activities include using prehistoric tools, excavating a simulated site, and analyzing the artifacts that they have found. More..
Climbing Tree Community School
Dates: 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: July 18-22
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $245 Museum Members/ $265 Non members
Description: Explore colors and how they are perceived (or not!) by both humans and animals. This camp combines art and science, where microscopes and paintbrushes work side by side as we investigate and create a colorful world. More..
Dates: 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: July 11-14; July 25-28
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $240. per week
Description: Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of sewing. Projects will include re-purposing, learning applique, working with zippers, gathering, trims, hand embroidery, hand stitching, buttons and so much more! Open to children ages 7-12. More..
Dates: 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: July 5-8
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $172/week or $152/museum member
Description: Learn about the great outdoors while staying cool inside the museum! Some of the topics we'll explore are art in nature, camping and pond creatures, right from our own pond! Each day includes crafts, games, science experiments, live animal encounters More..
Dates: 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 27 - July 1
Where: International Wildlife Museum
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $215/week or $195/museum member
Description: Get a little wild this summer learning about mythical animals and creepy creatures along with doing some wild water and science activities! Camp will be packed full of crafts, games, science experiments, live animal encounters, hands-on activities, museum explorations and More..
Dates: 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..