2023 Summer Camp Guide
Search more than 100 Tucson-area summer camps with help from #ThisIsTucson. Select or browse below. New search
Note: Due to COVID-19 health events, summer camp dates and times are subject to change.
Hosting a summer camp? Submit your summer camp
General, Special needs, Sports/Recreation, Age 5, Age 6, Age 8, $$$ - $275 and up?ts=1611754037?ts=1653463898, $$ - $151 to $275, Central/Midtown area, East side, West side
Summer camps with the Presidio Museum
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $290 for non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members, 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.)
Description: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is offering three camps this summer, including Archaeology Camp, Living History & Reenactment Camp, and The Cultures of Tucson Camp. Archaeology Camp, June 5-9: Campers will learn how archaeologists work through hands-on activities including: **Using prehistoric tools, **Excavating More..
Dates: May 30 - June 2; June 5-9; June 12-16; June 20-23; June 26-30; July 5-7; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28; July 31 - August 2
Where: SouthRec - Campus Recreation
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: In the month of March receive $35 off for Early Bird Pricing on camp weeks! Full Week Pricing - UAz Student: $240 / Member: $260 / Non-Member: $280 Holiday Rate (Weeks 1 & 4) - UAz Student: $195 / Member: $215 / Non-Member:$235 Week 6 & 10 (3 day week) - UAz Student: $155 / Member: $175 / Non-Member: $195
Description: “A” Camp is Campus Rec's traditional day camp for campers ages 5-11 and Counselors’-In-Training (CIT) ages 12-14. A typical day at camp consists of playing active groups games, creating arts and crafts, and swimming. Optional field trips, swim lessons and More..
Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Mandinga CAMP
Dates: May 29 - June 2; July 24-28
Where: Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Academy
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Camp price = $225/week. Camp fee covers all camp activities and supplies to give your child a fantastic week of camp: includes art supplies, instruments to play during camp, and costumes for end-of-camp show. 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: PLAY Capoeira. EXPERIENCE Afro-Brazilian culture. CAPOEIRA=Afro-Brazilian martial arts that flows like dance! Build strength, flexibility & confidence in fun, challenging kicks, escapes, cool moves. SING in Portuguese. FEEL the BEAT of Afro-Brazilian percussion, dance. Playing is Winning!©️ More..
Dates: June 5-9
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: Use your creativity and critical thinking during this week-long STEM camp where campers will have the opportunity to explore different building techniques in a classroom full of interlocking parts. More..
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23; June 26-30; July 3-7; July 10-14
Where: The Circus Academy of Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $250 per week
Description: Beginners and experienced students alike can grow in their circus, stilts, silks, trapeze, juggling, tightrope, tumbling skills and more!!! More..
Climbing Tree Community School Summer Camp
Dates: May 30 - June 2; June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23; June 26-30; July 3; July 5-7; July 10-14; July 17-20
Where: Climbing Tree Community School at Blenman Elementary
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Half-day camp (8:30-12:30) is $152 a week. Full day camp is $188 a week. Extended day camp is $217 a week. Families can choose which weeks to attend. There is a $50 registration fee and $10 material fee. Payment in full is due 1 week before the first day of attending camp
Description: Our play-based summer camp program is designed for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten aged children. Children are engaged in free choice activities and daily enrichment class such as cooking, music, and art. Families provide their child’s all nut free snacks and More..
Dinosaur Madness: Summer Shenanigans STEAM Camp
Dates: July 17-20
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: Calling all dino lovers! Let’s explore a week of dinosaurs, fossils and some pretty amazing artwork and experiments! Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and More..
Dates: July 10-14
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: Dig in to all the fun activities and exploration regarding dinosaurs, fossils and more! More..
Dates: July 24-28
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: Gear up for the school year with us as we brush up on our ABCs and 123s. We will focus on kindergarten-appropriate academic skills and socio-emotional skills as we count down to kindergarten! More..
Dates: June 19-23
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: Rock on with fun and interactive activities and crafts around music, rhythm, and movement! More..
Living History & Re-enactment Camp
Dates: June 19-23
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290 for Non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.
Description: Experience how people in the Presidio lived and learn about local history through fictional dramatization of historical events. Activities include: *Doing the chores of a Spanish soldier *Experiencing native desert foods *Making adobe bricks *Learning hands-on local agricultural practices More..
Mad Science: Summer STEAM Camp
Dates: June 12-15
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: Kiddos will become junior scientists for a weeklong adventure of science and art experiments, inventions, and robotic fun! More..
Mystery Week: Summer Shenanigans STEAM Camp
Dates: July 24-27
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: Just as the name implies, we will start each day with a mystery theme! Anything STEAM related goes! Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and More..
Dates: July 17-21
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: ART + NATURE! What is better than being in nature while looking at art? Make your own sculptural shapes, then build a garden model around it that you would like to imagine playing in! More..
Outdoor and Water Adventure: Summer STEAM Camp
Dates: July 10-13
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: Create and explore all things outdoor and water! We’ll spend the week learning about the sun, insects, plants and the ocean. Experiment with process art, solar printing and water fun! Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of creativity and exploration. More..
Dates: June 26-30
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: Print making combined with some mixed media art will lead to amazing artistic creations. More..
Dates: June 12-16
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $290 for Non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% discount for siblings (Family Memberships start at $40, so it may be worth becoming a member if you are registering more than one child.
Description: Kids will learn about different cultures, and share their own, while interacting with various local cultural organizations, including: **Tohono O’odham Nation **Tucson Chinese Cultural Center **Mexican American Heritage and History Museum **Jewish History Museum. More..
The Science of COOKING: Summer STEAM Camp
Dates: June 19-22
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: A week filled with edible science! From bread and ice cream in a bag to candy geodes, your little campers will enjoy tasty treats, awesome experiments, and sweet treat themed artwork all week long! More..
Ultimate Brick Challenge: Summer STEAM Camp
Dates: June 26-29
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: Who doesn’t love building with bricks! Join us for a week of all-brick themed art and science projects! Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art More..
Dates: June 12-16
Where: Children's Museum Tucson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $155 for nonmembers; $125 for Museum members
Description: Fun and engaging exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on activities! More..