2023 Summer Camp Guide
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Dates: June 1 - July 21
Where: Woodland Plaza Shopping Center
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Grades K-5 Full Week $285, Partial Week $163, Daily Drop-In $60. 40 Students Grades 6-12 Full Week $350, Partial Week $243, Daily Drop-In $90. 40 students
Description: Join the fun! Arts and crafts, gardening, board games, science experiments and more. *Option to add hot lunch $10 per day Monday-Friday Grades K-5 Full Week $285, Partial Week $163, Daily Drop-In $60. 40 Students Grades 6-12 Full Week $350, Partial More..
Dates: May 31 - 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 31 - 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: 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: Campers will learn how archaeologists work through hands-on activities including: **Using prehistoric tools, **Excavating a simulated site **Making string from agave **Analyzing artifacts found during excavation More..
ART-Ful Adventures: Summer Shenanigans STEAM Camp
Dates: June 5-8
Where: This n' That Creative Studio
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $260. per week
Description: Kids will enjoy fun-filled days of creativity and exploration. Projects will include re-purposing, painting, STEAM and science exploration projects, abstract art and games. More..
2023 Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 20-23; June 26-30; July 3; July 5-7; July 10-14; July 17-18
Where: Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $60.00 for entire summer
Description: At Boys & Girls Club we offer activities and programs such as leadership skills, field trips, healthy lifestyles, STEAM activities, sports and recreation, arts, and various clubs throughout our summer program. 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 5-7; July 10-14
Where: Tucson Country Day School
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Camp from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm is $190.00. Camp from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm is $250.00. We are closed July 3rd and 4th, that week is a discounted price.
Description: Campers will be rotating through 6 different activities each week: art, STEM, music, archery, indoor games, and swimming. Each of the six weeks of camp has a unique theme that the camp "field trips" are centered around! 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..
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..
Drama Kids Camps - Themed, Musical Theater & Improv
Dates: May 31 - July 28
Where: Locations in Vail, Northwest & East Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $250-$500
Description: At Drama Kids, we focus on development through drama! Campers at our full-day, week-long themed camps engage in speech exercises, creative movement, improvisation, scene building, short plays, and arts & crafts - all centered around each week's theme. Campers develop More..
Dungeons and Dragons Game Camp
Dates: July 17-21
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $150. 1 week
Description: Students will learn how to play the classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons and participate in a campaign led by an expert game master. Both experienced students and beginners are welcome in this camp. More..
"Finding Nemo Jr." & "Legally Blonde Jr."
Dates: May 31 - June 21; June 26 - July 21; July 23-27
Where: Arts Express Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: "Finding Nemo Jr." is Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 21 and costs $1,000 (scholarships and payment plans are available). Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and performances are June 21 and June 22 at 6 p.m. "Legally Blonde Jr." is Monday, June 26 through Thursday, July 27 and costs $1,200 (scholarships and payment plans are available). Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no camp on Tuesday, July 4). Performances are July 26 and July 27 at 6 p.m.
Description: Summer Camp EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Know a student age 8-18 looking for a fun way to spend the summer? Join the casts of Finding Nemo Jr. in June, and Legally Blonde Jr. in July this summer at Arts Express Theatre!!! Register More..
First Spotlight: Young Actors Camp
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $275. full 2 week session
Description: Students will learn acting skills, play improv and theatre games, and rehearse a play to be performed live in front of family and friends on the last day of camp. More..
Dates: May 31 - July 14
Where: Camp Whispering Pines/Hacienda Day Camp
Hours: 12 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Cost: $50-$500
Description: It's in our nature—to camp! Camp experiences and friendships are made to last a lifetime. Between the nature walks, archery, tie-dye and songs, and sisterhood, campers are sure to develop new skills and come home with confidence and wonderful stories. Camp More..
Dates: June 12-16
Where: Online
Hours: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: The full cost of the program is $125. Early Bird registration before May 2 is $100.
Description: The Critical Languages Program will be hosting a 5-day Korean Summer Camp (6/12 - 6/16)! Held online from 10am-12pm (AZ Time). The camp is open to 6th-12th graders. This program is great for anyone interested in Korea and Asian culture. 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..
Dates: July 10-14
Where: Fruchthendler Elementary School
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $275. Week
Description: Join us as we take our imaginations back in time to an age of fanciful tales with knights, princesses, castles! Create your own kingdom map, sculpt a mythical snail, and design your own coat of arms portfolio. Of course it More..
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $175. cost per week
Description: Campers will learn to make creature puppets using new and repurposed materials. Each camp cohort will produce a green-screen video, bringing their creations to life. The videos will be available on the MOCA Tucson YouTube channel for all to enjoy. More..
Dates: June 19-23
Where: Christ Presbyterian Church
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $125. cost per week
Description: Have some fun as Montlure Camp staff bring camp programming down from the mountains, right into your neighborhood! Campers will build indoor tents, sing silly songs, create arts & crafts, play wild & wacky recreation, and explore their faith through 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..
Rising Stars Young Actors Camp
Dates: July 10-14
Where: Troubadour Theatre
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150. per week
Description: In this acting camp, students will learn acting skills, learn acting exercises, play theatre and improv games, and perform a narrated play based on Dr Seuss's The Sneeches. More..
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: 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..
Youth Earn-A-Bike Summer Camp, 9-13 yo.
Dates: May 31 - June 2
Where: BICAS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: Sliding scale: $25-$200 for the whole camp
Description: Youth Earn-A-Bike is a 5-day bicycle repair camp. Youth ages 9 to 13 learn how to overhaul a bicycle through engaging hands on activities. At the end, students demonstrate safe riding skills on a neighborhood ride and take home More..