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Finding things for kids to do whe they are on fall, winter and spring breaks is one thing, but finding things for them to do during the long summer break can be challenging for parents. Working parents are often faced with finding a sitter during the summer. Many times the solution is summer camp.

 

Summer camps give children the ance to try new things, explore, learn, make new friends and collect memories that will last a lifetime. There are camps that offer hiking, swimming, dance, theater, sports, STEM, STEAM, art, animal care and so much more! Choosing a summer camp is often decided by factors like is it a day camp or overnight camp? How close is it to home? How much does it cost and are scholarships available? Does the camp require special clothing, shoes and equipment? What is the ratio of campers-to-camp staff?

 

Day Camp or Residence Camp? If your child has attended summer day camps in the past, attended sleepovers with friends or even stayed with grandparents for a weekend, they might be ready for a residence (overnight) camp. Residence camps can be as short as a weekend or some might run for a week. With a residence camp the children will learn independence being away from parents and siblings. If a child is too young for a residence camp, day camp is probably the best. They will spend all day with other campers and be home in time for dinner.

Cost and Location: Another factor in choosing a summer camp is the cost and closeness to home. You can find many day camps just miles from your home and many camps offer scholarships, early registration and other discounts. Some camps are located at a higher elevation where temperatures are cooler.

Types of camps: What does your child like to do or what would they like to learn to do? Several camps teach children STEM in creative and fun ways. Most musical and theater classes often have a performance at the end of the camp to present to parents. Many camps have a weekly theme such as space adventures, superheroes, dinosaurs, sea adventures and animals just to name a few.

Do not be afraid to ask! When selecting a camp do not be afraid to ask questions. What is the ratio of campers-to-camp staff? Is the staff well trained, experienced and background-checked? How will you be notified in case of emergency? Does the camp accommodate children with food allergies or disabilities?

Ready, Set, Summer Camps! Once you have decided if your child wants to go to a day or residence camp, it’s time to sit down with them and go over a l the many camps available in your area. To make it easier, and to see the variety of choices, check out Boomer’s Summer Camp Guide 2024.

 

 

Arizona Adventures Camp is a Christian-led, character building, youth program focused on outdoor Adventure, Exploration, and Appreciation. 

Camp Kind is a week-long experience for kids who want to learn more about intentional kindness and practice it as a skill. Activities include creative crafts, memorable music, engaging stories and the chance to work on ceramics.

Check out Bookmans.com for weekly family friendly events and activities. Click on the Join tab to sign up for the Kids Club or 1317 to get discounts.

Summer adventure waits for children ages 10 (must have completed 5th grade) to 17, at Camp Lawton BSA Camp located on beautiful Mt. Lemmon. Children can sign up for six nights of overnight camp, or three nights of overnight camp.

CMT Summer Camps offer fun-filled learning! Campers will enjoy hands-on art projects, experiments, demonstrations and time in the Museum. A variety of science, technology, engineering and art with Museum staff. Half-day camps, mornings only. 

Preschool–Kindergarten Camp May 28–July 18. Our play-based summer camp program is for children turning 3 by May through age 6 (rising 1st grader).

Code Ninjas camps offer opportunities for kids to have fun while they learn! We are offering many fun and engaging STEM camps for your child throughout June and July.

Embark on a summer adventure at CAI Preschool’s summer camp! We invite your little ones to enjoy water play, get creative with crafts, groove to music with Mr. Nature, explore science, and engage in hands-on activities in our new STEAM room.

Chess Camp: Grades K–8, May 27–31, June 17–21, July 15–19, July 17–21. Coding Robotics Camp: Grades 1–5, July 9–12. Kids Business Basics: June 12–14, ages 7–13.

Desert Christian Schools offers a variety of summer camps. Campers can enjoy baseball, softball, basketball, dance, theater, cooking, robotics, STEM and more. Registration opening soon, visit website for more details.

Drama Kids camps are perfect for new actors wanting to discover their dramatic side, as well as for those actors wishing to continue to develop their theater, public speaking and musical theater skills while building character.  Weekly Themed Thea

FLEX Gymnastics offers half-day and full-day summer days camps for girls and boys ages 4–14. Gymnastics campers explore events like: Vault, Bars, Balance Beams, Floor Tumbling, Parallet Bars, Rings and Mushrooms.

Camp together, Grow forever. Camp experiences and friendships are made to last a lifetime.

Come and enjoy your summer at Golf N’ Stuff! Mini Park Pass: $20.20 per person. Includes one round of miniature golf, one

attraction ticket (choose from Bumper Boats, Go-Karts, or Laser Tag) $3.00 Arcade Credit. 

Turn your compassion into action at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona! HSSA Campers get hands-on experience caring for and socializing with HSSA’s Education Ambassador Animals, including guinea pigs, rats, ball pythons and more.

10 Weekly Sessions: Week 1/ May 27-31; Week 2/ June 3-7; Week 3/ June 10-14; Week 4/ June 17-21; Week 5/ June 24-28; Week 6/ July 1-6; Week 7/ July 8-12; Week 8/ July 15-19; Week 9/ July 22-26; Week 10/ July 29-August 2nd—Ages 6-17

Your child will enjoy being with creative, curious and motivated students while learning language and culture. Language immersion programs in Spanish, French, German and Chinese.

Join our camp for creatives and unleash your inner artist. Dive into a world of boundless imagination as campers craft their own stories into plays and short films.

Marmalade Skies Education is a tutoring center that offers specialized programs for children who are below grade level and need to catch up in reading, writing, or math. 

Our week-long summer camp sessions incorporate hands-on STEAM concepts in a fun environment for students to build, explore, and create.

Weekly camps with a variety of activities. Camp Swim Play Fun, STEM + Art = STEAM Camp, horse camp, music, dance LEGO Camp and more! Check our website for upcoming Summer Camp Fun! 

Does your child need to work on handwriting over the summer? Do you feel that a large camp would be too overwhelming for your child and they need small group sizes but still want the camp experience?

Summer Kids Art Camp 2024. Choose from weekly themes like Color Explorers, Beach, Wild Critters, Outerspace, Ocean Adventures and more. 

Space is limited–Register now.

Primavera Online School is a tuition-free, accredited, NCAA-approved public charter school that serves grades K-12 throughout Arizona.

This year’s camp includes a weekly camp for grades 1–2 and 3–5 and a three day camp for grades 6–8.  Price for the week-long camp for grades 1–2, 3–5 is $335 for non-members ($285 for Zoo members.) Price for 6–8 grade, 3 day camp is $210 for non-m

University of A Camps at McKale Center

Mini camp | May 28th- May 30th | $240

Serve and Pass Camp | May 28th – 30th | $120

Small School/ JV Team Camp | July 13th and 14th | $100 per camper

Don’t let your kids climb your walls this summer. Let them climb ours instead! Rock Solid Climbing provides an excellent and varied all-day, week-long summer camp program for children ages 6–14.

STUDIO ARTS PRESENTS is a three-week, musical theatre camp that focuses on learning, rehearsing, and performing a professional live musical theatre production for the public.

This summer, Satori campers will engage their imaginations as they explore the seven continents.

Our daily travels will focus on the people, architecture, culture, animals, and landscape.

Troubadour Theatre offers day camps in music, acting, musical theatre and more. Register by April 1 for a $50 discount.

All day camps run M-F these dates–

Join us June 3-7 for a fun and engaging week of Adventure A Day Camp! We’re excited for you to join us on this week of adventure, including singing, rodeo roping, acting, stagecraft, Zoo concert, picnic lunch at Reid Park and more.

 

Camp Adventure has been a Tucson Tradition for over 50 years! Join the adventure this summer. Days will include swimming, archery, low ropes, art, STEM, indoor games, music and cooking. Off and on  campus field trips weekly.

 

Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more at the Tucson Museum of Art. Each weekly session is led by local teaching artists and art educators focusing on in-depth lessons in art making.

Find your fun with Tucson Parks and Recreation for a safe and educational summertime experience.

Look for the Ready, Set, Rec! vans at a park near you from now through the end of May. The schedule is listed at this link: 

TRC Summer Camp is five camps in one! We have over 40 years experience of Summer Camp fun! Pre and after camp available. 

Soccer Camp (Ages: 5–7 and 8–14)

Our programs engage students on various activities that include arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, cooking, homework help, and more! Programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accept DES.

Some activities include water days with Slip N’ Slides, obstacle courses, field trips, guest speakers, STEM challenges, musical performances and more.

Enrichment Camps

 Experience a summer of laughter and learning!