Camp
“Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.”
– Henry David Thoreau
Art
Scottsdale Artists School Youth Academy
2007 Summer Youth Academy for ages 6 through high school.
Phone: (480)990-1422
Shemer Art Center and Museum
Located near Camelback Mountain in the Arcadia District, this historical site has been operated since 1984 by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. It is a family-oriented art education center and museum, offering artists and community members a unique and inviting atmosphere to enjoy and learn about the visual arts. Shemer offers a variety of fine art classes for all ages.
Location: 5005 E. Camelback Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 262-4727
Desert Dragon Pottery
Since the beginning of time all people have created objects from clay. Now time travel with Ms. Michelle Katz, BFA, Studio Director and Experienced teacher of all ages for over fifteen years.. We have created an incredible itinerary for journey to every Continent and time period. Each travel destination includes two projects, one pottery wheel & one hand-building, as well as really YUMMY snacks for breaks. All instruction, clay, glazes, and firings are included to complete projects. Passengers are arranged in travel groups by age. Limited to 12 passengers per day, reservations a must. Recommended for ages 6 to 16.
$50 per day
$200 Four Days Passage
10% sibling and multiple session discount/10% discount if booked by June 1
****$25 non-refundable deposit is required to hold all reservations
8 weeks of sessions, so visit the site for more information
Call: (602) 690-6956
All the Hands Ceramic Play & Profound Incidentals
Since the beginning of time all people have created objects from clay. Now time travel with Ms. Channin Graham, BFA, Director of Education and Principal of Art Based Classes. She has created an incredible itinerary for journey to every Continent and time period. Each travel destination includes two projects, one pottery wheel & one hand-building, as well as really YUMMY snacks for breaks. All instruction, clay, glazes, and firings are included to complete projects. Passengers are arranged in travel groups by age. Limited to 12 passengers per day, reservations a must. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
$50 per day
$200 Four Days Passage
10% sibling and multiple session discount/10% discount if booked by June 1
****$25 non-refundable deposit is required to hold all reservations
8 weeks of sessions, so visit the site for more information
3375 E. Shea Blvd. (Southeast corner of Shea and I-51) Call: (602) 493-0614
Olpin Art Center
Prices for week-long camps are $90 for a half-day camp and $175 for full-day (8:30am-3:00pm). They offer a HUGE variety of classes starting at age 3 and up. Looks like an awesome place!
We are located in historic downtown Chandler at 141 W. Boston St.
Phone: (480) 812-8202
West Valley Art Museum
They offer an amazing variety of art classes for kids ages 7 to 13 during holiday breaks and in the summer.
17420 N Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: (623) 972-0635
ARTS Camp 2009
The mission of ARTS camp is to help kids & teens discover and develop their gifts in the arts. Arts camp offers an exciting selection of fun and unique classes in the music, performing, visual and media arts. Class projects draw inspiration and themes from the selected musical. This year's musical called "Simon Says---the rockin' trial of Simon Peter" is an upbeat, modern day courtroom drama set to hip music with a clever meaningful script.
Location of camp: All Saints Lutheran Church is located at 15649 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85022
Gina King (602) 866-9191 ext 106
Visit their website for more info.
Sports
Advantage Basketball Camps
Tons of upcoming summer camps. Visit the link for the full schedule. 425-670-8877
Amare Stoudemire Basketball Camp
Phone: 866-736-CAMP (2267)
Aspire Kids Sports Camps
INDOORS, AIR-CONDITIONED, FUN, FITNESS, FRIENDS, GYMNASTICS, and SWIMMING (Optional) ARTS & CRAFTS, SPORTS SKILLS & GAMES SIGN UP EARLY!!
FULL-DAY and HALF-DAY CAMPS
Half day camp offered 9am-12pm or 12pm-3:00pm for ages 4-13.
Full day camp is 9am to 3pm for ages 6-13
Activities will be centered around gymnastic related activities, sport skill development and art projects. Snacks will be provided. Campers must bring their own lunch. A great controlled environment for getting children active in a cool setting during a hot summer!!
Location: 50 S. Hearthstone Way, Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (480) 820-3774
Arizona Sports Camp
@ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona
COST INCLUDES:
Three on-floor Instructional Sessions each day;
Daily Classroom Sessions;
Video-taped Analysis; Full time Trainer; Room & Board; T-Shirt; Films;
Optional Swimming & Game Room.
Call Gary Ernst: 480-835-6485 or E-Mail: kdtroutt@aol.com
Phoenix Suns Basketball Camp
Advanced Martial Arts
Advanced Martial Arts and Karate for Kids Summer Xtreme Karate Day Camp offers a comfortable environment in which your child will build confidence, social skills, focus and discipline through participation in karate, arts and crafts, fitness and team building activities. Our program encompasses activities for all levels from the novice with no experience to Xtreme Martial Arts as seen on TV. Your child may earn up to three rank advancements this summer - included in camp! Special modules for Competition training and XMA Xtreme Martial Arts are available, so come kick into summer with us!
Located in the Scottsdale Airpark
Phone: (480) 237-9090
Junior Golf Camps
Bear Creek Golf Complex in Chandler, AZ is offering Junior Golf Camps throughout the summer for children ages 6 to 14, who have completed grades K-8. Camp sessions are limited in size, with a maximum child to instructor ratio of 8:1. PGA Professional staff will teach all camp sessions. Camp classes will be held in the morning, with campers grouped by age and ability level.
Arcadia Ice Summer Ice Skating Day Camp:
Full day of camp from 9am - 4pm.
Lunch and snack included
Skate rental included
ISI Registration and performance badges are included with all camp registrations.
602-957-9966
Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance
602-992-5790
Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Camp
1-800-641-4667
Hubbard Summer Sports Camp
3 Locations:
Paradise Valley Campus, 2401 E. Cactus Rd. (24th St. & Cactus)
Sunnyslope High School Campus, 35 W. Dunlap Ave. (3rd Ave. and Dunlap)
Thunderbird Campus, 7410 E. Sutton Dr. (S of Thunderbird and E of Scottsdale Road)
Day camp, multiple sports
- 1 week sessions
- Full and half day options: Full Day Camp 8:30am to 3:30pm, Half Day Camp 8:30am to 12:00pm
- Extended stay available from 7:30-6:00pm
- Lunch provided
- Ages 5-13
Phone: 602-971-4044
Lifetime Fitness Summer Camps
480-735-5219
SHAPE Summer Day Camp
602-388-4748
Scottsdale Gymnastics & Cheer
All camps run M-F Campers will learn vault, bars, beam, floor exercise, trampoline, tumble track, air track, rope climb, tumbling, games, and some cool extras. Have fun learning cheer and dance routines, and skills to improve flexibility and gain mental sharpness. Lots of fun for the boys too, with Karate basics, trampoline, back flip class, and boys gymnastics.
Kinder Camp ages 3-5 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Kidz Camp ages 6-14 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
A $50 non-refundable non-transferable deposit is required for all campers, per session. Registration fee $10 (one time fee per child) (Non-Members only) No refunds or make-ups for missed camp days.
Family discounts available: Second child discounted 10% third or more siblings 15%.
To register call or send an email to scottsdalegymnastics@hotmail.com
9321 N 94th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone (480) 951-0496
Southwest Gymnastics
4930 South Ash Avenue, Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone 480-730-8911
USA Gymnastics & Dance Center
The camp is Monday-Friday from 9am to 12 noon. We also offer a 10% sibling discount OR a 10% multi-week discount.
1866 S. Fraser, Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: (480) 926-1480
Rolly Pollies
Activities will include Gymnastics and Tumbling, Arts & Crafts, Games, Story Time, Singing, Dancing and more. 18 classes to choose from, you pick the classes you want in any order! 3-hour Gymbugs™ Summer JAM rate is $30 per class. You must purchase a minimum of 5 classes.
1440 West Warner Rd, Suite 125B (Northeast corner of Warner & McQueen) Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: (480) 539-7777
Tempe Junior Crew Summer Camp
Phone: (602)957-0340
The Dottie Borekyo/Brophy Sports Campus Summer Camp
Phone: (602)264-5291
ASU Sun Devil's Golf Camp/Academy
Boys and Girls Ages 12-18
FOR INFORMATION OR A BROCHURE: (480) 965-3596,
Fax: 480-965-7398
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 872505 Tempe, AZ 85287-2505
BicAlla Pony Farm's Riding Camp
BicAlla Pony Farm camps aim to teach children (ages 6-12) about the wonderful world of ponies/horses through pony-related games and activities. In a fun-filled environment campers learn about the care of ponies, their characteristics, types, colors, and safe handling--both on the ground and while mounted. Children are supervised in small groups by staff and learn horsemanship skills from ponies/horses suitable for the young rider. Our camp is designed for beginning riders--from a child's first experience with a pony/horse to a junior rider.
Located in North Phoenix, on Lone Mountain off of Cave Creek Road
Phone: (480) 595-0155
Theatre
Childsplay AZ Theatre Camps
Sessions vary in length and cost based on class and student's age. Classes are held in Tempe, AZ.
Phone: 480-350-8101
Valley Youth Theatre Camps
For more information or to register call Jessica Graeber at 602-253-8188 ext. 312 Tell Jessica you heard about it on AZActiveKids.com!
Desert Stages Theatre Camps
Phone: (480) 483-1664
ARTS Camp 2009
Gina King (602) 866-9191 ext 106
Location of camp: All Saints Lutheran Church is located at 15649 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85022
Class Act Performing Arts Camps
511 W. Guadalupe Street, # 12, Gilbert , AZ 85233
Phone: (480) 507-0063
Creative You!
Location: Creative Youth Theatre 2045 W. Northern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Camp Limited to Only 20 Students - Apply Now!
Phone: (623) 363-8385
Greasepaint Scottsdale Youth Theatre
7020 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Please call Stagebrush Theatre at 480-990-7405
Drama Camp at NVC Playhouse
Phone: 602-301-8199
Phoenix Theatre's Kampalooza
602-889-5284
Spotlight Youth Theatre Camps
Phone: 623-521-8093
Arizona Jewish Theatre Curtain Call Camp
Curtain Call emphasizes the process of theatre, focusing on teamwork and self-confidence which translates into a positive summer atmosphere for students from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Mornings will be devoted to classes and activities taught by theatre professionals in such techniques as auditioning, make-up, improvisation, stage combat, voice, choreography, and more to provide a well rounded introduction to theatre arts. These classes will take place in small groups. Afternoons are used for working on the show, always a fun full-scale musical.
Ages: 7-13
Location: Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn, Phoenix (North of Thunderbird and West of Tatum)
Arizona Broadway Theatre Youth Camp
The Academy at the Arizona Broadway Theatre introduces, instills and inspires young people to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through the education and exploration of theatre skills. Camps run for 1 week and are available for ages 6-18 years. Visit site for more details.
*Tuition includes daily lunch, a t-shirt, and two tickets to one of the above performances.
Space is limited.
For more information call 623-776-8400, ext. 111
East Valley Children's Theatre Camps
Phone: 480-756-3828
Fountain Hills Community Theatre Camps
Phone: 480-837-9661
Imagine That! Summer Camp
Phone: 480-657-9824
Science & History
Arizona Science Center
Grab your safari hat, put on your snorkel and fins and dive with us on an ocean adventure. Our Seafari will take you to meet tidepool creatures, coral reef communities and the secret residents of the deep ocean. Then discover how waves, currents and wind all play a role in sea life. Find out what impact you have on our oceans as well as what you can do to raise awareness.
600 E. Washington St, Phx, AZ. 85004 (Heritage and Science Park.)
Phone: (602)-716-2000
Adobe Montessori Summer Space Camp
June 11 till July 20, 2007 No class on July 4th.
Located just East of I-10 off Ray Rd. at 6400 E. Del Rio St, Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: 480-899-2980
Desert Botanical Garden Eco Camp
480-481-8123
Space Camp
During the summer, and holiday school break, our Adventures in Space Summer & Holiday Camps offer elementary and middle school students a chance to learn how astronauts live and work in space, launch rockets, build robots and explore adventures related to the history of flight at a series of week-long summer camps put on by the Challenger Space Center. Grades K-8.
21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone: (623) 322-2001
Dance
Ballet Arizona Summer
For further information about these programs or to register, please contact the School by calling 602-381-0188, or stop by our studios at 3645 East Indian School Road in Phoenix.
Intensive 2007: 602-343-6530
Destiny Dance International
These camps will include: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, voice and drama and other performing arts classes. For more information and fees, please contact them directly.
Location: 4550 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 381-7966
Class Act Performing Arts Camps
511 W. Guadalupe Street, # 12, Gilbert , AZ 85233
Phone: (480) 507-0063
Yoga
Yoga Pura Kids Camp
15440 N. 7th Street at Coral Gables Drive, Phx.
(602) 843-PURA
School Based
Paradise Valley Cooperative Preschool
Call Allison at (480) 276-7377 or Melanie at (602) 237-6784 or (602) 738-5124 What to Bring: Sack Lunch, Swim Suit and a smiling face.
Location: 4530 E. Golddust Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85028 (Located southwest of Tatum and Shea)
Click here for the flyer and registration form
Oxford Learning Summer Camp
8889 E. Bell Road Suite 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 383-8600
16841E. Shea Blvd., Suite 106, Fountain Hills AZ 85268
Phone: (480) 836-9300
Scottsdale Academy Summer Spectacular
Scottsdale Academy, Private School of the Arts, is offering 10 full weeks of art, animals, science, dogs, camping and more! Please join us for one or more of our three sessions. See you this summer!
Location: 6315 E. Thunderbird Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone: 480-368-2787
Tesseract Summer Learning Adventures
For more info, contact Kathleen Millar, program director at kmillar@tesseractschool.org
Location: 4800 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
480-558-6204
All Saints' Episcopal Church & Day School
602-274-4866
Learning Rx “Brain Training” Program
480-855-9099
Summit School of Ahwatukee
480-403-9500
Miscellaneous
Camp Ruffin' It
This hands-on camp experience is designed for children ages 10-12 to teach them what it's really like to take care of animals. Camp participants learn training techniques, care and handling of a variety of animals, valuable healthcare tips from shelter veterinarians and much, much more. Space is limited!
Camp Ruffin' It! program proceeds benefit AAWL's adoption programs for homeless animals.
Click here to register for a week of Camp Ruffin' It!
Questions about AAWL's Camp Ruffin' It! Send us an email!
KIDS COOKING CAMP
Camp Zoo
Night Camp: 602-286-3859
Friendly Pines Camp
602-255-0550
Herberger College for Kids
480-727-0700
Phoenix Country Day School Summer Programs:
602-955-8200
Spanish Summer Camp
602-274-4441
Spotlight on Speech
602-274-1311
Tonto Rim Christian Camp
928-478-4630
Workshops for Youth & Families
480-882-6011
YMCA (Camp Sky-Y/Chauncey Ranch)
800-660-1385
YMCA Day Camps
602-257-5129
Fall Camps
Line Drives
FALL/WINTER FULL DAY BASEBALL CAMP
Drills and techniques will be practiced and implemented as we focus on hitting, pitching, throwing, base-running and fielding. Players will have every phase of their game evaluated and addressed during the week.
Ages: 8 & UP Dates: FALL/WINTER (TBA) Price: $325.00
HALF DAY SOCCER CAMP
Our soccer camp provides an opportunity for young players to learn and develop soccer skills in an instructional environment that is both CHALLENGING and FUN!
Ages: 8-15 Dates: WINTER CAMP (TBA) Price: $195.00
Advantage Basketball Camps
Ball Handling Camp
Focus will be moves off the dribble, offense positioning, court awareness, defense, and shooting.
Arizona State University
400 E. Apache, Tempe, AZ 85281
America's Baseball Camps
Check out this site for a variety of baseball camps hosted during school holidays. There are a bunch in AZ!
Preschool Age / Indoor Playcenters
Imagination Avenue
We are excited to announce we'll be having summer camp in addition to our open playtime in June, July and August for children ages 3 to 6. Our ½ day camp will be Letter Based Themed and includes playtime in the town, arts and crafts, karate, creative movement time, storytime, snack and lunch in our indoor air-conditioned facility.
