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ummer is coming! Kids everywhere are counting the weeks until school’s out and the summer break begins. But after a few days of freedom, the summer days can leave you in a summer daze. One way to escape the summer blahs is to find a fantastic summer camp—it’s a great place to learn and grow, and of course, to have fun, too! It’s always nice to go on a family vacation, see the latest summer
school, read books just for fun or hang out with friends. But summer camp can provide fun, relaxation and a whole lot more! At camp, you can learn a new skill or hone an existing talent. You can sign up with your buddies or make new friends. You can improve on the skills you love and try some new things you’ve never done before!
Camps come in every variety. There are day camps and overnight camps. There are sports camps, arts camps, technology camps, academic camps and traditional camps. Do you want to sing, dance or act? Ride a horse or paddle a canoe? Maybe this summer is the time to work on mastering a new sports skill, learn to build a robot or launch a rocket, dive in the pool or climb the highest mountain or rock wall. You might cook tasty treats or design forward-thinking fashion. According to a 2005 report from the American Camp Association, parents note that there are many important reasons for sending their children to camp. Parents surveyed said that: • Camp helps build self-confidence and self-esteem. • Camp is a safe environment. • Camp is a place to build social skills and make friends. • Camp helps kids gain more self-confidence, self-esteem, independence and leadership skills. The ACA website notes that children who go to camp can end up being more comfortable in different social situations.They may become more willing to try new things based on their time and experiences at camp. Your family should sit down together to decide what kind of camp will work best for you. Some things to consider are: the age and experience of the child; the child’s interests; the cost of camp and whether scholarships are available, and the dates and times that the camps are offered. Some summer camps offer multi-week or sibling discounts or other types of discounts or scholarships. Contact the camps you are interested in to ask about possible discounts and to find out whether the camp has an open house you can attend. Apply for scholarships early! Use Bear’s 2018 Summer Camp listings on pages 12–17 to help you find the the perfect camp for your family. No matter what camp you choose, it can be the highlight of your summer!
Check out Bear’s online camp guide at BearEssentialNews.com ASU—IRA A. FULTON SCHOOLS OF ENGINEERING 501 E Tyler Mall, 85287 • Tempe 480- 965-0100 engineeringoutreach@asu.edu outreach.engineering.asu.edu/summerprograms/
Do you like to build, create, solve problems and learn about science, technology, engineering and math? The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offer fun and engaging hands-on STEM experiences and summer camps for K-12 students at ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses. Ages- 1st – 12th grade Cost- ranges per camp
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE 7701 W. Paradise Lane • Peoria 623- 776-8400 • Kat Barnes kat@azbroadway.org
ABT’s Academy provides children interested in the performing arts the opportunity to explore their creativity and expand their imagination. All classes focus on acting, music and movement instruction. Classes are great for beginners but are also effective for those with theatre experience. Our
qualified staff is excited to TEACH, MENTOR and MONITOR our young performers during their time with us. We pride ourselves on NURTURING the creative minds and artistic thoughts of all young performers!
ARIZONA YOUTH UNIVERSITY
1400 E. Sixth St. • Tucson (520) 621-0048 • Allison Brown
Cost $225–$400 • Grades: K–12
allisonbrown@email.arizona.edu rec.arizona.edu
Experience the University of Arizona summer camp program, Arizona Youth University (AYU). Partnering with UofA units and departments, our summer enrichment programs offer stimulating day camps that provide students with the rare opportunity to explore future academic and career paths while learning within an exciting university environment.
BLACK MOUNTAIN BMX 602-938-1108 blackmountainBMX.com
All ages and experience levels are welcome! Black Mountain BMX Camps are every
Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 602-938-1108 or visit blackmountainBMX.com for full details, location directions and more!
CAMP ZOO AT THE PHOENIX ZOO
455 N. Galvin Pkwy. • Phoenix 602-286-3800 Dates vary: June–July 2018 phoenixzoo.org Families who are already registered for Camp Zoo are welcome to attend one of two orientations. Camp Zoo Orientation: May 30, 5 – 7 p.m. and June 2, Noon – 2 p.m. Attending an orientation allows you to pick up your Camp Zoo gear early, meet Camp Zoo Instructors and management staff and ask any questions you have about the Camp Zoo experience. Attending an orientation also helps speed up check-in on the first day of camp! Daily Schedule: Half-Day: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Full-Day: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Extended Day: 3:30–6 p.m. Session 1: June 4 – 8 Session 2: June 11 – 15 Session 3: June 18 – 22 Session 4: June 25 – 29
Session 5: July 2 – 6* Session 6: July 9 – 13 Session 7: July 16 – 20 Session 8: July 23 – 27 *This session is only 4 days long and is priced differently. No camp on July 4.
DESERT PALMS HORSE CAMP 28410 N 44th St • Cave Creek 480-239-4896 Dates vary: May–July 2018 www.desertpalms.net
Kids will ride and learn all aspects of horse and barn care! Daily riding instruction. This includes grooming, saddling, bridling, bathing, and much more. During camp we also teach educational topics such as colors and markings, different horse breeds, parts of the horse, barn safety, and many others. Camp is based around kids learning everything they can about horses and having the most fun at it too! Desert Palms is a clean and safe environment for kids to express themselves as young equestrians. Safety is always first! We have many different horses to match each rider to ensure they can grow as riders.
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DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
Tucson • 520-818-8668 Ages: 10–18 Contact: Amanda Rubio davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com Sessions for boys and girls directed by UA Head Coach David Rubio. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CAMP: July 6–8. Commuters $300 • Residents $425. POSITION CAMP: July 7–9. Commuters $300 • Residents $425. TEAM CAMP—BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS: July 13-15. High school girls and boys teams. Cost: $110–$140 per camper. DRVC is not an official function of the UA. It is open to all entrants, limited only by space and grade level.
EAST VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATRE Summer Theatre Camps 4501 E. Main St. • Mesa 480-756-3828 www.evct.org info@evct.org
Theatre Workshop Camp: June 4–15 (Mon–Fri) A different theater topic every day. Take one-day, one-week or twoweeks of classes 8:30 a.m.-–4 p.m. Ages: 8–15 Imagination Theatre Camp; June 4-–5 (Mon.–Fri.) An introduction to musical theater performance for ages 5–8. Classes 9 a.m.-noon with a performance on the final day of camp. Musical Theatre Camp at EVCT: June 18–29 and July 9–20 (Mon.–Fri.) Ages: 8–15. Learn skills in acting, singing, and dancing while having fun! Full day, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; 1/2 day, 8:30 a.m.–noon or 12:30–4 p.m. available for each two week session. Performance on the last day of camp. Registration and more info at www.evct.org or call (480) 756-3828.
FLIP DUNK SPORTS
1515 E. Bethany Home Rd. #160 • Phoenix 602-277-0067 May–Aug. (Mon.–Fri.) Type: Day flipdunksports.com Not only are we the BEST trampoline park in town, but we also offer a one-of-a-kind camp experience for ages 3 and up. Whether you choose our “Wiggles and Giggles” camp for 3-5 year olds or our “Going Bananas” camp for 5 and up, your kids will enjoy a wide selection of activities. They will include: open jumping, bungees, dodgeball, relay races, obstacle courses, rope swing, scooter races, snacks and FUN with an energetic counselor. Half day or full day options available. More information at flipdunksports.com Ages: 3-12.
FRIENDLY PINES CAMP
933 E. Friendly Pines Road • Prescott 928-445-2128 June 10–July 21 Ages: 6–13 info@friendlypines.com An Arizona tradition since 1941. High in the heart of the Bradshaw Mountains near Prescott, AZ we offer a traditional program of over 30 activities. With its low camper to staff ratios, Friendly Pines provides a safe, well-supervised environment where kids can enjoy all the wonders of childhood.
GIRL SCOUTS — ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL 119 E. Coronado Rd. • Phoenix 602-452-7000 June–Aug. www.CampLikeAGirlScout.com
Find her next adventure! Our affordable, allgirl camps have something for every G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, leader). Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus–Pine has camp sessions designed to bring out her inner Go-Getter by making new friends, leading songs, or perhaps performing on stage. There are plenty of science, creative art sessions and team problem-solving sessions to ignite her Innovator self. High adventure in our rope courses, airplanes and backpacking treks to challenge and satisfy her Risk-Taker desires. And every twist and turn of camp holds opportunities for Leaders to shine. Our Girl Scout camps are some of the most affordable options and a great value for girls and their families. No matter which adventure she chooses, all girls will have fun, build skills, meet new friends and make memories! Four beautiful camps and 250 amazing sessions to choose from. Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! Residential and day camps in Phoenix, Prescott and Payson.
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6805 N. 125th Ave. 520-661-2775 • Glendale Ages: 3–12 Contact: Justin Dye $160/week, DES eligible www.HESGlendale.org jdye@hesglendale.org
Get ready for a summer full of fun! Heritage Summer Camp, for ages 3-12, will keep kids—and their brains—busy from May 29-July 13 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The camp is operated by After School Success, LLC, with all activities fully supervised by certified teachers. The weekly rate of $160 includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, computers, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, drama and music, academic enrichment, games, and field trips! Heritage Summer Camp is DES eligible, making it accessible to more families. Call Justin Dye at (520) 661-2775 for more information.
ID TECH CAMPS
Arizona State University 1-888-709-8324 • Tempe Ages: 7–17 www.idtech.com The world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150 prestigious campuses including Arizona State. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future. Your child can make new friends as they master new tech skills, and will join a community of more than 300,000 alumni with iD Tech.
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Age appropriate activities for kids designed for maximum fun and ongoing skill development.
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The Little Gym of Paradise Valley
4848 E. Cactus Rd. #510 • Scottsdale, AZ 602-996-1380 • tlgparadisevalleyaz.com
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Indoor Soccer FUN—All Summer! Basic Skills Program for ages 2–5
Includes a shirt with child’s name
$60 / 8 weeks: March 24—May 19
Youth Indoor Soccer League for ages 5–14
Includes jersey, games and practices
$130 for 10 weeks: May 18—Aug 12 ($735 per team) For information call (602) 269-6766 or
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First come, first serve Upon registration, get 15% discount from Soccer Locker, located inside indoor facility.
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IMAGINE THAT! SUMMER CAMP
Paradise Valley • 480-570-5234 Mon-Thurs May 29-June 14 & June 18-July 5 9 a.m.–noon $275.00 per 3 week session & 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489.00 Per 3 week session Jump Start classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Bev@imaginethatsummercamp.com imaginethatsummercamp.com Elementary Camps: ages 7-11: American Girl, Dance: Disney’s Descendants 2, Young Mad Scientists, Kids’ Concoctions, Shark Tank aka Buy Sell Trade, Sports Zone, Fine Arts, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, PlayWell Teknology: Lego, Crazy Cup Cake Wars, Mission Impossible, Super Sleuths, News Reporters, Hogwarts, Gymnastics and more! 5 & 6 year old camps: STEAM: Dinosaurs, STEAM: Fairy Tales, Kitchen Tales, Things that Creep, Mixtures, Showtime for the Young, Dr. Seuss, Princesses, Construction, Star Wars, Junior Chef, Young Investigators, Gymnastics, Play-Well Teknology: Legos & More! 3 and 4-year-olds: theme based camps available.
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THE LITTLE GYM OF PARADISE VALLEY AND SCOTTSDALE
4848 E Cactus Rd. • Scottsdale 602-996-1380 May 21–Aug. 6 • Ages: 3–12 years tlgparadisevalleyaz@thelittlegym.com www.tlgparadisevalleyaz.com School may be out—but fun is in! Day camp at Little Gym of Paradise Valley gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bugbites, poison ivy, sunburns and week-long commitments. Combining fun physical activity, games, arts & crafts we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The LIttle Gym. Look for details online.
METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY PO Box 4 • Mesa 480-456-9501 • Karalee Hagen June 18–22 office@azmys.org
The MYS directors have put together a weeklong full day camp of musical work, fun and learning to challenge our young musicians. The Summer Music Camp will be held in Mesa, Monday, June 18–Friday, June 22. There will be a free concert for friends and family on Friday, at 6:30 p.m. Enrollment is open to all string, guitar and band students through the 9th grade. Students completing the 9th grade this year are eligible.
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starts March 24, $60 for 8 weeks. Players receive a Camp T-shirt with their name. Youth Program for ages 5–14 begins May 18–Aug. 18, $130 for 10 weeks. Includes jersey, games & practices, or $735 per team. Upon registration, get 15% discount in soccer retail store. (Max 19 players).
NEW WORLD LEARNING ACADEMY
900 E. Pecos Road Suite 8 • Chandler 480-248-6125 • Tracie Younce Ages: 3–12 admin@nwlacademy.com
www.nwlacademy.com
Six weeks of hands-on STEM camps with learning through Science/Chemistry lab, Engineering & Building, Coding, Robotics, math & spelling competitions. Robotics club offered for 6–12 year olds in addition to camp sessions.
PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMER CAMP
SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL
3720 N. Marshall Way. • Scottsdale
480-990-1422 • Sandy Zally Ages: 6–17 Year-round Fine Art Youth & Teen Classes szally@scottsdaleartschool.org www.scottsdaleartschool.org
1202 N. 3rd St. • Phoenix 602-254-3100 info@phoenixcenterforthearts.org phoenixcenterforthearts.org
Does your child need something AWESOME to do over the long, hot summer? We offer two-week camp sessions so your child can dance, sing, draw and dramatize the summer away! Grades K-6. Lunch is provided! Camps are now available at our downtown Phoenix and north Phoenix locations. 2018 Summer Camp Dates: Session 1: 6/4/2018 – 6/15/2018 Session 2: 6/18/2018 – 6/29/2018 Session 3: 7/09/2018 – 7/20/2018 Session 4: 7/23/2018 – 8/3/2018 Time: 9 a.m. - 4p.m., Monday Friday Before and after care available. Early bird price (on or before May 4: = $325/per 2-week session Regular price (after May 4) = $375 per 2-week session Discounts available for additional siblings.
PHOENIX SPORTS CENTER 3839 W. Indian School Rd. • Phoenix 602-269-6766 March 24–Aug. 18 www.soccerlocker.net pscsoccer.com
Escape the summer heat and come play indoor soccer. Great for kids ages 2– 15. Pee Wee Program for ages 2–5
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SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL YOUTH & TEEN ACADEMY offers weekly fine art camps throughout the summer starting May 29 through Aug 2. Campers will enjoy creating art in our professional art studios with our experienced teaching artists. Each session will explore a different theme and include many artistic mediums including drawing, painting, clay, and mixed media. Beginning to advanced students ages 6-18 are welcome. Youth Art Show & Reception at the end of each week.
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HORSEBACK RIDING CAMPS and LESSONS! Enroll NOW online at desertpalms.net May 28–June 1 June 4–6 June 11–15
480-239-4896
June 18–22 June 25–29 July 16–20
(a 5 min. drive from Desert Ridge Mall)
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THEATER WORKS PEORIA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 8355 W. Peoria St. • Peoria 623-815-7930 www.theaterworks.org
Theater Works’ Summer Works theater camps are the perfect summer activity for kids ages 3–18 who love theater or who want a fun, creative summer activity. There are Summer Works classes for all ages and skill levels, indulging the justfor-fun campers and those who want to hone their acting and musical theater skills. With many camp themes, from Broadway to Superheroes, Disney to original works,
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WAYBRIGHT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY 9825 E. Bell Rd. #110 • Scottsdale 480-331-7660 Ages: 9–17 www.waybright.com
TECH CAMPS: Coding, Build Your Own PC Mobile Apps, Java, C++/C#, 3D Animation, Wearable Technology, Unity, 3D Engineering Game Engine, Modding, Fashion Design and more.
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Summer Camps! SPORTS Trampoline Park and Gymnastics Center
ACTIONPACKED SUMMER FUN!
Wiggles & Giggles Ages: 3–5 • May 30–August 10 Weekly Camps • Mon., Wed. & Fri. $85: 9am–12pm
Going Bananas
Ages: 5 & Up • May 24 –August 10 Weekly Camps $135 Half day week/ 9am–12pm $230 Full day week/ 9am–4pm
Call 602-277-0067 to register! www.flipdunksports.com 1515 E. Bethany Home Rd.
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Wildlife Education Create and provide enrichment for animals Explore rides daily Learn about careers in the zoological field Behind the scene tours and much more!
WILDLIFE WORLD SAFARI CAMP 2017
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park 602-321-5478 • Kristy June 11–15 & July 16_20 • 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 7–12 • Lunch provided kristymorcom@wildlifeworld.com Safari Camp is unlike any other camp, giving your child the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with exotic animals. With Arizona’s largest exotic animal collection, Safari Camp will give your kid the chance to explore their passion and have an unforgettable summer. Your Jr. Zoo Keeper will experience Safari Camp exclusives that are NOT available to the general public! Safari Camp Will Include: Exotic animal training Sea Lion encounter Animal feedings & interactions Ostrich egg painting & other fun crafts
Ages 7-12 years Price $500 per child- Spots are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Lunch will be provided Each Camper will receive a goody bag, exclusive pictures and free kid passes Only 25 spots available! Sign up online! www.wildlifeworld.com/safari-camp-2018/
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