OVERNIGHT

Camp Tuku

1000 Orme School Road, Mayer, Arizona • 928-224-5855 • camptuku.org

Ages 6-14 and 15-17 (Counselor-in-training program). A traditional summer camp with a holistic approach designed to integrate mind, body, and heart. Campers practice mindfulness, pet care, gardening and sustainability, wilderness exploration, hiking, arts and crafts, yoga, archery, land and water sports, horseback riding and grooming, and cooking. June 18 – 24. June 25 – July 1. CIT (Counselor in Training): June 17 – July 1. Rates range from $900-$1295.

Performing Arts

Ballet Arizona

2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix • 602-381-0188 • school@balletaz.org • balletaz.org

Ages 4-12. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to grow their confidence and expand their knowledge under the guidance of highly experienced instructors. No previous ballet experience is necessary. Sessions are 2 or 4 weeks from June 12 – July 7. Classes are scheduled in the afternoon and early evening. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is May 18, 2023.

Childsplay

900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe • 480-921-5722 • childsplayaz.org/summer

Ages 4-17. Campers enjoy themed classes, mainstage productions at the TCA, workshops, stagecraft/crew opportunities, and teen internships. Some of the types of themes include Hogwarts, The Little Mermaid, Dragons Love Tacos, Encanto, Macbeth, and Playtime with Bluey. One-week and multi-week classes. Full-day classes for ages 6+ and half-day classes for ages 4-6. May 30 – July 28. Extended care available. $135 and up. Scholarships available.

East Valley Children’s Theatre

4501 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-756-3828 • evct.org

Ages 5-17. EVCT Summer Camps have four different in-person summer camp programs running May 30 – July 14: Imagination Theatre Camp for kids aged 5-8, Musical Theatre Camp & Theatre Workshop Camp for kids aged 8-15, and a four day acting intensive for kids aged 11-17. Participants learn performance techniques, teamwork, and communication skills and have fun in a non-competitive, educational atmosphere. Instructors are local theatre professionals in the field of dance, music, and theatre.

Paige Productions Youth Theater

13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills • 480-375-8058 • paigeproductionsaz.com

Paige Productions Theater is a refreshing theater alternative in the East Valley. Students learn acting, singing, & dancing from an award-winning theater instructor. Owner/Artistic Director, Paige Beckman is a two-time ariZoni-winning director and music director who owns Paige Beckman Music Studio, and has taught theater in Fountain Hills for more than a decade. Join us for our exciting 2023 camp musicals, including All Dolled Up: A New Musical, Disney’s 101 Dalmatian Kids, Willy Wonka Jr, & The $500 Talent Show. Each of these shows feature a final performance for family & friends. Additional camps include Acting & Improvisation and Stranger Wednesdaysthemed classes. One and two-week options, something for every skill level. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camps vary, approximately $200-$400.

Phoenix Conservatory of Music

1316 E. Cheery Lynn Rd., Phoenix • 602-353-9900 • pcmrocks.org/learn-to-play/summer-camp

Ages 3-18. PCM Summer Programs of music fun with week long summer day camps! Camps are available in full day (ages 7-10, 9-13 and 14-18) or half day (ages 3-5, and 6-9). Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends and have fun using musical instruments and gear while exploring weekly themes. Camps run weekly June 5 – July 26. Aftercare available.

Valley Youth Theatre

525 N. First St., Phoenix • 602-253-8188 • vyt.com

Summer Camps at VYT! Ages 5-17. Valley Youth Theatre is a positive, supportive, and professional place for ALL young people to learn and practice fundamental theater techniques, build self-confidence, and grow as critical and creative thinkers – all while having fun singing, acting, and dancing throughout the day! VYT’s Summer Camp offers something for all ages and skills. Four-week, two-week and one-week summer sessions available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each camp culminates in a final production created by the campers. $250-$750. Extended care and scholarships available.

Special Needs

Autism Academy for Education and Development

Campuses in Gilbert and Peoria • 480-525-6197 • aaed.org

Ages 5-18 and older. Each day students will be doing activities in the categories of sensory, cooking, crafts & experiments (science). There are a variety of hands-on activities. June 5 – 29. Half and full day available. 4 days a week. Only enrolled students can attend.

Gateway Academy | Warrior STEAM Camp

3939 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix • 480-998-1071 • gatewayacademy.us

Ages 11-18. Campers with Autism will enjoy fractal art, Engineering & Technology: Elegoo, alchemy, Code Monkey, forensics, aeronautics, field trips, and more! June 5 – 30. Full day, 5 days a week.$750 per week, ESA Approved.

Sports Camps

Camp Hubbard

Phoenix, Scottsdale, & Avondale • 4 Valley locations • 602-786-6789 • camphubbardaz.com

Ages 4.5-14. Campers play a variety of games, sports and activities throughout the day. Weekly themes encourage camper and counselor engagement and tons of fun. May 30- August 4. Half day and full-day options. Sibling Discount. Extended care available. $200-$345.

Xtreme Gymnastics

14000 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 102 ,Scottsdale • 480-596-3543 • xtremegymnastics.com

Ages 3-12. Fit-n-Fun camps promote health and fitness while kids are having a blast. In this state-of-the-art facility, children will enjoy gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, relay races, inflatables and much, much more! The high-energy Xtreme Gymnastics staff is USAG Safety Certified and they lead a new creative theme every week. Camps begin May 30 and run through July 28. Full day, half day and weekly rates available. $58-$326.