Nestled in the heart of downtown Mesa, the Arizona Museum of Natural History is Arizona’s premier natural history museum. Join us for a Prehistoric Preschool Program. Discover Dino-mite Fun! Visit azmnh.org to learn more.
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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.
All ages and all experience levels are welcome! Clinics, Practice and Racing. Visit www.usabmx.com/tracks/0257 for full details, location, directions and more.
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.
Theres’s nothing like Camp Zoo! Each age-appropriate, weeklong session is filled with animal encounters, activities, games, in-depth investigations and organized free-time.
The most colorful camp trip ever! A day of colorful play awaits. Explore 19 colorful, hands-on attractions at Crayola Experience!
Camp Visits Include:
All-day access to 19 hands-on attractions
Each day, we will explore new discoveries in space and science that will change our understanding of the universe around us. Summer expeditions contain fun, hands-on learning to make new discoveries and how they impact our daily lives.
Fountain Hills Youth Theater is offering a Full Summer of full-day and half-day performing arts camps.
After a safe and successful camp season last year, the GSACPC Camp team is thrilled to invite girls back for another year packed with more of what you love. We are looking forward to troop, resident, mini-resident and combo camp options!
The Phoenix Suns Basketball Camps offer
the finest one-on-one instruction in a safe,
positive atmosphere for boys and girls, ages
6-17 at any of our day camps.
Jump into the biggest box of LEGO bricks EVER at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona! With two rides, a 4D Cinema, plus 12 build & play zones, there is something for children of all ages.
March is here, which means Summer Reading season is near! The valley wide Summer Reading program Maricopa County Reads begins June 1st. The theme of this year’s program is All Together Now, celebrating unity, kindness, and togetherness.
Primavera Online School is a tuition-free, accredited, NCAA-approved public charter school that serves grades K-12 throughout Arizona.
Dive into SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium, home to Arizona’s only 360-degree ocean tunnel! Discover thousands of creatures such as sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, and more in more than 30 exhibits.
Week-long sessions $295/week and 10% sibling discount. Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–1p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Early Bird Special–10% discount when you reserve your spot by March 31.
Our camps will run five consecutive days from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Campers will make 2–3 theme inspired recipes each day of camp. Camp is $400 for each week of camp.
Join us at Angels Camp for Gymnastics, Ninja instruction, ballet, tumbling, games, crafts, trampoline play, foam pit and free play.
Day camp at The Little Gym is the perfect choice for long, hot summers and other breaks from school when you want your child to stay active, safe, and happy.
Uptown Jungle is more than a trampoline park, it’s a city-style indoor playground metropolis that allows kids to enter into a world where they become a superhero, rock climber, explorer or even an uptown ninja warrior all inside a child-safe envir
Located in the heart of Prescott National Park, this summer overnight camp is a big adventure for kids ages 7-16–the fun and freedom of being outdoors, while learning new skills, and making new friends will make memories that will last a lifetime.
