Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road, 883-3025
• Discounts with membership.
Desert and Sea Camp - Ages 10-11, entering grades 5-6. Mon-Thu, all day. July 22-25. $200. Discover connections between desert and sea, meet live animals and arts and crafts. Visit to the Warden Aquarium.
Desert and Sea Camp - Ages 10-11, entering grades 5-6. Mon-Thu, all day, July 29-Aug. 1. $200.
Museum Explorers - Bobcat - Ages 8-9, entering grades 3-4. Mon-Thu, all day, July 22-25. $200. Observe live animals, go behind the scenes, conduct science experiments, create art, hike and sample desert foods.
Museum Explorers - Bobcat - Ages 8-9, entering grades 3-4. Mon-Thu, all day, July 29-Aug 1. $200.
Museum Explorers - Fox - Ages 6-7, entering grades 1-2. Mon-Thu, all day, July 22-25. $200. Explore the museum, learn about animals and plants including meeting live animals. Arts and crafts.
Museum Explorers - Fox - Ages 6-7, entering grades 1-2. Mon-Thu, all day, July 29-Aug 1. $200.
Catalina Foothills Community Schools Camp Foothills
4300 E. Sunrise Drive, 209-7551
cfsd16.org/schools/communityschools
• Early-bird rewards on some camps before April 30.
Blogging Workshop - Grades 5-8. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 17-21. $120 week. Create a blog, learn about different blogging sites.
Kinder Club - Grades PreK-K. Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon, May 28-July 26. $100-$120 half-day weekly camp. Themes include Ocean Adventures, Jungle Journeys, On Safari and Spectacular Science.
Reading Camp - Grades 1-3. Mon-Fri, morning, June 3-28. $120 week. Individual and small group instruction by a variety of teaching methods, materials and technology.
Robotics - Grades 3-5. Mon-Fri, morning, June 3-21. $120 week. Design, engineer and program a Lego robot.
Southern Arizona Writing Project Camps - Grades 3-8. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-14. $120 week. Draft, revise and publish poems, stories and reports.
Spanish Immersion Camp - Grades PreK-3. Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon, June 10-28. $500 three weeks. Full Spanish immersion using field trips, mariachi, dance and games for children with prior exposure.
Weekly Camps - Grades 1-9. Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon, May 28-July 19. $100-$120 half-day weekly camp. Themes include: Tech Camp, Crazy Chemists, Experiments, STEM, Wordsmiths, Ancient Empires, Biomes Camp, Aeronautics.
Double800
3800 E. River Road, 401-0014
Double800 SAT/PSAT Prep Course - For high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Wed, Sun, mornings and afternoons, July 14-Aug 7. $650; $50 discount for registration before June 16. Uses College Board questions and tests.
Drachman Montessori Magnet Elementary
1085 S. 10th Ave., 225-1500
Drachman Montessori Summer School - Ages 7-11. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-28. Free, priority for current students. Montessori instruction with music enrichment.
Eller College of Management
1130 E. Helen St., 621-2505
ugrad.eller.arizona.edu/camps/
Digi-Dudes and Tech Divas - Grades 3-5, 6-8. Mon-Fri, all day, four sessions, June 3-28. $250 session. Hands-on projects using 21st century technologies.
Fountain of Life Lutheran Church
710 S. Kolb Road, 747-1213
Kingdom Rock, Vacation Bible School - Ages 3 years -6th grade. Mon-Fri, mornings, June 10-14. $10 per child suggested donation. Call to pre-enroll.
International School for Peace
4625 E. River Road, 299-8908.
International School for Peace - Ages 2-6. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-July 26. $150 week, flexible hours. Spanish immersion preschool teaches peaceful conflict resolution and uses play-based curriculum.
International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Road, 629-0100
• Cost $180; $144 museum members.
Animal Adventures - Ages 5-8. Mon-Fri, all day, three sessions: June 3-7, June 24-28, July 8-12. Groups sorted by age investigate animals and habitats around the world.
Summer Safari - Ages 9-12. Mon-Fri, all day, two sessions: June 10-14, July 22-26.
La Petite Academy
8940 E. Tanque Verde Road,
749-1178
• Rates vary, discounts may apply.
Childtime on Harrison - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-Aug 5.
Childtime on River - Ages 6 weeks-12 Years. Mon-Fri, all day, Feb 8-Aug 2.
Childtime on Thornydale - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-Aug 5.
La Petite Academy on Fort Lowell Road - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-July 3. Special activities and visitors.
La Petite on Midvale Road - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-Aug 5.
La Petite on Sarnoff Road - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-Aug 5.
La Petite on Tanque Verde Road - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-Aug 5.
La Petite on Golf Links Road - Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Mon-Fri, all day, May 2-Aug 5.
Los Ninos del Valle
780 S. Park Centre Ave., Green Valley, 393-6823 casagv.org Young Nature Explorers - Ages 5-9. Mon-Fri, all day, May 28-Aug 2. $160 week; $10 per week discount for all 10-weeks. Space, aviation, oceans and wildlife, field trips, swimming and water safety.
Minds Alive! St. Gregory Middle School Camp
3231 N. Craycroft Road, 327-6395
Minds Alive! Middle School Camp - Grade 5-8. Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon, two 2-week sessions, June 3-28. $295 half-day, $490 full-day. Explore science, art, music, drama, digital filmmaking, cooking and Lego robotics.
Pima for Kids, Pima Community College
Different camps at different campuses, 206-6579
Pima for Kids - Ages 5-12, morning and afternoon or all day, June 3-July 26. $36-350, register and pay online for 10 percent off by May 15. Play meets learning.
Postal History Foundation
920 N. First Ave., 623-6652, Ext. 102
Philatelic Fun Camp - Ages 7-13. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 10-14. $140. Use postage stamps from around the world to learn about art, history, geography and math. Bring lunch.
Sabino High School
5000 N. Bowes Road, 584-7766
Jumpstart Summer Academic Academy - Incoming freshman. Mon-Fri, morning. Two sessions: May 30-June 13, June 14-June 28. $110 session. Introductory academic course to prepare for high school. See website for full descriptions.
St. Joseph School PreK/K Summer Program
215 S. Craycroft Road, 747-3060
PreK & Kindergarten Summer Program - Ages 3-5 years. Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon, June 3-July 28. $30 registration fee. $150 half-day, $200 full-day, per week. Each week is a different unit. Registration deadline Thursday prior to desired week.
Sunshine School in Oro Valley
9000 N. Oracle Road, 742-6874
Summer Fun at Sunshine School - Ages 3-5. Tue, Wed, Thu, morning, June 4-Aug 1. $20 registration fee for children not enrolled at school. $100 week. Weekly topics like the books of Eric Carle, animals, cooking, science, space and the arts. Bring lunches.
Sylvan Learning Northwest
5425 N. Oracle Road, 531-0431
Supplemental Education - Ages 5-up. Mon-Thu, Sat., morning and afternoon, year-round. $100 month and up. Reading, math, writing, study skills, SAT/ACT/college prep and homework support.
Sylvan Learning East
7350 E. Speedway, 290-6877
Supplemental Education - Ages 5-up. Mon-Sat., morning and afternoon, year-round. $100 month and up.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N. Alvernon Way, 326-9686, Ext. 10
• Cost $220; $195 members.
Desert Wild - Grades 1 and 2. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-7. Learn about desert plant adaptations and ecology.
Eco Wild - Grades 5-6. Mon-Fri, all day, July 15-19. Learn about plant and animal connections, conservation and careers in the natural sciences.
Garden Wild - Grades 3-4. Mon-Fri, all day, June 24-28. Learn water-wise garden care and ethnobotany, ways desert people interact with plants.
Tutoring Club of the Foothills
4772 E. Sunrise Drive
Amazing Math - Ages 7-13. Mon-Thu, flexible, year-round, $35-45 per hour. Individualized approach to math in a camp-like atmosphere.
Get ready for First Grade - Ages 5-7. Mon-Thu, flexible hours, May 25-Aug. 9. $675. Prepare with an individual approach for math and reading at school.
Get Ready for Kindergarten - Ages 4-6. Mon-Thu, flexible, May 25-Aug 9. $675. Works on individual academic needs.
High School Subject Previews - Grades 9-12. Mon-Thu, flexible, May 25-Aug 9. $35-45 hour. All levels of math and science, including AP.
Rx Reading - Ages 5-17. Mon-Thu., flexible, year-round. $35-45 hour. Individualized reading focused on phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
School Tools - Grades 7-12. Mon-Thu, flexible, year-round. $35-45 hour. Topics include time management, organization, test prep, study skills, note taking, and goal setting.
The Write Way - Ages 8-14. Mon-Fri, flexible, year-round. $35-45 hour. Focusing on the writing process from brainstorming to final draft and teaching skills like grammar and punctuation.
University of Arizona School of Journalism
845 N. Park Ave. Room 334, 621-9616
journalism.arizona.edu/node/637
Journalism Diversity Workshop for Arizona High School Students - Fall juniors and seniors. Mon-Sun, all day, June 7-16. Some meals and dorm accommodations included. Learn news writing, reporting, editing, digital design and photojournalism techniques.
UA Summer Institute for Writing
1201 E. Helen St., 621-5849
UA Summer Institute for Writing - Ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, all day, July 1-19. Free. Read, write and share in small and large groups. Students may receive a half high school credit for attending.
University of Arizona Youth University
888 N. Euclid Ave., 621-7724
Advanced Web & Graphic Design Camp - Grades 7-11, ages 12-17. Mon-Fri, afternoons, July 8-19. $375. Build on digital arts portfolio.
Adventures in Java Programming - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, morning, June 3-14. $435. Discover what is possible using Java technologies.
App Adventures The Next Level - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, June 24-28. $199 week. Create a mobile game app and explore programming concepts.
App Adventures The Next Level - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 24-28. $199 week.
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, June 3-7. $199 week. Explore phone-based and tablet applications and create a mobile application or mobile game.
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-7. $199 week.
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, morning, June 8-12. $199 week.
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Ages 10-13. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 8-12. $199 week.
Bone Camp: Forensic Analysis of the Human Skeleton - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 10-14. $395 week. Learn the fundamentals of forensic anthropology through hands-on activities.
Camp Legend: Witches, Werewolves, Magic & Vampires - Grades 7-10, ages 12-16. Mon-Fri, all day, July 15-19. $375 week. Introduction to the mythology, food and art, culture and history of Russia and Eastern Europe.
2013 Chinese Star Summer Camp - Ages 6-17. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-7 and June 10-14. $380 one week; $599 two weeks. Experience Chinese language and culture with experienced instructors.
Classics Camp: The Ancient World of Gladiators, Gods, Greeks, and Romans - Grades 7-10, ages 12-16. Mon-Fri, all day, June 17-21. $375 week. Introduction to mythology, food, art, history and languages of antiquity.
Computer Camp: Web Design - Grades 4-6, ages 9-12. Mon-Fri, morning, June 8-19. $335 two weeks. Learn the fundamentals of web design through Adobe Web Premium CS6. Plan, build and organize websites.
Computer Camp: Web Design - Grades 7-11, ages 12-17. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-14. $335.
Digital Photography Workshop - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-14. $375. Learn shooting techniques and Photoshop tips.
Engineering Robotics Camp - Grades 7-8, ages 12-14. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-7. $365. Hands-on experience in robotics design.
The Experimental Darkroom: An Introduction to Pinhole Photography - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-7. $375. Build a pinhole camera and make photographic prints.
Game Design Workshop: Level 1 - Grades 7-9, ages 12-15. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-7. $350. Learn different forms and qualities of games and create media for an original game.
Game Design Workshop: Level 1 - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, all day, June 10-14. $350.
Karting Camp I - Grades 7-12, ages 12-17. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-7. $650 with transportation; $550 without transportation. EExplore the dynamics of racing vehicles through hands-on activities.
Law Camp - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-7. $395. Students discuss and debate legal issues in a court room environment.
Lego Films and Stop Action - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 10-14. $199. Bring favorite action figures or Legos to create short films.
Lego Films and Stop Action - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, morning, June 10-14. $199.
Lego Video Games - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, July 15-19. $199. Create a Lego universe, characters and adventures in an interactive 2-D Video Game.
Lego Video Games - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, July 15-19. $199.
Lego YOUniverse! Make Your Own Adventure! - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-7. $199. Create digital illustrated storyr.
Lego YOUniverse! Make Your Own Adventures! - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, morning, June 3-7. $199.
Make Your First 3-D Video Game - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, June 17-21. $199. Learn the physics behind 3D Game Design, event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play and storytelling.
Make Your First 3-D Video Game - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 17-21. $199.
Make Your First Video Game! - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, June 10-14. $199. Make and learn about designing a 2-D video game.
Painting Studio - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-7. $435. Hands-on course with painter Karen DeClouet.
Planet Hip-Hop - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 17-21. $385. Use rap music, hip-hop dance and street art to understand diverse cultures and the business of hip-hop.
Pre-Med Camp - Grades 10-12, ages 15-17. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-7. $395. Explore human anatomy, from organs to cells.
Pre-Med Camp - Grades 10-12, ages 15-17. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 17-21. $395.
Project Happiness Workshop - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Mon-Fri, all day, July 15-19. $295. The science of happiness and how to help themselves and others.
Summer Brass Institute - Grades 9-12, ages 14-17. Tue-Sat., all day, May 28-June 1. $450. Intensive performance program to strengthen playing, musicianship and auditioning skills.
Video Game Animation - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, July 22-26. $199. Create and animate characters, objects and backgrounds.
Video Game Animation - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, July 22-26. $199.
Wildcat Junior Drama Camp - Grades 4-6, ages 9-12. Mon-Fri, all day, June 3-14. $450. Theater exercises and develop scenes and characters.
University of Arizona Youth University
UA Science and Technology Park, 9070 S. Rita Road, 621-7724
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 10-14. $199. Explore phone-based and tablet applications and create a mobile application or mobile game.
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, morning, June 10-14. $199.
Make Your First 3-D Video Game - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, June 17-21. $199. Learn the physics behind 3D Game Design, event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play and storytelling.
Make Your First 3-D Video Game - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 17-21. $199.
Make Your First Video Game! - Ages 8-11. Mon-Fri, morning, June 3-7. $199. Make and learn about designing a 2-D video game.
Make Your First Video Game! - Ages 11-14. Mon-Fri, afternoon, June 3-7. $199.
YMCA of Southern Arizona
7770 N. Shannon Road, 229-9001
Leaders in Training - Ages 13-16. Mon-Fri, all day, nine one-week sessions, May 28-July 26. $110 week, $20 one-time program fee. $75 for facility members. Volunteer opportunities, job skills workshops and team building.
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