Swimming Archery Tumbling Rockwall Crafts Dance Gaga Rocketry Game Room Team Sports Mini Golf Cooking & More ! CAMP DATES: June 4 – July 27 th Located in Paradise Valley Owner/Director: Karyn Roseman Miller www.CactusDayCamp.com 480-836-CAMP (2267)  Ages 3 – 13  Full Day Program  Five Days a Week  2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks  2 Pools on Campus  Middle School Field Trips  Extended Hours Available  Optional Lunch Program th VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE CAMPS FOR AGES 5-15 The magic of musical theatre comes to life at VYT’s month-long summer camps; Session 1 in June, Session 2 in July! Youth ages 7-15 will experience what it takes to create a full production from auditions to performance. Professional instructors provide valuable training in acting, singing and dancing. Campers will also learn elements of production like lighting cues, props and costuming. No theatre experience necessary! Half-day and full-day options for campers ages 5-6 are available too! Internships available for ages 16+. For more information or to register call 602-253-8188 x302 or visit www.vyt.com. vyt.com THE HILLS SCHOOL & ATELIER “Nothing Without Joy!” is our motto. Our 1-week camps for ages 18 months to 5 explore trains, music, oceans, wacky science, creative arts, construction projects, Eric Carle art, and more! The “great little preschool in the heart of Arcadia” has exemplary teachers in a loving, Reggio Emilia-inspired environment. Weekly camps have Flexible hours and days to suit your family’s summer plans. May 21 - July 20. Call 602-952-2616 or visit thehillsschool.org. thehillsschool.org SUMMER CAMP @ SYSTEM PHOENIX! SySTEM Phoenix middle school focuses on using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to teach critical thinking and problem solving skills. We will host Engineering for Kids Summer Camp from June 4-July 27 on our campus, located in the heart of Phoenix at 1301 E. Almeria. Sign up for single weeks or the whole summer. For additional information on how to register for camp, call 602-710-1873 or visit systemschools.org/summer-camp-system/. systemschools.org SHEMER ART CENTER Spring Break at the Shemer Art Center offers kids ages 8-12 the opportunity to “Step into Spring with Great Artists” with new instructor Barbara Manne, March 14-16 from 1-4 p.m., or “Color My World II” with Danielle Wood, March 19-21 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Summer Camps start June 4, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Each day offers instruction in drawing, painting and ceramics, taught by professional artists, right here in Arcadia! The Shemer Art Center, located at 5005 E. Camelback Road, is the perfect place to experience art, have fun and develop new skills. 602-262-4727 or shemerartcenter.org. shemerartcenter.org SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL YOUTH ACADEMY - FINE ART CAMP Scottsdale Artists’ School Youth and Teen Academy presents the upcoming Summer Fine Art Program. Young artists will embark on a true artists’ journey, exploring all stages of creating art. Students will learn fundamentals of art while having fun producing a variety of projects. Professional teaching artists serve as guides to a true studio art experience! Weekly camps are available May 29– August 2 for ages 6-18. Before and after camp care also available. The School is located in downtown Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-990-1422 or visit scottsdaleartschool.org. scottsdaleartschool.org ArcAdiA News ULTIMATE CAMP DIRECTORY OF LISTINGS 2018 REPTILE ENCOUNTERS SUMMER CAMPS Come to camp at the largest reptile sanctuary in the US! We are located near Scottsdale Rd. and Dynamite in Northern Scottsdale. For ages 6-14 between May 28th and July 27th. Hundreds of animals on the property and campers will get to interact with least 10 different animals of various species per day! Our camps focus on different areas of herpetology like Reptile Encounters, Crocodilian, Lizard, Snake and even Vet Camp! Campers leave feeling like a true Herpetologist with many new animal friends! Phoenixherp.com to register! Call 480-513-4377 x3 or email Katelyn@Phoenixherp.com. phoenixherp.com • Programs available for children ages 3 to 5. • No prior Spanish experience necessary. • Visit our website for registration information. Register before May 1, 201 7 Register by May 1, 2018

9 ULTIMATE CAMP GUIDE 2018 Octane Raceway Summer Engineering Camp Octane Raceway is offering ten weeks of summer camp for kids who love to learn. Children ages 9 through 15 can enjoy summer with lots of activities around the track, including kart racing. Registration opens soon! For more: octaneraceway.com Camp Invention Camp Invention is a summer camp for kindergarten through 6 th grade children. The kids spend a week at this camp learning to express their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills with peers. This camp is perfect for kids who love to learn while staying indoors during the summer. There are eight different camp locations and dates offered this summer. For more: campinvention.org Camp Innovation The Arizona Science Center offers this creative and fun camp for children of all ages. The camp runs May 30 to August 3 and focuses on finding fun and engaging ways for children to enjoy science. Times for Camp Innovation vary based on the child’s age group. For more: azscience.org TREND CAMPS BY KAYLEE SUMPTER Sports Camps Tech Camps D-backs Baseball Academy Youth Camp – Summer A baseball fan’s dream! The camps are half-day and take place throughout the state of Arizona. Campers learn how to throw, catch, hit and run the bases from experienced coaches, while playing with fellow campers with similar skills and abilities. When you register, you’ll get a free shirt, cap and a ticket to a Diamondbacks game! For more: azdbacks.com BEST Sports Camp Beginners Edge Sports Training offers a sports camp for children up to age 10 with week-long sessions from May 29 to August 3. The camp teaches kids an array of sports skills, while they enjoy bounce houses, obstacle courses and other activities. BEST provides a nut-free snack for campers, and all sports equipment is supplied. The camp will be located at 7000 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with both full and half day options. For more: thebestinaz.com Suns Basketball Camp This basketball camp offers one-on- one instruction for boys and girls ages 6 through 17. Campers get attention from coaches and athletic trainers while learning tips, tricks, and skills that will make them better players. There are three different camp options for players. There is a day camp at Thunderbird High School from June 13 to June 17. There is another day camp option at Higley High School from June 19 to June 23. There is also an overnight camp option from June 27 to July 1 at Pine Summit Camp. For more: phoenixsuns.com Valley of the Sun YMCA Summer Camp The YMCA offers full day summer camp for ages 5 and up. The camps are organized by themed weeks starting May 28 and lasting until Aug 10. There are a variety of summer camps including sports, crafts, water-fun and field trips. For more: valleyymca.org