Camp DIRECTORY OF LISTINGS 2023 BROPHY SUMMER ENRICHMENT Be a Bronco this summer – June 5-30, on Brophy’s campus. Our Summer Enrichment program is open to any boy or girl going into 5th-8th grade. Get creative with art and music; channel your inner scientist with STEM classes; stay active with sports and fitness camps, and much more! Enjoy Brophy’s spacious facilities which include an aquatic center, state-of-the-art gyms, art studios and other learning spaces. We’ve got a fun four weeks planned for you! Find registration information below. brophyprep.org/academics/summer-school/summer-enrichment-program CACTUS DAY CAMP A “traditional” summer program for children ages 4-13, five days a week for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks where safety is the priority, friendships are fostered, healthy lifestyles are encouraged and your child’s fun is unlimited. Each week is filled with over 25 activities including archery, swimming, cooking, team sports, tumbling, crafts, climbing, gaga, dance and more. Fridays culminate each week with a special camp-wide event. Accredited by the American Camp Association. For more information and to register go to CactusDayCamp.com. Space is limited. cactusdaycamp.com CAMP HUBBARD Camp Hubbard offers Summer Day Camp for kids ages 4.5-14. Each day we focus on fun, sports, games, and building life skills and confidence through PLAY. We offer small group ratios and different themes each week! Our awesome staff ensure every day is safe and fun. All skill levels welcome. Three Valley locations: Phoenix-New Way Academy, 52nd St. & Oak St.; Sunnyslope High School, Central & Dunlap; NEW 2023 Avondale-St. John Paul II High School, 137th Ave. & Thomas Rd. Weeks run May 30-Aug. 4. Full day and half-day options, weekly and single-day options available. camphubbardaz.com DANCE THEATER WEST The “best kids’ dance studio” presents Summer Dance! Workshops include Fairy Tale Ballet: Little Mermaid, ages 5-7, runs June 5-9; Musical Theater: Beauty & the Beast, ages 8-12, runs June 12-16 and advanced Classical Intensives: Romeo & Juliet and West Side Story. Each workshop will have Friday performances. Our highly trained and experienced teachers provide creative and classical dance training in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Located at 3925 East Indian School Rd. For registration information, call us at 602-840-3883 or visit our website. dancetheaterwest.com PARADISE VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH July 10-14 Paradise Valley UMC is calling all heroes! We are excited to offer morning, afternoon, or full day options for our campers this year. Each morning we’ll explore Bible stories and learn what it takes to be a hero through a variety of stations! The afternoons are spent in special interest camps like Lego STEAM, Cooking, Video Production, Visual Arts, Sports Skills, or Broadway Mini just to name a few. Visit pvumc.org/vbc for info! pvumc.org/vbc SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL Join us for our week-long Youth Academy Fine Art Summer Camps. Programs are taught by professional artists and are designed for all skill levels from ages 6 to 18. Projects include: Painting, 3D Sculpting, Designing, Studio Art, Drawing, Anime, Recycled Art and much more. Our studios are set up so each student has a personalized space equipped with individual supplies for a fun and creative fine art experience. Camps run daily Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Before and after art is available for an additional fee, for students who need an extended day. scottsdaleartschool.org SHEMER ART CENTER Summer Art Camps are offered at the Shemer Art Center every year in June, and they are so popular that this year’s camps are already SOLD OUT! After-school and Saturday art classes are offered year- round for children ages 8-11 and teens. The Shemer Art Center is the perfect place to experience art, develop new skills and have fun! For details call 602-262-4727 or shemerartcenter.org. shemerartcenter.org THE HILLS SCHOOL & ATELIER NEW! A Kindergarten is coming to The Hills School! “Nothing Without Joy!” is our motto. We serve children 2 to 6 years old. The “great little preschool in the heart of Arcadia” has highly-educated teachers in a loving, play-based environment. Our small classes are peaceful, unhurried, connected to nature and based on the latest brain research. We view children as natural researchers; infinitely competent, curious and creative. Join us for an exemplary early education! Call 602-952-2616 or visit thehillsschool.org. thehillsschool.org SUNSHINE SUNFLOWER ART CAMPS Join Laurie, a certified K-12 art teacher, this summer for Kids Art Camp for ages 5-10. Kids create projects such as clay sculptures, painting on canvas, paint your own pottery, drawing, and other weekly themes. Camp 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Early bird registration discount through 5/1: $235. After 5/1: $265. We also offer a Tween Wheel Throwing Camp for ages 10-17. Class sizes are limited to provide individual instruction and attention for each student. Register on our website. sunshinesunflower.com CHRIST CHURCH LUTHERAN SUMMER CAMP CCL Summer Camp has something for everyone, from 5 year olds going into kindergarten through grade 6, for 9 weeks! Visit www.cclphoenix.org to register! Camp starts May 30 and runs through July 28. The cost is $150/week if you pay for the whole summer up front. If you prefer to pay for individual weeks, the price is $175/week. Before care and after care are also available. cclphoenix.org LET’S BAKE TOGETHER! We love teaching the art and joy of baking to kids at our bakery, located in Old Town Scottsdale. Four-day camps are offered May 30 – July 24 with morning or afternoon sessions. At Petite Bakers Extravaganza, campers ages 5-7 will make yummy desserts and treats while learning core culinary and kitchen skills. Totally Tiered is for ages eight and up and for the most serious bakers, we offer the 5th annual Cake Competition. Space is limited. For information, contact pj@paulajacqueline.com, call 480-737-8676 or visit our website. paulajacqueline.com STEM CAMPS WITH ENGINEERING FOR KIDS When school is out, camp is IN at Engineering For Kids of Phoenix Metro! We offer an extensive, diverse list of STEM curriculum for kids 4 to 14. Camps are held at the coolest kid-friendly venues around town. Campers design, build, test, and improve their projects while making new friends and using the hottest new tech. We offer full-day, half-day, and select drop-in enrollments on top of extended care if you need a late pick-up. No-interest payment plans and no-hassle cancellations ensure a smooth and simple registration process. View our course catalog today to snag a seat in Phoenix’s favorite STEM camp! engineeringforkids.com/phoenix ORME SUMMER CAMP Join us at the Orme School for an unforgettable summer camp! July 6-12, campers ages 12-16, can choose between Horsemanship Camp, to learn the basics of cattle work, barrel racing, and roping, or Fine Arts Camp, to explore creativity through printmaking, jewelry making, metalsmithing, and ceramics. Down time will be spent swimming, hiking, playing games, and much more. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime Camp Caravan-Hawaii Edition, July 14-23, ages 14-17. Our camp is located in Mayer, AZ, only an hour North of Phoenix, just off of I-17. ormeschool.org/summer-camp Wishing you a fun Summer Camp Season from your friends at the Arcadia News.