Summer will be here before you know it, so get your kids lined up for their summer programs now so you can find the perfect spot for them before their favorites fill up.
A good camp has the potential to offer a child positive and rewarding experiences,
whether academic or recreational. Here’s a taste of some great summer camp offerings.

All Star Summer Playhouse
Workshops for ages five-six in acting, music and dance taught by Valley Youth Theatre’s highly trained professionals. Session I: June 3-26; Session II: July 8-August 31. From 9am-12pm at Valley Youth Theatre, 1407 North Second Street, Phoenix. For information: 602.253.8288, Extension 312, or VYT.com.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Academy for Young Performers
Develop appreciation for the performing arts through education and exploration of theatre skills June 23-27 Young Actors Camp, ages seven-12; July 7-11 Academy Session 1, ages seven-18; July 14-18 Academy Session 2, ages seven-18; July 21-25 Performing Arts Camp, ages 13-18. Showcase performances or performances by Missoula Children’s Theatre during each camp/session at 7701 West Paradise Lane in Peoria. For information: 623.776.8400, joseph@azbroadwaytheatre.com or azbroadwaytheatre.com.

Arizona Sunrays Camp GYMtastic
Arizona Sunrays will offer one-week indoor sessions for ages three-12. Offerings include gymnastics, dance, Karate, swimming, soccer and more. May 27-August 8 at 3110 East Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. For information: 602.992.5790 or arizonasunrays.com.

AZ on the Rocks – Indoor Climbing, Inc.
Sports and Rock Climbing Camp includes all necessary gear, climbing instruction, other fun activities and lunch daily. Children under age 18 must have an AZ on the Rocks waiver completed by their parent. June 9-August 8 (no camp July 4) at 16447 North 91st Street, #105, Scottsdale (near the Alltel Ice Den). For information: 480.502.9777 or AZontheRocks.com.

Bender Performing Arts Summer Camp
Musical theater camp for grades one thru six includes dance, singing, musical theater and acting. Learn songs, dialogue and music from Broadway musicals with camp-ending performance. Two-week sessions, Mondays-Thursdays, June 23-July 3 and July 7-17 at Bender Performing Arts, 3141 East Beardsley Road, Suite 110. For information: 602.971.9170 or benderperforming arts.com.

Camp Chaverim
This 10-week summer camp program for infants through pre-Kindergarten, offers activities in-
cluding music, creative movement, water play and Kabbalat Shabbat. Full- and part-time hours available – 7:30am-6pm Monday-Thursday and 7:30am-5pm Friday. Camp runs from May 27-August 1. For information: 480.951.5825 or templekolami.org.

Camp L.Y.F.E. (Love Yourself For Everything)
Camp L.Y.F.E. is a resident camp that focuses on healthy lifestyles for youth. The camp themes include healthy relationships, self esteem, adequate physical activity, proper diet and nutrition and culture and diversity. Camp runs June 23-29 at ASU Tempe, Hayden Dorms. For information: 602.258.3300, info@worthyinstitute.com or worthyinstitute.com.

Camp Wamatochick
A rich history in tradition combined with 80 years of experience. Focus is on a smaller camper community for an unparalleled experience. The program is designed to build caring, confident youth and future leaders while having a lot of fun! Sessions run from June 1-July 25, in Prescott. For information: 602.954.7544 or campfireaz.org.

Catalina Sea Camp
Live on Catalina Island at the beautiful Catalina Island Marine Institute. Scuba certifications, sailing, marine biology, island exploring. We offer a dynamic social environment along with all kinds of great fun activities.
Co-ed, ages 12-17. For information: catalinaseacamp.org.

Club BRIO Fine Arts Center
Art classes for kids, ages five-10. Painting, drawing, collage, watercolor and art history taught by a certified, experienced instructor. Snack and all materials included. Teens may attend adult class or workshop. Session I, June 9-July 3; Session II, July 7-31. From 9am-12pm and 1-4pm at 8340 East Raintree Drive C-6,
Scottsdale. For information: 480.941. 8310 or briofinearts.com.

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
Summer tutoring for pre-K to adult includes study skills programs for middle school and high school students, kindergarten readiness programs and general tutoring in all subjects. Qualified teachers/degreed specialists come to your home in North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Cave Creek. For information: 602.482.2318, 480.860.0730, clubztutoring.com or srobertson@clubztutoring.com.

Curtain Call Summer Theatre Camp
Presented by AZ Jewish Theatre Company. Session I: June 2-27; Session II: July 7-August 1. Located at Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road in Phoenix. For information: 602.264.0402, azjewishtheatre.org or info@azjewishtheatre.org.

Digital Kids World Summer Camp 2008
Perfect for budding filmmakers, video game designers and kids interested in technology, the weekly camps start June 2 and run through August 15 at Digital Kids Zone at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. For information: 602.445.3925, digitalkids@mac.com or digitalkidsworld.com.

Felice Kent Studios Summer Art Classes
June and July art classes for kids ages six-18. Helping Hands, Wire Sculpture, The Micro World and Drawing With Your Eyes Closed. Classes at Level 9 Gallery’s new location: 6047 East Cave Creek Road. For information: 623.322.8982 or felicekentstudios.com.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Summer Architecture Camp
Exciting, hands-on explorations in design/model building, photography and airbrush painting. June 16-August 8 at Taliesin West, corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Cactus Road. For information: 480.627.5355, mamansrd@qwest.net or franklloydwright.org.

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
Summer camp for all ages teaches self defense, life skills, fitness and fun. Topics include: Situation Awareness – How to Avoid Danger; Bully Busters Programs – Dealing with a Bully; Practical Self Defense – Escapes That Work; Role Playing – Becoming a Street Smart Kid. June, July and August at 6245 East Bell Road, Scottsdale. For information: 480.951.2236 or GoshinKarate.com.

Handbell Jamboree Camp for Youth
Activities include handbells, percussion, Orff Schulwerk, steel drums and music and movement. Fee includes tuition, snacks, t-shirt and wonderful fun times. June 23-27, 9am-2pm. Grades one-Senior High. Held at Camelback Bible Church, 3900 East Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley. Sponsored by Desert Bells International. For information: 602.494.7464 or desertbells.org.

How to Succeed Academic Camp
Learn how to succeed at Math, Science, Writing, Spanish and/or Study Skills including a free Study Skills and Learning Style Diagnostic Test valued at $50. June-August, at the Scottsdale Education Center, 9151 East Bell Road, Suite 102, Scottsdale. For information: 480.538.0828 or sectutoring.com.

Hubbard Summer Sports Camps
Campers are coached in a variety of sports while bonding with counselors and making new friends. One-week sessions, May 27-August 8; full day: 8:30am-3:30pm, half Day 8:30am-12pm. Three locations: Thunderbird Academy (Thunderbird & Scottsdale Road); Paradise Valley Campus (Cactus & 24th Street); Sunnyslope High School (3rd Avenue & Dunlap). For information: 602.971.4044 or hubbardsports.com.

KidsPark
Teachers lead hourly games, activities and art projects, including playing on our indoor climbing structure.
Daily drop-in childcare for ages two-12, no reservations required. Open every day except holidays.
Located at 4726 East Cactus Road, near Paradise Valley Mall. For information: 602.788.2445, kidspark.com
or ParadiseValleyAZ@kidspark.com.

Kumon Summer Program
A great school year begins in summer. Your child will achieve new heights and get ahead for the next year. Programs run throughout the summer at Kumon Math and Reading Center, 5533 East Bell Road, Suite #119 in Scottsdale. For information: 602.923.9200 or poojadass@ikumon.com.

Lazy ‘J’ Ranch Camp
Children ages five-14 can enjoy surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, archery, riflery, tennis, fencing, volleyball and lots more. Also offered are special trips, sports and animal care. One or more weeks offered. Located in Malibu, California, with a sister camp near Big Bear. For information: 310.457.5572 or LazyJRanchCamp.com.

Musical Theatre Summer Workshop
Students ages seven-17 will learn character development, story building, movement, improvisation, voice training, theatre terminology, audition skills and script analysis. Session I: June 2-27; Session II: July 7-August 1. From 9am-3pm at Valley Youth Theatre, 1407 North Second Street, Phoenix. For information: 602.253.8288, Extension 312, or VYT.com.

NAU Centennial Forest Environmental Education Programs
A variety of week-long overnight camp where kids, ages nine-16, learn about and explore the beautiful ponderosa pine forest surrounding Flagstaff. Programs run from June 9-July 4. For information: 928.523.6727, for.nau.edu or cheryl.miller@nau.edu.

Rancho Solano Discovery Camp
RSPS Discovery Camp offers an exceptional camp experience for preschool-eighth grade, June 9-July 18. Valley-wide camps offer theme related and team building activities such as hands on science, art, computers, daily swim classes, pool parties and summer fun field trips just to name a few. For information: ranchosolano.com.

Scottsdale Academy’s Summer Spectacular
Scottsdale Academy Private School of the Arts is offering 11 full weeks of art, horses, dogs, animals, camping, sports and more. Three sessions offered, from May 27-August 7, at 6315 East Thunderbird Road in Scottsdale. For information: 480.368.ARTS (2787) or
scottsdaleacademy.org.

Scottsdale Unified School District Kids Club Summer Camp
This all-day camp offers arts and crafts, active games, academic activities, reading time, swimming one to two times a week and field trips. For children entering kindergarten through exiting sixth grade. From June 2-August 1, 6:30am-6pm, at Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center and Zuni Elementary School. For information: 480.484.8614, Extension 16, susd.org/communityschools or JMolberger@susd.org.

SuperCamp
Learning and life skills summer camp that empowers kids nine-19 with the confidence and motivation to excel at school and in life. Seven-, eight- and 10-day residential programs offered at Cal State San Marcos (San Diego), Claremont Colleges (Los Angeles), Stanford (Bay Area) and Colorado College (Colorado Springs). For information: 800.285.3285, info@supercamp.com or SuperCamp.com.

Tesseract Summer Learning Adventures
Fun, educational summer sessions for preschool through rising 9th-grade students. Offerings include Dynamic Desert Animals, Musical Theater, Digital Filmmaking, Mysteries & Puzzles, Step Up to a New School Year and Organization 101. Tesseract is located at 4800 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley. For information: 480.991.1770 or tesseractschool.org.

Verve Teen Film Acting Camp
During this camp, participants will not only learn about acting on film, they will act on film! A short film with the entire class as the cast will be shot from start to finish during the week. Runs Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 8:30am-12pm at North Valley Playhouse, 13043 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. For information: 480.659.8957, vervestudio.net or info@VerveStudio.net.

Xtreme Gymnastics & Cheer Day Camp
Fun for kids ages three-12. Gymnastics, sports, arts/crafts, speakers and games in our 20,000-square-foot facility in the Scottsdale Airpark. Five days per week for five- to 12-year-olds from 9am-2pm. Two days a week pre-school camp. June 2 - August 8 at 15821 North 79th Street, Scottsdale. For information: 480.596.3543 or xtremegymnastics.com.

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