SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

Chapel Rock

At Chapel Rock there is something for kids of every age from kindergarten to 12th grade and families too! Summer camp is full of adventure, old and new friends, games, creativity, awesome counselors, and God’s unconditional love! Campers can expect their days to be full of high energy activities, lots of nature, music, and crafts along with daily worship and faith formation. Each day campers will dwell in faith through prayer, fellowship, storytelling, games and music - all while exploring the call that God has for us and rejoicing in who God has made us to be. Chapel Rock Summer Camp is a faith-based sleepaway camp affiliated with The Episcopal Church.

TYPE & AGES: Sleepaway, ages K-12

WHERE: Prescott

CONTACT: 928-445-3499, chapelrock.net/summer-camp

Summer Camp At Orme

Since 1929, campers from around the world have been coming to the temperate high desert of Arizona to enjoy an unforgettable experiences. Horsemanship Camp runs July 6 to 12. Here your campers will saddle up and ride their summer away. Geared towards campers who have some riding experience and can comfortably walk, trot, and canter/lope. Fine Arts Camp runs July 6 to 12. Campers enjoy learning printmaking, jewelry making, metalsmithing, ceramics, and more. Caravan Camp – Hawaii Edition runs July 14 to 23. Maui, Hawaii is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful rain forests and awe-inspiring parks, your camper will get a chance to experience it all!

TYPE & AGES: Sleepaway, ages 12-16 & 14-17

WHERE: Locations Vary

CONTACT: 928-632-7601, ormeschool.org/summer-camp

Pcm Summer Programs

Ages 3-5 and 6-9: Come and explore music in this half day camp that has instruction, games, crafts, and fun!

Ages 7-10: Learn more in depth about music while having an allday adventure with new friends while learning, playing music and games, creating crafts, and having a great time.

Ages 9-13: Come explore exciting topics in these full day, super cool, summer intensive workshops where students will have the opportunity to learn and play.

Ages 14-18: Learn about different music styles, genres, technique, and theory in these summer intensives designed to help high school musicians become better.

TYPE & AGES: Day camp, ages 3-18

WHERE: 1316 E Cheery Lynn Rd., Phoenix CONTACT: 602-353-9900, pcmrocks.org/summer-programs

Discover Summer At Gateway Community College

Your child will have the opportunity to experience nine weeks of excitement through crafts, field trips and themed activities. Each week children will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities that will help them create memories to last a lifetime.

Week 1: Camp Gecko’s Got Talent (May 31June 3)

Week 2: Amazing Animals (June 6-10)

Week 3: Mystery Week (June 13-17)

Week 4: The Power of Steam (June 20-24)

Week 5: When I Grow Up (June 27-July 1)

Week 6: Go Green (July 5-8)

Week 7: Community Service (July 11-15)

Week 8: Kids Baking Challenge (July 18-22

Week 9: Summer Olympics (July 25-29)

TYPE & AGES: Day camp, ages 6-12

WHERE: GateWay Community College, 108. N. 40th St., Phoenix CONTACT: 602-286-8130, gatewaycc.edu/degrees-certificates/discoversummer-camp

CAMP NOT-A-WHEEZE

In a traditional camp setting asthma education is integrated with recreational camp activities. This empowers children to understand and avoid their asthma triggers, recognize warning signals of an oncoming episode, properly use their medications, and exercise control over their disease. Serving 7 to 14-yearold children with moderate to severe asthma, camp activities include horseback riding, adventure course, lake day, music, arts, crafts, exploring the outdoors, and more! Historically, a majority of these campers would not be accepted into other camps due to the constant monitoring and medication requirements that are typically integral to asthma management. Medical volunteers can be found throughout camp (in cabins with kids, accompanying kids to activities, teaching asthma education, and staffing the infirmary). These volunteers MUST be licensed medical professionals in order to attend.

The camp's skilled medical direction and physician team are from Phoenix Children’s Hospital & Banner Health (Cardon Children’s Medical Center) and serve in the infirmary as the camp physicians.

TYPE & AGES: Sleepaway, ages 7-14

WHERE: Heber

CONTACT: 602-336-6575, campnotawheeze.org

Creative Color Art Studio Summer Fine Art Camp

Young Vincents summer art classes are a blast! They run May through August in one-week sessions and offer kids an opportunity for intensive study using a variety of mediums.

Classes are designed to develop your child’s skill in watercolor, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and acrylic painting. Campers create original artwork inspired by a dynamic thematic curriculum receiving nurturing instruction from teaching artists. Building kid’s confidence and having a great time doing it…that’s the goal! Kids are always encouraged to use their imagination and develop their own interpretation of the camp's themes, while gaining the tools needed to share and express their ideas. Whether a beginner or an advanced student, weekly thematic sessions offer the opportunity for all levels to advance through multiple sessions or one.

TYPE & AGES: Day camp, ages 6-13

WHERE: 8300 N. Hayden, STE A100, Scottsdale CONTACT: 480-478-8121, creativecolorart.com/ summer-fine-art-camp

Warrior Steam Camp

With a blend of adventure, experiential learning and fun, Gateway’s Warrior STEAM Camp provides a supportive and challenging experience for incoming sixth to 12th grade kids, who may have struggled in more traditional camp settings. The four week camp is divided into one week sessions, which are sequenced to build on each other. Gateway is an incredibly supportive and comfortable community where students build transformative relationships. These relationships are at the core of the camp, helping students develop a courageous sense of self. During the Warrior Camp, those core relationships are cemented by the joy of shared experiences, which will enable students to tackle challenges and learn and grow, no matter where life takes them!

TYPE & AGES: Day camp, ages 12-19

WHERE: 3939 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix CONTACT: 480-998-1071, gatewayacademy.us

Valley Youth Theatre Summer Camp

The magic of musical theatre comes to life during VYT's summer camps! Campers experience what it takes to create a full musical production from audition to performance, alongside professional teaching artists who will provide foundational training in acting, singing, and dance. This fun and interactive program is perfect for both seasoned performers and those looking for a place to start. Plus, all campers from each session will get to showcase their stage presence, confidence, and creativity in a special final showcase performance for family and friends! A four-week session is available for campers 7+, and a two-week and oneweek session is available for ages 5+. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Extended care available.

TYPE & AGES: Day camp, ages 5-17

WHERE: 525 N. First St., Phoenix CONTACT: 602-253-8188 x302, vyt.com

FIT-N-FUN

FIT-N-FUN camps promote health and fitness while having a blast. Each week, children ages 3 to 12 will enjoy gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, relay races, inflatables and much, much more! The Xtreme Gymnastics staff is high energy, USA Gymnastics Safety Certified, with complete background checks. Their facility is state of the art and fully air conditioned.

TYPE & AGES: Day camp, ages 3-12 WHERE: 14000 N. Hayden Rd. #102 Scottsdale CONTACT: 480-596-3543, xtremegymnastics.com