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Chandler's summer camp scene perfectly balances Arizona's outdoor adventures with modern, air-conditioned activities to beat the desert heat. With over 60 different providers offering everything from ninja warrior training to specialized sports academies, parents have plenty of options to keep kids engaged during the summer months. The city particularly shines in its sports programs, which make up about 40% of all camp offerings - standouts include the elite Barca Residency Academy soccer camps and the innovative Water Big Air programs that combine water sports with active play.
For families seeking variety, providers like Summer Camp AZ and the Valley of the Sun YMCA run well-organized multi-activity camps that mix traditional camp fun with unique desert-adapted programming. Most camps run between $200-400 per week, making them reasonably priced compared to other Phoenix metro areas, while still delivering high-quality experiences.
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The average summer camp costs $210. We found that 69 camps cost under $200, 57 camps are between $201-$400, and 2 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 40% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 4 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 26 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 55 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 4 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 227 sessions, Full-Day camps have 80 sessions, Half-Day camps have 93 sessions.
Yes! 7 camps (3% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 55 days.