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Phoenix's summer camp scene perfectly matches its vibrant desert spirit, offering an incredible mix of indoor and outdoor adventures that beat the heat while keeping kids engaged. With most camps running under $400, parents can find everything from high-energy gymnastics programs at Rising Sky to cutting-edge STEM exploration at the Arizona Science Center. What really stands out is how the city's camps embrace the unique local environment – you'll find innovative indoor spaces like the Children's Museum of Phoenix offering creative air-conditioned activities during peak heat, while places like Valley Youth Theatre blend performing arts with cooling indoor fun.
The variety is impressive, with over 30% of camps focusing on diverse activities and another quarter dedicated to performing arts, proving there's truly something for every young explorer in the Valley of the Sun.
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The average summer camp costs $200. We found that 38 camps cost under $200, 25 camps are between $201-$400, and 5 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Performing Arts, Sports. Variety camps make up 31% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 15 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 32 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 24 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 3 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 117 sessions, Full-Day camps have 40 sessions, Half-Day camps have 39 sessions.
Yes! 10 camps (9% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, March, July. The average camp session runs for 30 days.