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Tucson's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's unique blend of desert adventure and cultural richness. With over 350 different camp sessions spread across 95 providers, parents can find everything from traditional sports programs to distinctive Southwestern experiences. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum offers hands-on nature exploration where kids learn about local wildlife and desert ecosystems, while specialized camps at places like TRAK Therapeutic Ranch combine animal interaction with personal development.
For the athletically inclined, El Conquistador Tennis runs some of the city's most comprehensive youth programs, taking advantage of Tucson's sunny climate for year-round training. What makes Tucson's camps special is how they embrace the city's natural surroundings – many programs incorporate the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape and local ecology into their activities, creating experiences you simply won't find anywhere else.
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The average summer camp costs $180. We found that 138 camps cost under $200, 76 camps are between $201-$400, and 8 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 39% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 14 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 21 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 91 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 99 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 61 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 357 sessions, Full-Day camps have 94 sessions, Half-Day camps have 185 sessions.
Yes! 17 camps (5% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, February, July. The average camp session runs for 30 days.