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2016 Tucson Summer Camps, Classes and FUN!

By East Tucson Macaroni Kid June 23, 2016
Summer is here!  Help your child fill those hot summer days with enriching, exciting, and COOL Tucson camps and classes from some of the best family-friendly organizations in Southern Arizona!  

Check out our 2016 Summer Guide for summer activities that your children are sure to love!  There is something for every child at every age, from early childhood through teens. Find opportunities for art, music, sports, science, drama. language, learning and FUN in the 2016 Tucson Summer Camp and Class Guide! 

Click HERE for the whole guide, or click one of the camps or classes below to learn more! Check back if you don't find just the right camp right away. We will be adding additional camps and classes in the coming weeks!

Arizona Youth University-1/2 Day, Full Day and overnight camps about science, language & culture, and more for children grades 1-12. 

Art Under the Oaks-Art classes and day camps on a mountain farm! Children create art and interact with animals in cool mountain air under the shade of 100-year-old oaks!

Camp J at the Tucson J-Traveling Through Time- Campers 5+ can look forward to exciting field trips, engaging themed programming, and specialty classes. We also have Sports Camps for all ages, Teen, Travel, Leadership and early childhood summer camps for children 2-5.

Circus Camps at Circus Academy of Tucson- Campers 7-18 can learn stilt walking, juggling, aerial skills and much more! Camps run from 9 AM-4 PM for weeklong sessions.

Clay Camps at Tucson Clay Co-Op-Children ages 6-12 can create clay pieces using hand building and wheel-throwing. Camps are 2-week sessions, 3 days per week. 

Congregation Anshei Israel Esther B. Feldman Preschool/Kinder Summer Camp-Early childhood day camp for ALL children ages 2-6. Water play, art, music, and special guests are all part of this fun camp experience! Half-day or full-day available.

Drum and Drummer Rock Band Camp-Half or full-day camps for children 8-18. Kids will try different instruments, play in a band, and make a video. No experience necessary! 

Girl Scouts Camps: Camp Life is the Best Life-Full Day Camps and Resident Camps featuring outdoor activities, sports, arts & crafts and more. ALL girls ages 5+ are welcome!

Gotta Dance Summer Production Camp: Peter Panic- This structured, high-energy, full-day camp experience will allow young performers aged 9-17 to build their skills and be involved in all aspects of performance. 

International School for Peace Spanish immersion Summer Program-Early childhood day camp for 2-6 year-olds with half-day or full-day schedules available. This play-based program partially or fully immerses children in the Spanish language while they participate in songs, stories, art and more.

JUICE BOX camps at Creative Juice-Art camps for children ages 5-13. Half-day, full-day and extended care available. 18 exciting themes to choose from!

Lil' Kickers Soccer Classes-Non-competitive soccer classes for children 18 months-9 years

Live Theatre Workshop Musical Theatre Classes-  Children act, sing, dance and learn about putting on a show in this 1 or 2-week day camp experience. 1/2 day camps for 6-8 year olds and full days for children 8+

Lucky Charm Riding Center Summer Horse Camp- Lucky Charm Riding Center Summer Horse Camp features riding lessons, horse care, games, and fun in a half-day camp for children ages 4-16. 

Mini Time Machine Camps and Drop-In afternoon clubHOUSE- Children 5-12 create unique works of art in these 1/2 day camps. Can be combined with afternoon clubHOUSE for a full-day experience!

POPPKiDZ Swim and Tennis Lessons-Swim lessons for children of all ages, including FREE water safety workshops for families of children under age 2. Tennis lessons by USTA Tennis Pros. Call for schedule information.

Shine! Tucson Girls Chorus Musical Theatre Camp-Boys & girls 6+ will sing, dance, and act and have a blast learning pop and Broadway songs for a end-of-week showcase. Camps are all day.

Tucson Botanical Gardens Plant Power Camp-Full day camp for children in grades 1-6

YMCA of Southern Arizona Camps: YMCA of Southern Arizona offers Summer Day Camps, Sports Camps, and Overnight Camps. There's something for every child aged 4-17!