Higley USD hosts a Kids Camp in the summer. (Courtesy of Higley USD)
Parents looking for camps for their children have several options to choose from in the Gilbert area. This list is incomprehensible.
Gilbert Center Stage Academy camps include vocal training, singing activities, acting coaching, improv activities, casting and scriptwriting, jazz theater choreography, weekend production.
Ages: 5 to 16 years old
Dates: June 6-25
Cost: $170 (5-6 years old), $215 (7-16 years old)
(ARTS)
2335 S. Lindsay Road, Ste. 102-A, Gilbert
480-466-0642
encampment of dragons will include daily martial arts and weapons training, animal themed days, a trip to Bowlero and a water day finale.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 6-10 and June 26-July 1
Cost: $250
(SPORTS DAY)
Gilbert Defense Arts
1094 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 107, Gilbert
480-855-7586
https://gilbertmartialarts.com/summercamp
Engineering for Kids Phoenix Metro hosts STEAM summer camps on a variety of topics ranging from nutrition science to astronomy camp. Full day, half day, weekly and extended care sessions are available.
Levels: K-9
Dates: May 31-July 29
Cost: Prices vary by session, starting at $165 per week
(ACADEMIC)
Quartz Hill Elementary School
680 Quartz Street S, Gilbert
Gilbert main event
1735, promenade of the village of S. Santan
480-757-1281
www.engineeringforkids.com/phoenix-metro/programs/camps
Higley USD Kids Camp offers quality care that aims to enhance creative expression and promote physical and social development. Registration opens at the end of April.
Ages: 3 (potty training) to 12 years old
Dates: June 1-July 22, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Cost: $40 per day (DAY)
elementary centenarian
3507 S. Ranch House Parkway
480-279-7055
www.husd.org/kidsclub
Kindercamp maintains a low staff-student ratio with specialist instructors for the many age-appropriate activities that will be offered to keep the child’s body active and the child’s mind stimulated throughout the summer. Each week, each campus will have a special theme, a day on the water and an internal excursion.
Ages: 3 to 5 years (clean cleaning)
Dates: June 2-July 20
Cost: $50 registration, $40 per day, $180 per week
(DAYTIME)
Spectrum Elementary School
2846 Spectrum Road, Gilbert
Oak Primary School
505 W Houston Avenue, Gilbert
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
9430 E Neville Avenue, Mesa
Highland Park Primary School
230 N Cole Drive, Gilbert
Finley Farms Elementary School
375 S Columbus Drive, Gilbert
480-892-9089
https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com
Learn, engage, achieve and progress towards the pleasures of summer, or LEAP into Summer Fun, is the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley’s version of the state’s AZ OnTrack summer program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. It will offer a variety of interactive experiences focused on studies, hobbies, sports, arts and sciences. There will be games, tech labs, STEM activities and civic engagement.
Ages: 5-18
Dates: May 31-July 22
No cost
(ACADEMIC) (DAY)
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley Gilbert Branch
44 N. Oak Street, Gilbert
602-954-8182
www.bcgaz.org/summerfun
the Phoenix Suns Basketball Camp provide boys and girls with one-on-one instruction in a safe and positive atmosphere to learn about the game, hone their skills, and learn tips and tricks.
Ages: 6-17
Date: June 20-24
Cost: $350
(SPORTS)
Williams Field High School
2076 S. Higley Road, Gilbert
602-594-2267
www.nba.com/suns/kids/jr-suns-basketball-camps
school of rock music camps range from beginners to intermediate and advanced sessions. Camps include performance boot camps, artist-themed camps, songwriting and recording and more. Most music camps end with a live performance from the campers.
Ages: 7 to 18
Dates: May 30-July 29
Cost: $500 per session
(ARTS) (DAY)
885 E. Warner Road, Gilbert
480-632-7625
www.schoolofrock.com/music-camps
Six Pixels Studios East Valley/Phoenix will be hosting week-long camps this summer for filmmaking, YouTube creation, or a creative mixer.
Ages: 7-13
Dates: May 31-July 15
Cost: $240 to $315 depending on the session
(ARTS) (DAY)
McQueen Park Activity Center
510 N. Horne Street, Gilbert
Power Ranch Residential Community Pavilion
4444 E. Havencrest Drive, Gilbert
Southeast Regional Library
775 N. Greenfield, Gilbert
248-345-5424
https://sixpixelstudios.com/east-valley-phoenix
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gilbertaz
Youth Fitness Summer Camp in USA is provided with daily non-stop activities in the gymnasium. The camp includes a variety of activities throughout the day and week such as trampolining, dancing, obstacle courses, group games, special guests, weekly themes and more.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: May 30-July 22
Cost: Starting at $65 per day
(SPORTS DAY)
United States Youth Fitness Center
1530 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert
480-926-1480
https://usagymaz.com/kids-camp
VIK (very important children) summer campers can take an excursion and swim one day a week. While on campus, they will participate in many activities that will encourage learning, friendships, team building, and keeping active in a fun, hands-on group setting. Campers will explore science, arts and crafts, active games/sports, cooking, teamwork, computers, free play and more.
Classes: 1st-5th
Dates: June 2-July 20
Cost: $50 registration, $40 per day, $180 per week
(DAYTIME)
Spectrum Elementary School
2846 Spectrum Road, Gilbert
Oak Primary School
505 W Houston Avenue, Gilbert
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
9430 E Neville Avenue, Mesa
Highland Park Primary School
230 N Cole Drive, Gilbert
Finley Farms Elementary School
375 S Columbus Drive, Gilbert
480-892-9089
https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com
The area for tweens and teens offers activities that include age-appropriate active sports/games, cooking lessons, team building, team and individual challenges, iron chef, arts and crafts crafts, computers, and more.
Grades: 6th-8th
Dates: June 2-July 20
Cost: $50 registration, $40 per day, $180 per week
(DAYTIME)
Mesquite High School
130 Mesquite Street West, Gilbert
480-892-9089
https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com
It’s worth the detour
Camp Not-A-Wheeze helps children with moderate to severe asthma learn effective asthma management skills. It offers recreational activities such as horseback riding, music, hiking, arts and crafts, etc. Activities allow children to exercise control over their illness and learn to live active lives while learning to successfully manage their chronic illness.
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Dates: June 5-11
Cost: $650
(OVERNIGHT)
Heber, AZ
602-336-6575
https://campnotawheeze.org