Higley USD hosts a kids camp during the summer. (Courtesy of Higley USD)
Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Gilbert area. This list is incomplete.
Gilbert Center Stage Academy Camps include Vocal Training, Vocal Activities, Acting Coaching, Improvisation Activities, Casting and Scripting, Theater Jazz Choreography, End of Week Production.
Age: 5-16
Dates: June 6th to 25th
Cost: $170 (5-6 years), $215 (7-16 years)
(ARTS)
2335 S. Lindsay Road, Ste. 102-A, Gilbert
480-466-0642
dragon camp will include daily martial arts and weapons practice, animal themed days, a field trip to Bowlero, and a water day finale.
Age: 5-12
Dates: June 6th to 10th and June 26th to July 1st
Cost: $250
(SPORTS DAY)
Gilbert Defense Arts
1094 S Gilbert Road, Ste. 107, Gilbert
480-855-7586
https://gilbertmartialarts.com/summercamp
Technology for Kids Phoenix Metro hosts STEAM summer camps on a variety of topics from nutritional science to astronomy camp. Full day, half day, weekly sessions and extended care are available.
Grades: K-9
Dates: May 31 – July 29
Cost: Prices vary by session and start at $165 per week
(ACADEMIC)
Quartz Hill Elementary School
680 S Quartz St, Gilbert
Main Event Gilbert
1735 S. Santan Village Avenue
480-757-1281
www.engineeringforkids.com/phoenix-metro/programs/camps
Higley USD Kids Camp provides quality care designed to enhance creative expression and encourage physical and social development. Registration opens at the end of April.
Age: 3 (potty trained)-12
Dates: June 1st – June 22nd July, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Cost: $40 daily (DAY)
Centennial elementary school
3507 S. Ranch House Ave
480-279-7055
www.husd.org/kidsclub
kids camp maintains a low staff-to-student ratio, with specialized teachers for the many age-appropriate activities on offer to keep the child’s body active and mind stimulated throughout the summer. Each week each campus has a special theme, a water day and an in-house field trip.
Age: 3-5 (toilet trained)
Dates: June 2 – July 20
Cost: $50 registration, $40 per day, $180 per week
(DAY)
Spectrum elementary school
2846 Spectrum Way, Gilbert
Primary school oak
505 W Houston Ave, Gilbert
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
9430E Neville Avenue, Mesa
Highland Park Elementary School
230N Cole Dr, Gilbert
Finley Farms Elementary School
375 S Columbus Dr, Gilbert
480-892-9089
https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com
Learn, Engage, Achieve, and jump into Summer Fun, or LEAP into Summer Fun, is the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley’s version of the AZ OnTrack state summer program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. It will feature a variety of interactive experiences focused on science, leisure, sports, arts and science. There will be games, technology labs, STEM activities and civic engagement.
Age: 5-18
Dates: May 31 – July 22
For free
(ACADEMIC) (DAY)
Valley Gilbert Branch Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs
44 N. Oak St., Gilbert
602-954-8182
www.bcgaz.org/summerfun
That Phoenix Suns basketball camp Provide one-on-one lessons to boys and girls in a safe, positive atmosphere to learn more about the game, improve skills, and learn tips and tricks.
Age: 6-17
Dates: 20.-24. June
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 beginner camps to intermediate and advanced sessions. Camps include performance boot camps, artist theme camps, songwriting and recording, and more. Most music camps end with the campers performing a live show.
Age: 7-18
Dates: May 30 – July 29
Cost: $500 per session
(ART) (TAG)
885 E Warner Road, Gilbert
480-632-7625
www.schoolofrock.com/music-camps
Six Pixels Studios Osttal/Phoenix will be hosting week-long filmmaking, YouTube creation, or creative mixing camps this summer.
Age: 7-13
Dates: May 31 – July 15
Cost: $240-$315 depending on the session
(ART) (TAG)
McQueen Park Activity Center
510 N. Horne St., Gilbert
Power Ranch community clubhouse
4444 E Havencrest Drive, Gilbert
South East Regional Library
775 N. Greenfield, Gilbert
248-345-5424
https://sixpixelstudios.com/east-valley-phoenix
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gilbertaz
USA Youth Fitness Summer Camp is planned with daily non-stop gym activities. The camp includes a variety of activities throughout the day and week such as trampoline, dance, obstacle course, group games, special guests, weekly themes and more.
Age: 5-12
Dates: May 30 – July 22
Cost: From $65 per day
(SPORTS DAY)
USA Youth Fitness Center
1530 S. Gilbert Street, Gilbert
480-926-1480
https://usagymaz.com/kids-camp
VIK (very important children) Summer campers can take a trip and swim one day a week. While on campus, they will participate in many activities that encourage learning, friendships, team building, and activity in a fun, hands-on group environment. Campers will explore science, arts and crafts, active games/sports, cooking, team building, computers, free play and more.
Grades: 1st-5th
Dates: June 2 – July 20
Cost: $50 registration, $40 per day, $180 per week
(DAY)
Spectrum elementary school
2846 Spectrum Way, Gilbert
Primary school oak
505 W Houston Ave, Gilbert
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
9430E Neville Avenue, Mesa
Highland Park Elementary School
230N Cole Dr, Gilbert
Finley Farms Elementary School
375 S Columbus Dr, Gilbert
480-892-9089
https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com
The zone for tweens and teens has activities that include age-appropriate sports/active games, cooking classes, team building, team and individual challenges, iron chef, crafts, computers and more.
Grades: 6th-8th
Dates: June 2 – July 20
Cost: $50 registration, $40 per day, $180 per week
(DAY)
Mesquite Junior High School
130 W. Mesquite St., Gilbert
480-892-9089
https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com
Worth the drive
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, crafts and more. The activities allow children to take control of their illness and learn to lead active lives while learning to successfully manage their chronic illness.
Age: 7-14
Dates: June 5th to 11th
Cost: $650
(OVER NIGHT)
Heber, AZ
602-336-6575
https://campnotawheeze.org