Summer Camp Guide 2018

A host of camps are planned for all kids this summer, regardless of where they live or which school they attend. Here’s a selected list of some available in the North Valley. Registrations were open as of this writing but are subject to change.


Creative Castle

4130 W. Opportunity Way
Anthem
602-740-9561
[email protected]
www.creativecastlepreschool.com/summer-program

Preschool Program
$65/Tuesday and Thursday; $95/Monday, Wednesday and Friday; $150/Monday–Friday; Extended hours at $8/Hour

Fun and interactive themes each week, including creepy crawlers, dinosaurs and the circus. Runs weekly June 4–July 27, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon for ages 2.5–5 that are potty-trained, with extended hours available 8–9 a.m. and noon–3 p.m.

Kindergarten Readiness
$150/Week; $8/Extended care hours
Curriculum focused on reading and math skills to prepare for kindergarten. Runs June 4–July 27, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon for incoming kindergarten students.


Diamond Dance Works

34406 N. 27th Drive, Suite 190
Phoenix
623-582-9858
www.diamonddanceworks.com/summer-classes-1

Sparkling Diamond Dance
$100/Week
An introduction to various dance styles, including jazz, hip-hop, ballet, acro and tap. Runs weekly June 4–29, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m., depending on week, for ages 5–8.


Arizona Royal Twist

4235 W. Opportunity Way, Suite 104
Phoenix
623-551-2780
www.azroyaltwist.com/summer-classes

Royal Twist Camp

$125/Half days (8:30–11:30 a.m.); $175/Full days (8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)

Cheer activities include stunting, jumping, stumbling, conditioning, games and obstacle courses. Runs June 11–15 and July 16–20, Monday–Friday, for ages 6–18.


caurus summer camp

Caurus Academy

41900 N. 42nd Ave.
Anthem
623-551-5083
www.caurusacademy.org/summercamp

Anthem Explorers
$165/Week at regular hours (8 a.m.–3 p.m.); $180/Week at extended hours (7 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Get wet, create art, play sports, learn survival skills, watch movies and experiment with science. Each week has a different theme and field trip. Runs weekly June 4–July 27, Monday–Friday, for ages 5–14.


Anthem Community Center

41130 N. Freedom Way
Anthem
623-879-3011
www.onlineatanthem.com/residents/resource_and_activity_guide/index.php

Summer Pooluza
$145–$174/Anthem Residents
Arts and crafts, sports, games and rock wall climbing. Weekly themes include “Treasure Island,” “Red Carpet Week,” “Chopped,” “Local Heroes” and “Happy Birthday, USA!” Runs weekly May 29–Aug. 3, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday-Friday for ages 5–12.


Summit Church

4235 W. Opportunity Way
Anthem
623-522-8582
www.summitchurchaz.com

Lego Robotics
$50
Interactive teaching in Lego robotics full of games. Each day incorporates a new Bible story and character trait to show the connect between science and the Bible. Runs July 16–20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m for incoming grades 1–6.


Musical Theatre of Anthem

42323 N. Vision Way
Anthem
623-336-6001
www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

Performing Arts Institute
$275
Train in dance and improve acting with talented instructors, some even with experience on Broadway. Runs June 25–29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for ages 6–18.


Starlight Theater

1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive
Phoenix, AZ
623-252-6815
[email protected]
www.starlightcommunitytheater.com

Rising Star
$295/Student; $275/Starlight Members
Participate in classic stage productions, such as “Wizard of Oz.” Runs June 416, MondayFriday, 8 a.m.noon, for ages 717.


nvca camp

North Valley Christian Academy

33655 N. 27th Drive
Phoenix, AZ
www.northvalleyca.org
623-551-3454
[email protected]

Art
$50/Week + cost of supplies
Experiment with T–shirt screen-printing and various other forms including relief, foil, abstract and wooden stamping. Runs weekly June 4–15 and June 25–29, Monday–Friday, 9–11 a.m. for incoming grades 2–6 and noon–2 p.m. for incoming grades 7–12.

Basketball
$125
Practice drills and scrimmage games. Runs June 25–29, 8–11 a.m. for incoming grades 3–6 and noon–3 p.m. for incoming grades 7–12.

Battle
$195/Week
Learn the history of wars, including military drills and battle reenactments with water guns. Runs weekly June 4–29, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for boys in incoming grades 3–8.

Bricks4Kids
$195/Week
A basic introduction to coding with fun, user-friendly coding software in video game design. Runs weekly June 11–29, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for incoming grades 6–12.

Dates and Dolls
$195/Week
Learn the history of various decades through the American girl books and characters. Activities include crafts, reading and guest speakers. Runs weekly June 4–29, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for girls in incoming grades 1–6.

Personal Fitness
$50/Week
Circuit and fitness training, focusing on the fundamentals of weight-lifting technique. Runs weekly June 4-29, Monday–Friday, 9–10:30 a.m. for incoming grades 7–12.

Preschool
$50 registration fee (Fee waived through April 27 for current NVCA students)
$65–$190/Week, depending on number and length of days
Explore a unique aspect of God’s creation each week. Runs weekly, May 29–July 27, Monday–Friday, as half days (8–11 a.m.), full days (8 am.–3 p.m.) or extended care days (6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.)

Treasured Stories
$100/Week
Activities incorporating reading, language arts and math, and focused around adventurous stories including “Pete the Cat,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie…,” “Don’t Let the Pigeon…” and Dr. Seuss books. Runs weekly June 4–29, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon for incoming grades K–2.

Volleyball
$195
Practice drills and scrimmage games. Runs June 11–15, noon–2 p.m. for incoming grades 7–12.


Desert Mountain Elementary School

35959 N. 7th Ave.
Desert Hills, AZ
623-687-1237
www.deervalley.ce.eleyo.com

‘Sun’sational Camp
$114/Per week for 3 days; $152/Per week for 4 days; $190/Per week for 5 days
Educational, athletic and social activities including field trips, guest speakers and arts and crafts all summer long. Runs May 30–July 27, Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. for ages 5-14. Register by April 30.

NOTE: ‘Sun’sational Camp also happens at:
Norterra Canyon Elementary School
2200 W. Maya Way
Phoenix
623-271-3980
www.deervalley.ce.eleyo.com


Sandra Day O’Connor High School

25250 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
623-445-7400
www.deervalley.ce.eleyo.com
$200

American History
$299/3 weeks
Expand knowledge of the history of the United States of America through civic engagement, reenactments of events and recreations of historical groups and cultural pieces. Runs June 4–22, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon, for incoming grades 5–9.  Register by May 30.

Art Rocks!
$250/Half Day (8:30-11:30 a.m.); $400/Full Day (8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.)
Learn to create 3D art and draw and paint various subject matters including nature, still life and abstract. Runs June 18–29, Monday–Friday, for incoming grades 3–11. Register by May 30.

Pre AP Drawing
Students prepare for AP Studio Art by practicing drawing techniques in different medias to develop an artistic voice. Runs June 4-14, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon for incoming grades 7–12. Register by May 30.

Science Rocks!
$225/Week
Choose one of six science themes to explore each week with hands-on experiments and a field trip: STEM exploration, robotics, medical science, forensics, space exploration and animal adaptations and ecosystems. Runs weekly June 4–22, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. for incoming grades 5–9.

Theatre Rocks!
$299/5 Weeks
Learn how to act, sing and dance to the musical production of “Seussical Jr.” Runs June 4–July 6, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. for incoming grades 7–12.


Deer Valley Middle School

21100 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix
623-445-3300
www.deervalley.ce.eleyo.com

Music Rocks!
$250/2 weeks of half days (8:30–1:30 a.m. or 12:15–3:15 p.m.); $400/2 weeks of full days (8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.)
Expand musical horizons by studying 1 of 5 subject areas: choir, band, piano, jazz and guitar. Runs June 4–15, Monday–Friday, for incoming grades 3–12.


Canyon Springs Elementary School

42901 N. 45th Ave.
Anthem
623-376-5200
www.deervalley.ce.eleyo.com

Rocks Gifted STEM
$200
Students who are identified as gifted explore topics including slime chemistry, robotics and literature. Runs July 9–12, 9:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m., for incoming grades 1–9.


Standing Stones Christian Academy

24820 N. 16th Ave. Suite 100
Phoenix
623-581-5680
www.standingstoneschristianacademy.com/summer-camp

Summer Camp
$25/Registration Fee; $235–$330/Month with 2-day weeks; $345–$490/Month with 3-day weeks; $530–$650/Month with 5-day weeks
Program designed to encourage love for God and love for learning for ages 2–8. Full day runs from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., with before-and after-school care available. Half day programs available in either morning or afternoon. Runs May 29–June 22 and June 25–July 20.


Anthem Soccer Club

anthem soccer club skills camp41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Soccer Field #1
Anthem
623-582-2413
www.anthemsoccerclub.com

Summer Skills Program
$70/One week; $100/Two weeks; $145/Three weeks; $175/Four weeks; $210/Five weeks
Sharpen your soccer skills for the upcoming season. Runs Monday–Thursday, June 18–28 and July 9–26, 7–9 p.m. for ages 6–18.

Ciatlin Coulter
NoPho resident Caitlin Struchen launched her journalism career when she joined In&Out Publications as event listings editor in 2017. She has a bachelor of science degree in communication from Arizona State University.

Ciatlin Coulter

NoPho resident Caitlin Struchen launched her journalism career when she joined In&Out Publications as event listings editor in 2017. She has a bachelor of science degree in communication from Arizona State University.

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