Summer Camps in the Phoenix Area
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Phoenix KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter April 13, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp newsletter,
and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Keep your child creatively engaged this summer with Children's Art Classes in Goodyear! Our comprehensive summer camps combine fun and learning through hands-on art experiences. We offer diverse workshops ranging from Anime and Clay Sculpture to Stained Glass and Painting—something for every young artist. Each camp builds confidence, creativity, and artistic skills while fostering a supportive art community. Our certified instructors inspire students to explore their unique creative voice and discover their passion for art. Whether your child is an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our summer programs stimulate imagination and create lasting memories.
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Turn summer into an adventure your kids will never forget! STEM Discovery Week takes students to 5 exciting venues in 5 days, each paired with hands-on STEM learning. From indoor skydiving to go-karting and participating in thrilling team-based activities, students discover the science behind the fun while building teamwork and confidence. Activities are designed for students ages 8–14. Programs are offered in Scottsdale and Gilbert, with each week taking place at venues located just minutes apart within that area. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today! www.discoveriesinthedesert.com
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Summer Camp Season is here at iCode Scottsdale! Give your child a summer packed with creativity, technology, and hands-on fun. Our STEM-focused camps let kids explore game development, robotics, drones, Minecraft Education, Roblox Studio, YouTube video creation, and more. Every camp is project-based, so students don’t just play with technology—they build with it. Designed for ages 6–16, our camps welcome all experience levels, so beginners and tech-savvy kids alike can jump in and start creating. Families can bundle multiple camps and save up to 20%, making it easy to plan a full summer of learning and fun. No code needed!
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Adventure starts here! The International School of Arizona’s Trailblazers Summer Camp offers exciting experiences for children ages 2 through incoming Grade 5. Our full-day camps blend outdoor play, hands-on STEM exploration, creative arts, water fun, team challenges, and classic summer traditions in a safe, nurturing environment families trust. Older campers entering Grades 1–5 can also choose dynamic specialty half-day camps designed to dive deeper into focused interests and skills. Led by caring educators on our beautiful campus, campers build friendships, grow in confidence, and create unforgettable memories. Inspired by ISA’s global values, Trailblazers is not a language immersion program and welcomes all learners.
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Looking for a summer experience that helps your child grow, unplug, and belong? At St. Joseph’s Youth Camp (SJYC), kids ages 6–17 spend a full week unplugged, challenged, and fully immersed in overnight camp life in the pine forests of Northern Arizona. As a welcoming, non‑denominational camp, SJYC gives kids space to try new things, build confidence, and form real friendships through outdoor adventure and classic camp traditions. With caring, well‑trained staff and one of Arizona’s most affordable week‑long overnight programs, kids thrive while parents feel confident. For many families, SJYC becomes a highlight of childhood. Explore why campers return year after year.
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Tutor Doctor is hosting Summer Learning Camps for Kindergarten-readiness and K-7 Math and Reading. School ends for the summer, but learning never does! Sessions are held online weekly from June 1 through July 9, meeting 3 days a week for 1 hour per session in small groups of no more than 3 students. The cost is $105 per week, which includes a free AZ math or reading assessment. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link to reserve your spot!
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FIT-N-FUN camps promote health and fitness while having a blast. Each week, children ages 3-12 will enjoy gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, relay races, inflatables and much, much more! The Xtreme Gymnastics staff is high energy, USA Gymnastics Safety Certified, with complete background checks. Our facility is state of the art and fully air conditioned.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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